On its journey from a small business to Freeport’s sole appliance store, this company has staked its claim with a diverse inventory and quality service to meet changing customer demands. ...

From a mom’s passion for cleanliness rose a firm that’s spent four decades taking care of Rockford homes. There’s been plenty of unpredictability over those years, but one thing remains steadfast: a commitment to quality, adaptation and customer service. ...

For most people, retirement brings thoughts of relaxation and serenity. For one Rockford-based contractor, it meant discovering a passion and a second career. ...

From its start in 1931, this family-owned dealership has built its success upon quality service and commitment to the customer. ...

Many things have changed over the past 100 years, but through all that time this family-owned business has remained a familiar sight in downtown Freeport. ...

Staying true to its promise to help customers solve problems, this Loves Park, Ill., energy-efficiency expert is reaching into new product niches at just the right time. ...

Lessons learned during the 2008 recession have helped this Rockford-area printer to go full-steam-ahead, despite several challenges in today's economy. ...

Rockford's Plumbers, Pipefitters and HVACR union has found lasting success by investing in its members ability to work at the cutting edge of technology. ...

What started as a massage therapy business has become a full-fledged wellness clinic with a growing set of capabilities. Meet the owner behind this blossoming business and find out how it continues to grow with its team. ...

The right combination of creativity and business savvy are driving this Rockford-area florist to play an ever-larger role in event planning. See how it's grown and what it's taken to make this rare bloom. ...