Local Business

SJ Cafe has permanently closed in Loves Park after ongoing staffing challenges, though the owners hope the equipped space becomes home to another local business.

Velvet Robot is closing its Rockford coffee shop September 19 because of building issues, but a new location, pop-up or smaller concept could come next.

There are so many local small businesses that we can support in Southeast Minnesota. Consider doing your holiday shopping at one or a few of them this year.

You know, there's something about hot cocoa on a cold day that just really hits the spot. Especially if it's made with extra love from a local shop!

Rumor has it, this family-owned business in Rockford, Illinois might have the best deep fried Oreo sundae you can't find anywhere else.

If you haven't tried Candy Cloud in Rockford yet, you're missing out on some delicious creations they whip up in their kitchen.

We've talked about this photographer before, but we gotta talk about her again! This time, she's back with another incredible venture!

A Rockford business is giving away a $50 Visa Gift card to somebody who can come up with the most ruthless caption for a photo they posted to Facebook.

The internet is a powerful place to make a difference in your community and this Rockford photographer is doing something big online to make the world a better place.

Owning a business is not easy. For Taylor Lukowski, owner of Triple T Creation Co, she did what most owners probably only dream of - take a month long mental health break.