Chocolat by Daniel is handcrafted for the pure pleasure of indulging in the world’s finest chocolate. All of our European-style truffles, gourmet chocolates, specialty chocolates and desserts are made fresh to order from the highest quality raw Belgian, French, Swiss and Venezuelan chocolate. Chocolat by Daniel contains no wax, preservatives, artificial flavors, corn syrup or added sugar and doesn’t have an “assembly line” appearance. Located at 211 East State Street or visit chocolatbydaniel.com

EARTH Zero Waste is Rockford’s first sustainable refill station, providing solutions on becoming plastic free. Shop for environmentally friendly products that can be refilled without the wasteful byproducts common in food, beauty and cleaning products. Located at 402 E. State Street, or visit their Facebook page.

Elora Home Interiors is a home decor shop and curated space for those seeking elevated design and thoughtful gifting. This local shop in downtown Rockford showcases a carefully selected collection of sophisticated home decor, gift items, and locally designed, handcrafted products that celebrate the talent and creativity of our Rockford community. Elora Home Interiors is a destination for anyone looking to bring beauty and meaning into their spaces. Located at 402 E. State Street, or visit elorahomeinteriors.com.

Infinite Soul Vibrations is a full-service metaphysical shop. Clients are assisted with balancing their chakras and raising their vibrations using a vast assortment of healing crystals, handmade copper healing jewelry, natural essential oils, smudging supplies, palo santo, incense, home/office decor, tapestries, resin, etc. Join guided meditation classes, get energy work that will enhance your well-being, relax and get educated in the full self-care library, enjoy a cup of natural tea, and schedule a coaching session. Located at 333 E. State Street, Ste 108, or visit infinitesoulvibrations.com.

J. R. Kortman Center for Design and The Kortman Gallery, founded in 1986 by Doc Slafkosky and Jerry Kortman, is located in an historic Barloga building at 107 North Main Street in Downtown Rockford, Illinois USA. The store, located on the first floor, presents intriguing objects from around the world with an emphasis on great design.  jrkortman.com

Lucette Holistic Salon Boutique is committed to providing expert knowledge to their guests while fostering in them an empowering sense of confidence and well-being. Offering gender neutral hair services, makeup, facials, waxing, and natural nails. Located at 508 E. State Street, or visit lucettesalon.com.

Maze Books is a community-driven bookstore with a focus on affordable, hard-to-find titles. Located at 117 S. 3rd Street, or visit facebook.com/mazebookstore.

TEMPORARILY CLOSED: Nettie’s Mercantile is a specialty retail shop selling remade items. Proceeds benefit Rockford Rescue Mission programs. Located at 625 W. State Street, or visit facebook.com/nettiesmercantile.

Rockford Art Deli is a community of like minded, creative individuals that have a passion for high quality prints, designs & vibes. RAD is committed to staying eco-friendly & also source USA made as much as possible. ​Being a fully manual shop means they’re literally putting effort into every piece that leaves their hands. ​They take pride in every shirt they print. Their mission is simple : stay rad, live happy, be you.  402 East State Street or visit rockfordartdeli.com

Rocktown Adventures is a specialty outdoor retailer and outfitter. Rocktown embraces an active outdoor lifestyle and wants to take their passion for outdoor recreation and use it to help you find yours. They carry top of the line equipment from name brands that excite your outdoor passions and have experienced staff that love to share their enthusiasm. Located at 313 North Madison Street or visit rocktownadventures.com

Runner’s Image takes your activity very seriously without being too serious. Their trained and highly experienced staff will make sure that you are fitted properly so you will be able to enjoy the many miles you log. Whether you are a casual walker or an avid runner, stop in the store, we’ll find something just right for you! Located at 219 East State Street or visit runnersimagerockford

S’Mores Collectibles & Vintage offers a wide array of vintage treasures. From VHS tapes and Pokemon cards to manga, anime, WWE action figures, sports memorabilia, and vintage clothing like jerseys and sportswear, the store boasts a diverse and nostalgic collection. Located at 328 E State Street, or visit S’Mores Collectibles & Vintage.

Salvaged by Sonya is an upscale resale shop where you’ll find unique home decor and garden items to treasure or to give as a gift. This full-service antique and collectibles boutique always has something interesting and new-to-you on the shelves. They also offer estate sale services and are experts at staging and getting the best retail for your possessions. If you need estate sale services call 815-985-2047 and set up an appointment. Located at 330 East State Street or visit salvagedbysonya.com

Smiley’s Vintage was started to reduce the waste from “fast fashion” and give well-made, unique clothing a new life while also educating people on the history of everything from 80s rock, to 1800s Levi’s. Located at 120 N. Madison Street, or visit smileysvintage.com.

Smith & Sons LTD is an industrial and architectural antiques shop featuring quality Americana, individually-sourced items for Modern Living. They specialize in pieces for commercial premises and artistic up-cycling of items from America’s rich past. Physical store open by appointment only. Located at 315 Market Street, or visit Smith & Sons LTD.

SRM Prints Studio & Gift Shop specializes in linoleum block printing, creating print series on paper and I create one of a kind block printed textile goods. This process allows for unique and detailed designs to be created by hand. This includes paper as well as one-of-a-kind textile goods such as scarves, tote bags, and more. Located at 330 East State Street, or visit SRMPrintsStudio.

Subversive Cycling Company is Rockford’s premiere Surly and All-City Cycles dealer! From Fat Bikes to Mountain Bikes to Road Bikes, they have a little of everything. They specialize in beginner and advanced riders alike and are excited to continue to service the local area in 2024! Support your local Veteran-owned bike shop located at 327 W. Jefferson Street, or visit Subversive Cycling Company.

The Scrap Jar is Rockford’s first creative reuse center and craft event space. It functions like a thrift store for arts and craft supplies, offering an extensive assortment of materials for creative projects. It also serves as a vibrant community space hosting workshops, classes and events to inspire and engage local artists and crafters. Located at 324 East State Street, or visit scrapjar.com.

The Symbols is a men’s clothing store selling suits, dress shirt and tie sets, dress and casual shoes, accessories, and big men’s sizes. In-store alterations are also available. Located at 316 W. State Street.

Weekdays Social Club carries a wide selection of the latest and most sought-after styles in footwear, clothing, and accessories for men and women. Providing customers with top-quality products from established brands as well as up-and-coming designers. Their collection includes limited edition releases from popular brands such as Nike, Adidas, and Jordan, and exclusive collaborations with streetwear icons like Supreme. Located at 333 E State Street, or visit WeekDaySocialClub.com.