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Rockford Area Black-Owned Businesses!

Rockford Area Black-Owned Businesses!
Rockford Buzz

Rockford Buzz

Posted On: June 8, 2020

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Hey Rockford! Here is a list of some wonderful black-owned businesses here in the Rockford area! If there are any that you'd like to add, our contact info will be at the bottom of the page!


15th & Chris

Restaurant/Food Truck

201 15th Ave

Rockford, Illinois 61104

(779) 774-4116

https://15thandchris.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/15th-chris

https://www.facebook.com/15thChris/

https://www.instagram.com/15th_and_chris/


100 Strong Community Safe House

Community Services

4111 Auburn St

Rockford, Illinois 61101

(779) 772-7699

100strongmen@gmail.com

https://rockfordbuzz.com/100-strong-community-safe-house

https://www.facebook.com/100STRONGCOMMUNITYSAFEHOUSE/

https://www.instagram.com/100strong/


103.7 Da Beat

Radio Station

103.7dabeat@gmail.com

(815) 496-0793

http://www.1037dabeat.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/103-7-da-beat

https://www.facebook.com/1037dabeat/

https://www.instagram.com/1037dabeat/


A4 Appraisal

Appraisal Services

1302 Thoren Ln

Rockford, Illinois 61107

(815) 489-9553

https://www.a4appraisal.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/a4-appraisal

https://www.facebook.com/a4appraisal/


AnJan's Eats

Food Trailer

(815) 505-8129

https://rockfordbuzz.com/anjan-s-eats

https://www.facebook.com/AnjansEats/

https://www.instagram.com/anjans_eats/


Apple Shack Repair Shop

Electronics/Repair

11706 Main St

Roscoe, Illinois 61073

(779) 203-8500

http://appleshackrepair.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/apple-shack-repair-shop

https://www.facebook.com/AppleShackRepair/

https://www.instagram.com/appleshackrepairshop/


Aspire Realty and Property Management Co

Realtor

213 N. 3rd St.

Rockford, Illinois 61107

(815) 513-6050

https://www.aspirerealtypm.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/aspire-realty

https://www.facebook.com/AspireRealtyAndPropertyManagement/

https://www.instagram.com/aspirerealtypm/


Ballard Law Office, P.C. - Tomiko L. Ballard

Lawyer/Law Office

321 W. State Street, Suite 201

Rockford IL 61101

815 961 8760 phone

815 642 5280 fax

https://www.rockfordillawfirm.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/ballard-law-office-p-c

https://www.facebook.com/Ballard-Law-Office-PC-1558093261135835/


Banana Cherry Bakery

Restaurant/Bakery

1274 S Alpine Rd

Rockford, Illinois 61108

(815) 977-4547

https://rockfordbuzz.com/banana-cherry-bakery

https://www.instagram.com/bananacherrybakery/


Beautiful You Natural Skincare

Online Retail/Skin Care

beautifulyouscrubs@gmail.com

https://www.beautifulyounaturalskincare.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/beautiful-you-natural-skin-care

https://www.facebook.com/Beautifulyouscrubs/

https://www.instagram.com/beautifulyou_natural_skin_care/


Black Women in Business Beloit

Expo/Business Services

(608) 302-7589

nonilynnsnaturals@yahoo.com

https://www.facebook.com/BWBEBeloit/


The Body Factory 

Gym/Personal Training 

8016 N 2nd St.

Machesney Park, IL

815-904-9150

https://www.thabodyfactory.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/the-body-factory

https://www.facebook.com/TheBodyFactory/

https://instagram.com/klyde_thetrainer


Bomb Hair Designs, LLC

Beauty/Haircare

718 18th St

Rockford, Illinois 61104

(779) 423-1961

https://www.styleseat.com/m/v/bombhairdesigns

https://rockfordbuzz.com/bomb-hair-designs-llc

https://www.facebook.com/BombHairDesigns/

https://www.instagram.com/bombhairdesigns/


Bottle of Sonshine

Skincare/Online Retail

info@bottleofsonshine.com

https://bottleofsonshine.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/bottle-of-sonshine

https://www.facebook.com/Bottle-of-Sonshine-396611077643994/

https://www.instagram.com/bottle_of_sonshine/


Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home

Funeral Services

200 N. Johnston Avenue

Rockford, Illinois 61101

(815) 963-6981

https://www.pondsfuneralhome.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/carl-e-ponds-funeral-home

https://www.facebook.com/pondsfh/


Cheeks Photography

Photography

(779) 348-8013

https://albertriley.shutterfly.com/

https://www.facebook.com/CheeksPhoto/

https://www.instagram.com/cheeksphoto/


Chuc-A-Luc's Fishmarket & Grill

Restaurant

1104 Elm St

Rockford, Illinois 61102

(815) 962-8292

https://rockfordbuzz.com/chuc-a-luc-s-fishmarket-grill

https://www.facebook.com/Chuc-A-Lucs-Fishmarket-Grill-171460306217843/


Collins & Stone Funeral Home

Funeral Services

128 S 5th St

Rockford, Illinois 61104

(815) 965-1515

https://www.collinsandstonefh.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/collins-stone-funeral-home

https://www.facebook.com/collinsandstonefh/


Distinguished Gentleman's Menswear

Apparel

308 E State St

Rockford, Illinois 61104

(815) 608-5888

https://rockfordbuzz.com/distinguished-gentlemen-s-menswear

https://www.facebook.com/Distinguished-Gentlemens-Menswear-297217947076274/


Downtown Shoes and Boutique

Apparel

202 N Main St

Rockford, Illinois 61101

(815) 962-1381

https://rockfordbuzz.com/downtown-shoes-boutique-24050

https://www.facebook.com/Downtown-Shoes-Boutique-199973236706197/


Eight Fifteen Capital, LLC

Real Estate

https://www.facebook.com/815Capital/

https://www.instagram.com/815capital/


Electronic Union Records

Record Label/Music/Apparel

321 North Church Street

Rockford, Illinois 61103

(779) 772-5065

http://electronicunionrecords.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/electronic-union-records

https://www.facebook.com/ElectronicUnionRecords/

https://www.instagram.com/electronicunionrecords/


Ellis Lawncare & Snow Removal Services

Lawn care

815-780-7618

shawntayellis97@gmail.com


Enhance skin lashes brows

Beauty Services

129 S Phelps Ave, building 5 suite #508

Rockford, Illinois 61108

(815) 206-8020

https://enhance-skin-lashes-brows-pllc.square.site/s/shop

https://rockfordbuzz.com/enhance-skin-lashes-brows

https://www.facebook.com/ENHANCE.by.Saige/

https://www.instagram.com/enhanceskinlashesbrows/


Fantasy Hair Kloset

Beauty/Hair Care

320 N Alpine rd Ste 102

Rockford, Illinois 61107

(815) 980-8445

https://www.fantasyhairkloset.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/fantasyhairkloset

https://www.facebook.com/Fantasyhairkloset-165270257303214/

https://www.instagram.com/fantasyhairkloset/


The Feels Candles

Online Retail

(815) 721-9737

thefeelscandles@gmail.com

https://rockfordbuzz.com/the-feels-candles

https://www.facebook.com/thefeelscandles/


Fine Mindz Inc

Photography/Videography

4215 East State room 114

Rockford, IL 61108

1-815-519-1862

https://finemindz.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/fine-mindz-inc

https://www.facebook.com/Finemindz/


Flickin Designs

Apparel

(779) 256-1909

https://www.facebook.com/815Rockfordillinois/


FlyGuy Films

Videography

815-312-6380

bookflyguyfilms@gmail.com

https://www.youtube.com/jayoflyguy

https://rockfordbuzz.com/flyguy-films

https://www.facebook.com/FlyGuyFilms/

https://www.instagram.com/flyguyfilms/


Fvvshop

Apparel

328 E State St

Rockford, IL 61104

(779) 423-0137

https://www.fvvshop.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/fvvshop

https://www.facebook.com/fvvshop815/

instagram.com/fvvshop


Infinite Soul Vibrations

Retail/Holistic Health

333 E. State St

Rockford, Illinois 61104

(815) 980-8319

https://infinitesoulvibrations.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/infinite-soul-vibrations

https://www.facebook.com/InfiniteSoulVibrations/

https://www.instagram.com/infinitesoulvibrationsrockford/


Integrative Healing Center

Medical Care

4775 Manhattan Drive

Rockford, Illinois 61108

(815) 986-8205

http://integrativehealingdoc.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/integrative-healing-center-24033

https://www.facebook.com/integrativehealingcenter/


Jamaica On the Grill

Restaurant

1021 E State St,

Rockford, IL 61104

(815) 200-1717

http://jamaicaonthegrill.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/jamaica-on-the-grill

https://www.facebook.com/jamaicaonthegrill/


J.S. Event Design Studio & Social Cafe

Rental/Business Services

607 West State Street Studio B

Rockford, Illinois 61103

(779) 210-1714

https://rockfordbuzz.com/j-s-event-design-studio-social-cafe

https://www.facebook.com/janenestephensonSocialCafe/


JC's Fish Market

Restaurant/Fish Market

4333 W State St

Rockford, Illinois 61102

(815) 708-7467

https://rockfordbuzz.com/jc-s-fish-market

https://www.facebook.com/JCS-Fish-Market-801086896701673/


JoeBuckets Training 

Basketball Skill Development 

305 S Madison Street 

Rockford, IL 61104

815-985-5511

http://joebuckets.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/joebuckets-skill-training

https://www.facebook.com/joebucketstraining/

https://www.instagram.com/joebuckets_sensei/


JoynHer

Networking/Lifestyle Blog/Vlogger

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQeW_EhwcPh0TMVgx50Fb5A

https://rockfordbuzz.com/joynher

https://www.facebook.com/JoynHer/

https://www.instagram.com/joyn_her/


Keep it 100 Custom Printing 

Printing Services

1130 Broadway 

Rockford, IL 61101

(779)423-0577

https://www.facebook.com/100-Strong-Keep-it-100-Clothing-Apparel-and-More-317863575787756/


KellieCheree Candles

Candles/Skincare

kelliecheree80@yahoo.com

https://www.kelliecheree.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/kelliecheree-candles

https://www.facebook.com/KellieChereeCandles/

https://www.instagram.com/kelliechereecandles/


Kikifer's Beauty Supply

Retail/Beauty

3424 N. Main St. Suite A

Rockford, Illinois 61103

(815) 708-7082

https://www.kikiferstore.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/kikifer-s-beauty-supply

https://www.facebook.com/Kikifers/

https://www.instagram.com/kikifers_beauty_supply/


Kikifer’s Entrepreneurial Academy

Education

3424 N. Main St.

Rockford, Illinois 61102

(779) 232-9571

https://www.kikifersacademy.org/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/kikifer-s-entrepreneurial-academy

https://www.facebook.com/Kikifersacademy/

https://www.instagram.com/kikifers.academy/


King Wingo Photography

815-519-5642

https://rockfordbuzz.com/king-wingo-photography

https://www.facebook.com/KingWingoPhotography/


KMproduction

Photography/Videography

(708) 930-6644

https://rockfordbuzz.com/kmproduction

https://www.facebook.com/KMphotography2020/


LaCresia Soulfood Kitchen

Food Services

330 College Ave

Rockford, IL 61104

https://www.instagram.com/lacreasiasoulfood/


Marquis Garrette

Licensed Health and Life Insurance producer/broker

1S450 Summit Ave #230

Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

(815) 575-9507‬

marquisgarrette@gmail.com


Meemic-Redd Insurance Group

Insurance Agency

4855 E. State, Suite

Rockford, Illinois 61108

(815) 713-6869

https://www.meemic.com/insurance-agency/illinois/rockford/redd-insurance-group/

https://www.facebook.com/ReddInsuranceGroup/

https://www.instagram.com/meemic_redd_insurance/


Proof Training

Fitness

6200 Daytona Dr.

Loves Park,Il 61111

(815) 708-1358

https://rockfordbuzz.com/proof-training

https://www.facebook.com/prooftraining/


Rawdawg Urban

Apparel/Online Retailer

https://rockfordbuzz.com/raw-dawg-urban

https://www.facebook.com/Rawdawgurban/

https://www.instagram.com/rawdawg_urban/


Rick’s Ribs

Restaurant

349 E Riverside Blvd

Loves Park, Illinois 61111

(779) 210-3140

https://rickylovesribs.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/rick-s-ribs

https://www.facebook.com/rickylovesribs/


Rock County Jumpstart

Entrepreneurship Development for Black-Owned Businesses in the Stateline Area

6004 S County Road G

Janesville, WI 53547

608-466-5230

gstevens@rockcountyjumpstart.org

http://rockcountyjumpstart.org

http://facebook.com/rockcountyjumpstart 


Seabreeze Non-Emergency Medical Transport

Transportation Services

(815) 708-7807

email@seabreezenemt.com

https://seabreezenemt.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/seabreeze-non-emergency-medical-transport

https://www.facebook.com/nemtseabreeze/

https://www.instagram.com/seabreezenemt/


Signature Fadez Studio 815

Barber/Hair Care

3004 Charles st

Rockford, Illinois 61108

(779) 537-7218

https://signaturefadezstudio815.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/signature-fadez-studio-815

https://www.facebook.com/Signaturefadezstudio815/


SIT & SLAY

Beauty/Hair Care

3840 Broadway Suite F2

Rockford, Illinois 61108

(779) 210-7062

https://rockfordbuzz.com/sit-slay

https://www.facebook.com/EmpowerThruBeauty/


Smokehouse Bar-B-Que

Restaurant

432 Harrison Ave

Rockford, Illinois 61104

(815) 962-5512

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smokehouse-Bar-B-Que/125532960842740?ref=br_rs


SNKRS Anonymous

Apparel/Retail

333 E. State St.

Rockford, IL 61103

(815) 708-7653

https://rockfordbuzz.com/snkrs-anonymous

https://www.facebook.com/snkrsanonymous/


Tails of Wonder Grooming

Pet Care

(815) 558-4479

tailsofwondergrooming@gmail.com

https://rockfordbuzz.com/tails-of-wonder-grooming-studio

https://www.facebook.com/tailsofwondergrooming/

https://www.instagram.com/tailsofwondergroomingstudio/


TAYLOR + MAX

Apparel

100 W. Main Street

Rockton, Illinois 61072

(815) 957-0290

https://shoptaylormax.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/taylor-max-children-s-boutique

https://www.facebook.com/taylorandmax/

https://www.instagram.com/taylorandmax/


T & C's Cooking Creations

Catering/Food Service

(779) 771-4185

tccookingcreations@gmail.com

https://rockfordbuzz.com/t-c-s-cooking-creations

https://www.facebook.com/tandccookingcreations/


Temperature Doctors Heating and AC

HVAC Services

1000 9th St Unit #9

Rockford, Illinois 61104

(815) 914-6197

https://hvacrockford.net/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/temperature-doctors-heating-cooling

https://www.facebook.com/Temperaturedoctor/


Torch Barbershop

Barber/Hair Care

7817 N 2nd St

Machesney Park, Illinois 61115

(815) 708-8686

http://torchbarbershop.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/torch-multicultural-barber-shop

https://www.facebook.com/torchbarbershop/

https://www.instagram.com/torchbarbershop/


Warren Photography 365

Photography

202 N Church St

Rockford, Illinois 61107

(815) 980-0957

https://rockfordbuzz.com/warren-photography-365

https://www.facebook.com/warrenphotography365/

https://www.instagram.com/kodak_warren/


WDJR.net

Music Streaming Station

https://tunein.com/radio/WDJRnet-s140232/

https://www.facebook.com/wdjrnet


Why Envy Boutique

Online Retail/Apparel

info@whyenvyboutique.com

https://www.whyenvyboutique.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/why-envy-boutique

https://www.facebook.com/whyenvyboutique/

https://www.instagram.com/whyenvyboutique/


Xenaissance Photography

Photography

https://thexenaissance.com/

https://www.instagram.com/xentastic/


Your Styles & Cuts

Barber/Haircare

1406 N Main St

Rockford, Illinois 61103

(815) 964-0960

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Your-Styles-Cuts/1879800962297114


Zammuto's Drive In

Restaurant/Ice Cream

725 Kent St

Rockford, Illinois 61102

(815) 962-9180

http://www.zammutos.com/

https://rockfordbuzz.com/zammuto-s-drive-in-and-carry-out

https://www.facebook.com/zammutos/


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Welcome Vanakkam India!

Welcome Vanakkam India!

Vanakkam India has opened at 1620 N Bell School Rd, Rockford, IL 61107. With classic flavors from the heart of India, you can travel the world with every bite. Keep reading for all the spicy details!You cannot have Indian food without Naan, and Vanakkam has four types for you to choose from. We tried the Garlic & Cilantro flavor and it was amazing! Buttery flavors really come through along with the classic toasty flavor from the clay oven. Find your favorite flavor and enjoy!Next up was their Lamb Tikka Masala, pieces of lamb cooked in creamy onion tomato sauce flavored with spices. We ordered a medium spice level and it definitely had a kick! The sauce is creamy and flavorful. The lamb is mild and fun deviation from the usual chicken. Served with cumin rice this is a delicious meal that won't leave you hungry.We also ordered their House Special Chicken Curry, a special home style chicken curry made of chef's secret recipe. I don't know what in it, and I don't care... this curry was fantastic! The medium spice certainly wakes up your sinus system, in the best way. The flavors were out of this world. This is not a cream-based sauce, so it has a lighter texture. The chicken pieces were generous and the chicken was tender and delicious. This is a house favorite for sure!Because we simply couldn't stop, we also had to try their Chicken Tekka Kabob, boneless chicken cubes marinated with ginger, garlic, herbs, yogurt, and spices skewered and roasted in the clay oven. The flavor of this chicken was delicious and the fresh salad was a perfect addition to our meal. This is perfect for fans of a milder flavor and was a hit for the kids.  If you find yourself on the east end of town and want a meal that will let you explore the world, try Vanakkam India. See you there, Rockford!

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New Look, Same Great Food!!

Salamone's was already mouth-watering, but now their restaurant is jaw-dropping! 🤤😲😄 I got to take a tour after hours, and now I can't stop begging my boyfriend for Date Night. Salamone's is gorgeous, vibrant, and inviting. Everyone should go grab a pizza with friends underneath the Lights!✨

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Jake Meets the Creators of the Men Cheat Codes Podcast

Jake had a chance to meet up with some other Rockford content creators and be a guest on their podcast! Jay, Lisa, and Robert are some amazing people that created a podcast and YouTube channel to help provide young men and women with cheat codes to level up their lives. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/@MENCC815

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Bop Bop Korean BBQ & Rice Bowl has a Storefront!

Bop Bop Korean BBQ & Rice Bowl has a Storefront!

Bop Bop Korean BBQ & Rice Bowl is now more than a food truck! They opened up inside City Market at 116 N Madison St Market, Rockford, IL 61107. Order at the counter and be served table side with fresh Korean BBQ favorites.  First, we had to try their Potato Korean Hot Dog. No meat in this dog, it's solid mozzarella cheese deep fried in potato-laden batter. Served fresh out of the fryer, the cheese pull is Instagram worthy and cheese lovers will find their new holy grail. Eat it plain or top it with ketchup, Gochujang Sauce, or hot cheetos dust to make it your own. Go head to head with your friends for longest cheese pull!Next up, the Galbi Rice Bowl, marinated short ribs. These short ribs are the hero you didn't know you needed. The flavor is out of this world and the portion is generous. The ribs are on the bone, making this a fun finger food if you like. The sauce they are marinated in is slightly sweet and completely delicious.  Next we tried the Bulgogi and Chicken Combination Rice Bowl. Bulgogi is a thinly sliced marinated ribeye. The sauce is savory and the meat is tender and juicy. You can choose a mild soy garlic sauce or spicy Gochujang Sauce. I went with soy garlic and its flavor is stunning. The chicken is tender and delicious. Paired together, this combo is filling and makes a fun dinner with lots of flavor.Rice bowls come with rice, japchae noodles (Korean sweet potato noodles), lettuce and yum yum dressing. The noodles are prepared perfectly, not sticky or chewy. The salad is fresh and the yum yum dressing is light and fresh with a hint of ginger.  You can't go wrong at Bop Bop Korean BBQ and Rice Bowl. They have fun specialty drinks to explore and the service was attentive and incredibly friendly. We can't wait to stop by again for Korean BBQ!

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Mac and Cheesey Goodness

Had the most amazing lunch break with my boss, Jake! 🍽️ We treated ourselves to Detour Bar and Grill and oh my goodness, it was a feast! Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese, Barbecue Chicken Mac & Cheese, and Chili Lime Wings - talk about a flavor explosion! 🤩🔥 Everything was beyond delicious, we couldn't stop raving about it. Definitely a lunch break to remember!Pop by soon to see the changes Neil has been making to the menu at The Detour Bar & Grill! 1920 E Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111🍗🧀🌶️

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