Major Activity

Rockford is home to almost 4,000 retail merchants, including general merchandise, restaurants and food stores, furniture, pharmaceutical and household appliance stores. A significant number of auto dealers and gasoline service stations are located in the community. Numerous areas of commercial activity have coalesced around major transportation intersections in Rockford, including State Street and Perryville Road, Broadway and Alpine Roads, and Riverside Boulevard. These areas offer a number of shopping malls and diverse specialty stores with ample parking and distinctive selections. A number of crafters and antique malls have sprouted up, offering quaint crafts and distinctive finds.