Our Family Business The Music Shoppe of Normal

Our Family Business Academy of Screenprinting and Awards

Uftring – East Peoria, Washington and Peoria Illinois

Gary Uftring’s love of cars lead him from pumping gas at age 13 to owning a number of successful car dealerships today.

Morton Collision Repair – Morton, IL

Scott Bunton started Morton Collision Repair when he saw a need for a truly customer oriented body shop in Morton, Scott’s wife Suzann and son’s Ryan and Bret and daughter-in-law Christina are all part of the business.

AAA Certified Confidential Security Corporation. – Peoria, IL

This business is thriving here in central Illinois. Purchased by Tom Simpson in 1994, this business has grown along with technology, the fear of identity theft and with businesses going paperless.

Garber Heating and Air Conditioning – Morton, IL

In the early 70’s Ralph Garber started Garber Heating & Air Conditioning.

Willetts Winery and Cellar – Manito, IL

This award winning winery was founded in 1999 by Dan and Cris Willett.

Today's Business Woman Sew Creative

Sew Creative sells Bernina Sewing machines and offers sewing classes for all skill levels.

Today's Business Woman Natural Concepts

Marie Harrison owner of Natural Concepts says the key to success is to be willing to change and grow with the times.

Today's Business Woman Realtor Mari Halliday

Mari started her business the good old fashioned way by going door to door and meeting her neighbors at Weaver Ridge.

Today's Business Woman Bremer Jewelry

Ronda Daily of Bremer Jewelry sells more than jewelry, she sells memories.

Today's Business Woman Azura Boutique

Love of fashion lead this entrepreneur into business.

Velde Ford

Velde Ford has been around since 1963. Learn how Bruce Saurs got into the car business to support his growing family and how this is truly a family business today. Meet the kids…Tim, Scott, and the grandchildren

Our Family Business Alwan and Sons

Alwan and Sons Meat Company was founded in 1957. Today Alwans is run by the third generation of Alwan boys – Brian, Pat and Joe. They are keeping the legacy of one of America’s great meat markets alive

Our Family Business Oberlander Electric

Quality Contractors-Dependable Service has been the motto of Oberlander Electric Company since 1940. Oberlander Electric has grown and evolved with technology and contributes their success to hard work

Our Family Business EnviroSafe

EnviorSafe is an environmentally friendly family business. Founder and inventor Randy Price has developed products that are safe for our environment and at a reasonable price. Products range from air

Our Family Business Seattle Sutton

Seattle Sutton Healthy Eating is not located in Seattle buy in Ottawa Illinois. Seattle, a registered nurse and wife of a physician, founded Seattle Sutton Healthy Eating in 1985. The goal of this company

Our Family Business Morton Colission Repair

Morton Colission repair's mission is to exceed your expectations every time. This company was founded in 1996 by Scott Bunton to fill the need Scott saw for a customer-oriented shop. Meet the Bunton

Our Family Business Better Banks

Better Banks has a rich history dating back as far as 1898. The Better Banks were established to fulfill the need for a locally owned “community bank” serving banking needs and the community. Meet Steve Backlund.

Our Family Business Oak Lawn Mobile Estates

Oak Lawn Mobile Estates in Morton is the highest rated manufactured housing community in Central Illinois. Established in 1965 by Ken and Carol Lindstrom, Oak Lawn Mobile Estates now has a community

Our Family Business Walters Brothers Harley Davidson

When it comes to the brand Harley Davidson only one name comes to mind Walters Brothers. Learn how Wayne Wiebler’s love of motorcycles turned into the career of a lifetime.

Our Family Business George O'Pasquel Company

George O Pasquel Company is Peoria’s oldest food distributor and home to over 10.000 restaurant quality items for the home cook and the professional. Come meet the Pete Pasquel and family.

Our Family Business The Lariat Steakhouse

The Lariat Steakhouse is famous throughout Central Illinois. Learn how the Kouri family got their start. Meet Lou and Dee and their sons that are continuing the family business.

Our Family Business Rothan Millwork Company

Rothan Millwork Company has stayed in the family business and in the same location since 1873. Meet George Rothan and his sons JJ and Chris and learn how the business has grown and changed with the times.

Lippmann's Furniture

Quality furniture and the heirlooms of tomorrow are a way of doing business for Lippmann’s Furniture and Interiors. Five generations strong learn how the family carries on the traditions of excellence

Corsaw Lumber

Corsaw is the only sawmill in Central Illinois today to harvest and manufacture their own doors, flooring and trim. Owned and operated since 1968, Corsaw has experienced growth during economic hard times.

Bob Grimm

For three generations they’ve watched the car industry change and sold Chevrolets to generation after generation of customers. Hard work and good business sense has made them the successful dealership

Avanti’s Ristorante

Avanti’s opened in 1966 on Main Street next to Bradley University. Albert Zeller came to American in 1959 and says the United States is indeed the land of opportunity. Learn how a cheese maker from Switizerland

Abts Mortuary

The Abts family has been dedicated to helping their friends and neighbors during their times of loss since 1934. Abts Mortuary provides dignified, caring and affordable services to Pekin area residents.