Businesses
BECOME A TRAUMA INFORMED BUSINESS
- Trauma 101 Training
- Proclamation for becoming trauma informed
- Trauma Informed Care Practices and Policies
Protecting Your Business
- Preparing for emergencies
- Continuity of operations
- Protecting the health of your workforce
- Preventing COVID-19 in the Workplace: Rockford Ready HR Video Series
- Mental Health Support for employees
- Trauma Informed Care Practices and Policies
- Access the Winnebago County Code here
SERVING FOOD TO THE PUBLIC
- Anytime food is served to the public, a permit is needed from WCHD. Click here to learn about the different types of permits and obtain the necessary permit.
- Entrepreneurs that bring their home goods to market must register with the Winnebago County Health Department and cooperate with any necessary food investigations and inspections. Click here to learn more about the Home-To-Market/Cottage Food process.
- Effective January 1, 2025, all food establishments in Winnebago County must comply with the 2022 FDA Food Code. Learn more about the food code here.
BusinessFirst
The Winnebago County Health Department participates in the BusinessFirst initiative in collaboration with the City of Rockford, Winnebago County, Small Business Development Center, and the Rock River Water Reclamation District to assist individuals in streamlining the redeveloping an existing property or opening a new business. Projects can be discussed with the BUSINESSFirst by scheduling an appointment. Click here to learn more about BUSINESSFirst
