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Ribbon Cutting Celebrating GiGi's Playhouse McHenry County
(McHenry, IL, March 20, 2023) On Thursday, February 16, 2023, the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry County, 5404 W. Elm St. Suite A, in McHenry. “GiGi's Playhouse is the only nationwide network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers; changing lives through free, results-driven programs for individuals of all ages, families and communities. We are a non-profit that offers free purposeful and therapeutic programming,” says site
Ribbon Cutting of Alexander Leigh Center for Autism
Ribbon Cutting of Alexander Leigh Center for Autism (McHenry, IL, March 15, 2023) On Thursday, March 2, 2023, the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate Alexander Leigh Center for Autism (ALCA), 4100 Veterans Parkway, McHenry. The Alexander Leigh Center for Autism (ALCA) is an Illinois State Board of Education approved, year-round, therapeutic day school serving children from the ages of 3-22 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), OHI, multiple
Update from: COMED
Contact: ComEd Media Relations 312-394-3500 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ComEd Restores Power to Nearly 134,000 Customers Following Damaging Ice Storms Nearly 1,700 crews work around the clock to restore power quickly and safely throughout northern Illinois Video footage of crews restoring outages: https://vimeo.com/801412568/35e12af7cd CHICAGO (Feb. 23, 2023) – Despite the challenge of working in icy conditions, ComEd crews have restored power to nearly 134,000 customers throughout the communities it serves
Ribbon Cutting Celebrating Verbic Orthodontics
Ribbon Cutting Celebrating Verbic Orthodontics (Cary, IL, February 21, 2023) On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate Verbic Orthodontics, 888 Feinberg Ct., in Cary. The Cary location of Verbic Orthodontics marks the third office location for Dr. Marty Verbic. Dr. Verbic has taken over the practice of Dr. Deanna Schmidt of Schmidt Orthodontics, who has retired after many years of providing exceptional orthodontic care
Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate the New Ownership of The Washery Laundromat
Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate the New Ownership of The Washery Laundromat (Fox River Grove, IL, December 21, 2022) On Wednesday, December 21, 2022, the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the new owners of The Washery Laundromat, 312 Lincoln Ave. in Fox River Grove. Andrea Paladino, along with her mother-in-law, Melissa Paladino, are the new owners of The Washery Laundromat. Andrea and her husband, Robert, were born and raised in the Chicago suburbs with
Do These 4 Things Before Letting Go of an Employee or Contractor
Letting go of an employee or contractor is not something to do on a whim. There are many reasons why it might be time for the business to part ways with a particular worker, but there are certain steps you should always take before going forward with the process. Following the appropriate procedures is not only fair for the employee in question, but also protects the company's reputation and liability interests. By making the right preparations leading up to the big conversation, you can approach the
Ribbon Cutting for the New Studio Location of Kellwood Studio Photography
Ribbon Cutting for the New Studio Location of Kellwood Studio Photography(Crystal Lake, IL, December 9, 2022) On Friday, December 9, 2022, the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the new location for Kellwood Studio Photography. Kellwood Studio Photography offers wedding, maternity, family, newborn, and corporate photography services, serving the greater Chicago Metro area and beyond. Owner Kellyann Harmon opened Kellwood Studio Photography in 2007. Now,
How to Prep Your Business for the Holiday Rush
Small businesses have to work a little harder during the holiday season to make sales and attract customers. This is because they are up against big businesses that have more resources to draw on. However, with a little bit of planning and preparation, small businesses can come out ahead during the holiday rush. Here are some tips from the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce for getting your business ready for the holidays:Liven Up Your Storefront If you want to attract customers to your small business