Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Ribbon Cutting and Open House
Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Ribbon Cutting and Open House Cary, IL - The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and open house on January 6 to celebrate its move to a new office location at 1005 Alexander Ct., Unit E, in Cary. The celebration was held in conjunction with the Chamber’s Holiday Party and featured the “Taste of the Chamber,” where 15 local restaurants showcased their food for attendees. The Chamber relocated after its previous office building was
In & Out Restoration Celebrates New Cary Office with Ribbon Cutting
In & Out Restoration Celebrates New Cary Office with Ribbon Cutting [Cary, IL-10.27.25] In & Out Restoration, a family-owned restoration and exterior remodeling company, recently celebrated the opening of its second office with a ribbon cutting held October 27 at its new Cary location. The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to host the event, which marked an important milestone for the established business.In & Out Restoration also operates an office in Elgin, IL. Owned by Angelo Douros,
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The Miranda Alt Team with Keller Williams Success Celebrates New Office Location
The Miranda Alt Team with Keller Williams Success Celebrates New Office Location [Crystal Lake, 11/18/25] The Miranda Alt Team with Keller Williams Success has officially opened at a new office location at 448 W. Terra Cotta Ave. in Crystal Lake, marking an exciting next chapter for the growing real estate team led by top producer Miranda Alt. To celebrate, a ribbon cutting and multi-chamber mixer were co-hosted on November 18 by the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and the Crystal Lake Chamber of
Crossing the Spectrum Opens Cary Location Dedicated to Supporting Children with Autism
Crossing the Spectrum Opens Cary Location Dedicated to Supporting Children with Autism [Cary, IL, 10/20/25] The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on October 20, 2025, to celebrate the opening of Crossing the Spectrum, located at 1005 Alexander Ct., Unit D in Cary. Founded by Susi Santoso, BCBA, Crossing the Spectrum provides compassionate and comprehensive therapy services for children impacted by autism. Crossing the Spectrum represents Santoso’s passion project—one inspired
Restoration 1 of Cary Celebrates Expansion to Location
[Algonquin, 10/16/25] The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, together with the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce and the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, recently co-hosted ribbon cutting and open house celebration for Restoration 1 of Cary, owned by Joe and Carrie Turner. The event marked the company’s relocation to its new facility at 903 Armstrong St. in Algonquin, a move that reflects eight years of steady growth and continued commitment to serving the community. Since opening,
How to Start and Grow Your Dream Business: A Tactical Guide
Launching a dream business is one of the most defining decision moments in a person’s life. It's also a leap—demanding more than vision. You need structure, clarity, and the right support signals to navigate early decisions, gain momentum, and earn visibility in a saturated landscape. Whether you’re taking the first step or scaling your side hustle, this guide covers the essentials—from foundational strategy to real-world execution—along with tools and frameworks designed for long-term growth and
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Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for the Little Free Library
Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for the Little Free Library [Crystal Lake, 8/27/25] Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake, located at 495 Alexandra Blvd. in Crystal Lake, proudly hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on August 27 to celebrate the unveiling of their new Little Free Library. The event was co-hosted by the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, and the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce. Residents of Encore Memory
Magical Forest Bookstore Celebrates Grand Opening
Magical Forest Bookstore Celebrates Grand Opening [Fox River Grove, 8/18/25] The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 18 to celebrate the grand opening of Magical Forest Bookstore, located at 902 IL Route 22 in the Stone Hill Shopping Center in Fox River Grove. The event was marked with an official ribbon cutting ceremony, welcoming this imaginative new space for young readers and their families to the community. Magical Forest Bookstore is the
New Owner Alex Tyler Brings Fresh Leadership to Goldfish Swim School in Algonquin
New Owner Alex Tyler Brings Fresh Leadership to Goldfish Swim School in Algonquin [Algonquin, 8/12/25] The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and the Algonquin/Lake In The Hills Chamber of Commerce were proud to co-host a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating Goldfish Swim School, located at 718 S. Randall Rd., #6 in Algonquin, now under the new ownership of Alex Tyler. Goldfish Swim School in Algonquin provides indoor, year-round swim instruction to children ages 4 months to 12 years-old in a safe,
Seasonal Leverage: Turning Time-Limited Buzz into Year-Round Gains
Seasonal promotions have long been a lifeline for small businesses, but they’ve also become dangerously routine. Offering discounts on Valentine’s Day or launching a New Year’s sale is the easy part. The harder—and more lucrative—task is learning how to make these promotions work beyond a fleeting boost in sales. The businesses that do it well aren’t simply reacting to the calendar; they’re using each season as a strategic point of entry to deepen customer relationships, test new offerings, and reinforce
Breaking Down Silos to Build Stronger Teams
Bridging the divide between departments has become one of the most underrated challenges in modern workplaces. In theory, teams share a common goal. In practice, they often act like rival cities separated by invisible borders, each speaking its own language, following its own rituals, and reporting to a different set of gods. While collaboration tools and scheduled check-ins are a start, they barely scratch the surface of what’s needed to foster genuine, sustainable communication. The companies that get
