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Girl Scouts open Fall Product Programs

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Recently, thousands of Girl Scouts clicked “Open!” on their own small businesses. The girls are starting the 2020 Fall Product Program with online sales to offer gourmet nuts, candies, and magazines to Girl Scout supporters. The delicious lineup includes fan favorites such as Thin Mint Almonds and introduces new items...

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Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity’s west Aurora ReSale store grand opening September 25

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Naperville resident Reverend Duane Mevis (ret.), standing left, and Reverend Jeff Barrett, Aurora, celebrate Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity's west Aurora ReSale store grand opening Friday, Sept. 25.

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Aurora ReStore will open Friday, Sept. 25

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Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will open its west Aurora ReStore Friday, Sept. 25, at 2302 W. Indian Trail in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking is free. Highlight of the event will be a raffle of a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro to benefit the affordable housing ministry. The winner...

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Business Health

Aunt Martha’s, Illinois representative Barbara Hernandez to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Chicago’s most vulnerable communities

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In an effort to curb the resurgent spread of COVID-19, Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness will be a partner with State representative Barbara Hernandez (83rd District) to distribute thousands of free protective facemasks on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 659 S. River Street, Aurora. The...

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Business Community

Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce seeks suggestions

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The Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce is working to assist local business owners and other institutions during this challenging time. Retaining membership is a key goal, while working to determine future ways to serve in the recovery process is an ongoing dialogue. The Chamber would like to reach out to...

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Ribbon-cutting at Harish’s APS Tower in Aurora

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Free training institute: Harish Anathapadmanabhan, left, owner of JH Real Estate Partners, and Richard Irvin, mayor of Aurora, look at the falling ribbon moments following their ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Aug. 27 in Harish's APS Tower, the former Aurora National Bank building.

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Needed: French toast, flower bouquets, antique settees

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It might not seem that French toast, flower bouquets, and antique settees could bring hope to downtown in Aurora, but these are not usual times. In these very unusual times, those three things are refreshing and much needed. Let’s start with French toast. Once upon a time, I would chat...

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Aurora Downtown Board nomination forms due August 24

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Aurora Downtown, a nonprofit of downtown business and property owners, announced its annual Board- election process has started for this year. Nomination forms are due by Monday, Aug. 24. The downtown organization oversees Special Service Area (SSA) #One with a 22-member Board. Currently, five at-large seats are up for reelection....

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Aurora Downtown 2020 Board Elections

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Aurora Downtown, a nonprofit of downtown business and property owners, announced its annual board election process has started for 2020. Nomination forms are due by August 24. The downtown organization oversees Special Service Area (SSA) #One with a 22-member board. Currently, five at-large seats are up for reelection. At-large board...

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Business Events

Aurora Business United August 14

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Aurora Business United will have its Second Friday Meeting 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14. Due to COVID-19 the meeting will be online. Diana Patel will discuss Continuing Education Productions and Practical tools to develop meaning in your work from 8:30 a.m. to 8:55 a.m..Jeff Brandeis, CEO of...

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Aid for struggling small businesses to start flowing

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By Peter Hancock Financial aid is about to start flowing for Illinois businesses that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity published emergency rules this week to implement the Business Interruption Grant program, or BIG. Those rules took effect July 21 when they...

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Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the ribbon-cutting at Gia Bella Designs in Batavia. Among the attendees were owner Jill Equi, along with her husband, Jason, and the couple’s four children. Margaret Perreault, president and CEO of Batavia Chamber of Commerce; Shirley Mott, the chamber’s communications and membership coordinator; Beth Walker, assistant director of Batavia MainStreet; and chamber ambassadors were among the well-wishers. Submitted photo
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Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Gia Bella Designs

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The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Gia Bella Designs, 11 N. Batavia Avenue, Batavia, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, July 24. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration. Among the attendees were owner Jill Equi, along with her husband, Jason, and the couple’s four children. Margaret...

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Aurora receives its first hyperlocal fiber optics micro-factory

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The State government of Illinois and the City government of Aurora joined viaPhoton in announcing the opening of its first hyperlocal fiber optics micro-factory in Aurora. Leveraging Industry 4.0 technology, viaPhoton’s new factory will build and supply fiber optic solutions for data centers and 5G infrastructure across the State. The...

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Batavia Boardwalk Shops official

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The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of the Batavia Boardwalk Shops with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, July 15. The cluster of small chalets on the corner of Wilson and Route 25 (114 East Wilson Street) is home to eight unique retail shops. The boutiques serve as a...

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Walking tour of downtown Aurora: Gems one-of-a-kind

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Shops in downtown Aurora are reopened, so it’s time to grab a face mask and spend an afternoon visiting these one-of-a-kind gems. Walk inside Branch Gardens, 77 S. Lake Street, and it’s a paradise of overflowing greenery that will delight the senses or perk up any staycation. Owners Kori and...

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Business Food

A hit: Outdoor dining

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Outdoor dining has become a hit in downtown Aurora. Since being allowed to open by State directives for outdoor dining May 29, downtown restaurants and patrons alike are enjoying the option. “Our sales have increased, and we’re looking at ways to offer permanent outdoor dining,” said Dan Emerson, owner of...

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World Relief DuPage/Aurora offers help with funds from Grantmakers

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At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, after the lockdown was announced, staff members at World Relief DuPage/Aurora had to quickly pivot from in-person to virtual classes and activities to continue providing many of the services they offer to local immigrants and refugees. WRDA serves more than 2,000 individuals in...

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Aurora continues as City of Light Speed

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Aurora has become a magnet for the technology industry, with three major tech companies relocating to the City of Lights in the past year alone. Last week, Scientel Solutions, a leading innovative telecom company, finalized the relocation of its global headquarters from Lombard to Aurora. Designed and developed by Cordogan,...

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Business Government

Restaurants ready to open for indoor dining: Restore

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By Jerry Nowicki Restaurants across the State are set to open for indoor dining Friday, June 26 among other additions to allowable activities under the State’s Restore Illinois plan. The State released new guidance for reopening businesses Monday. Restaurants must arrange their seating facilities so that tables are six feet...

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