Tag: Business

Yellow Bird Books celebrates first year Saturday

Aurora’s only independent bookstore, Yellow Bird Books will celebrate its first birthday with a day-long party Saturday, Oct. 19. The celebration will offer a full day of fun, and officially will begin at 11 a.m. with storytime and a visit from Rory, Aurora Public Library District’s fox mascot. Balloon animals...

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Yellow Bird Books in Aurora to celebrate one year Oct. 19

Aurora’s only independent bookstore, Yellow Bird Books, 34 S. Stolp Avenue, will celebrate its first birthday with a day-long party Saturday, Oct. 19. The celebration will offer a full day of fun, and will officially begin at 11 a.m. with storytime and a visit from Rory, Aurora Public Library District’s...

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Laura Lynne Art to open in Aurora

Laura Lynne Art will be host to an open studio from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. Laura’s new Aurora studio will feature her latest playful, bright, and vibrant collage works and wearable art. Laura Lynne will display her new jewelry line, which includes earrings which showcase her...

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A decade of continuing businesses in Aurora listed

There was a time not too long ago that many amazing businesses didn’t exist downtown Aurora, and artists beautified the windows and started pop ups and festivals. It’s nice to see so many businesses here now and investing in downtown Aurora. It’s really mind-blowing when you think about it. In...

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Aurora Public Library District virtual workshop on business ownership March 15

There’s nothing such as a global pandemic to make working folks examine how they feel about their employment position. Some took this opportunity to leave the workforce and start new business ventures, their passion, Many others were forced to find work for themselves due to layoffs. In 2021, the Census...

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Rookies All-American Pub & Grill in the Fox Valley Ice Arena

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce, along with the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, celebrate the opening of Rookies All-American Pub & Grill in the Fox Valley Ice Arena, Geneva with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Jan. 20.

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Aurora Pancake House change in ownership

Fifteen years ago Jesus Arceo was a customer at the Aurora Pancake House. When owner Tom Verakis said he was looking for a buyer, the deal was struck. Last week Mr. Arceo sold the business to three Coyomani brothers, Andy, Alex, and Genaro. “I was a supervisor at a factory...

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Three new businesses in Aurora emerge from the pandemic

Three new businesses are opening in Aurora’s downtown, which is a showcase of the Aurora area’s strength while emerging from the pandemic. • Floral artist Nancy Arch recently expanded her floral design service, Sammy Wammy, to a new location at 40 E. New York Street, which opened over Mother’s Day...

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What’s new at Pacifica Square in Aurora

A combined ribbon-cutting Sunday, May 23 at the Pacifica Square Shopping Center in Aurora offers past success and future hopes. Center, Richard Irvin, mayor of Aurora and elected officials, join Asian-American dignitaries from the greater Chicago area to celebrate eight new businesses.

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Flurry of activity in Oswego: Businesses, senior living

The Village of Oswego is having a strangely familiar moment, new residents, new businesses, and the resulting flurry of activity long-time Oswegoans had come to expect living in one of the America’s fastest-growing communities. In a series of plan approvals, license issuances, and annexation agreements, the Oswego Village Board last...

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Aurora Public Library District enables partnerships with podcasts, communications

In the past year, small business owners and large corporations alike have had to shake up the way they communicate business with their existing customers and find new ways to tap into uncharted market spaces. For small business owners and those just starting up, this obstacle has been especially challenging....

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Geneva will celebrate Small Business November 28

All year long it is important to support small businesses and Geneva has small businesses aplenty. Although the world is struggling with the Coronavirus, individuals still will want and need to purchase items. Frequenting a small business may be a good way to go. Retailers in Geneva have a passion...

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Aid for struggling small businesses to start flowing

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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Aurora receives its first hyperlocal fiber optics micro-factory

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

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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Craft Urban to join Aurora Downtown renaissance

Building upon the restaurant revival happening in Aurora’s City of Lights, Craft Urban, a popular eatery in Geneva, plans to open its second location in downtown Aurora. Craft Urban Cocktail is a contemporary urban neighborhood restaurant that will be at 41 S. Stolp Avenue at the corner northwest corner of...

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Feed the Seed: Encouraged community economic development

Feed the Seed is excited to announce the launch of a new option in entrepreneurial startup funding. Feed the Seed is a registered 501(c) 3 Nonprofit Corporation with the stated mission to “Encourage local economic development by fostering and supporting business start-ups”. We work in partnership with community organizations to...

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