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Dorr Township Plans New Highway Operations Buildings
March 26, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Contact: Sue Dobbe-Leahy 815-236-2550 sue@dobbemarketing.com Sue Brokaw, Dorr Twp. Supervisor supervisor@dorrtownship.com John Fuller, Highway Commissioner highway@dorrtownship.com DORR TOWNSHIP PLANS NEW HIGHWAY OPERATIONS BUILDINGS (Woodstock, Ill.) Dorr Township Highway Operations located at 12322 Davis Road, Woodstock, Ill. is planning two new pre-engineered steel buildings to replace the current pole barn facility constructed
Woodstock Area Chamber Announces 2024 Annual Award Winners
On Friday, March 15, 2024, the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted its Annual Awards Gala at the Woodstock Opera House. The Chamber presented nine awards that recognized outstanding Woodstock businesses, individuals and events, including the prestigious Harold Buschkopf Community Service Award.Attendees enjoyed a reception with also included a silent auction and raffles for items donated or sponsored by nearly 50 Woodstock area businesses.Chamber President Brad Ball emceed the program
Food Shed Co-op Opening Day Announced
A new community-owned grocery store is swinging open its doors to the public after completing construction of its 9,000-square-foot building Woodstock, IL, March 18, 2024 — Food Shed Co-op will open its grocery store to shoppers on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Food Shed Co-op Board of Directors invite the public to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony at their brand-new store in Woodstock, at 2390 Lake Shore Drive, beginning at 9:00 a.m. “Opening Day'' will be celebrated with brief remarks by co-op and
2024 WPBW Scholarship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Woodstock Professional and Business Women’s Organization Expands Scholarship Program in 2024 Woodstock, IL - March 3, 2024 - The WOODSTOCK PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS WOMEN’s Organization (WPBW) is thrilled to announce the expansion of its scholarship program for the current year. In a bid to empower women in pursuit of their educational and career advancement goals, WPBW will be offering $1500 scholarships to three deserving candidates. Sandra Pierce, Chair of the scholarship
Woodstock Area Chamber Announces 2024 Award Finalists
WOODSTOCK, Ill - The Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry announced the finalists for its 2024 Annual Awards. The Chamber accepted public nominations for the awards from January 17 through February 13. The Chamber will announce the winners at its annual awards gala at the Woodstock Opera House on Friday, March 15. The finalists are: 2024 Retailer of the Year Artisans on Main/Clayworkers’ Guild of Illinois Hempstock Pharms Kingston Lanes Sparrow’s Nest 2024 Professional Service Provider
Dodge These Entrepreneurial Mistakes: Tips for Young CEOs
Maybe you’ve been working at a traditional job for a few years now, but ever since high school, you’ve had an interest in entrepreneurship. Or perhaps you’re struggling to land your first job and you’re wondering if you should create your own instead. Here’s how to avoid certain weaknesses that are common among entrepreneurs in their twenties, from overlooking ecommerce to going into business with friends. Not Choosing the Right Business Structure Choosing the wrong business structure can