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Entries Tagged as 'Local Business'
Diamond Bank deal off
April 20th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Local Business
Diamond has withdrawn its application with banking regulators to acquire Downers Grove National Bank, which has branches in Downers Grove, Westmont and Woodridge.
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A slice of the Lemon Tree
April 19th, 2010 · 22 Comments · Dining, Downtown Redevelopment, Economic Development, Fundraisers, Local Business
With a tentative opening set for early June, the Lemon Tree Grocer is looking for a little help from the community to overcome a few budget-busters incurred on the way to building out the 5,800-square-foot store at 5101 Mochel Drive. Owners Tim Canning and Shaun Black have launched the Roots Project to encourage supporters of [...]
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Not too taxing
April 15th, 2010 · Comments Off · Downtown Management Corp., Local Business, Taxes
Another cute idea from Downtown Management Corp. In honor of April 15, 27 CBD businesses are offering eight percent discounts to offset the usual sales tax. So stop in today to Aurelio’s Pizza, Avec Panache, Baubles & More, Bello Tea, Chazerly Designs, Consider It Done, Décor Pro Carpet & Flooring, Dream Interiors, Emmett’s Ale House, [...]
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A wonderful weekend on tap
November 25th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Community Events, Downtown Management Corp., Entertainment, Local Business, Neighbohoods
Once the Thanksgiving feast is over and the leftovers are stashed, it’s time to usher in the Christmas season. This year, several seasonal events are on tap as downtown Downers Grove presents “It’s a Wonderful Weekend,” Nov. 27 through 29. There’s a new schedule this year, kicking off with the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony on [...]
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And the shopping season starts now
November 13th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Downtown Management Corp., Local Business
Like many retailers nationwide, Downers Grove merchants are kicking off the holiday shopping season a little early in the hopes of avoiding a repeat of last year’s globally dismal sales. Although I’ve become enamored of online shopping in recent years, I make an exception for our downtown stores, which provide not just nice gifts and [...]
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Diamond Bank to acquire DGN
November 9th, 2009 · 8 Comments · Downtown Management Corp., Economic Development, In the News, Local Business
The Chicago Tribune reports that Chicago-based Diamond Bank will acquire Downers Grove National Bank in a cash transaction. No word on the purchase price. Founded in 1955, the privately held Downers Grove bank has assets of $266.9 million, according to the Tribune.
Tasty affordable housing
November 4th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Downtown Management Corp., humor, Local Business
The Downtown Management Corp. launches the first annual Gingerbread House Contest. Entries are welcome in two divisions, Family/Individual and Business, and there will be voting for best in class. Winners for each division will be chosen by viewers choice during “It’s A Wonderful Weekend”, November 27 to November 29, another great reason to head downtown [...]
ATI sans LME
October 23rd, 2009 · 21 Comments · community development, Downtown Redevelopment, Economic Development, Local Business, Village Council
Everybody missed it? Pick a local business; any one — about 80 folks involved with them protested the approval of ATI taking 10,000 square feet of prime retail space at reduced rental rates any one of them would gladly pay. Many of those local businesses are owned by people who live here. They bank here, [...]
Tags: Development·downtown·Economic Development·planning·Village Council
Elmhurst’s $10,000 solution
October 22nd, 2009 · 4 Comments · Downtown Management Corp., Downtown Redevelopment, Economic Development, Local Business
Strolling the streets of downtown Elmhurst Tuesday night, I noticed a couple of empty storefronts — both of which displayed signs offering $10,000 grants to qualified retail businesses interested in moving into town. The idea was intriguing, particularly in light of Downers Grove’s recent discussion on the value of retail to the overall health of [...]
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