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Kishwaukee United Way’s Dawn Littlefield knows when it comes to raising money for charitable organizations, networking is key – especially in an uncertain economy.
The Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives recently awarded the DeKalb chamber a first-place Communications Award for Maps in 2011 for its “DeKalb Illinois Street Map & Guide.”
DeKALB – It may be the middle of winter, but owners of a new DeKalb business don’t think it’s too cold to enjoy frozen yogurt.
George Dimitrakopoulos recently joined the staff at Citizens First National Bank in Hampshire as vice president and commercial banking.
Amy Kuhns, radiologic technologist at Midwest Orthopaedic Institute, has recently been certified in magnetic resonance imaging by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
Sycamore native Heidi (Walter) Ruckman has been named a partner at the law firm of Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen in Rockford.
Ken Olson and Aaron Nevdal, physical therapists at Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists, recently taught a two-day seminar titled “Examination and Treatment of Lumbopelvic Disorders, an Evidence-based Manual Physical Therapy Approach” for the faculty and staff of the Mayo Clinic department of physical medicine and rehabilitation in Rochester, Minn.
SYCAMORE – The economy improved slightly last year, and a Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago representative said Monday a slow recovery likely will continue.
NIU Employees Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for Board of Director and Supervisory Committee volunteer positions.
Containing costs is a critical component of operating and growing a business. Business owners and managers should not overlook the value of energy efficiency improvements to reduce energy consumption and lower electricity bills. ComEd offers business customers a variety of incentives, tools and tips to implement energy-saving technologies that can reduce energy use and improve the bottom line.
Customers at participating Wendy’s restaurants can get up to a year of free Jr. Frosty desserts while supporting the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and its program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids.
DeKALB – Kishwaukee Community Hospital fulfilled one of its long-term campus goals when it purchased nearby Windmill Plaza.
SYCAMORE – Leaders of the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce urged their members Thursday to stand together but to never stand still.
About a year ago, Marty Fay, owner of Motor Works in DeKalb, knew it was time to revamp the auto shop's 9-year-old website.
Just as farmers work daily to feed the world, the work of food banks to feed local community members in need, unfortunately, never ends.
GENOA – Photography is about anticipating and catching a moment, whether the subject is a blazing fire or a family portrait.
Lehan Drugs recently earned the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board’s Seal of Accreditation – a system of standards created by some of the leading organizations in the compounding pharmacy profession. Lehan Drugs is one of only three pharmacies in Illinois to earn the designation.
James E. Rudnicki has been awarded the professional designation of Certified Turnaround Professional by the Turnaround Management Association. Rudnicki is the founder and president of Rudnicki & Associates, a consulting firm specializing in the revitalization of businesses and nonprofits that are experiencing serious financial difficulties.
Has there been a lot of buzz around the water cooler in your office, or at home about your goals, visions, dreams or resolutions for the new year? 
Charles G. Brown, a solo practitioner in DeKalb, is the author of the article, “The Transfer on Death Instrument Comes to Illinois,” which appears in the December issue of the Illinois Bar Journal, the monthly magazine of the Illinois State Bar Association.
Citizens First National Bank is supporting local schools one “Spirit” debit card at a time.
The DeKalb County Economic Development Corp. will hold its 15th annual Economic Outlook Event on Jan. 30. William Strauss, senior economist and economic adviser for Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will be the keynote speaker.
Jon Bockman was awarded “Marketer of the Year” for 2011 by the Chicagoland’s Sharpest Entrepreneurs. The group of nearly 200 business owners, marketers and entrepreneurs elected Bockman based on his successful marketing for Bockman’s Auto Care.

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