Meet the Experts: Business Blog

Why You Should Utilize Marketing Experts to Grow Your Business

Why You Should Utilize Marketing Experts to Grow Your Business

September 21, 2023

As a business owner, you know that marketing is essential for success. It can be hard to know how to best reach your target audience without the help of experienced professionals, however. Working with a marketing agency is a great way to maximize your potential and take your business to the next level. The La … Read More

Community Connections: A Fun Guide for Local Seniors.

Community Connections: A Fun Guide for Local Seniors.

May 5, 2023

by Nancy Cummings of the La Grange Business Association Spring is the perfect time for seniors to get out and discover the refreshing social opportunities that are easily accessible in our community. Staying socially engaged is important for all of us, but it’s even more important for seniors who can be susceptible to social isolation. … Read More

What Makes Planning Work?

What Makes Planning Work?

November 7, 2022

“There are dreamers and there are planners; the planners make their dreams come true.” – Edwin Louis Cole I recently conducted a planning session with a Board of Directors, representing many years of experience leading organizations across multiple industries. I began the session by asking “what makes planning work?” They were quick to respond and reach … Read More

The Power of Art: How I Step Off the Grid on a Daily Basis.

The Power of Art: How I Step Off the Grid on a Daily Basis.

January 30, 2022

by Cheryl Vargas of Studio 928 How do I take a break? I schedule a 10 minute meeting with myself, by making time for art. The moment I pick up a pen, pencil, marker, watercolor pen, a soft pastel chalk or a paint brush, my mind forgets everything that exists externally in my world. I … Read More

Supply Chain Snarls Should Encourage Us All to Shop Small

Supply Chain Snarls Should Encourage Us All to Shop Small

November 26, 2021

While you’re tackling your holiday shopping list, it’s important to remember that it matters where we spend our money. In order for the local shops that we love to survive, they need us to spend money with them during the holidays, now more than ever. They’re just waking up from a two-year nightmare. And for … Read More

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