Western Suburb decks the halls with festive activities and local shopping, dining and memorable experiences for the entire family LA GRANGE, IL – October 23, 2024 – It’s that time of year again! The Village of La Grange and the La Grange Business Association are welcoming in the holiday season with exciting promotions at local … Read More
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Why You Should Utilize Marketing Experts to Grow Your Business
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.
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?
“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
Make your database work for you. Better data management will give you more time to develop your small business or nonprofit.
by Meg Kreikemeier, owner of 488 Park Consulting It’s the beginning of the year and a great time to audit your systems and decide if you need to update them. As a small business owner or nonprofit director, ask yourself these questions. Are we gathering all the information we need to serve our customers/clients? Can … Read More
The Power of Art: How I Step Off the Grid on a Daily Basis.
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
Maintaining Self-Care as Families Return to Work & School
As more people return to the classroom and the office this fall, anxiety levels may be running high after being indoors and mostly away from others for so long this past year. While everyone tries to get back in the groove of their routines, practicing self-care with natural products that are good to your body … Read More
Movement Increases Health + Productivity
“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” – JOHN F. KENNEDY. Fitness and exercise can often be intimidating words. For today, I am going to focus on the word “movement”. Movement is possible for everyone, anywhere. What … Read More
Saving Time, Eating Right
What does it take to eat right? It turns out, a whole lot of time! Two studies show just how much time we spend planning, shopping, prepping and serving healthy meals. Did you know, there’s a way to eliminate all the hassle – and save 8 hours a week – while still eating clean? Keep … Read More
How to Sleep When the World Is a Mess
Can’t sleep? Can’t blame you. Is it the COVID-19 pandemic? The economy? The election? Your children’s school situation? Climate change? Murder hornets? We all have something that keeps us up at night. Sleep can’t solve these kinds of problems, but it can help us cope with them. Sleeping well improves our mood, alertness, concentration and memory. It … Read More