Illinois’ 102 counties have been declared a disaster area by the U.S. Department of Agriculture after a season of record rainfall followed by an extended period of above average temperatures.

Illinois state Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) is celebrating his prominent role in the passage of Senate Bill 690, which provides the state’s first incentives for data centers investment upwards of $250 million in new projects that create jobs across the area.

Starting your business takes resources.

Congrats to Universal Solar System on their recent ribbon cutting!

Members of the Yorkville Chamber Green Connect group toured the Aurora Specialty Textiles facility on June 13.

The Plano Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Plano are pleased to announce that applications for Leadership Plano’s Class 37 are now being accepted.

New Life Church has renovated approximately 5,500 sq. ft. of the current facility, creating a Kids’ Wing that is safe, secure, and kid and volunteer friendly.

This orientation is designed to help new, prospective, and existing members learn how to utilize their memberships for maximum effectiveness.

Please join us in congratulating Retirement Planners of America on their recent ribbon cutting!

Do you suffer from lack of creativity when trying to come up with new marketing ideas, or struggle with how to market your business with a limited budget?

Leadership Plano, a program of the Plano Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce that Shannon Kmak has been selected to take over the role of Program Director and Facilitator.

Please join us in congratulating Johnny Rodriguez the Salon Legacy West on their recent grand opening and ribbon cutting!

Lenny’s Gas N Wash has applied for a special use, and is proposing to construct a gas station with an accessory convenience store and car wash at the southeast corner of US 34 (Veteran’s Parkway) and Sycamore Road in Yorkville.

Raise your hand if you like to save money for your business!

Congratulations to Plano Symphony Orchestra on their newly renovated office, which we celebrated with a ribbon cutting!

Please join us in congratulating Owens Home Furnishings on their recent grand opening and ribbon cutting!

Tracy’s offers a relaxing neighborhood cafe for adults to enjoy light meals, beverages, and gaming in a comfortable environment.

What could you do with $50,000?

Ginger + Soul is now open for dinner and carry out on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings.

Vendors, businesses and the public are welcome to come to Spring Open House at Crowne Plaza.