Illinois-based Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only registered investment adviser (RIA), is pleased to announce it was named to CNN Underscored’s list of the 10 Best Financial Advisors of March 2024. To determine the top financial advisors, CNN Underscored’s editors screened over 700 RIA firms headquartered in the U.S. with more than $1 billion total assets under management (AUM) and who had filed the latest Form ADV on or after March 31, 2023. To be considered, the firms must
St. Charles, Ill. On March 26, the St. Charles-based non-profit organization Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley (PPFV) celebrates its 50th year of saving and sharing local history. Founded in 1974 by five women to save the 1843 Durant-Peterson House, PPFV has grown to operate three other historic sites, own and restore the 1850 Beith House, and serve as a voice for preserving history in the Tri-Cities.The journey began in 1969 with an old, white-painted brick and clapboard home lying vacant and
Alter Brewing's 2024 Community Give Back Program Small businesses and local non for profit organizations are part of the fabric of community. The Alter Community Give Back Program is designed to be a simple mechanism to drive dollars and awareness to the organizations that do the hard work that benefit so many. Participation is easy! 1. Pick a Monday or Wednesday at one of Alter's 3 locations (Oak Brook, Downers Grove, or St. Charles) a. Choose up to four dates per year. One a quarter. b. Multiple
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBALMORAL FEEDS 1000 GUESTS FREE FOR SENIORS DAYEvent at suburban Chicago restaurant expands to four days and 1000 guests.St. Charles, IL — Balmoral Restaurant, the highly rated Scottish restaurant located in Chicago’s Western Suburbs – and the only restaurant outside of Chicago to make Yelp’s list of Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2023 – will conduct four days of free meals on January 8-11, 2024, for senior citizens and their immediate families. The annual event has been held almost
St. Charles, 10/13/2023 - In a matter of months, Main Street Marketing has emerged as a dynamic force in the St. Charles community, with an unwavering commitment to local businesses. Founded by managing partners Sydnee Stevenson and Chris Sheppard, this new-kid-on-the-block digital marketing agency brings a blend of expertise and approachability to help businesses thrive in the digital age. As the heart of the agency's mission, the local business community in St. Charles is at the core of Main Street
Becoming successful in business does not require a college degree, but there are certain skills and practices that every entrepreneur needs to develop in order to succeed. The St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce has compiled this essential list of tips for those who have no formal training but are interested in becoming a business owner.Give Your Company an LLC Designation One of the first steps when starting your own business is deciding on the type of legal entity you want it to be. An LLC (limited
For small business owners, economic uncertainty can make it difficult to prioritize website updates. But by making strategic improvements, you can position your business for growth even in a recession, and the St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce can help. Read on to learn some tips for maintaining and improving your website during tough times.Help Visitors Make Decisions A clear call-to-action (CTA) is essential for any website, but especially so in uncertain economic times. Your CTA should be visible
We've entered the final quarter of the year, which means it's time to start thinking about year-end planning for your small business. From reviewing this year's goals and creating goals for 2023 to setting clear objectives for your holiday marketing campaign, there's a lot to do in the next few months. But don't worry; we've got you covered with these small business planning tips from the St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce. Look Back, Look Ahead As part of your end-of-year planning, it's
You have a lifetime of experience working in one field or a number of industries, but now you want to shift your career focus and become a business owner. To make a smooth transition to the boardroom, you deserve to have insights and resources that help you reach and realize your full potential as an entrepreneur. As you navigate becoming a business owner, keep the following tips from the St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce in mind. Understand Your Opportunities One of the best things you
If you love getting your hands dirty and possess a willingness to build a business from the bottom up, then opening your own construction or contracting business could just be the best direction to head in. Here's why. You'll be part of something epic Aside from turning over impressive profits, being part of the building industry means you get to be part of something epic that will impact people far and wide — depending on how much you want to scale your business. After all, how could you not be proud of