“The empires of the future are empires of the mind." -Winston Churchill
Progress happening around town is both exciting and inspirational. There are many new businesses opening up month after month in the communities where we publish. Here, we have highlighted 15 of them– some are charming & unique, while others fill a local niche. Congratulations to these 15 west suburban businesses on their grand opening. We wish each of them much success in their new endeavor as we contiune to encourage our readers to shop local.
1. CORE POWER YOGA • GLEN ELLYN
People come to CorePower Yoga for physical and emotional nourishment. This studio houses two large and luxurious yoga rooms as well as a range of amenities including changing rooms with showers and private lockers. This studio also features a full retail boutique showcasing men's & women's active wear and accessories. (630) 343-5339, Glen Ellyn
2. ELEMENTAL YARNS • OSWEGO
Elemental Yarns Oswego recently opened! You will find a medley of fine yarns from today's most popular manufacturers. They offer a welcoming atmosphere where the needle artists and hobbyists can gather to learn, share and mingle in a creative, no-pressure environment. 20% off spring yarns in July! www.elementalyarns.com
Oswego
3. SUGAR GROVE SENIOR LIVING • SUGAR GROVE
Sugar Grove Senior Living is anticipating opening its doors in September 2015 at 119 W. Galena Blvd. North West Housing Partnership and PIRHL developed Sugar Grove Senior Living, a 60-unit apartment community for independent seniors to address the absence of affordable senior housing in the community. Contact Elizabeth Mooney for details: emooney@ludwigco.com Sugar Grove
4. LEXTECH • DOWNERS GROVE
Lextech is a mobile app development company that evaluates business workflows to identify and build apps that improve processes and make the complex simple. Lextech has designed and developed apps for companies in various industries, including logistics, manufacturing, financial services and retail. Check out their website for more info www.lextech.com Downers Grove
5. ‘TIL DRESS DO US PART • NAPERVILLE
Til Dress Do Us Part Bridal Boutique recently opened on South Washington St. in Naperville. Offering unique and stylish women’s clothing and formalwear, you’ll find the perfect outfit for whatever the occasion. The boutique boasts clothing from the hottest designers from New York to L.A. and also local designers. (630) 357-6114, www.tildressdouspartbridal.com Naperville
6. BATAVIA ANIMAL CLINIC • BATAVIA
Batavia Animal Clinic has a new owner, Adam Schanding, D.V.M., offering a full service animal hospital that welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. The Clinic’s goal is to offer a personalized and comfortable hometown environment while providing high quality care. (630) 879-8005 Batavia
7. BU WELLNESS CLINIC • HINSDALE
BU Wellness Clinic recently opened this June and is located on E. Ogden. Medical Director and Founder Dr. Christina E. Kim is a board certified anesthesiologist with over 25-years of experience. With a full menu of services, Dr. Kim combines knowledge and innovative aesthetic expertise to create customized and methodical approaches to address the challenges of aging. Hinsdale
www.BUWellness.com, (630) 891-3131
8. ORANGE THEORY FITNESS • SOUTH NAPERVILLE
Orange Theory Fitness provides a unique way to work out. The physiological theory behind the Orange Theory workout is known as “Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption”. You work out at 84% or higher of your maximum heart rate. Recently opened at Naperville Crossings. Check out orangetheoryfitness.com or call (630) 857-
9. MICHAEL GRAHAM SALON • DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE
Michael Graham Salon and Spa recently opened in downtown Naperville on Main St. They offer a wide-range of salon and spa services and are backed by highly sought after product lines. Relaxation and attention to their clients is their number one priority. (630) 946-6055 or visit their website www.michaelgrahamsalon.com. Downtown Naperville
10. SENIORS HELPING SENIORS • BATAVIA
Seniors Helping Seniors provides a unique, peer-to-peer business model that provides seniors with “a way to give and to receive” by engaging seniors to provide nonmedical services to other seniors. These in-home services are provided at a reasonable fee to families in need while also providing fair wages to caregivers. (630) 937-4246 Batavia
11. KAMINSKI CHIROPRACTIC • SUGAR GROVE
Michael Kaminski of Kaminski Chiropractic has expanded his services and opened a branch in Sugar Grove. He offers traditional chiropractic services such as adjustments, traction, and soft tissue manipulation. He also provides instrument adjustments for those who are uncomfortable with the “pop and crack” of manual manipulation. (630) 777-3058 Sugar Grove
12. BROTHERS COUNTRY SUPPLY • OSWEGO
Brothers Country Supply offers a large variety of animal feeds and supplies. Offering products for any animal including dogs, cats, horses, cows, chickens, fish, birds and so much more. They currently have stores in Morris and Ottawa with a new Oswego location opening mid-August. No matter where you're on budget and beliefs, they have something for you.
www.brotherscountrysupply.com, Oswego.
13. SKAFF FLORAL CREATIONS • HINSDALE
Specializing in weddings, special events (parties, showers, anniversaries) and holiday home decorating. Other services offered are corporate and residential weekly flowers, custom silk and preserved arrangements, funeral arrangements and much more. 15% off any order of custom silk or preserved arrangements during the months of July and August. Consultation by appointment only. (331) 801-0018, www.skafffloral.com. Hinsdale silk or preserved arrangements during the months of July and August. Consultation by appointment only. (331) 801-0018, www.skafffloral.com.
14. GIA MIA PIZZA BAR • WHEATON
Gia Mia Pizza Bar focuses on chef-driven, farm-to-table food concepts such as Neapolitan style wood-fired pizzas, creative small plates, fresh homemade pasta, antipasto, and hand-made mozzarella to name a few. Their mixology bar concept will include offering specialty craft beers as well as an exclusive wine list with flavors carefully chosen to complement their delectable food plates. www.giamiapizzabar.com, Wheaton
15. CARRIBEAN CORNER • DOWNERS GROVE
Carribean Corner provides a unique restaurant experience to “tempt your taste buds with an explosion of Latin flavor”. They offer a wide range of foods from sandwiches that reflect the Carribean theme to elegant dinners, such as their Ropa Vieja, satisfying any appetite.
Located on Main St., Downers Grove. www.caribbean-corner.com
