Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Applications are sought through March 31 for the inaugural group in the city of Woodstock’s retail incubation program, The 101. Under the program, a physical retail experience will be provided at the Old Courthouse Center, 101 N. Johnson St., for startup or online businesses ready to operate a brick-and-mortar site. According to […]
With Sweet Reds Patisserie and Café’s grand opening last week, the Woodstock Square once again has a local bakery in the middle of the 100 block of North Benton Street – this time with a French flair. Kim Loewe’s grandparents owned the former Henny Penny restaurant in McHenry. So, in 2010, when she decided to […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock has hired an economic development manager as an ambassador for the city’s business community and a project manager for city government’s economic development efforts. According to a news release, Cathleen Tracy started the job on Jan. 23. She succeeds Krista Coltrin, who left the position in October after seven years with […]
Beef, pork, chicken, eggs, cheese, honey, pancake mix, candles, jams, ice cream, and more can be found at Bull Valley Farm Country Store at Route 120 and Thompson Road. The community market is conveniently situated on farm property, lending to the feel of a country mercantile where customers can buy anything from staples, such as […]
“We are on the cusp of groundbreaking,” Food Shed Co-op general manager Peter Waldmann said. Planning for the locally owned co-op began more than nine years ago. “It is not unorthodox for co-ops to take numerous years [from conception to realization],” Waldmann said. “I know people are anxious for this to happen. They’ve waited a […]
Groundhog Day and its movie-inspired festival provide ample opportunity for economic growth in Woodstock, local officials and businesses agree. “This being the 30th anniversary of the film helped,” Real Woodstock marketing manager Melissa McMahon said of this year’s five-day festival. “We noticed an uptick in interaction with social media and websites for both Real Woodstock […]
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com In 2019, Bruce Farris needed to change the lettering on the door of his dental practice at 301 E. Calhoun St. from Dr. Bruce Farris, DDS, to Farris Dental Designs, after his son, Wally, joined the practice. The dental practice had been built from the ground up, literally, by Bruce […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Four new directors have been named to three-year terms on the board of the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry. According to a news release, newly elected directors are Eric Iversen of Woodstock Heating & Cooling, Lisa Jesse of Re/max Plaza, Arlene Lynes of Read Between the Lynes, and Geanna Mulvihill […]
By Ruth Rubertas news@thewoodstockindependent.com Ashley Marulli, owner of Betty & Beau Boutique bridal shop, was born and raised in Woodstock. She has fond memories of shopping on the Square as a child. Fast forward to the present, and she is now the proud owner of her own business on the Square at the southeast corner […]
Woodstock antique store owners selling business Roscoe Woodstock Antique Mall is for sale. According to a Facebook posting, health reasons are behind the decision of owners Ted London and his wife, Gaylene, to sell the building and business at 890 Lake Ave. After 21 years in south Beloit, the business expanded with the purchase five […]
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