Small Business Saturday: Shop Locally in Wheaton Nov. 24

Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.

Small Business Saturday: Shop Locally in Wheaton Nov. 24

Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.

Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that their community thrives on. American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in Wheaton. Wheaton Mayor Mike Gresk said small businesses are "the backbone" of the community. "The economic impact it (small business) has on our commuity in terms of salary and wages is most important, so shopping locally is an integral part of …

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Support Wheaton Businesses: 30 Facebook Pages You Should 'Like'

Check out 30 of Wheaton's most popular pages and add your own suggestions.

It's safe to say most of us have a Facebook account. While we might have created it to keep in touch with friends and family, it has become a significant tool for businesses.  Below, in no particular order, are 30 Wheaton-related Facebook pages we think you might like. If we missed something, please let us know in the comments!  ------------------------------------------ While you're at it, add Wheaton Patch on Facebook. You can also stay "Patched in" with our daily newsletter and breaking news alerts.

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Jo-Ann Ledger

11:52 am on Monday, November 19, 2012

Wheaton's place for quality live theatre since 1931: Wheaton Drama, Inc. Performances at Playhouse 111, 111 N. Hale Street, Wheaton. http://www.wheatondrama.org. Current season includes "The Sound of Music" (through December 9), "It's A Wonderful Life-Radio Show" (December 14-16) and more! Check the website for details.   more ›

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Opening Soon: Blackberry Market Bringing Fast, Fresh, Casual Dining Downtown

Blackberry Market, which is expected to open in mid-December, will offer fresh, homemade food and a market space.

While Anna Davidson was working for a catering firm in Geneva several years ago, the seeds were planted. One day, she wanted to have her own restaurant/catering business. On and off for years, she had been thinking about opening her own restaurant, but either the right space wasn’t available or the timing didn’t seem right. Then, after quitting her job over the summer and taking time to re-evaluate things, she began to consider opening a restaurant in the former Bells & Whistles location in downtown Glen Ellyn. A restaurant consulting firm she had hired to evaluate her catering business agreed the location was prepped and ready for a new business. “We always had the vision and were waiting for the right place and time,” she said. Davidson …

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