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American Pickers to Film in Illinois
Woodstock Area Chamber Presents Annual Awards
WOODSTOCK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ANNOUNCESANNUAL AWARD WINNERSOn Friday, May 5, 2023, the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted its Annual Awards Gala at the Woodstock Opera House. The Chamber presented nine awards that recognized outstanding Woodstock events, individuals and businesses, including the prestigious Harold Buschkopf Community Service Award.Attendees enjoyed a reception with food from Porkies Pig Roast and desserts from Sweet Reds Patisserie & Café, as well as a
Young Women in Illinois Can Apply to Build, Race Electric-Powered Racecars in ComEd EV Rally
Young Women in Illinois Can Apply to Build, Race Electric-Powered Racecars in ComEd EV Rally ComEd issued the attached press release to announce young women in Illinois can now apply for the ComEd EV Rally, an annual event in which teen girls will build and race high-tech, electric-powered go-carts. Participants will also work with women from ComEd to explore career pathways in STEM and will receive a $2,000 scholarship upon completion of the program. The application is open to any female Illinois
Woodstock Hires New Economic Development Manager
Woodstock, IL– Cathleen Tracy has joined the City of Woodstock staff in the role of Economic Development Manager. She started the job on Jan. 23. As an ambassador for the City's business community, Tracy also serves as a project manager for economic development efforts. She is focused on fostering a business-friendly environment and attracting new businesses to the City of Woodstock. “I am truly looking forward to working with business owners to help make Woodstock an even greater place to do business,”
Blain's Farm & Fleet Named One of ''America's Best Mid-Size Employers'' 5th Year in a Row
Blain’s Farm & Fleet has been named by Forbes magazine as one of "America's Best Mid-Size Employers" for the fifth year in a row. This year, Blain’s Farm & Fleet was ranked as the #1 Wisconsin based Retail and Wholesale company. This title reinforces Blain’s reputation on a national level as a company that provides excellent employment opportunities. Being honored for a fifth year in a row places Blain’s Farm & Fleet in an elite group of companies that consistently demonstrate excellence in their
