Maybe you’ve never heard of Flocon Inc., in Woodstock, but there’s a good chance you’ve seen their work. Take a look inside this growing firm and its strategy for staying globally competitive. ...

Time seems to have stopped at this quaint retreat in Geneva, but then again, staying ahead of the times and connecting with guests in a meaningful way has never really gone out of fashion. ...

This home decor business in Crystal Lake may have started with a simple “Why not?” moment, but it’s the determination to succeed that kept this business going strong through a tough economy. ...

Capturing the attention (and dollars) of Generation Z doesn’t have to be a total mystery. Susan Dobbe-Leahy, of Dobbe Marketing, explains how influencers and advocates light the way. ...

The rapid changes happening all around the Rockford region are fueling a renewed sense of optimism and a growing “sense of place.” Turns out, that evolving identity is a key part of Rockford’s narrative to out-of-towners. ...

When arts organizations in Elgin and Crystal Lake faced a do-or-die crisis, it took some creative business strategies and a public plea to turn things around. This is how they charged back from the brink with a renewed focus on the future. ...

Just because the common discourse suggests you have a problem doesn’t mean you lack positive qualities. Susan Dobbe-Leahy shares how a different outlook on your assets produces results. ...

It’s the little details that can have the greatest impact on your clients and prove the greatest differentiator from your competition, as this trio of designers has found over three decades. ...

Passion may have set the foundation for this colorful store in Woodstock, but it’s the owner’s background in education and his network of area artists that have kept customers engaged. ...

It could have been just another five-year plan, but instead the City’s new “Strategic Principles & Priorities” encapsulates a growing movement in this city – one that engages every corner of the community in a pathway to prosperity. ...