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Press Releases
This page allows Members to submit important Press Releases regarding business achievements, events, and information. To post please email your press release as an attachment to ltarasewicz@downersgrove.org.

September 2010

• Groupon Offer from The Cellar Door - Today Only!  Sept. 1st

• 3rd Annual Taste of Downers Grove coming Thursday, Sept. 16 -  Press Release

• Downers Grove Choral Society Announces New Season of Programs - Newsletter

August 2010

• Women Owning Businesses:  Good for Women, Good for the Economy - Press Release

• Young Hearts for Life Begins Pilot Program with Benedictine Athletes - Press Release

• Lions Club of Downers Grove Welcomes New Teachers with Lunch

• The West Towns Chorus is Pleased to Announce the Appointment of Bruce Hall as Their New Music Director.  Press Release.

• Back to School Tax Holiday!

• Downers Grove Area Business Coaches Help Job Seekers Weigh Their Options - Press Release

July 2010

• "Benedictine University At A Glance" - High School Students Invited To Get a Closer Look at College Life on Friday, Aug. 6th. - Press Release.

• Recycling Extravaganza Set for September 11, 2010 - Downers Grove Park District & Village Team up to Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

• West Suburban Community Pantry Offers Free GED Testing and Classes This Fall - Press Release

• The Downers Grove Choral Society Welcomes Singers to Audition for their Upcoming Season.  Press Release.  Photo of Chorus.

• Donate blood during the month of July and be entered in a raffle -Adventist Hospital Blood Center - Flyer

• Donald Duncan Has Been Elected to the NAPFA Midwest Region Board- Press Release

• Jane E. Abe, IOM, Downers Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Served 2nd Year as Board of Regent at Institute for Organization Management - Press Release.  Photo.

• Be "FiT" Physical Therapy & Pilates, Ltd., Announces New Team Member & Massage Special!

June 2010

• Barry Aluminum and Windows Wins CertainTeed Corporation's National Award for Craftsmanship - Press Release

• Newsweek Magazine Ranks North High School as One of the Best in the Nation - Press Release.

• Rotary GroveFest Summer Extravaganza -  Press Release.   Poster.   Event Flyer.

• Local Huntington Learning Centers Launch Reading Adventure Summer Program - Press Release

• Optometrist Joins Larson Eye Center.  Press Release.  Photo.

• District 99's Mark Staehlin Appointed Treasurer of State Professional Association.  Press Release.  Photo.

• AlphaGraphics is Celebrating It's 40th Anniversary!  Press Release.

• Local Culver's Restaurants Challenge Community to Create New ButterBurger Recipe.  Press Release.

• 8th Grade O'Neil Jr. High Students Tour Tivoli Theatre & Bowl.      Press Release.   Photo.

May 2010

• My Suburban Life Announces Exciting New Enhancement to Their Calendar Feature-Click here for more info.

• Local Play It Again Sport Retailer Offers Advice During Sports America Month-Press Release

• The Downers Grove Choral Society Music Award Was Presented to Two Outstanding Students from Downers Grove - Newsletter

• Multi-Tenant Office Building has Single Office Space Available for Lease With Great Benefits - Flyer.

• Downers Grove Park District Seeks Input on New Band Shell Design

• Volunteers Needed for Civil War Days at Naper Settlement

• 3D Financial Counselors LLC Announces the Opening of its Newest Office - Press Release.

• Duncan Alexander and Robert Keith Elected to Trust Company of Illinois Board of Directors - Press Release.

• Donald Duncan of 3D Financial Counselors Attends FPA Retreat for Cutting Edge Financial Planners -  Press Release  -  Photo

April 2010

• Woodridge Community Pantry Changes Name to the West Suburban Community Pantry - Press Release

• Rotary Club of Downers Grove Given Approval for GroveFest by Downers Grove Village Board in Unanimous Vote-Press Release. Banner.

• Peter Marchese, of D3 Financial Counselors, Among the "Best of Best" Financial Advisors Attending Barron's Winner's Circle Top Independent Advisors Summit - Press Release.  Photo.

• 2010 Best Places to Work in Illinois - Press Release

• History Comes to Life at Naper Settlement's Civil War Days

• DuPage PADS Celebrates National Volunteer Week - Press Release

• Roy Spencer of Perma-Seal named Chairman of the Better Business Bureau - Press Release

• There's Still Time to Hit the Lanes at DuPage Pads' 8th Annual Bowl-A-Rama, Saturday, May 1st - Press Release

• Barry Aluminum & Windows, Inc., Receives CertainTeed's Prestigious 5-Star Siding Contractor Certification-Press Release

• Noah's Hope - Fun in the Sun Fundraiser - Flyer.  Letter.

• Naper Settlement Announces New Business Hours-Press Release

• Benedictine Faculty Member Receives Leadership Award-Press Release

• Diveheart Announces Spring Fling Event-Sunday, April 18th.  Watch it here!   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZOWg2-TdLs

• Village Announces Rain Barrel Sale - Information.                         Village of Downers Grove Link:    http://www.downers.us/story/view/330

• See what you missed at the Multi-Chamber Luncheon with Tom Walter of Tasty Catering - PowerPoint.

• The Downers Grove Choral Society presents "An American Journey - Songs from Broadway, Big Band and the American Songbook-Sunday, April 25.  Press Release.  Flyer 1.  Flyer 2.

• DoubleTree Guest Suites and Conference Center Announces New General Manager-Press Release

March 2010   

• DuPage Convention & Visitor's Bureau Receives Business Ledger's 2010 Award for Excellence in Economic Development - Press Release
• Hybrid Street Lighting is a First - Village of Downers Grove - http://tinyurl.com/DGHybridStreetLighting
• The Plus Group, Inc. Makes 2010 Best of Staffing List - Press Release
• Johnny Rogers Concert benefits SEASPAR at the Tivoli Theatre, Wednesday, April 28 at 7:00 pm - Press Release
• Downers Grove Library Presents "To Kill A Mockingbird" at the Tivoli Theatre, Wednesday, April 14 at 1:30 and 7:00 pm - Press Release
• Diveheart - Scuba Diver Won't Let Disability Deter His Underwater Pursuits - Article
• Diveheart - Jim Elliott Went From Ad Sales to Scuba Instruction - Article
• Diveheart - Diving For a Cause - Video
• Diveheart - CNN Money Magazine - An 80% Pay Cut - But Was It Worth It? - Article
• EXIT Realty Office Educates REALTORS about Changes in the Market on Tuesday, March 23. - Press Release
• DuPage PADS Taste of Hope Serves Up Generosity - Press Release
• Downers Grover Choral Society Annual Buffet & Bidding Bash, Saturday, March 27. - Press Release
• EXIT Realty Office Invites Residents to "Changes in the Real Estate Market" on Tuesday, March 9.  - Press Release.
• Carlucci Winemaker's Dinner - Chimney Rock - Thursday, March 11
• Resurrection Behavioral Health-Addiction Services at the Esplanade Complex - Press Release
• Downers Grove Choral Society and Fairview Present Artist Recital and Art Exhibit, Sunday, March 14.   Press Release.  Flyer.
• Come to the Woodridge Pantry Cabaret on April 25th!                 Press Release.  Cabaret Flyer. 

February 2010

• Downers Grove Economic Development Corporation Wins the    Business Ledger's Annual Award for Excellence in Hospitality!
• Internet & Cell Phone Safety Town Hall Meeting - March 1, Village Hall Council Chambers
• DuPage County Continuum Releases First Report Card on Ending Homelessness - Press Release
• Downers Grove Kids, Teens are Encouraged to Find Fun in Reading - Huntington Learning Center recognizes Read Across America Day
• The American Cancer Society Offers Tips for Planning Healthy Meetings to Businesses and Community Groups - Press Release
• Woodridge 'Sets the Bar' for Community Pantries - Press Release
• Congratulations EXiT Real Estate Partners - Press Release
• ABC 7's Alan Krashesky Named Honorary Chair for Woodridge Pantry Cabaret - Press Release
• Downers Grove Choral Society Newsletter
• Downers Grove Choral Society 51st Concert-Flyer
• Saratoga Grove-National Free Support Group Series for Children of Aging Parents "C.A.P.S." - Press Release
• Naper Settlement March Events - Press Release

January 2010

• Don Duncan nominated to Illinois State Educational Investment Fund Board of Directors
• Spectrum Vocational Services receives "Partners in Progress" Award
• DuPage PADS "Taste of Hope" Names Honorary Chair
• Woodridge Pantry Cabaret Seeks Sponsorship - Press Release
• D3 Financial Counselors February 25, 2010 Seminar
• Naper Settlement MarCom Awards-Press Release
• DuPage Community Foundation Grant-Press Release
• DuPage PADS Earns Seal of Excellence-Press Release
• Woodridge Community Panty is providing free car seats in February for families in need. English Flyer. Spanish Flyer.
• Rotary is hosting a Wine tasting and silent auction to benefit their International trips and support for Alliance for Smiles. Please see attached flyer for more information.

December 2009

• The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc. recipient of the 2009 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics by the Better Business Bureau (BBB)-Press Release

• Downers Grove Park Board Vacancy

• Village Council Adopts FY10 Budget

• Dupage PADS receives $6,250 from Forum Financial Management, LLC

• Downers Grove Park District’s video produced as a finalist’s requirement in the application process for the 2009 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Parks and Recreation.

November 2009

• Senator Cronin's 12th annual coat drive

• DuPage PADS’ 7th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast Press Release

• Village of Downers Grove- Code Updates 11-04-08-Press Release

• Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital-Quality Merit Award Press Release

• Corporate Strategies & Solutions, Inc. 15 year Anniversary Press Release

October 2009

• EXIT Real Estate Partners EcoBroker Press Release

• Downers Grove Choral Society Newsletter Fall 2009

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