
Congrats to Gindos for winning ‘Small Business Person of the Year’ award in Illinois
St. Charles hot sauce business owners win ‘Small Business Person of the Year’ award in Illinois – Shaw Local
Chris and Mary Ginder, owners of Gindo’s Spice of Life in St. Charles, each won awards recently from the Small Business Association. Chris and Mary Ginder’s company Gindo’s Spice of Life, located at 2020 W. Main St., Suite P, creates hot sauces, but ...

We’re excited to congratulate the Garage 31 family—John, Gail, and Beth—on successfully completing the FVEC Accelerator program! During their exit presentation, they shared how grateful they were for the experience and how it helped them gain fresh perspectives on their business. As they move forward, we can’t wait to see how they implement the tools and insights they’ve gained to fuel their growth. With their hard work and dedication, we’re sure the next chapter of Garage 31 will be an exciting one—starting with their next location! If you haven't experienced Garage 31's top-notch auto repair services yet, be sure to check them out at 102 S. Lincolnway in North Aurora. You can also visit their website at garage31auto.com to learn more!

We’re thrilled to announce that Black Cactus Print, a proud Batavia Chamber member and recipient of the Grow Your Business Scholarship, has successfully graduated from the FVEC Accelerator program! Andrew, the visionary behind Black Cactus Print, delivered an insightful exit presentation to the FVEC operating committee, showcasing the valuable tools and strategies he gained to fuel the continued growth of his business. If you're in need of high-quality custom apparel, be sure to get a quote today from blackcactusprint.com. A big thank you to the Batavia Chamber of Commerce for partnering with FVEC and providing the funding that made this program possible. As a non-profit organization, FVEC relies on generous donations to help local businesses like Black Cactus Print thrive. If you’d like to support entrepreneurs and businesses throughout the Fox Valley, consider donating to FVEC here . Let’s continue to grow our community together!