Small Business
Community Efforts Unable to Save Nature’s Best Cafe from Closing
When Dawn Fletcher learned last November that Nature’s Best Cafe was at risk of closing, she quickly organized a campaign to support the small business. She initiated a GoFundMe campaign that brought in over $5,000,
Elgin’s New Retail Incubator Empowers Local Entrepreneurs
Since 2024, Elgin’s Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) has been hosting spring pop-up makers markets, providing upcoming business owners with a platform to display their handcrafted products. Next month, the Made In Elgin Shop is due