News Release: 11/19/2023
A team from St. Matthew United Church of Christ in Wheaton recently returned from the Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Mississippi, where they worked to restore and renovate homes along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. “It’s a service project that our folks have been taking part in for over 35 years” said Pastor Erin Wyma. “Although we’re invested in serving our local community, our history with Back Bay Mission and their loving, respectful approach to helping people and strengthening neighborhoods is really
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Sign up to donate blood at Gary Church in Wheaton on Wednesday, Nov. 29
For every pint of blood donated, up to three lives can be saved. Every day, Versiti Blood Center of Illinois needs more than 540 blood products to meet hospital demand. Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is holding a Versiti blood drive on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2-6 p.m., to help meet the need in the community. Register to give blood at garychurch.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. Save the dates for blood drives at Gary Church in 2024: Wednesdays, Feb. 7, May 8, Aug. 21, Nov. 20, 2–6 p.m. Gary United
Christmas at Cantigny
“CHRISTMAS AT CANTIGNY” OPENS IN DECEMBERFirst-time festival features McCormick House, ice skating and lights display. Wheaton, IL, November 6, 2023 — Visitors to the inaugural Christmas at Cantigny celebration are in for a special holiday treat, including McCormick House walk-throughs, ice skating, and dazzling light installations. The festive fun begins on December 1st.The newly renovated McCormick House is opening to the public for the first time since 2020. Robert R. McCormick’s iconic home is the
Evolving DDoS Attack Tactics Targeting Small Businesses: What You Need to Know
Small business owners are prime targets for cyberattacks, specifically denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. During Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, Comcast Business shared information on why small businesses are increasingly at risk for DDoS attacks, the industries most at risk and recommendations for safeguarding small businesses from these attacks. To learn more about this and the 2023 Comcast Business Cybersecurity Threat Report, click here.
Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
Hasan Minhaj Teams Up with Adobe Acrobat to Empower Creativity and Collaboration
Paper’s out, people. Award-winning comedian, writer, and producer Hasan Minhaj has partnered with Adobe Acrobat to celebrate 30 years of PDFs and to promote the power of paperless creativity and collaboration in today's digital age. The partnership highlights the importance of using digital tools to streamline workflows and enhance productivity, especially in the current work-from-home era. As part of the partnership, Minhaj is featured in a series of videos showcasing how Adobe Acrobat
Attention Small Business Owners: Master Your Business Financials & Use Software to Organize Your Financial Records for Long-Term Business Success
As a small business owner, mastering your finances is key to long-term success. It’s essential that you have a good understanding of finance and stay on top of your business financials through regular updates and reports. In this article, courtesy of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, we’ll discuss the basic financial literacy and knowledge that you need, the steps you can take to improve your financial knowledge, software you can use to manage your finances, and how to stay organized. Basic Financial
How to Decide What Type of Business Option is Right for You to Start in Wheaton, Illinois
It can be hard to know where to start when you’re thinking of opening your own business. The most important thing is to choose something that is aligned with your skills and experience. Here are some tips on opening the right kind of business for you in Wheaton, Illinois. Assessing Your Skills and Experience The first step in deciding what type of business to start is assessing your skills and experience. What are you good at? What do youenjoy doing? Answeringthese questions will help you narrow
10 Tips for a Successful Fourth Quarter
The fourth quarter is an important time for businesses. This is the time of year when many businesses focus on meeting their annual goals and preparing for the year ahead. There are a lot of moving parts to consider, but with some careful planning, you can ensure a strong finish to the year. Here are 10 tips from the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce to help you prepare for the fourth quarter: 1. Organizing Your Finances and Preparing Your Taxes One of the first things you should do as you start
Data Visualization Basics for Wheaton, IL Businesses: Essential Guide to Getting Started
Visual data is the ultimate tool for all businesses. When done right, data visualization takes complex information and boils it down to a simple, attention-grabbing, and digestible image. This image is critical, as it can add value to your internal operational processes, marketing, and so much more. Want to learn more about data visualization and what it means? The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce shares all the essential information you need to know below. What Is Data Visualization? Data
Becoming a Local Entrepreneur in Wheaton, IL
Being a business owner can be an exciting prospect. You get to contribute to the local community, potentially provide employment, and live a comfortable lifestyle if successful. If you follow certain steps, you can minimize the risk of making costly mistakes when starting or operating the business. How to Start a Business in Wheaton If you want to be an entrepreneur in Wheaton, you must file documents and apply for an employer identification number to operate legitimately. You’ll also need to consider
Negotiating to Arrive at the Outcome You Want
Negotiating with someone else for desired outcomes is an everyday activity, though most people don't consciously notice it. Everyone engages in negotiations with other people over everything from where to buy dinner to more involved subjects, such as the details of a sales contract. If you have to negotiate for business needs, though, it's a good idea to have a solid understanding of the mechanics of realizing desired outcomes from the process and when it may be necessary to walk away.Mutual Benefit: 5
