Latest News from the Heritage Corridor Business Alliance
Your Employees Are Likely Part of the Gig Economy, and That’s a Good Thing
#micronet_heading# COVID forced many employees to work from home, whether they wanted to or not. As recovery continues employee and employers are deciding between their preferred work location. Many employees chose to remain at home even when their business called them back. Some employers, on the other hand, decided to trim costs and allow employees…
Will County Executive launches Health Care Grant from ARPA Funding
#micronet_heading# The Will County Executive Committee has approved the Health Grant Program which is looking at projects and programs that will focus on services and access in the following categories: food stabilization, behavioral health, violence prevention, and general health. Funds are part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), which Will County has…
Lemont Legends Cruise Nights: August 31, 2022 Show Information
#micronet_heading# August 31, 2022 – Calling All Cars It’s the last Lemont Legends Cruise Night of the Season! Thank you to everyone for your support this year, as this has been one of the biggest years (if not the biggest year) on record. Star of the Show Sponsor – Aqua Pools Aqua Pools is a…
Using Existing Facebook Groups to Grow Your Business
#micronet_heading# Lemont and Homer Glen are like most municipalities, there are several Facebook groups that have formed around living, working, and/or playing in the area. Some are private and you’ll need to request to join. Others are public. Some groups are loosely veiled business generators for community leaders or professionals (often real estate agents) who…
Lemont Legends Cruise Nights: August 24, 2022 Show Information
#micronet_heading# August 24, 2022 – Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac Night Star of the Show Sponsor – Aqua Pools Aqua Pools is a tremendous partner of the HCBA, and we can’t thank them enough. Their continued support helps bring the Lemont Legends Cruise Nights back year after year. As summer is drawing to a close, it’s…
Stop Procrastination TOMORROW
#micronet_heading# The title of this article is supposed to be funny, but procrastination isn’t a laughing matter. In fact, procrastination can be severely impacting your business. It can affect sales, revenue, and employee happiness. But when work is tough and no news sounds good, it’s easy to tell yourself that you’ll handle the hard stuff…
What’s Your Biggest Marketing Challenge?
#micronet_heading# When a business operator finally decides they need someone focused on their marketing, and they resolve to hire for the position, it usually goes something like this: “This position will be in charge of posting to our social media channels.” But if that’s all you’re doing, you can put that in the hands of…
Spotlight Ep. 4 – The New Entrepreneur & Business Center at Joliet Junior College
#micronet_heading# Are you a entrepreneur or future entrepreneur in Will County, IL (or close nearby)? Today, HCBA Executive Director Dan Mulka sits down to talk to Garry Reichert of the new Entrepreneur & Business Center (EBC) at Joliet Junior College. Learn more about their: – Free advising sessions and how they can help entrepreneurs (current…
Lemont Legends Cruise Nights: August 17, 2022 Show Information
#micronet_heading# Custom Trucks & 4×4 Night – featuring KIDS NIGHT! Kids Night Activities The Lemont Public Library and Lemont Park District present Kids Night at this week’s Lemont Legends Cruise Night! Make sure to catch the John Measner Magic Show at 6:30pm in our Kids Area (located in the Metra lot underneath the State Street…