Highland Woods
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Welcome! Let’s get to know our neighbors.
We know genuine connections with neighbors next door and business owners down the street make for a more meaningful experience. And we believe getting to know people in our community should be simple. That’s why Stroll meets you where you’re at – your mailbox.
We are grateful to serve this amazing community.
DISCLAIMER: This publication is owned by The N2 Company, and is not affiliated with or sponsored by any club, developer, or homeowners association.
Every month, we share stories from and about different residents within our neighborhood.
See below for a few of our recent favorites.
Sweet Berry Café: A South Elgin Success Story
How owner Dan Mataragas turned $3,000 and a leap of faith into one of the Fox Valley's most beloved brunch destinations
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Faith, Family, and Finance: The Purpose-Driven Path of Byron Furdge
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Rise and Shine Therapy: Helping Our Community Heal and Grow
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The Charly Family: Building a Life Centered on Family, Service, and Community
Read MoreDr. Matt Karsten: Service That Continues
How military values shape the way one Fox Valley pediatric dentist cares for kids
Read MoreEverything Clean Laundromat: A Veteran-Owned Family Business Built to Last
A 22-year Army veteran built a growing, family-run laundry business serving Thornwood and the Fox Valley.
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Why There's Mahjong at Unique Health Now
Written and provided by Dr. Eunice Jacob-Charly, Owner of Unique Health Now in Elgin
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More Than Wood: The Fire Tim Bean Has Been Keeping Alive for 172 Years
How five generations of the Bean family turned a homestead settled in 1854 into the Fox Valley's trusted source for quality firewood and landscape material.
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From Medical Sales to Men's Coaching: Sarah Maria's Unexpected Calling
A Geneva coach shares how nearly 20 years in medical sales led her to help high-achieving men navigate midlife.
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Meet Your Publisher
Jennifer Abbatacola
Jennifer Abbatacola
Hi. I’m Jennifer. As a publisher focused on hyper-local marketing to affluent homeowners, the work blends a passion for small businesses with a commitment to neighborhood connections. Living in a farm town west of the Fox River Valley brings a special appreciation for Midwest small town culture and values. Born and raised in Chicago, the Fox River Valley became home, where my family was raised, and my efforts are dedicated to helping local business owners' grow their own American Dream. Small Business America is the backbone of our communities, and my mission is to create connections that unite people and businesses in fruitful ways. Through publishing, event organization, and collaboration with local entrepreneurs, I approach every relationship with authenticity and a genuine desire to see my clients win and the best homeowners win as well.
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