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Every month, we share stories from and about different residents within our neighborhood.
See below for a few of our recent favorites.
Dr. Savitha Susarla: Leading With Care, In Practice and In Life
An Elgin-raised physician built OM Medispa around a belief that patients deserve to be truly seen and heard.
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The Heart of It All: Motherhood, Meaning, and a Life Well Built
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Dr. Matt Karsten: A Legacy of Care for Fox Valley Families
A Fox Valley pediatric dentist shares the philosophy behind treating every child as an individual — and why trust matters as much as clinical care.
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Chester's New Mission: Dogtopia of South Elgin Sponsors Sixth Service Dog for a Veteran
Dogtopia of South Elgin's sixth service dog, Chester, has graduated and been matched with an Air Force veteran.
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From a Sahara Proposal to a Purpose-Built Travel Company
A Sahara Desert proposal led to a Morocco travel company that gives 25% of profits back to local communities.
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Rise and Shine: How Alison Andrews Built a Practice Rooted in Trust
A South Elgin therapist shares how 20 years of experience grew into a seven-clinician practice built on trust.
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Pollyanna Brewing Company: More Than a Pint, It's a Place to Belong
A St. Charles brewery co-founder shares how Pollyanna Brewing Company built a business around community, awards, and giving back
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Raising the Standard: Brian Harrington’s Commitment to Service and Community
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Purpose and Persistence: Byron Furdge's Path to Financial Advising
A South Elgin financial advisor shares his path from personal investing to a career built on service and faith.
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From Pizza Flyers to Nine Stores: Reece Arroyave's Family Legacy
A South Elgin Domino's owner shares his journey from handing out flyers at 12 to running nine Chicagoland stores.
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The Story Behind the Lens: Maria Traversa and LUMA Photography
A South Elgin photographer shares how a birthday photoshoot for her son became LUMA Photography.
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Meet Your Publisher
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 everyone win.
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You can find more trustworthy companies at our publisher's small business blog at livingwellwithjennifer.com
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