Kick's Chicken Café, Boombah, Starbucks: Business Briefs

Find out about businesses opening soon or already open in town.

Construction permitting, Kicks Chicken Café is expected to open on May 20, according to the business. The restaurant located at 2728 W. 75th St., offers everything from chicken, to gourmet sandwiches to salads and the company’s “Broasterie” chicken, which is comparable to a rotisserie chicken. The company is currently hiring employees. Learn more or apply online. Starbucks is planning to relocate one of its locations later this year. A new development is currently under construction on the northeast side of town. A spokesperson for Starbucks confirmed that the current Iroquois Center Starbucks will be moving to a new location on Ogden Avenue and will be set to open in the early fall. The store will be a company owned location. "Starbucks …

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Eat, Drink and Save: Open for Business

A rundown on some new and or renovated businesses in Naperville.

First Community Bank, 24 W. Gartner, Suite 104, recently held its grand opening event. A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the renovation, which was recently completed at the bank’s new location in Naperville Plaza. The bank was renovating the space over the last several months, according to First Community Bank. First Community Bank has updated the retail space and added a drive through lane around the building. The building was once the site of the Washington Bank & Trust, which was founded by a group of local businessmen in the 1970s. The bank’s original vault remains in place. For more information on First Community Bank call 630-357-3810 or visit the website. Lavazza Expressions has opened a location in CityGate Centre in the Hotel…

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Discovery Clothing Company Celebrating Grand Opening Saturday

The first 100 customers will be eligible for special giveaways during the grand opening March 2.

Discovery Clothing Company is celebrating its grand opening Saturday in its new location. The store moved within the mall where it was located and is now in a much larger space at 2707 Aurora Ave.. As part of its grand opening, the first 100 shoppers — 16 and older with valid ID — will receive a pair of jeans, free pink cupcakes from Sugar Monkey Cupcakes. In addition, there will be gift card giveaways and other promotions. Every item sold in the store is under $25, according to Discovery Clothing Company. “We are excited to move into a larger store in Naperville, allowing more space to bring stylish, affordable clothing and accessories to more women and girls,” Kenny Goldman, co-CEO, said in a news release. The new location features bold …

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Naperville Chamber of Commerce Invites Community on Trip to China

Travelers will visit cities like Beijing and Shanghai while immersing themselves in Chinese culture.

The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting members of the community to join them on a VIP Delegation trip to China in 2013.   Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. Travelers will visit Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou and tour seven of the top 10 tourist attractions in China, immerse themselves in Chinese culture, and experience both personal and business opportunities.   An informational meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce office, 55 S. Main St., Suite 351 in the Main Street Promenade. The trip departs on Oct. 9, but registration and payment must occur prior to June 15 to secure the group pricing. The all-…

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Punching, Pastries, Pesto: New Businesses Have Something for Everyone

From a boxing club to a bakery, a number of new businesses have been popping up throughout Naperville.

Punching, Pastries, Pesto: New Businesses Have Something for Everyone

From a boxing club to a bakery, a number of new businesses have been popping up throughout Naperville.

With the holidays in full swing, there are plenty of new opportunities throughout Naperville to shop for family and friends - or to treat yourself. Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. Whether you're searching for tasty desserts or just want to break a sweat, we've tracked down some of the newest businesses in Naperville covering all your needs.   Title Boxing Club Staying in shape has a tendency to take a backseat during the holiday season. Fortunately, Naperville now has two opportunities to "hit it hard" at Title Boxing Club.  After opening its first Naperville location in January (check out the video here), the high-energy boxing club added a second location at 2835 Showplace Dr. …

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Naperville Companies on Inc. Magazine's List of Nation's Fastest Growing

A number of Naperville-based companies were among the "2012 Inc. 5000," which ranked the 5,000 fastest-growing companies in the U.S.

The "2012 Inc. 5000" is out and features a number of Naperville-based companies.  SatisfYd, Impact Advisors, Beaird Group, Presort Solutions, Talented IT, Microdynamics Group and Libsys are among the country's fastest growing companies, according to the new Inc. Magazine rankings. Impact Advisors was the highest-ranked Naperville company on the list, listed at 1,057th in the U.S and 80th within the health services field.   According to Inc. Magazine's company bio, Impact Advisors "provides consulting services to the health care industry by partnering with integrated delivery networks, academic medical centers, medical groups and community hospitals across the country." The company has raised its annual revenue from $7 million in 2008 to $…

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Linebacker Grille Closes After Only 3 Months in Business

Located in the space of the former Show Me's, the family-friendly restaurant celebrated its grand opening in April, but now sits vacant.

After opening only three short months ago, The Linebacker Grille has closed down. Celebrating its grand opening back in April, the family-friendly restaurant at 1126 E. Ogden Ave. sits vacant today—signs stripped down and all. Even the restaurant's website is listed as "under construction." Earlier: New Restaurant Pays Homage to Da Bears and Da Beers A number of restaurants have come and gone at the same location, including a Show Me's, which Naperville residents raised concerns about last summer. The Linebacker Grille provided a more upscale experience compared to a traditional sports bar and employed about 50 staff members, general manager and minority owner Gary Beckner told Patch in April. An extensive update to the building's interior…

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Video: How to Manage Your Free Business Listing on Patch

Attention local businesses, you have a home in our "Patch Places." Claim your free listing, hop online and add photos, menus, promotions, reach out to your customers and respond to ratings and reviews today!

Ridiculously Easy! We want local businesses to join Patch because after all, we want to make life ridiculously easy for you and your neighbors. Simply log in, find your business under  and claim your free business listing by clicking "Do you own or manage this location? Claim it!" on the right side of your listing. Why? Well, there are several free tools at your fingertips once you join the Patch family! Once You're In: Once you are approved, start by clicking the "Manage Your Listing" button on the left side of your listing to access your dashboard. The dashboard will show you several tools: Your Stats: See who rated and reviewed your business. And who's following your listing. You can e-mail your customers to seek out more reviews, and …

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Visions for Vacancies

Visions for Vacancies: Jefferson Avenue

Our series asks readers what should fill vacant storefronts in Naperville.

It's time to get your thinking caps on and creative juices flowing for another installment of Visions for Vacancies. This week we're moving back to downtown Naperville to highlight the former lingerie shop Tresor Intimates. Earlier: Visions for Vacancies: Bally Total Fitness This storefront definitely has potential with a prime downtown location at 20 E. Jefferson Ave., parking garage right next door and on-street parking spaces. The Christian Science Reading room also neighbors the building and Quigley's Irish Pub sits across the street. We've received some great feedback in previous Visions for Vacancies, so keep the ideas flowing. What would you like to see at this downtown Naperville vacancy? Let Patch know! Share your vision for this …

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