PHOTO GALLERY: Business Expo & Health Fair Bustles with Visitors

60-plus businesses featured their wares at the annual Business Expo & Health Fair.

The Mokena Chamber of Commerce Community Business Expo & Health Fair had a full house Saturday. More than 60 vendors set up exhibits to entertain, instruct, share information and promote their wares at the annual Mokena Chamber of Commerce event at The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center, 10847 LaPorte Road. The showcase of businesses came with entertainment too from the Lincoln-Way East Madrigal Singers and Family Martial Arts, 8500 W. 191st St. Chamber Administrator Gail Bastas described the expo as a place where "local businesses will showcase their services and products." They came from Mokena, Tinley Park, New Lenox and Frankfort.  About 350 people took advantage of the day, said Bastas.  Get updates from these Lincoln-Way Patch sites:

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Mokena Community Business Expo & Health Fair

Mokena Community Park District will be hosting the Business Expo.

The Mokena Chamber of Commerce Community Business Expo & Health Fair will have vendors galore. The event, planned from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 23 at The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center, 10847 LaPorte Road, is featuring a variety of vendors and offers an opportunity to showcase the many businesses in and around the Lincoln-Way communities. While food vendors and specialty shops will have their wares on display, the event is also a health fair. Medical facilities and related organizations are expected to be on-hand to assist event-goers with their needs.  Chamber Administrator Gail Bastas described the expo as a place where "local businesses will showcase their services and products." At the same time, the community business expo & health …

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Dan's Homemade Candies Makes Mokena Home

The Mokena Chamber of Commerce sponsored a ribbon cutting ceremony for Dan's Homemade Candies.

A dreary rain Thursday didn't stop fans of Dan's Homemade Candies from coming out to a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome a sweet group of entrepreneurs to Mokena. Dan's Homemade Candies, 11400 W. Lincoln Highway, opened its third store along the busy Route 30 Corridor. The family owned business made their guests feel right at home by offering a variety of delectable delights as samples. The business, which is owned by Karen Nolan, is a family venture.  In one way or another, the bulk of employees at Dan's are run by members of the Nelson Family. A sister and store manager, Kelly Bostjancic, makes sure that customers feel right at home when they enter the doors of the charming candy shop. The shop sells everything from caramels, English …

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PHOTO GALLERY: 12 Top Photos of 2012 in Mokena

Take a look back at some of my favorite images on Patch from the past year, including cute kids, action moments and some great community togetherness moments.

A picture is worth a thousand words, so I'll keep this part short. I was digging through the Mokena Patch archives to find the 12 best photos of 2012. I had a hard time narrowing some images down. Some were great moments in time. Others carried such fantastic emotion. And others might not have been the best photo, but told an important story nonetheless. Two ways to stay connected:

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Business Happenings in Mokena: 2012 Year in Review

From grand-openings to fashion shows, the merchants in Mokena kept things fun for residents. Take a look at the feature stories and activities that keep Mokena residents coming back for more.

Business is Happening in Mokena: 2012 Year in Review

From grand-openings to fashion shows, the merchants in Mokena kept things fun for residents. Take a look at the feature stories and activities that keep Mokena residents coming back for more

The farmer's market brings a host of fresh goods each Saturday from April through October. It also drew a number of opinion submissions and several stories that highlight the specialty goods offered there.      Meanwhile, fashion shows and candy stores got us thinking about something fresh, something new in the air. Businesses took advantage of fresh locations too. It was a chance to build a bigger customer base, while staying in the community that is home. New tax laws in Cook County brought more business into Mokena. Smiles were all around for new businesses, celebrations and outreach efforts.  As temperatures began to get a bit nippy, Mokena business supporters and businesses found ways to keep you warm and happy.  In the spirit of …

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Mokena's Downtown Businesses are Decked Out for the Holiday

Front Street's quaint section of town conjures images of home-spun Christmas gatherings, roasted chestnuts and elves working busily in Santa's toy shop.

Mokena's Downtown Businesses are Decked Out for the Holiday

Front Street's quaint section of town conjures images of home-spun Christmas gatherings, roasted chestnuts and elves working busily in Santa's toy shop.

The Christmas shopping season is underway, and Mokena businesses are decorated with displays to put you in the spirit. Take time to stroll along Mokena's quaint Front Street and check out the shops. Consider a gift certificate for a haircut at Mokena Barber, 11003 Front St., or bring the pooch to Nancy and Dee's Dog Grooming, 11009 Front St., for a bath before company comes. Sweet Company, 19806 S. Wolf Rd., is a can't-miss shop. Owner Jeff Matson has mouth-watering candy delights arrayed in snowman tins, Santa Claus baskets, reindeer cups and more. What other businesses in town have decorations that strike your fancy or an atmosphere that puts you in the spirit of Christmas?  Let us know in the comments. Readers might like: Get news …

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Ladies Shopping Night: Mokena Chamber of Commerce

The Mokena Chamber of Commerce is the heartbeat of business in this community. Its staff is currently working to support home-based businesses with Ladies' Shopping Night.