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The
City of McHenry is continually thinking of ways to promote, support and
recognize businesses in the community.
This year Jessup Manufacturing was recognized for 60 years in business
by the McHenry City Council. The Jessup
Family came to a City Council meeting and Mayor Low read a proclamation and
presented a plaque to the Jessup Family and their senior management team. Gertrude Jessup, 99 years young, attended the
meeting and it provided an opportunity to showcase a family business which has
being handed down multiple generations.
The
City certainly does not want to exclude any business but is not always aware of
anniversaries. I believe, whether it’s a
proclamation, plaque or just a letter of recognition, it’s important to
celebrate the businesses in our community in some form or fashion. If you know of or are a part of a business
which is celebrating an anniversary or commemorating a specific success, please
contact me and we’ll be sure to recognize the business and people behind the
business.
It’s a small gesture but very
important nonetheless because many businesses have and continue to make a
significant investment(s) in our community.
STEFFAN’S JEWELERS
At the November 7, 2016 meeting at 7:00 pm the City Council will
recognize Steffan’s Jewelers, which is celebrating their 70th
anniversary this year. What follows is a
brief narrative and pictorial history of Steffan’s Jewelers.
In 1946 Harold & Theresa Steffan opened their
first store at 3917 Main Street. This is
the current location of Plum Garden Restaurant.
In 1976 Harold & Theresa’s daughter, Marie
Diedrich, took over ownership of Steffan’s which had been relocated to 1212 N.
Green Street. Marie’s four children,
Elizabeth, Kathy, Michael and Suzanne began to learn the family business.
In 1991 Marie’s daughter Suzanne purchased the family business, at that
time located at 3726 W Elm Street.
Suzanne, her sister Kathy and brother
Michael worked together growing the business.
In 1998 Suzanne moved Steffan’s Jewelers to the Fountain Shoppes of
McHenry, 325 Front Street where it remains today.
In 2013 Kathy’s oldest daughter, Karly, who had obtained a degree in
gemology, began working at the store and is currently the head appraiser. She is also a frequent author of the column,
GEMTALK, featured in the Northwest Herald newspaper.
Suzanne’s
oldest son, Max, is also part of the 4th generation of family involved with the
business. Max’s aspiration is to become
the 4th generation owner taking Steffan’s to the next level. Suzanne’s youngest son, Clark also assists in
the store during his college breaks and provides a sounding board for direction
and growth.
Suzanne
Cannon, owner of Steffan’s Jewelers, proudly supports many charities in the
community and believes this is a corporate responsibility and privilege of
owning a business. She believes the true
wealth and gratification of being a business owner is serving the community
which she is a part of.
Suzanne has
employed many amazing & talented individuals from the community. She understands
that it takes great people to have a great company. Suzanne especially wishes
to give special thanks to Carol, Marilee, Jessie, Victoria, Allison & Missy
who currently are the people making up the wonderful Steffan’s team today!
THANK YOU TO
ALL BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS WHICH HAVE MADE A COMMITMENT TO GIVE BACK TO
OUR COMMUNITY, SUPPORT/VOLUNTEER AT A LOCAL EVENT, AND/OR LOCATE THEIR BUSINESS
AND/OR EXPAND IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY…EVERY ONE CONTRIBUTES!!!!!
Please help
us keep our community vibrant and strong to the greatest extent practical for
businesses, residents and visitors alike! The City Council is continually evaluating
ways to assist in promoting business, tourism, community events and
service! Economic development is an
ongoing effort the City is committed to and is a community-wide effort. At the end of the day the entire community
and everyone who is a part of it benefits!
SAVE THE DATES:
MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BUSINESS SCRAMBLE: NOVEMBER
4, 2016: 9:30 AM TO 1:00 PM AT MCHENRY
COUNTRY CLUB http://business.mchenrychamber.com/events/details/scramble-fall-11-04-2016-10182
MCHENRY COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENDERS RECYCLING
DRIVE: NOVEMBER 5, 2016:
9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM AT MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE, 8900 US ROUTE 14, CRYSTAL
LAKE http://mcdef.org/
COLLIER HOUSE FUNDRAISER: NOVEMBER 5, 2016: 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM AT
MCHENRY VFW POST #4600, 3002 W ILLINOIS ROUTE 120 www.collierhouse.org
MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ANNUAL VETERANS HONOR BREAKFAST: NOVEMBER
10, 2016: 8:30 AM TO 12:00 PM MCHENRY
VFW http://business.mchenrychamber.com/events/details/veteran-s-annual-honor-s-event-11-10-2016-10178
MCHENRY DOWNTOWN BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION: DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS WALK AND
TREE LIGHTING NOVEMBER 19, 2016: 12:00 PM TO 4:00 PM: http://www.mchenrydowntown.biz/events
THORNTON FAMILY BENEFIT: NOVEMBER
19, 2016: 3:00 PM TO 2:00 AM:
AT OFFSIDES SPORTS BAR, 680 S EASTWOOD DRIVE IN WOODSTOCK https://www.facebook.com/events/637750239731683
MCHENRY DOWNTOWN BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION: DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS WALK AND
PARADE: 1:00
PM: NOVEMBER 20, 2016: http://www.mchenrydowntown.biz/events
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY NOVEMBER
26, 2016: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/shop-small/
Douglas P. Martin
Director of Economic Development
City of McHenry
333 S Green Street
McHenry, IL 60050
815.363.2110 (d)
815.363.2173 (f)
815.790.4752 (c)
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