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Darien Businesses to Like on Facebook

Show your support for local businesses by finding them on Facebook. We list a bunch, but you can add more we missed!

There are a lot of benefits to liking local businesses on Facebook. Besides telling your friends and neighbors your favorite places in town, you can get to know those places more through their Facebook page and sometimes be the first to hear about special deals.  So below, we're listing (in alphabetic order) some Facebook pages for local businesses that we found. Did we miss one? Add the name of the business and a link to the Facebook page in the comments below. Oh, and while you're at it—LIKE Darien Patch on Facebook!  ADC Engraving & Gifts  Brooster's Carmelite Gift Shop Carriage Greens Country Club Celestine Salon & Spa Darien Animal Clinic Darien Chamber of Commerce Detente Insurance Agency DuPage Star Technology  El Burrito Loco Goers…

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Business Spotlight: Check Out Patch's Local Business Profiles

Q Billiars, Safety Village and lots more: Read through our past business features to learn more about local shops in support of Small Business Saturday.

What's Your Favorite New Business From 2012?

Darien and Woodridge welcomed a number of new businesses in 2012, said goodbye to a few and honored others for their longtime commitment to the community.

Small business is often said to be the backbone of a community, and in 2012 we saw Darien and Woodridge bring in a handful of new businesses. Of course, with each year we must say goodbye to some local favorites, such as Smashburger this year.  Still, it's great to see longtime local businesses honored for their commitment to the community. Here are some of the business headlines from 2012. If we missed any business closings or openings in this article, remind us in the comments section—remember, 365 days is a long time! Also, give a shout-out to your favorite local business by liking its Facebook page! Here's where you can find them: New Business Chuck's Southern Comfort Cafe Coming to Darien Card Frenzy Opens in Darien Massage Envy Opens…

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Darien Days: Find Deals and Support Local Business

Darien Days began over the weekend and will run through Sunday, Dec. 2, concluding with a holiday expo and tree-lighting.

Small Business Saturday passed last week, but supporting local businesses is something you can do all year. Darien Days, organized by the Darien Chamber of Commerce, puts a special emphasis on local businesses by getting the community involved directly with the business owners.  The event officially started Nov. 25 and will run through Sunday, Dec. 2, concluding with a business expo and tree-lighting. Throughout the week, keep your eyes out for special deals from local businesses. Here's a couple deals:  The holiday expo is from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Lace School in Darien, with the Darien Historical Society's annual tree-lighting ceremony beginning at 4 p.m.  Santa will make an appearance at the expo, and there will also be …

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Park on Patch's Dime to Shop Saturday

Bolingbrook Patch is paying it forward by paying for metered parking all day Saturday at the Bolingbrook Promenade. Stop by and see us for a chance to spin our prize wheel and win some free goodies.

Park on Patch's Dime at the Promenade Saturday

Bolingbrook Patch is paying it forward by paying for metered parking all day Saturday at the Bolingbrook Promenade. Stop by and see us for a chance to spin our prize wheel and win some free goodies.

We at Patch want you to have one day when parking at the Promenade is a pleasure — no rooting around for coins in the bottom of your purse or pocket, no swiping your debit card, no running outside frantic to feed a meter. Bolingbrook Patch has paid for all parking meters at the Bolingbrook Promenade all day Saturday, Nov. 24. It’s what we call Park on Patch, and Patch employees will be on hand at the Promenade Saturday. Just look for your Patch parking meter covers, tents and balloons. We’ll be handing out lots of awesome Patch gear, and letting you know about our mission and looking for your input, comments and suggestions. Anyone who signs up to get our daily Patch newsletter by email will get a turn at spinning our Prize Wheel. Do us a …

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Business Reviews: Blueberry Hill Pancake House

Tell us what you think about the local restaurant by sharing your review in our business directory!

How Early is Too Early for Christmas Shopping?

It used to be Black Friday was for the earliest of early shoppers. Not anymore. Look around. The stores are ready now.

Look around the Chicago area and you'll see all the signs: The early birds no longer wait until Black Friday to do their Christmas shopping. This year, Black Friday is on Nov. 23, but big retailers and mail-order companies are starting well in advance. Amazon, for example, is beginning its Black Friday on Nov. 14. Crazy or crazy smart? Just how early is too early to shop for Christmas 2012 gifts? Take our poll.

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