Business is Happening in Mokena: 2012 Year in Review

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.     

• Grand Opening Set for Mokena Downtown Merchants Market

• I Love Mokena: Reader Wants Spicier Market Options

• Ready To Go To Market? Mokena's Farmers Market Kicks Off Saturday

• Mokena's Farmer's Market: What's Your Favorite Part?

• I Love Mokena: A New Market in Town

• I Love Mokena! Long-time Residents Set Up Shop at Market

• What's Your Farmer's Market Favorite So Far?

• Wanted: Vendors for Downtown Market

Meanwhile, fashion shows and candy stores got us thinking about something fresh, something new in the air.

• PHOTOS: Pink Slip Holiday Fashion Show

• Taffy Apples and Chocolaty Delights for Halloween

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.

• An English Garden Flowers to Change Location

New tax laws in Cook County brought more business into Mokena.

• UPDATE: Cigarette Tax Could be Good for Business

Smiles were all around for new businesses, celebrations and outreach efforts. 

• Smiles At the New Charter Fitness in Mokena

• Charter Fitness Relocates to New Facility

• Body Tech Total Fitness has its Roots in Lincoln-Way Area

As temperatures began to get a bit nippy, Mokena business supporters and businesses found ways to keep you warm and happy. 

• There is a Chill in the Air: Have You Turned on Your Furnace Yet?

• PHOTOS: Warming Up at the Mokena Food and Wine Festival

• Mokena Chamber to Celebrate Autumn At Food and Wine Festival on Oct. 6

In the spirit of giving and encouraging family fun, the Mokena business community stepped up to the plate again. 

• LW Area Business Women Hold Christmas Fundraiser for Scholarships

• Mokena's Downtown Businesses are Decked Out for the Holiday

• Mokena Chamber of Commerce Supports Small Business

• Ladies Shopping Night: Mokena Chamber of Commerce

• PHOTOS: Mokena Christmas Fest

• Mokena's Christmas Parade on Front Street Attracts a Crowd

Mokena Chamber of Commerce Administrator Gail Bastas said sadly several businesses shuttered their doors in 2012. They are:

• Front Porch Coffee & Gift Co.

• Metro Public Adjustment

• Paul E's Place

• Sugarless World, Ltd.

• The Brickman Group

• The Painted Poppy Events

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