Business

Northbrook cancer support center “gets it”

NORTHBROOK — Cancer Wellness Center in Northbrook wants to be there for you. “If you have cancer, your family will be there for you and support you, but nobody gets it like the people here. We get it.”

Restaurant is ‘date place’ with live piano music

If you’re walking down Wilmette Avenue on a Friday or Saturday night, you’ll undoubtedly hear piano music coming from the Wilmette Chop House. Inside the dimly lit restaurant, with its warm, cozy décor, diners are enjoying high quality steaks and seafood, as they sing along to the music.

Matchmakers say forget computer dating sites

The use of online dating websites has exploded in the past few years. Match.com, Jdate.com and eHarmony.com are some of the biggest matchmaking sites, all reaching record numbers of users year after year.

Northbrook Court promotes “giving back” for Mother’s Day

NORTHBOOK — There are still a few shopping days left before Mother’s Day. Need a gift idea that also gives back to two great causes?

Northbrook Court and Make It Better Magazine have teamed up for their second annual fundraiser, Celebrate Mom beCause, a project …

Former radio executive manages musicians, including British idol winner

NORTHBROOK — Singer and songwriter, Keith Semple describes his career as “the most fun job in the world.” The British Idol Winner, former lead singer of 7th Heaven, and current lead singer for his modern rock band, Semple said his favorite part of what he does is performing in front of loyal fans.

Northbrook financial planner celebrates three decades in business

NORTHBROOK — For 30 years, financial planner, Daniel Fisher has been on his own. Versus working for a big brokerage firm, it’s just him. And, he prefers it that way.

Report: Plass liquidating; will close stores by summer

Plass Appliance & Furniture Inc. is liquidating and will close its five remaining stores by summer, reports Crain’s Chicago Business. Plass, based in Bloomingdale, has stores in Naperville, Bloomingdale, Geneva, Elmhurst and Northbrook.

Northbrook rehab facility compares to nice hotel

NORTHBROOK — When Margaret Olk had hip replacement surgery, she chose to recover in a rehabilitation center because she didn’t want to burden her loved ones at home.

Northbrook business coach has always been problem solver

NORTHBROOK — Ask Dan Mendelevitz what he does for a living and he’ll tell you he solves problems and helps businesses grow. Mendelevitz is a Northbrook-based certified business coach and owner of the franchise, Focal Point.

Therapists have different specialties but one commonality: love of kids

NORTHBROOK — Sherri Cawn and Jerri Krantz are two therapists who are close friends and business partners. The two specialize in different areas, but they have something in common that has kept their practice going for 28 years: they both love children.

Northbrook candy store owner is sweet on making her gifts personal

NORTHBROOK — Lindsay Erickson is a concert violinist and music teacher who is passionate about her career. She also happens to love candy and greeting cards, and that is what led her to open Get Happy, the candy kiosk in Northbrook court that sells containers of candy with personalized labels.