The Village of Sugar Grove, the Sugar Grove Economic Development Corporation, and the Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce & Industry welcome Genesis Adult Day Care Center LLC to Sugar Grove.  On March 9, 2010 at 12 p.m. (noon), a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held to officially welcome Genesis Day Care Center.  You are invited to stop by for the ceremony which will be immediately followed by an Open House.  Genesis Adult Day Center LLC is located at 80 Main Street, Suites B & C, Sugar Grove, Illinois. 

President Michels said, “The Board and I are extremely pleased to welcome Genesis Adult Day Care to our community.   The provision of activities and assistance for seniors is a much needed and longed for service within our community.  The opening of Genesis is a welcome addition to the variety of personal services already offered in Sugar Grove.  We are pleased that Genesis partners, Charlene Johnson and Maria Uy, recognized the need for this service and picked what we believe to be the perfect location, the Village of Sugar Grove.  We extend to them our best wishes and a thank you for locating in our Village.”

Charlene Johnson stated, “Illinois is underserved in the area of Adult Day Care and my partner, Maria Uy and I wanted a location that could service an area in which there was an unfilled need.  The closest other centers are located in Batavia, Wheaton, Aurora, and Naperville. We chose Sugar Grove because of the proximity to Elburn, Yorkville, Plano, Montgomery, and Oswego.  Genesis Adult Day Care Center LLC is a private recreational center for seniors and does not contract with any government agencies.  Seniors that have long term care insurance can bill their insurance company and be reimbursed for our services.  We can serve 30 people a day and provide transportation to and from the center within a 10-mile radius.  We have an activity coordinator who will provide activities such as arts and crafts, board and word games, cards, WII sports, music and much more.  In addition to activities we also offer a beauty shop, respite care outings, picnics, and birthday parties.  We can take clients in the early stages of Alzheimers, however, they must be independent as we offer only minimal assistance.   We look forward to serving Sugar Grove and the surrounding communities.  To schedule an appointment or to learn more about Genesis Adult Day Center LLC please call us at 630-466-1108.”

Shari Baum, Executive Director of the Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said, “We wish Genesis Adult Day Care Center LLC success in their commitment to provide services in our area.  Our fundamental value is a belief in a strong, active Chamber of Commerce that works to bring business and residents together for the enrichment of the entire community.” 

The 17th Annual Rolling Down the River Business to Business Expo will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 from Noon to 6:00 p.m. at the Pheasant Run Mega Center, 4051 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60147.  If you would like to participate, please complete and mail or fax the Registration Form.

The Chamber was featured in the 2009 Elburn Herald's Insight section.  Click here to see the article.

Youth Employment Program Request for Worksites

This summer the Youth @ Work program employed 416 youth at 125 worksites in Kane, DeKalb and Kendall counties. The wages for the youth were paid by ARRA - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds. The program was so successful, we have decided to extend the program through March 31, 2010.

The Youth @ Work program provides employers with interns and entry-level employees. The focus for the extension period is on older youth ages 18 - 24. Youth would be able to work between 15 and 40 hours per week with the goal of building on their individual strengths and incorporating youth development principles. These principles include engaging the talents and interests of youth, developing their skills and competencies, and providing positive adult role models. Working youth don't just earn a paycheck. Work experience motivates young people to continue their education and get on a path toward a lifetime of self-sufficiency.

Worksites

If you are interested in having youth work at your business/agency during the extension period, you will agree to:

   Provide productive and meaningful work assignments.
   Provide training and supervision.
   Communicate regularly with the Youth staff person assigned to your business to ensure accurate compensation for hours worked.
   Evaluate your participants and provide adequate feedback and mentoring.

Wages will be paid by an authorized agent of KCDEE through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds. To be eligible, an employer must be in Kane, DeKalb or Kendall counties with an equal employment philosophy and written statement. Worksites selected will need to be ADA compliant. Employers must agree to abide by the Child Labor Law. All supervisors will be required to attend supervisor training. Worksites selected will be required to sign a worksite agreement.

Worksites may be non-for-profit agencies, private for-profit business, and public sector locations. Recovery Act worksite positions must not unfavorably impact current employees at the company nor impair existing contracts for services or collective bargaining agreements.

For more information about becoming a worksite, contact Renata Robinson at (630) 966-1435, ext. 40078, or by email at renatarobinson(at)kcdee.org or access the application to be a worksite at http://www.kcdee.org/employerworksites.html.