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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Family-Owned Landscaping Company Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The family behind Three Brothers Landscaping reflect on how the company has grown during its 25 years in business.

During the past 25 years, Three Brothers Landscaping Inc. has grown from the three siblings of its namesake with a used pickup truck and a few lawnmowers operating out of a house to five full-time crews providing an array of services in a business-only facility. “I’m proud we’ve made it 25 years,” said William Tamborski, the owner of Three Brothers and the eldest of the brothers in the company. Tamborski started Three Brothers in 1988 after spending five years working in landscaping. Founded in Chicago, the business quickly relocated to Hickory Hills, and after 10 years, moved to Oak Forest when the company outgrew its Hickory Hills facility. Three Brothers serves the entire southwest suburbs. The services offered by Three Brothers has …

Roger

2:22 am on Thursday, May 9, 2013

Congratulation for 25th anniversary of your company, you are already matured on your own business.Your long experience makes for believing on your service. http://www.landscapingphoenix.mobi/gilbert-landscape-services   more ›

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Oak Forest Welcomes 22 New Businesses in 2012

22 businesses opened up shop in the city during 2012, some with new locations or different owners.

From barbershops to loan shops and pizzerias, 22 new businesses moved into the city during 2012. Some were brand new to Oak Forest; others were older businesses with newer locations. The businesses include:  The new additions won't be the last, if a recent partnership with a developer is successful. The city will work with MidAm Development Properties to seek out major retailers for a potential retail development in the 5400 block of 159th Street, and as the city continues trying to find businesses to fill the vacancies at the former Community Motors location, also on 159th Street. One business the city won't be seeing is another liquor store. Last week, owners of Stop 'N' Go store applied for a new liquor license and a special use permit…

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Lauren Traut

9:47 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Michael M., we are looking into it. It's not as simple as it looks to write about what you see online. Legwork needs to be done, and it's in the works. Please be patient as we ascertain the facts.   more ›

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

City Hires Developer to Scout Major Retailers for Oak Forest

The Oak Forest City Council agreed to a six-month contract with MidAm Development Properties, LLC, to fish for national retailers to bring to the city. The potential retail development would be located in the 5400 block of W. 159th Street.

The City of Oak Forest and MidAm Development Properties, LLC, came to an agreement Nov. 27, that could mean an overhaul for properties in the 5400 block of W. 159th Street.  The agreement, which aldermen unanimously approved, sets a six-month timeframe for MidAm to solicit business to the site—which would ideally spark a chain reaction of development.  “We're working with an accredited developer like MidAm, with their connections and their experience, I'm hoping they'll be able to market the city of Oak Forest in such a way that will truly bring retail to Oak Forest,” said Mayor Hank Kuspa. “We need retail.” During a brief presentation to the city council, MidAm Development Properties co-founder David Bossy spoke about the company's proven…

Tired of the B.S.

1:41 pm on Friday, November 30, 2012

I can here the sales pitch now........... Hello, I am Joe from MidAm Development Properties and we have a great property you might be interested in. It is located in the 5400 block of W. 159th Street in Oak Forest. Once we have evicted Gigi's Playhouse, it will be ready for development. What is Gigi's Playhouse, you ask? It is a business designed to help educate and enrich the lives of children …   more ›

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

20 Oak Forest Facebook Pages Worth Liking

As part of Patch's countdown to Small Business Saturday, check out—and follow—some of the local businesses that frequently update their statuses with news and sales alerts. Plus, add your own suggestions.

It's Thanksgiving week, and Oak Forest Patch will be preparing you for the holiday, as well as the shopping season that follows it (or in some cases, during it). Here are some of the things readers can expect to see in the next few days to help them navigate this busy week in Oak Forest a little more easily: We start things off by spotlighting some of Oak Forest's small and independently owned businesses that do a great job of keeping their customers informed about what's going on at their shops and restaurants.   YOUR TURN: Know a really great Facebook page we missed? Add your favorites in the comments section and we'll update our list with your suggestions.   Ways You Can Use Oak Forest Patch to Help Your Business: Two Ways to Stay …

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