Earthmover Credit Union was established in 1958 in Aurora as a credit union for employees of the Caterpillar Plant. Today they have grown to 6 branch locations in 3 Illinois counties. Their Yorkville branch located at Yorkville Marketplace, is approximately 5,700 square feet in size, and is their largest branch outside of their corporate headquarters. The branch opened in July of this year, and is the home to 8 employees. Earthmover Credit Union provides a complete financial service product line to the consumer, and is focused on exceptional service to their members. Accepting the Golden Arrow Award for New Development for Earthmover Credit Union is Executive Vice President Libby Calderone.

Dr. Peter LoDestro has a thriving dental practice in Aurora, which opened in 1985. Dr. LoDestro and his family reside in Yorkville, as do many of his patients. With this in mind, he built the 6,000 square foot office building located at 803 N. Bridge Street. Dr. Lodestro wanted to construct a building that would provide exceptional charm to his hometown. He did so with use of brick and stone throughout, twelve-foot ceilings, unique lighting, oversized trim, and abundant glasswork. Each of the four suites in the building has a minimum of 10 windows. Dr. Lodestro’s dental practice is located in the building, as well as Mid-America Title Co., and Vormittag Associates Inc. Accepting the Golden Arrow Award for New Development for this distinctive office building is Dr. Peter LoDestro.

UnionBank was founded in 130 years ago in Streator, Illinois. Their new 6,000 square foot Yorkville branch incorporates a unique modern design, which was created to complement its location at Yorkville Marketplace. The branch opened in December of 2003, and is the home to 12 employees. Currently, UnionBank has 17 branches. The Yorkville facility was created with UnionBank’s customer in mind. From the coffee bar for the morning commuter, to the children’s play area for families, every aspect of this location is aimed at quality service and convenience. UnionBank desires to provide their customer on-the-go a banking experience like no other. Accepting the Golden Arrow Award for New Development for UnionBank is Regional President, Larry Kingston.

Seeing the success and growth of current Yorkville business certainly makes all of us very proud. At this time we would like to recognize those businesses that have expanded and redeveloped within our community, all outstanding examples of determination, creativity, and fortitude.

Team Eagle Packaging Systems, originally opened in 1988 in a one-room office in downtown Yorkville. Their first business expansion took place in 1990, when the company moved into a larger 800 square foot space in the Fox Industrial Park. Later in 1992 they moved into an even larger 2,000 square foot space nearby, which has been their home ever since. With additional sales growth and an expanding customer base, Team Eagle found that they outgrew this location, and began the search for a facility to accommodate their growing needs. Team Eagle Packaging Systems’ new 12,000 square foot home, which was built by Yorkville’s own Don Burks is located in the Yorkville Business Center. The facility will allow this company to continue their rising growth pattern. Team Eagle has added two new staff members to their workforce, and has plans for adding four more employees in near future. Accepting the Golden Arrow Award for Business Expansion for Team Eagle Packaging Systems is owner, Don Duffy.

Accessible Living Ltd. was founded in 1998, by Dr. Gary Kritzberg and his wife Susan Kritzberg. Originally this business began as a home based business based on a simple principal of providing personal service for the disabled community. Accessible Living assists with meeting the needs for modification to homes and places of businesses. Their new showroom and offices located at 308 N. Bridge Street, opened in January of this year. The 3,000 square foot building, which is located directly across from Town Square Park, was built in the early 1900’s. There have been a series of additions to the building over the years. The improvements completed by the Kritzberg Family, are certainly most notable. The redevelopment of the building adds a distinctive example to Route 47’s growing commercial opportunities. The Kritzberg’s closed off the open porch, added a unique canopy and parking. The retail operation is also new to the business, due to the expansion. Accessible Living has also increased their staff from three employees to a total of twelve employees. With this increase in staff, they are also able to offer customized service providing distinctive choices for individual care. Accepting the Golden Arrow Award for Business Expansion / Redevlopment for Accessible Living Ltd. are owners Dr. Gary and Susan Kritzberg