Celebrating Our Business Community

In conjunction with the Crystal Lake Economic Development Committee, the Mayor and City Council are pleased to recognize and honor Crystal Lake businesses' milestone anniversaries. In 2010, the Crystal Lake Economic Development Committee initiated the Milestone Anniversary recognition program.

The following businesses have been formally recognized at City Council meetings and presented commemorative plaques in appreciation of their commitment to their business, their employees, and their community. 

2022

• 70 Years: Pinemoor Pizza
• 50 Years: Judith Svalander School of Ballet
• 35 Years: Atran Corp.

2021

• 106 Years: Home State Bank
• 30 Years: Sunset Logistics & JMS

2020

• 80 Years: Crystal Lake Chamber
• 60 Years: General Kinematics, Joe’s Barbershop & Crystal Lake Travel
• 40 Years: Working World Inc.
• 25 Years: Clothes Gallery

2019

• 30 Years: Independent Auto Craft, Inc.
• 35 Years: Benson Electric 
• 40 Years: Village Squire

2018

• 110 Years: Heisler's Bootery 
• 100 Years: Curran Group
• 50 years: Mister A's, Copley Roofing
• 25 years: Douglas Automotive, JMS Marketing, Pauly Toyota

2017

• 60 years: Metro Bowl
• 50 years: Boltswitch, Inc., G&M Manufacturing
• 40 years: Clip Joynt Family Hair Center
• 30 years: Carow Packaging
• 25 years: John Behrens Architect, HoneyBaked Ham

2016

• 60 years: Ed's Rental
• 50 years: Pop's Corn Crib
• 40 years: Country Donuts
• 35 years: Andy's Restaurant
• 30 years: Colonial Café, Pablo's Mexican Restaurant, Think Ink
• 25 years: Waggoner Law Firm

2015

• 100 years: Home State Bank
• 50 years: Friendship House, Thunderbird Preschool
• 40 years: Kalck's Butcher Shop
• 35 years: First Smiles Dental
• 25 years: Piano Trends

2014

• 105 years: Heisler's Bootery 
• 90 years: Ralph Helm, Inc.
• 65 years: Herrick Auto Rebuilders
• 60 years: Rita Corporation
• 55 years: Gulgren Appliance, Fox Valley Animal Hospital
• 50 years: Autotrol Corporation
• 35 years: R/K Autobody, Village Squire North 
• 30 years: Labemi's Tavern, Mayfair Furniture & Carpet, Charles River Development Group, KinderCare Learning Center, Paul Hyland Salon and Day Spa
• 25 years: Alpha Star, Dobbe Marketing & PR, Inc.
• 20 years: Mueller Interiors

2013

• 50 years: Big Beam Emergency Systems, Nelson's Jewelry
• 40 years: Cardinal Wines & Spirits, Judith Svalander School of Dance
• 25 years: Affrunti Design, Exceed Flooring & Surfaces, The Barn Nursery

2011

• 40 years: Accumation, Inc. and GKI Cutting Tools
• 35 years: Player's Bench
• 25 years: ServiceMaster Clean by Pletz
• 20 years: 1776 Restaurant

2010

• 50 years: Countryside Nursery, General Kinematics, Joe's Barber Shop, Knaack Manufacturing, Lloyd's Paint and Paper