Aurora CVB honored

The Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has received two Illinois Governor’s Awards, which honored work from the 2007 calendar year. One was for best piece in alternative advertising for the Aurora Area Getaway pull-up shade and best radio in the audio/visual category. The radio entry comprised a 60-second radio ad designed to drive shoppers to the Aurora area for the holidays.

CallTele opens Elgin office

CallTele, a voice and data solutions provider, has opened new offices in Elgin at 1275 Davis Road, Suite 115. The centralized location allows CallTele easy access to its customers and network points of presence.

Landscape companies merge

Naperville-based Treemendous Landscape Company has merged with Great Impressions, the residential division of Sebert Landscaping in Bartlett.

Geneva consultant opens new office

ETS Environmental & Associates, Inc., a full service environmental consulting firm, is marking its 10-year anniversary with the opening of its new offices at 204 Dearborn Court, Suite 124, in Geneva.

GCS turns 40

Oak Brook-based Gregg Communications Systems, Inc., is celebrating its 40th year in business. Gregg provides needs analysis, digital and VoIP telephone system solutions from several industry suppliers, training and comprehensive ongoing support to businesses and call centers.

Bolingbrook holds award ceremony

Boyer-Rosene Moving & Storage received the Business of the Year award at the fourth annual “Best of Bolingbrook Awards” meeting at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. Other award winners included CampFire USA in the not-for-profit category; Bibby Financial Services as the financial services recipient; State Farm-Gerald McCadd Agency in the professional services category; Interiors by Monique as the business-to-consumer recipient; Spectrum Sportswear & Promotional Products in the business-to-business category; and Century 21 Pro-Team, which won the community service award.

Best Western now in Countryside

Best Western Chicagoland-Countryside, at 6251 Joliet Road in Countryside, has joined that national chain. The motel has 108 guest rooms.

W.E. Carlson celebrates 35 years

W.E. Carlson Corporation, an Elk Grove Village-based distributor of loading dock equipment, industrial doors, material handling equipment and in-plant solutions, is celebrating its 35th year in business.

TransTech now Mother Network

TransTech Consulting Services in Itasca, a provider of IT-managed services, has changed its name to Mother Network Guardians. A new logo and other branding elements will accompany the name change.