• The Geneva Chamber of Commerce has announced NOVO Renewing Joy in Life is holding their grand opening and ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 501 W. State St., Suite 204, Geneva. For further information, contact Deborah Scott at (630) 696-7297.

• The Geneva Chamber of Commerce has announced Sweet Tooth Candy & Gifts will hold their grand opening and ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at 207 S. Third St., Geneva. For further information, contact Suzanne Caruso at (630) 232-2990.

• At its annual meeting on Sept. 9, the Waubonsee Community College Foundation elected chairman/CEo of Batavia Enterprises, Inc., Gerry Dempsey, to its board of directors. He will serve a three-year term. Dempsey has been Batavia Enterprises for almost 30 years, starting with the company as vice president in 1980. The company offers modern and historical buildings for lease for warehousing, manufacturing, retail, residential and the office market. For further information, call (630) 466-7900, ext. 2316.

• The Downers Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced there will be a Create Success! Panel Discussion General Membership Luncheon being held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 8, at the DoubleTree Guest Suites & Conference Center. Members are $25 for members and $40 for non-members. For further information, call (630) 968-4050 or visit www.downersgrove.org.

• The Downers Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced there will be a Women’s Business Council Networking Night being held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15, at Parkers’ Ocean Grill. For further information, call (630) 968-4050 or visit www.downersgrove.org.

• Ron Onesti, proprietor of the historic 1926 Vaudeville staged-turned live performing arts center known as the Arcada Theatre has purchased the former 18 North Restaurant and Old Church Inn. The “Onesti Dinner Club” is already operating in full swing as subtle change will be gradual. The Onesti Dinner Club is located at 18 N. 4th St., St. Charles. For further information, call (630) 584-1888 or visit www.OnestiDinnerClub.com.