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When your workday stretches into your nightlife, it's smart to have clothes that can pull double duty.

PHOTOS: Local Dogs Compete in the Puppy Bowl

The annual event took place Sunday afternoon, before the big game.

Both two-legged and four-legged Frankfort residents gathered Sunday afternoon on Breidert Green for Frankfort’s annual Puppy Bowl. The canine competition is among several activities affiliated with Super Bowl Supreme, an event hosted by the Frankfort Historic Business Association to celebrate one of America’s biggest unofficial holidays. Local pups showed off their skills with a catching contest, an eating contest and even a dog costume contest. The event also included tailgating sponsored by local businesses, a bonfire and hot cocoa and cookies provided by the Village of Frankfort. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Lincoln-Way Patch sites:

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LOCAL VOICES: FHBA Hosts Superbowl Supreme Winter on the Green Feb. 3

We've got a great line up to get you hyped for the big game that night.

PHOTOS: Christkindl and Cookie Walk Weekend

Frankfort celebrated the holidays with two days of seasonal festivities in the village's historic downtown.

The Frankfort Historic Business Association hosted the 27th annual Christkindl celebration on Dec. 8 and 9. Christkindl celebrates Frankfort's German heritage. St. Nicholas spent the weekend in the village, giving sweets to good children and switches to bad ones. The weekend also included horse-drawn wagon rides, cookie decorating, holiday crafts, Santa's secret workshop and a pet blessing on Breidert Green, among other events. The 8th annual Cookie Walk was also held during the weekend. Ticketholders visited various downtown shops and received a cookie at each store, collecting more than 20 cookies throughout the day. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Lincoln-Way Patch sites:

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Frankfort Stores Prepare for Small Business Saturday

Local business representatives explain why Small Business Saturday is important for the Frankfort community.

Black Friday may be dominated by mega-sales at big box stores, but Saturday is all about the little guy. Nov. 24 is the third annual Small Business Saturday. “We can’t compete with doorbusters at Kohls and Target,” said Teresa Kara, who owns Chew on This Dog Barkery in downtown Frankfort and serves as secretary of the Frankfort Historic Business Association. “This is a way for us to create a niche.” Created by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday is the local business owners’ answer to Black Friday. The national event takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving and encourages customers to patronize independently owned businesses during one of the season’s busiest shopping weekends. Participating stores typically offer sales …

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Anna Schier

9:03 pm on Friday, November 23, 2012

Hi Kerri, I'll run a list of participating businesses tomorrow, but you can also check out the chamber's list here: http://www.frankfortchamber.com/Documents/Ctrl_Hyperlink/Black_Friday_Participants_11-21-2012_uid112120121245302.pdf Thanks for reading! Anna   more ›

20 Small Business Facebook Pages Frankfort Residents Should Like

Check out some of Frankfort's most popular pages and add your own suggestions.

Are you planning to shop local on Small Business Saturday? Maybe you patronize Frankfort's small businesses all year round? Check out these "must-like" Facebook pages to keep up with the latest news at several Frankfort small businesses: Add your favorites in the comments section and we'll update our list with your suggestions. Two Ways to Stay Connected to Frankfort Patch:

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LOCAL VOICES: Frankfort Historic Business Association Pre-Holiday Open House Nov. 16

Participating merchants will be open until 9 p.m., offering shoppers their usual warm hospitality, along with special sales and promotions.

Frankfort Business Community Shares Post-Election Reflections

Local business owners are hopeful, but still have many concerns regarding the economy in the wake of the recent elections.

The 2012 elections may be over, but their results will be felt for years to come. The economy was a central campaign issue in the final weeks and months leading up to Election Day. Patch checked in with several members of Frankfort’s business community to get their take on what the future holds for business owners post-election. “The state of the economy isn’t an easy fix,” said Ken Hawke, owner of Star Visions Photography and a member of the Frankfort Historic Business Association. “I don’t care who the president is, it’s not that simple.” Frankfort business owners are approaching the economic future with tentative hope. Hawke said he thinks job creation will increase, but that it will do so very slowly. Hawke also feels that young adults…

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LOCAL VOICES: FHBA Donates $1500 to Lincolnway Special Recreation Association from Wine Walk Proceeds

The funds will go toward funding the association's "Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies" fitness program for disabled veterans.

PHOTOS: Trick or Treating in Downtown Frankfort

Frankfort trick or treaters got a head start on Halloween this Saturday at the Frankfort Historic Business Association's Trick or Treat Treasure Hunt.

The Frankfort Historic Business Association hosted a Trick or Treat Treasure Hunt on Saturday afternoon in downtown Frankfort. Costumed kids and parents checked in at Breidert Green for an afternoon of clues and candy. Each trick or treater was given a list of clues to solve. The clues led to various downtown businesses, where event attendees could collect Halloween candy a few days early. The Frankfort Area Historical Society arranged for hayrides through downtown and the Frankfort General Store and Kernel Sweetooth provided hot cider and popcorn to make for a festive fall afternoon. Two Ways to Stay Connected to Frankfort Patch:

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