Celebrating Women-Owned Businesses In Lemont
Dawn & Paige of 1 Happy Girl
Women can do anything. They wear many hats, roles, and titles throughout the day: mothers, caregivers, friends, sisters, partners, and hold any job that their hearts desire. In our village, our favorite title for women is CEO.
There is something special when you stumble open a shop or glide your hands across a product proudly displaying the ‘Woman-Owned Business’ logo. Women have overcome so many odds and pioneered new frontiers, and we hold the dreams of our mothers, grandmothers, and their grandmothers. It takes courage to open a new business venture: along with funding and lots of support.
In Lemont Downtown, we have more than 30 businesses that are woman-owned, founded, and operated in our Village. Lemont Downtown is not only a mecca for small businesses but a pioneer in female entrepreneurship.
Kiss My Aster book, written by Aster Gardens owner Amanda Thomsen
“We owe so much of Lemont’s success to the women who bring their work and their entrepreneurial spirit to Lemont Downtown. Their innovation, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial spirit are a key component to our success as the Village of Lemont and Lemont Downtown.” - Jason Berry, Economic Development Director, Village of Lemont.
According to new research from the McKinsey Global Institute, if women were able to participate in the economy identically to men, they could add as much as $28 trillion or 26% to the annual GDP by 2025. This is equivalent to the economies of the United States and China.
We have a long way to go to reach full gender parity but we are so proud to honor, celebrate, and patron all of the fantastic woman-owned businesses in Lemont Downtown. If you’re looking for a woman-owned business to support, let us introduce you to the growing list that calls Lemont home:
Food & Drink
Bakery Box | Desserts | Say hi to Tianna!
Barrel & Vine | New American Food | Say hi to Dorothy!
Corner Stone Tavern | American Food | Say hi to Nancy!
Digs on McCarthy & Gelesosomos | American Food | Say hi to Jen + Peggy!
La Dolce Vita Lemont | Italian Cuisine | Say hi to Margie!
Folklore Coffee | Coffee Shop | Say hi to Tess!
Neima Coffee & Cafe | Bakery & Coffee Shop | Say hi to Ghada!
One Eleven Martini & Wine Bar | Bar | Say hi to Carol!
Wok’d | Asian Cuisine | Say hi to Angela!
Wooden Paddle | Italian & American | Say hi to Brianna!
Lifestyle & Wellness
223 Main | Events | Say hi to Lauren!
Allegro | Music & Dance Academy | Say hi to Lori!
Allure Skin Studio | Skincare & Wellness Spa | Say hi to Susanna!
Aqua de Vida Med Spa | Skincare & Wellness Spa | Say hi to Claudia & Michelle!
The Brow Lounge | Beauty & Skincare | Say hi to Tracy & Deanna!
Hive Fusion Fitness | Fitness & Wellness | Say hi to Danyelle!
IV Wellness | Infusion Therapy | Say hi to Joanna!
JR Owen Photography | Photography | Say hi to Rachel!
Molly Hebda Photography | Photography | Say hi to Molly!
The Nail Inn | School of Cosmetology | Say hi to Michelle!
Row Beauty Hair + Co | Hair Salon | Say hi to Jessica and Christine!
Salon 312 | Hair & Nail Salon | Say hi to Katie!
Solana Aesthetics | Skincare & Wellness Spa | Say hi to Melissa!
Sweatin’ Sexy | Cardio & Strength Training | Say hi to Tosha!
That Girl + Co | Workshop & Event Space | Say hi to Massiel!
Retail
1 Happy Girl | Fashion | Say hi to Dawn & Paige!
Aster Gardens | Plant & Garden | Say hi to Amanda!
B-Side Records | Records & Music Equipment | Say hi to Natalie!
Eich’s Sports | Screenprinting, Embroidery, & Custom Spirit Wear | Say hi to Tracy!
Jaclyn Sue Boutique | Fashion | Say hi to Jaclyn!
Jilley’s Boutique | Fashion | Say hi to Jill!
Langes Woodland Flowers | Florist | Say hi to Nancy!
Mabel’s Market | Vintage Home Decor | Say hi to Sommer!
Three Stories Books | Children’s Bookstore | Say hi to Carla!
Martellen’s Dress & Bridal | Dress & Bridal | Say hi to Mary Ellen!
Oakridge Hobbies & Toys | Craft Supplies, Toys, & Hobby Shop |Say hi to Susan!
Smokey Row Antiques | Vintage & Antique Shop | Say hi to Sue!
There are so many incredible businesses in Lemont, sometimes it is hard to keep track! Are you a woman business owner in Lemont and don’t see yourself included here? Please contact us and let us know, and we will update the page accordingly!
