...From this the cultural center develops programs and classes that do just that: explore, discover, create, and identify. Our classes and exhibits focus on self understanding as well as understanding the world around us. We offer classes in foreign language, art, yoga, chess, music, and dance. We offer “Club Days” too which are days when we have in house celebrations and immerse ourselves in another culture for a few hours. It is a fact that as we begin to understand who we are, we are able to be more generous and more gracious with others. And when we are able to be in a enriching or beautiful environment and learn that some part of that is from a foreign country, we either find we can identify with that because perhaps a grandparent was from that part of the world, or we make a positive association with it. It creates a peaceful environment.

In today’s world, which is becoming smaller and smaller, it is so important to develop a more diverse set of social skills that will better enable effective interpersonal communications. Many Americans travel. We travel with our families, and we travel for business. Chances are that our next generation will be much savvier than we because they traveled or learned a foreign language when they were young. They will have a richer understanding of their world. As we as adults also deepen our understanding of the world, our business skills improve as well. It all has to do with developing that innate ability to communicate well and build relationships.

I have been an on again off again resident of Naperville for about 25 years. This city is a model city and I have enjoyed very much seeing what it has grown into. Naperville is full to the brim with caring, creative, dedicated, and driven individuals and families. How could I not want to open my business in such a wonderful place.

-by Michelle LeBlanc, President and Founder
Written for The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce/Downtown Naperville Alliance April News