One local business will be taking a big step forward this afternoon.

EMC Photography will having a Ribbon Cutting ceremony this afternoon to open their new permanent place of business. Ed Civenas, owner of EMC Photography explains, he and his wife, Krystal have been a home based business for many years, and are seeking to have a place to showcase their work.

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Civenas feels moving themselves to the downtown area will make them more available to the community, and he hopes it will encourage residents to keep their business in Clinton.

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Civenas attributes the businesses ability to move to the warm welcome they have received from the community. He says this move is an unofficial 5th anniversary gift for the business, which according to Civenas, comes during the busiest time for them.

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EMC Photography's Ribbon Cutting ceremony will be at 3pm on the West Side of Mr. Lincoln Square at 3 pm this afternoon(THUR). The move comes in conjunction with Chamber Week in Clinton as well. And before and after the ceremony, the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding an open house in their building on the South side of the square.