Small Business
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From homers to healing: Ex-Sox slugger Soderholm helping people through Willowbrook wellness centerMay 19, 2024 7:50 am - Forty-seven years ago, Eric Soderholm was one of the South Side Hitmen, bashing home runs and thrilling fans as a third baseman for the pennant-chasing Chicago White Sox. Now he co-owns the SoderWorld Wellness Center & Academy, a Willowbrook facility offering yoga classes, massages from licensed therapists, meditation, workshops and more.
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Citing ‘unfortunate reality,’ park district closing Palatine Stables this fallMay 16, 2024 4:28 pm - The publicly owned Palatine Stables will close this fall after some seven decades of equestrian operations, the Palatine Park District has announced. “While the memories ...
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A guide to farmers markets in the suburbsMay 17, 2024 8:02 am - As the growing season begins, farmers markets are opening throughout the suburbs. Some start in June or later while others have already begun. Here’s a helpful guide.
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Pizzeria settles feud with Elk Grove Village, will receive relocation assistanceMay 16, 2024 11:00 am - Following a monthslong dispute with village hall, the owner of a long-standing Elk Grove Village pizzeria has inked an agreement that terminates her lease, but also provides funds for a possible relocation.
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Signs of what’s to come: Downtown Elgin promoting influx of new businessesMay 16, 2024 11:00 am - Downtown Elgin is showing signs of business growth. Literally.
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The beginner’s mind and marketingMay 15, 2024 9:37 am - Many years ago, I was overcome with a feeling of professional anxiety during which I was worried I might stop being creative. The feeling was brief and intense, and the ...
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Why small business leaders need a peer group more than anyone elseMay 14, 2024 10:13 am - Small business leaders are a rare and special breed because so often they start by having an idea that they believe will create value. They are entrepreneurs who can dem...
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Strategies for Chicago-area small business owners to grow amid uncertain economic environmentMay 14, 2024 10:10 am - As the second half of 2024 comes into focus for small business owners, entrepreneurs across greater Chicago largely are confident about the future of their businesses. In...
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Daily Herald honors the Best Places to Work winnersMay 10, 2024 1:04 pm - Over the years, Porte Brown has come closer and closer to a top ranking in the Daily Herald’s Best Places to Work in Illinois analysis and competition. The Elk Grove Vill...
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The Biz Week That Was: New eateries, pickleball facilities are among the highlightsMay 11, 2024 10:59 pm - Delays overcome, pub-style HopScotch restaurant plans June groundbreaking in Schaumburg Approved 14 months ago, HopScotch restaurant has received the financial secur...