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Entrepreneurial spirit drives business networking guru Mar 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Shalom Klein, who was born and raised in Vernon Hills and is now founder and chairman of Skokie-based Jewish B2B Networking. It's an open group of business people aiming to network and advocate for business-related issues. He talks about his journey from the dot-com world to working for his father's accounting firm and then as founder of the association.
Suburban computer forensics team sifts through scams Mar 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's eBuzz column features Daniel Bellich, a former FBI agent, and Keith Chval, a former assistant attorney general, who co-founded Claredon Hills-based Protek International, which specializes in computer forensics. Chval and Bellich do high-tech computer investigations to search for data, and when absolutely necessary, combine that with some old-fashioned, low-tech Dumpster diving.
Kriser’s born out of love for pets Mar 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Brad Kriser, a Highland Park native who founded the Kriser's retail stores that feature all-natural foods for pets. He refers to the store as the Whole Foods for pets.
Kane County entrepreneur helps needy get dental help Mar 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Joe Brennan launched Smiles for the People LLC, an online company that sells biodegradable bamboo toothbrushes to individuals and dentists and then donates to people in need worldwide. Brennan, who lives in unincorporated Dundee Township in Kane County, near Carpentersville, said since the company's launch on Feb. 26, it has donated the equivalent of 350 toothbrushes to a dental charity in Argentina that provides care to children living in poverty around Buenos Aires.
Algonquin dentist all smiles with book, activities Mar 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features dentist Audrey Sim of All Smiles By Dr. Audrey in Algonquin has has written a chapter in a newly published book, which hit the bestseller list on Amazon.
One woman’s escape from a hacked email account Feb 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Kelly Brown, owner of Four Seasons Redesign in Sleepy Hollow, awoke Monday to find her Yahoo account for her business had been hacked. Her contact list was gone and so was much of her mail from that day. The culprit then masqueraded as “Kelly Brown,” used a couple of fake email addresses and dressed them up with her company logo. Very quickly the phishing emails were unleashed seeking $1,500 because she was supposedly in trouble in the Philippines.
New technology helps Schaumburg Convention Center Feb 21, 2013 12:00 AM
When the Schaumburg Convention Center opened in 2006, a major problem that popped up almost immediately was wireless connectivity. There wasn't any. Participants at meetings held inside the center just couldn't get any reception on their mobile devices. Many had to find a window or doorway just to get a signal and make a call.
Huntley's Bell builds out her own niche in construction Feb 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Kellie Bell, who owns and operates Huntley-based Forrest Construction Group Inc., which marks its 10th year. Despite being one of the few women owners of a construction firm, she has survived a tough economy and plans to expand her firm.
North Central College students launch app on food Feb 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Two North Central College students have launched their first app based on their favorite thing, food. Naperville residents Jeremy A. Markham and Kyler W. Juckins, both 20, are co-founders of DinnDinn, a so-called virtual fridge for the dishes, drinks and desserts you love or hate. This app gives you the chance to track your own, as well as those of your friends and family.
Allstate's Gregoire works to help others Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Buffalo Grove's Maryse Gregoire, who has worked for Allstate for 39 years and recently won the Outstanding Employee Volunteer of the Year award with her community work.
Comcast subscribers see fee for once-free digital adapters Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
When Michael Zalokar of Winfield opened his Comcast cable TV bill this week, he suddenly noticed extra charges; two digital adapters, which had been free, now cost $1.99 each. “That bites the wallet,” he said. Like Zalokar, other customers also noticed the additional fee for the digital transport adapter. When we contacted Comcast's Midwest headquarters in Schaumburg, the company said the new charges are justified.
New work, ear surgery help Wheaton entrepreneur's creative side Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Nancy Chovancek, whose life turned around after her parents died and she felt life was too short not to do something she always wanted to do. She left behind a 10-year career in project management, returned to school, graduated magna cum laude from DeVry University with a degree in web graphic design in 2009, and launched her own company, Wheaton-based Pegleg Web Designs. She also overcame hearing loss by having surgery in both ears at the same time.
Bizstarters helps mature workers start their own businesses Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Arlington Heights resident Jeff Williams said he has transitioned from a physical office and a staff of 5 workers to a home office with a nationwide, virtual team. Williams is the CEO and founder of Bizstarters.com, which offers training, counseling and other services to people over 50 who want to start their own business.
Wings help Uncle Dougie’s fly with boost from investors Jan 28, 2013 12:00 AM
LG's massive HD TV an 'ultra' experience, price tag Jan 24, 2013 12:00 AM
A new 84-inch television, dubbed ultra high-definition with four times the pixels for a more realistic screen appearance, made its suburban debut Thursday. Now, if you have $20,000 to spare, you can buy it for your home. LG Electronics USA's engineers in Lincolnshire did the product testing and evaluations on the new TV, which will be sold for the first time in the area at Abt Electronics. “Those who are likely to buy this would be the first-adopters,” said LG spokesman John Taylor.
Naperville trader stitches up a side business using mom's talent Jan 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features a mother-and-son duo who own and operate an Elk Grove Village online business that makes customized quilts to memorialize favorite moments in your life.
Online publisher allows you to design your own book Jan 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's eBuzz column focuses on PicabooYearbooks.com, a web site that allows you to publish your own digital book.
New Naperville chamber CEO aims internationally Jan 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Mike Evans, who is seeking a more international shift in thinking for Naperville area business leaders.
New store scanners may work with our smartphone, tablet Jan 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Whether you have a cashier or go to the self-checkout lane at the grocery store, you may start using your smartphone or tablet on the same scanner that weighs your produce or scans the milk, Anna Marie Kukec writes in her eBuzz column. Schaumburg-based Motorola Solutions plans to unveil the new device early next week.
Friends have own dream of falafel restaurant franchises Jan 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features four friends who have started I Dream of Falafel, a new chain of restaurants that features fresh Mediterranean food that is customized to your special dietary needs.