Beaner's Coffee changing name

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS --Beaner's Coffee announced Monday it will re-brand itself into Biggby Coffee. The change will affect all 79 Beaner's stores, plus those under construction. Beaner's has a store at 21 S. Dunton Ave. in Arlington Heights. The conversion is expected to be complete by Jan. 31. The company is changing the name because of growing concerns over the use of the word "beaner" as a disparaging term against Hispanic Americans, according to the East Lansing, Mich.-based company. The new name is a literal interpretation and a phonetic spelling of the large orange letter "B" that has become the icon for Beaner's and adorns all its signs, cups and other merchandise.

Illinois Tool Works buys label maker

GLENVIEW -- Illinois Tool Works Inc., the Glenview-based producer of diversified products ranging from nail guns to resealable plastic bags, purchased label maker Central Label Products as part of its strategy to boost sales through small acquisitions. The terms of the deal weren't disclosed, said Alison Donnelly, a spokeswoman for ITW. Central Label, based in Columbia, S.C., makes screen printed and digitally printed labels used primarily for lawn care, construction and electronics products.

United exec named FAA chief officer

WASHINGTON-- Henry Krakowski, vice president of flight operations for UAL Corp.'s United Airlines, has been named chief operating officer of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, a job in which he will have daily oversight of the nation's air-traffic control system.

Addams association honors business

CHICAGO -- The Inaugural Gala of the Real Estate Leadership Council of the Jane Addams Hull House Association will honor the Pepper family and the Pepper Cos. with the Jane Addams Legacy Award for commitment to Chicago through outstanding business practices and community involvement, according to the association. The event is Thursday at the Colonnades of Soldier Field in Chicago.