Business Stories from February 13, 2012 (Change date)
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Retail sales rebound as consumers step up spendingFeb 13, 2012 11:00 pm - Americans rebounded from a weak holiday season and stepped up spending on retail goods in January, an encouraging sign for the strengthening economy. Retail sales rose a...
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Boeing locks in biggest plane order with LionFeb 13, 2012 11:00 pm - Boeing has locked in its biggest order ever. The Chicago airplane manufacturer said Tuesday that it has finalized an order from Indonesian carrier Lion Air for 230 plan...
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Suburban contractor accused of fraudFeb 13, 2012 11:00 pm - Federal prosecutors have accused a suburban contractor of fraud, alleging she helped other firms meet set-aside requirements and thereby land major government-funded con...
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Hospira names new leaders for quality, plant operationsFeb 13, 2012 11:00 pm - Lake Forest-based Hospira Inc. announced a number of new appointments to its quality and plant operations, including the appointment of Zena G. Kaufman as senior vice pr...
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Wauconda High FBLA members teach money management in Dist. 118 schoolsFeb 13, 2012 10:00 pm - A group of Future Business Leaders of America from Wauconda High School visited all District 118 schools within the last two weeks delivering practical lessons about per...
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Format changes, but books are still good sales toolsFeb 13, 2012 5:00 am - E-books have changed the marketing dynamic entrepreneurs enjoyed when they handed their book to a prospect or followed up a meeting with a handwritten note that said, fo...
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Dunkin' Donuts franchise owner enjoys fast-paced environmentFeb 13, 2012 5:00 am - An interview with Anita Shah, franchise owner of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins. Q: Describe your business. What do you do? A: I am the franchise owne...
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