Business Stories from December 15, 2021 (Change date)
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Modest 0.3% November retail sales bump, optimism still highDec 15, 2021 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Americans slowed their spending from October to November but continued shopping ahead of the critical holiday season, brushing off rising prices and shor...
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China economy slows as virus outbreaks disrupt recoveryDec 15, 2021 6:00 am - BEIJING (AP) - China reported Wednesday that its economy slowed in November, buffeted by coronavirus outbreaks, weak demand and supply chain disruptions. Retail sales w...
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Greenpeace: Greek gas hunt an 'unbearable' threat to whalesDec 15, 2021 6:00 am - ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greenpeace on Wednesday renewed calls against proposed deep-sea oil and gas exploration off southwest Greece, warning of 'œunbearable'ť consequence...
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Medtronic, Nucor fall; Eli Lilly, CMC Materials riseDec 15, 2021 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: Eli Lilly and Co., up $25.90 to $275.28. The pharmaceutical company gave investors...
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New Arlington Alfresco dining tax would add 8 cents to cost of a $10 drinkDec 15, 2021 4:00 am - Arlington Heights village trustees are on board with a new tax on restaurant bills in the downtown area to help pay the setup and maintenance costs of the popular summer...
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How 3 businesses accessed SBA assistance throughout the COVID-19 pandemicDec 15, 2021 12:00 am - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the S...
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Leadership - what's changed and what's nextDec 15, 2021 12:00 am - In 2021 I signed up for the "Hero's Journey" with Darren Hardy. This is a yearlong training course targeted to business owners and those in leadership positions. A littl...
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Optimize your 2021 taxes by donating excess inventoryDec 15, 2021 12:00 am - With supply chain bottlenecks and semiconductor shortages, you may be surprised to learn that some companies were facing warehouses full of excess inventory. If yours is...
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SBA 504 loans are helping businesses grow, strengthen and recoverDec 15, 2021 12:00 am - While the U.S. Small Business Administration and its loan programs have always played a crucial role in the advancement of small businesses, one of their key players, th...
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Elk Grove Village's purchase of shopping center will mean closure of bowling alley, but not bakeryDec 15, 2021 12:00 am - Elk Grove Village is paying $12.7 million to buy a shopping center at the northern gateway to town, with an eye toward redevelopment that officials say will preserve som...