Small Business
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People on the move: New hires at Itasca Bank & Trust, Lavelle LawJan 15, 2025 12:50 pm - Itasca Bank & Trust Co. has hired Elizabeth D. Romano as the bank’s Trust Department vice president/trust officer and appointed Thomas Gallagher as vice president/commerc...
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‘We've been doing really, really well’: New Vernon Hills pickleball club off to a fast startJan 15, 2025 10:07 am - The end of a free 30-day membership promotion is nearing but given the reception, owners of Ace Pickleball Club of Vernon Hills are confident the early attention will carry over.
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A touch of romance: The James restaurant in Geneva offers a cozy, intimate spot for wining and dining
Jan 15, 2025 9:56 am - Tucked along Third Street in downtown Geneva is a 128-year-old house that serves as the home of The James. With its dining rooms decorated in different themes and a cozy outdoor dining area, couples could enjoy many romantic dinners here and have a unique experience each time.
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New year, new opportunities for creating marketing ‘touchpoints’Jan 15, 2025 9:48 am - As the new year unfolds, let us think about the touchpoints that inspire our audiences, our stakeholders, our customers. What moves your audience? Where are the beneficial tipping points in your marketing efforts?
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Maple Butter Cafe making an impression in Plainfield
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Watch out for post-holiday reward scamsJan 14, 2025 2:16 pm - During the holiday season, consumers likely spent a significant amount on gifts and accumulated reward points from various retailers. Now cyber-crooks are exploiting this by sending fraudulent emails and texts that mimic messages from major retailers, inviting you to redeem reward points.
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Unable to expand next door, Geneva’s Niche will seek other options
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‘Right time and a great fit’: After 16 years, Nirvana Wine & Grillerie expanding in a new locationJan 13, 2025 9:29 am - Nirvana Wine and Grillerie, a scratch kitchen that opened in 2008 in a strip center in Vernon Hills, is moving and expanding into a new space nearby on Hawthorn Row.
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Lake Zurich ice cream shop’s closing spurs questions about village strategyJan 12, 2025 9:00 pm - The permanent closing of My Flavor It Place on Main Street in Lake Zurich has social media buzzing and questioning the village’s role in improving the business climate.
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Cook County forest preserves offer expanded vendor opportunities in 2025Jan 12, 2025 8:46 am - Starting Jan. 14, the Forest Preserves of Cook County is offering businesses the opportunity to sell goods and services, including food and fitness classes, at play fields and other locations.