Small Business
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‘We built a community here’: Dave’s Specialty Foods goes out on top after nearly 24 yearsJan 19, 2025 5:13 am - Dave’s Specialty Foods has reached the end of its nearly 24-year ride. But along the way, it left a trail of happy customers who enjoyed its food, took cooking classes, had events catered, and held private functions at 105 W. Prospect Ave. in Mount Prospect.
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50 minority- and women-owned businesses at Fox Valley Mall recognized ahead of Aurora’s MLK weekend celebrationJan 17, 2025 12:33 pm - With the addition of a handful of new businesses at Fox Valley Mall, the shopping center has reached a significant milestone in expanding diversity in entrepreneurship and creating jobs, according to city officials.
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New St. Charles Chamber director to focus on increasing membership, improving events
Jan 16, 2025 1:28 pm - St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rebecca Greenlee has big plans for the organization’s future. “Who doesn’t love St. Charles? It’s one of the most beautiful towns I’ve ever been in,” Greenlee said. “It’s just a beautiful place to work.”
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Palatine approves plan for liquor store, over objections of competitorJan 15, 2025 9:19 pm - Plans for a new liquor and tobacco store won approval this week from the Palatine village council, despite a potential competitor’s claims it could attract crime to the area.
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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
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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.