Small Business
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SBA 504 Program: Proven impact in times of economic uncertaintyDec 09, 2020 12:00 am - The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting mitigation policies impact every American, but small business owners are facing unprecedented challenges and uncertainty. Accord...
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SBA programs ready to help small businessesDec 09, 2020 12:00 am - This year has been filled with unexpected challenges for everyone, but as the U.S. Small Business Administration's Illinois District Director, I've been especially attun...
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Butcher shop may get $551K grant to open in GenevaDec 09, 2020 12:00 am - A custom butcher shop plans to open on the east side of Geneva with the aid of a $551,000 grant from the city. Aldermen gave an unofficial thumbs-up to the idea on Monda...
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Editorial: Ensure grant money gets to small businesses in need of helpDec 08, 2020 12:00 am - It's been a tough year for everyone but small and family-owned businesses have taken it on the chin especially hard. From restaurants and bars to boutiques and antique s...
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Congress is failing the small business communityDec 07, 2020 12:00 am - Are you frustrated with the inability of Congress to pass legislation supporting small businesses during an unprecedented global pandemic? Do you find it stunning that ...
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When a business owner dies without a succession plan, everyone is thrown into turmoil
Dec 06, 2020 5:15 am - Q: I work for a very small luxury travel agency that was already suffering due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The owner of the company recently passed away, and we are heartb...
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For kids and collectors: New store in Batavia specializes in farm- and construction-themed toys, modelsDec 04, 2020 5:00 am - Walking into a toy store creates visions of childhood, but hardly any carry the toys that kept me busy for hours on end - the "playsets" often based on popular movies. A...
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Plan to double size of Phase Three Brewing goes before Lake Zurich boardDec 04, 2020 12:00 am - Lake Zurich village board members are set to consider expansion plans for Phase Three Brewing Company at their meeting on Monday. If the plan is approved, the brewery w...
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Teen employee starts initiative to save beloved Palatine ice cream shopDec 02, 2020 5:00 am - Just a few years in business, Daisy's Malt Shoppe has established itself as a beloved go-to spot among the Palatine community, particularly teenagers. So when 17-year-ol...
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Shop Fine Line gallery's Artisan Gift Sale for holiday findsDec 01, 2020 10:00 pm - In-person shopping Dec. 4-7, then online through Dec. 13