Small Business
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Bridal shop community rallies around Elmhurst store destroyed by fireJan 27, 2017 12:00 am - The image of another bridal store in ruins reopened old wounds for Ronia Ghusein. A devastating fire destroyed her own shop and more than 6,000 dresses six years ago. Gh...
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Durty Nellie's cancels 'Build A Wall' Burger Special, apologizesJan 27, 2017 12:00 am - Durty Nellie's in Palatine drew praise and ire in equal measure on its Facebook page Friday morning after posting a now-retracted message promoting a $15 "Build A Wall" ...
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Upscale wine bar with slot machines opening in HuntleyJan 26, 2017 12:00 am - Huntley's only upscale wine bar with slot machines is set to have a grand opening celebration Friday. Millie's Wine & Gaming had a soft opening earlier this month. A rib...
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Aurora passes law to help 9-year-old baker with food allergiesJan 25, 2017 12:00 am - Nine-year-old Savannah Ray of Aurora will be able to sell her homemade cupcakes thanks to the tenacity of her mom and another young entrepreneur. A downstate 11-year-old...
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New bank, gym, doughnut shop planned in Rolling MeadowsJan 24, 2017 12:00 am - A host of new businesses are planning to open in the coming months in Rolling Meadows, including a bank, fitness center and combination Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin-Robbins. Vi...
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Three local FastSigns recognized for top performanceJan 24, 2017 12:00 am - Three suburban FastSigns franchisees recently received national recognition for being top performers among the almost 650 independently owned and operated locations worl...
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First Person Live bringing storytelling shows to suburbsJan 23, 2017 10:00 pm - For a new series of storytelling events, this is the beginning. A crowded bar at Two-Nine Martini Lounge in downtown Naperville. One hundred or so listeners, ears train...
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Wauconda's new Legacy 1878 continues tradition of unique businesses on Main StreetJan 23, 2017 4:30 am - For the owner of a new business, there may be no sweeter sound than a customer walking through the front door and gleefully exclaiming, "You're open! You're open!" Remar...
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New operator reopening Mount Prospect banquet hall closed three yearsJan 22, 2017 12:00 am - Mount Prospect trustees have approved a liquor license to reopen a banquet hall at 1700 S. Elmhurst Road that closed in November 2014. The owner of the proposed Victoria...
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Factors that affect how quickly your business will sellJan 22, 2017 12:00 am - How long will it take to sell your business? There are seven basic factors: • The price you set, which should be based in part on your determination of how many dollars ...