Small Business
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Sluggish small-business hiring may portend U.S. labor weaknessApr 05, 2015 7:30 am - NEW YORK -- Hiring at the smallest U.S. businesses is moderating, a sign of sluggishness in the economy. Growth has slowed in some indexes measuring employment at compan...
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Dog's Paw Brewing new name for possible Elgin eateryApr 02, 2015 1:00 am - Plans to open Abe Froeman's bar and eatery in downtown Elgin fell through after its former business partners parted ways. Iran Garcia is keeping the empty location at 7...
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New Sears Outlet in Streamwood not part of legendary SearsApr 01, 2015 1:00 am - Sears opening a store instead of closing it? Think again, because this one isn't part of the legendary Sears retail chain. Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores Inc. is o...
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Gilberts entrepreneur says there's a science to cleanMar 30, 2015 1:00 am - George Heuvelman, co-owner of Enviroclean of Illinois Inc. in Gilberts says he wanted his carpet cleaning business to be more than just a cleaner. He uses biology to pro...
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Should you be a trade show exhibitor?Mar 30, 2015 1:00 am - Yes, exhibiting at trade shows can be costly: Troy Trice says a traditional 10-by 20-foot booth will run $15,000 to $20,000 — and that booth expense typically is about o...
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Allergen free Mt. Prospect Easter egg huntMar 28, 2015 1:00 am - Many children with allergies have never attended an Easter egg hunt, said Sonia Walker, co-owner of Nutphree's Bakery. The Mount Prospect bakery held its first food-free...
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Officials: Joe Caputo & Sons opening by July 4 in Elk Grove VillageMar 26, 2015 1:00 am - The new Joe Caputo & Sons Fruit Market in Elk Grove Village is expected to open July 4 or earlier, officials said this week. The store's opening date has been pushed bac...
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Scorched Earth Brewing in Algonquin to add beer gardenMar 25, 2015 1:00 am - Just in time for summer when people like to get outside, Scorched Earth Brewing in Algonquin plans to open a beer garden. Founder Mike Dallas said he hopes to have sea...
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Panera Bread opens in Carpentersville on FridayMar 25, 2015 1:00 am - Panera Bread will open the doors of its Carpentersville location for the first time Friday morning. Located along Route 31, adjacent to the east side of Spring Hill Mal...
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Kuma's Corner coming to Schaumburg in JulyMar 25, 2015 1:00 am - The Chicago-based, heavy-metal-themed burger restaurant Kuma's Corner is on track to open its first suburban location near Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg in a little more ...