Small Business
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Palatine police and fire lead Toys for Tots driveDec 01, 2014 12:01 am - The Palatine Police and Fire Benevolent Association has set up 24 sites around the Palatine and Inverness area for people to drop off new, unwrapped toys as part of the ...
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Owner misses buyer's stress, company sale falls throughDec 01, 2014 12:00 am - The sale of the business that would have sent owner Charles Evans into retirement with a wad of cash is dead. If there is any good news, it's that what happened, and why...
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Holidays start in August for some small businessesNov 30, 2014 6:32 am - NEW YORK - Chris Mann learned it's better to hire help for the November and December holidays while people in many parts of the U.S. are still wearing shorts and tank to...
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Christmas Craft & Home Show returns to MarmionNov 29, 2014 12:01 am - The annual Marmion Christmas Craft & Home Show returned for the 24th year at Marmion Academy in Aurora on Saturday. The show, which is hosted by the Marmion Alumni Assoc...
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Growers grateful for higher Christmas tree pricesNov 28, 2014 12:01 am - DES MOINES, Iowa - Christmas trees likely will cost a little more this year, and growers like John Tillman say it's about time. Six years of decreased demand and low pri...
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Free 2015 ABC calendar supports retraining returning vetsNov 27, 2014 10:00 pm - For more than 65 years, ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electric has served the Chicago area. And while they take great pride in serving this area, in 2015 they are p...
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Daily Herald among nominees for Hoffman Estates business of the yearNov 27, 2014 12:01 am - The Daily Herald is among the nominees for the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce & Industry's Business of the Year award. The chamber will give the awards at its annua...
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Suburban businesses counter Black Friday with Small Business SaturdayNov 27, 2014 12:00 am - As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear this weekend, local business leaders are urging suburban shoppers to think small. Big national stores and online reta...
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The new Black Friday: Shopping kickoff has evolved, expandedNov 26, 2014 10:00 pm - Event now includes Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday
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Prime tickets for Bush visit sold out in NapervilleNov 26, 2014 12:01 am - Former President George W. Bush apparently knows how to sell books. The announcement Tuesday that the 43rd president will appear Dec. 1 at Anderson's Bookshop in downtow...