Small Business
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Lombard Town Centre leader pleased with progress in village's downtownJul 30, 2014 1:01 am - Since taking over as executive director of Lombard Town Centre last August, Sarah Richardt has brought what she calls a "kinder, gentler attitude" to the village's downt...
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Batavia couple planning Naperville marijuana dispensaryJul 30, 2014 1:00 am - Traci and Hugo Fernandez already fight the pain and paralysis of chronic spinal cord injuries through research funded by a nonprofit organization they created, the Unite...
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New downtown Lombard businesses include jewelry store, salonsJul 30, 2014 1:00 am - Five businesses have opened their doors this year in downtown Lombard to help give the area a new look. “I'm just very pleased with who's coming down here,” said Sarah R...
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DuPage County manufacturing incubator nearing launchJul 29, 2014 1:01 am - An innovation center that aims to provide entrepreneurs with space and manufacturing technology to launch their ideas is soon to have a home in DuPage County. Rev3 Innov...
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International Trade Center helping Lake County businesses growJul 28, 2014 1:01 am - An interview with Frank Brisbois, director of the Illinois Small Business Development & International Trade Center at the College of Lake County. Q: Tell us about the SB...
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Des Plaines tech firm is real gem for entrepreneurJul 28, 2014 1:01 am - Born and raised in Calcutta, India, Mitul Gandhi was part of a family of jewelers. His parents owned a jewelry business and so did many other relatives. "But I was the b...
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Women business owners face gender gap, report saysJul 27, 2014 7:35 am - NEW YORK - Women who own small business are still far behind their male counterparts when it comes to getting loans and government contracts, a congressional report said...
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Fair Trade brings big sales and a clear conscienceJul 27, 2014 7:32 am - NEW YORK - Brooklyn Roasting Co. has a booming business based on helping people thousands of miles away. Ninety percent of the coffee the New York-based company sells is...
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Saw safety demo in Schaumburg Aug. 1Jul 27, 2014 1:01 am - Rockler Woodworking and Hardware in Schaumburg will be hosting a free, SawStop table saw safety demonstration and event from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1. The store is loc...
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Mt. Prospect teens learn to be entrepreneursJul 27, 2014 1:01 am - Susan Dozier believes that one way to produce strong business leaders is to get 'em while they're young. That's why Dozier, second vice president and branch manager with...