Small Business
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People drive HR firm’s buisness, owner’s enjoymentNov 25, 2013 6:16 am - An interview with Adriane Johnson, owner of Populus XP LLC in Riverwoods. Q: Describe your business. What do you do? A: Populus XP is a boutique HR consulting firm tha...
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Small retailers plan to party till they profitNov 24, 2013 6:21 am - NEW YORK — The parades and carnivals that draw people to downtown areas across the country this holiday season will be more than big celebrations. They’re part of a stra...
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Illinois unemployment falls to 8.9 percentNov 22, 2013 4:53 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ unemployment rate eased down two-tenths of a percentage point to 8.9 percent last month after adding the most jobs in September and October than ...
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Fox Valley stores readying for Thanksgiving and Black Friday shoppersNov 22, 2013 11:50 am - The choice is yours. If you’re ready to forgo the pumpkin pie and family bonding to get a jump on your shopping, there are plenty of places in the Fox Valley where you c...
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Heart of Buffalo Grove awards presented at galaNov 22, 2013 11:11 am - Heart of Buffalo Grove awards were presented to winners Saturday night at a gala at the Arboretum Club. The Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and co-sponsor Buffalo...
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Naperville's Wise Boxer '180-degree change' from previous barNov 21, 2013 7:00 am - About a year ago, the bar at 16 W. Jefferson Ave. in downtown Naperville was serving a four-day suspension of its late-night liquor permit that made it close at 11 p.m. ...
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Downtown Elgin to get a third tattoo shopNov 21, 2013 4:15 am - In a rare move, the Elgin City Council reversed its previous decision and approved a permit for a third tattoo parlor downtown, citing the threat of litigation. Council ...
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Barrington-area photographer captures special-needs kids' beautyNov 20, 2013 4:15 am - Barrington-area portrait photographer Thomas Balsamo has been telling personal stories with his camera for 35 years. Over the past decade he's used his well-honed skills...
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Fountain Blue reapplies for tent permit in Des PlainesNov 20, 2013 4:05 am - The owners of the Fountain Blue banquet hall in Des Plaines hope they can still host weddings and other events in their outdoor tent — so long as there’s not a DJ involv...
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Barbecue eatery to open in ex-John BarleycornNov 19, 2013 2:00 pm - Plans are under way for Schaumburg's former John Barleycorn Sports Bar & Restaurant to change concepts to an Old Crow Smokehouse similar to one that recently opened in C...