Small Business
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Algonquin arcade removes violent gamesJan 06, 2013 7:00 am - Kevin Slota woke up with a chill on Christmas Eve, and the realization that perhaps he could make a life-or-death difference in the world. The night before, the Algonqu...
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E. Dundee businessman, village negotiating reimbursementJan 04, 2013 11:20 am - East Dundee leaders are taking a more active role in making sure that a local businessman, who had to shut down for two weeks, is made whole again. Randy Klemm, owner of...
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Schaumburg mayor to share village's 2013 plansJan 03, 2013 10:00 am - The fiscal cliff avoided, Schaumburg has reason to be optimistic about continued economic growth in the year ahead and Mayor Al Larson wants to tell you all about it. La...
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ECC receives grant money to train adults 50 and olderJan 02, 2013 2:11 pm - Elgin Community College will join dozens of colleges across the country in dedicating new resources to retrain students 50 and older. ECC received a three-year $15,000 ...
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Soccer Plus stores closing in Palatine, LibertyvilleJan 02, 2013 8:12 am - One of the first business casualties of the new year will be Soccer Plus, a longtime retailer of soccer and lacrosse equipment and attire. The specialty retailer will cl...
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Report: Small biz still cautious about borrowingJan 02, 2013 5:42 am - NEW YORK — The erratic pace of borrowing by small businesses owners continued in November — a sign that they were still cautious about hiring. A report released Wednesda...
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Meet author Travis Thrasher at Geneva bookstoreJan 01, 2013 5:00 am - Local author Travis Thrasher will read from his latest novel at the Geneva Barnes and Noble along the Randall Road corridor this week. The popular young adult author, wh...
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A look back at inspiring people in the suburbsDec 31, 2012 9:37 am - On the cusp of the New Year, here’s a look back at the people we featured who have inspired us in some way. Inspiring:Terry Howerton, founder of the Illinois Technology...
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Small business borrowing outlook brightens for 2013Dec 31, 2012 9:00 am - If you’ve been hoping banks will loosen their loan purse strings, Mike Moebs says 2013 may be your year. But, Moebs adds, bankers will make up for continuing low loan ra...
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Arlington Heights home to first Max Muscle Sports NutritionDec 31, 2012 3:54 am - An interview with Hal Zabrin, owner of Max Muscle Sports Nutrition in Arlington Heights. Q: Describe your business. What do you do? A: Max Muscle Sports Nutrition is a...