Small Business
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Hoffman Chamber offers cash drawing as incentive to shop localNov 22, 2012 4:14 pm - As an extra incentive to get residents to shop local on Small Business Saturday, the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a drawing for $50. Shoppers who vi...
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Small businesses step out of Black Friday’s shadowNov 21, 2012 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — After the crowds have shopped at large stores and sprawling malls on Black Friday, many smaller businesses are hoping Saturday will be their day. Thousands o...
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Huntley Turkey Testicle Festival draws big crowdNov 21, 2012 2:00 pm - By 2 p.m. Wednesday, 475 people had descended on Huntley to nosh on a turkey part you don't normally see at the dinner table. The 30th annual Turkey Testicle Festival, ...
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Keeping families warm, inspiring gratitudeNov 21, 2012 11:30 am - Five families in the Tri-Cities area are thankful, come the chilly days of autumn, for Batavia businessman Tom Wangler. A sixth will be too, once his annual “Home Heatin...
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Suburbs sending help, hope to Sandy victimsNov 21, 2012 4:30 am - Even with a still shaky economic recovery, suburban residents and businesses are finding gratitude this Thanksgiving in their ability to help others more in need, like t...
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Palatine takes “wait-and-see” stance on video gamblingNov 20, 2012 11:54 am - After inquiries from several businesses interested in installing the machines, Palatine officials have decided to take a “wait-and-see” approach to video gambling. The v...
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Small business Saturday in Hoffman EstatesNov 19, 2012 5:05 pm - Hoffman Estates is hosting a Small Business Saturday event at the Hoffman Plaza shopping center, near the Jewel-Osco at Golf and Roselle Roads, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on...
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Barrington meeting a preview of election debateNov 19, 2012 1:20 pm - An especially lively town-hall meeting in Barrington Monday night hinted at the debate that will likely dominate next April’s village board election. From beginning to e...
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Savvy Black Friday shoppers share their strategiesNov 19, 2012 10:00 am - It's exhausting just thinking about it. Though many people are busy planning a way to make sure the turkey, stuffing, veggies and cranberry sauce all are ready at the sa...
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Is being a franchisee better than being independent?Nov 19, 2012 5:00 am - Rita Garry asks the question every time: Can you make more money investing in your own business rather than in a franchise? “Nine out of 10 choose the franchise model,” ...