Small Business
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Mount Prospect writer's new novel getting positive reviewsMay 13, 2012 7:30 am - Improvisation is a concept usually associated with the performing arts, like sketch comedy or music. But what if that approach was applied to a novel? Mount Prospect re...
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Rolling Meadows residents trying to save post officeMay 10, 2012 11:00 pm - Since word got out that the Rolling Meadows post office will be closing at the end of May, residents and businesses in town have written letters and signed petitions - a...
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Luxury pet resort proposed in Buffalo GroveMay 10, 2012 5:49 pm - Barclay Boulevard in Buffalo Grove might better be called “Bark”lay Boulevard if a proposal for a luxury pet resort is approved. Renee Sclafani, who would be operating ...
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Nominees are needed for chamber honorsMay 10, 2012 8:06 am - Nominations are now open for the 2012 Heart of Buffalo Grove Awards, which recognizes members of the community who care. Sponsored by the Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of ...
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New plan proposed for old Pure Oil building in GenevaMay 09, 2012 12:37 pm - The former Pure Oil service station in downtown Geneva could be converted to three drive-up lanes for a bank, under a new plan filed with the city. The Historic Preserva...
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Capaccio Bros. Furniture to close by end of summerMay 08, 2012 11:00 pm - Capaccio Bros. Furniture, a fixture in the Lake Zurich business community for nearly 28 years, will close by the end of this summer, store officials said. Co-owner Nic...
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Interim CEO named for Elgin Symphony OrchestraMay 07, 2012 5:46 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is entering its next phase of leadership with the early exit of current CEO Dale Lonis. David Bearden, a longtime supporter of the orchestra...
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Same name, new restaurant: Napolitano's in South ElginMay 07, 2012 12:00 pm - It may have the same name, but the new Napolitano's restaurant along Randall Road in South Elgin is its own, new, unique restaurant. Owner Noubar Hawe took over the bui...
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Wheeling life insurance firm thrives after 26 yearsMay 07, 2012 6:00 am - An interview with AccuQuote Founder & CEO Byron Udell. Q: Describe your business. What do you do? A: We are a direct to the consumer life insurance quoting and brokerag...
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Geneva shop co-owner hits the right notesMay 07, 2012 6:00 am - Most people know Beckie Untiedt as the matriarch of Graham's Fine Chocolates and Ice Cream in Geneva and Wheaton and the 318 Coffeehouse in Geneva. That's where sweet tr...