Small Business
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Former Bears TE Clark now selling real estate in LibertyvilleJul 16, 2012 6:00 am - While fans watched Chicago Bears No. 88 tight end Desmond Clark work the field in 2006, the Lakeland, Fla., native earned his real estate license in Florida. After all, ...
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Lake Zurich Radiator & Air Conditioning heats up during the summerJul 16, 2012 5:30 am - An interview with Jim French, president of Lake Zurich Radiator & Air Conditioning Service Inc. Q: Describe your business. What do you do? A: We specialize in automoti...
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Glendale Heights printing company grows with customer’s needsJul 16, 2012 5:30 am - An interview with Gary Blaski, owner of Allegra Marketing, Print, Mail. Q: Describe your business. What do you do? A:Allegra Marketing, Print, Mail is a full-service ma...
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Poor economy has small-business owners waryJul 14, 2012 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — The economy and uncertain political climate are taking a toll on small-business owners' optimism, making them hesitant to expand. The National Federation of I...
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With government support, small businesses buy officesJul 14, 2012 11:00 pm - Las Vegas dentist Chris Cozine wanted to cut costs after the Great Recession. He found an unlikely way: He ditched the office he was renting and bought 6,600 square feet...
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Rolling Meadows bowling alley closure surprises manyJul 12, 2012 5:30 am - After more than 50 years, AMF Rolling Meadows bowling alley closed last week, catching many in the community by surprise. AMF Rolling Meadows closed July 3 because of fi...
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Arlington Hts. still wants movies downtownJul 11, 2012 5:30 am - Arlington Heights village officials refuse to give up on having a movie theater in the space where The Arlington Theaters operated for 12 years before closing Sunday, bu...
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Mt. Prospect roundtable on July 19Jul 10, 2012 1:28 pm - Entrepreneurs, residents, and local businesses are invited to a Roundtable Discussion to share topics and build their professional network at 9 a.m. July 19 at the Chase...
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Survey: Small business optimism sinks in JuneJul 10, 2012 10:09 am - NEW YORK — The economy and uncertain political climate are making small business owners less optimistic, and hesitant to expand. The National Federation of Independent ...
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Elgin council considers incentives to entice Portillo’sJul 09, 2012 5:51 pm - Portillo’s lovers in the Elgin area soon may be able to buy the restaurant chain’s famous hot dogs and Italian beef closer to home. Elgin City Council members will consi...