Small Business
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Schaumburg mayor to deliver state-of-villageDec 22, 2011 11:00 pm - Schaumburg Mayor Al Larson will deliver his annual state-of-the-village address at the Schaumburg Business Association’s next monthly breakfast event — “Good Morning, Sc...
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Hoffman Estates chamber launches new awards eventDec 21, 2011 11:00 pm - The Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce will recognize chamber businesses that set a high bar of excellence in the community. The Celebration of Excellence is a new even...
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Don't panic: Gift options abound for last-minute shoppersDec 19, 2011 11:00 pm - Don't panic yet. You still have four more days to get your shopping done. There are plenty of people — including one who lives in my house — who've done it all in just f...
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Hoffman chamber to hold first recognition eventDec 18, 2011 11:00 pm - The Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce is holding a celebration to recognize area businesses on Jan. 19. The chamber is recognizing chamber businesses that set a high b...
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St. Andrews scores hole in one as Illinois Family Business of the YearDec 18, 2011 11:00 pm - St. Andrews Golf and Country Club in West Chicago has received the 2011 Illinois Family Business of the Year Award from the Loyola University Family Business Center. Th...
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New year may bring new financing optionsDec 18, 2011 11:00 pm - If plans currently being discussed become reality, suburban small businesses could have some new financing options next year. The most intriguing idea involves the possi...
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International Monetary Systems bartering for piece of the marketDec 18, 2011 11:00 pm - An interview with Don Mardak. Q: Describe your business. What do you do? A: International Monetary Systems (IMS) is a barter network or trade exchange. We make it p...
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Mt. Prospect gives a hand up to new business ownersDec 14, 2011 11:00 pm - With empty storefronts a persistent issue throughout the state, a number of Mount Prospect-based civic groups will host a special “class” next month designed to show pro...
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Guitar business chooses Elgin’s downtown over Randall RoadDec 11, 2011 11:00 pm - As downtowns across the Fox Valley lament the loss of businesses to Randall Road, one guitar shop will move in the opposite direction. The owners of Fat Cat Guitars ann...
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Holidays can bring employee issues to businessesDec 10, 2011 6:45 am - NEW YORK — Some of the stress that small business owners feel around the holidays may come from employee issues. For example, several staffers want to take the same days...