Small Business
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New Antioch business caters to unique tastesJul 28, 2010 11:00 pm - The goal of a new Antioch business is to provide an assortment of unique, handmade gifts. Cori Denman recently launched Nifty Gifts, a shop at 350 North Ave. The busines...
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Mount Prospect business finds church garden fertile testing groundJul 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Two years ago Bill and Matt Petersen borrowed the South Church's garden to see if their new solar powered irrigation system could sustain 20 rows of vegetables. "It spok...
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An old favorite gets a makeover in St. CharlesJul 27, 2010 11:00 pm - When the new Colonial Café opens along Randall Road in St. Charles Friday, it might look a little different to longtime customers. But don't worry - your favorites can s...
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Longtime restaurant employee opens Italian eatery in East DundeeJul 26, 2010 11:00 pm - After spending 17 years working in an Italian restaurant, Misael Garcia decided it was time to open his own place. So, the Palatine man recently launched Island Pizza a...
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First health insurance rules may boost employer costsJul 21, 2010 11:00 pm - It may be time to have lunch with your health benefits adviser: • The first of new health coverage regulations, announced by federal agencies last week, require new heal...
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Burnt Toast opens in former Ruby Tuesday spotJul 20, 2010 11:00 pm - The Burnt Toast restaurant along Randall Road in Lake in the Hills moved its warm atmosphere and mouthwatering cinnamon French toast to a new location this week. The res...
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Grandma-centric consignment store attracts moms of all agesJul 12, 2010 11:00 pm - A Mundelein woman started her resale business with grandmas in mind. The concept has grown to attract moms of all ages. Kristine Rickert came up with the idea to start ...
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Small companies denied credit as big firms thriveJul 12, 2010 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) -- Big companies are building up cash and are expected to report strong earnings starting this week. Not so for small businesses that can't get loans -- ...
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Military brides benefit from free wedding dressesJul 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Planning any wedding can be a stressful, difficult, seemingly impossible task. For Melissa Savino of Naperville, though, one problem goes beyond endless meetings and dif...
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Consortium, newsletter offer helpful ideasJul 07, 2010 11:00 pm - If you're willing to accept that most business consultants pop up behind a podium or share their expertise in seminars because they're looking for new business - a perfe...