Small Business
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Algonquin Commons thinking HalloweenSep 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Whether it's going to scare or surprise, it's not too early to start thinking up this year's Halloween costume. In fact the folks at Algonquin Commons already are busy p...
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Lake Co. woman spent so much time at spa that she decided to open oneSep 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Helen Kakos' passion for going to the spa and the need to find a hobby drove her to launching her own business. The Hawthorn Woods woman recently opened Spa Soma at 303 ...
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Lake Zurich bridal shop reaches younger crowdSep 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Volle's Bridal, a family-owned boutique in Lake Zurich since 1971, is expanding its guest list of customers. The established bridal shop is now targeting teenagers searc...
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Three counselors offer what-to-do now adviceSep 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Use your business line of credit - or it may not be there when you need it. Find your spot of blue ocean. Stick to your knitting and execute. Three different pieces of a...
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Restaurant closes to revamp menu, will reopen next weekSep 02, 2010 11:00 pm - The Grand Station restaurant in downtown Arlington Heights might look the same when it reopens in a week or so, but ownership, management, some staff and the all-importa...
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What we can learn from a 23-year old businessSep 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Ask Mark Herman how things are going at Mail 'n Stuff, and he'll tell you. "Things are a bit down with the economy," Herman says. "We're down from last year, and last ye...
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EPA investigating Barrington-area pool businessSep 01, 2010 11:00 pm - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has confirmed it's investigating evidence of a possible environmental crime at Barrington Pools Inc. in unincorporated Cook Coun...
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Wine brunch set for Thursday at Gibby'sAug 31, 2010 11:00 pm - Ahh. It's time to take a breather. You've bought all the school supplies, the lunches are packed and the kids are off on the bus. Now, it's time to take a little time fo...
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Buffalo Grove teen club Glow may closeAug 30, 2010 11:00 pm - Unless the village of Buffalo Grove relaxes its security requirements, Bill Feldgreber, managing partner of the eSkape family entertainment center, 350 McHenry Road, sai...
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One-price cleaners expands in suburbsAug 27, 2010 11:00 pm - CD One Price Cleaners is making a growth push in the suburban market based on its philosophy of consistent upfront pricing. With 31 stores in the Chicago market, the com...