Burlington Business
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For Algonquin's Funky Things, location is everythingJun 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Becky Barrus loved the old house in downtown Algonquin where she first opened her business Funky Things. But more and more stores kept closing around her, and she starte...
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Pizza chain headquarters could come to Prospect HeightsJun 11, 2009 11:00 pm - The corporate headquarters for a growing national pizza chain could come to Prospect Heights if the project receives city approval Monday. Sarpino's Pizzeria, currently ...
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Robots take over Rosemont this weekJun 09, 2009 11:00 pm - The white shiny robot, only 4-foot-9, walked slowly up the stage, extended his arms, propped up his trumpet and began to play "It's a Small World" and "Limelight." His c...
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Elgin to get 'smart meters' From ComEdJun 05, 2009 11:00 pm - ComEd selected the City of Elgin to participate in the company's proposed Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) pilot, the largest test of smart grid technologies in th...
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Those facing foreclosure can find help SaturdayJun 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Suburban homeowners facing foreclosure could find free help in modifying their loans at the Fix-Your-Mortgage event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday at Chicago State Univ...
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Customer connection crucial, consultant tells business leadersJun 02, 2009 11:00 pm - How do you keep customers coming in the doors of Geneva businesses, especially during rocky economic times? Connect, connect, connect, according to retail trends consult...
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Geneva firm expands after success of electronic trading platformMay 21, 2009 11:00 pm - When hedge fund veteran Ronald Santella was tapped last fall as the new chief executive officer at Geneva-based Fox River Execution Technoogy LLC, his mission was to exp...
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Kane County sees slight glimmer of hope in rebounding constructionMay 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Construction activity in Kane County may be experiencing a slight rebound from the downward spiral it's been in since last year. The development department told a count...
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Elgin welcomes laser firmMay 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Many, many years ago, Elgin was the "City to Watch." Now, one could argue its on the cutting edge. Mazak Optonics on Tuesday unveiled its new North American headquarters...
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Stimulus provides $8.7 million to fund summer jobs for area youthsMay 01, 2009 11:00 pm - The unemployment rate for 16- to-19-year-olds hit 21 percent last year, a level not seen for that age group since 1992. This year, a little extra boost from the federal ...