Burlington Business
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Briefs: Synegrate awarded school contractsAug 16, 2007 11:00 pm - CARPENTERSVILLE -- Synegrate Corp. announced that Fox River Graphics, a wholly owned subsidiary, has been awarded a $236,000 contract to provide integrated audiovisual s...
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Sara Lee turnaround plan gains momentumAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Food maker Sara Lee Corp. said Wednesday its fourth-quarter profit soared, and executives pointed to the success of a turnaround plan that has helped sales rise in nearl...
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Motorola rebuffs dissident investorAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - A Florida-based consultant said Wednesday he'll continue his campaign to oust Motorola Chief Executive Ed Zander, despite what he called a brush-off from the Schaumburg ...
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Changing jobs creates 401(k) decisionAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Summer is often a time of transition. Many employees switch jobs during the summer and many often wonder: Should I let the money I've accumulated in my com...
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Business briefs: Motorola spent millions to lobbyAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Mobile handset maker Motorola spent about $3.4 million in the first half of this year to lobby the federal government, according to a disclosure form. The ...
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Housing values holdAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - The number of homes and condominiums sold during the second quarter continued to slide in the Chicago region, especially in Lake and McHenry counties where sales plunged...
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More companies willing to welcome moms backAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Gina Thoma is taking a year off work to raise a family, but she's still playing the corporate game. As part of a new program at PricewaterhouseCoopers, the 4...
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Business briefsAug 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Harvard EDC site wins national award HARVARD -- The Harvard Economic Development Corp.'s (HEDC) web site was recognized by Ecodevdirectory.com, an international consulti...
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Business briefsJul 31, 2007 11:00 pm - Lending reforms saved $20 million CHICAGO -- The Payday Loan Reform Act, signed into law in 2005, has helped borrowers in Illinois save about $20 million in loan fees an...
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Decorative lighting trend electrifies woman's online businessJul 30, 2007 11:00 pm - While sitting on her deck one evening with her husband, Chris Marchewka envisioned a strand of lights to brighten things up. The idea for a business selling decorative l...