Inverness Business
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Power outages leave businesses scramblingJun 23, 2011 12:00 am - Continuing power problems in areas hard-hit by Tuesday night's wind storm hammered local businesses for a second day Thursday. Jewel Food Stores, for example, reported t...
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Franchising lacks buzz, but may be successful optionJun 20, 2011 12:00 am - With so many people looking for a job, or looking to replace a lost job with their own business, it's somewhat surprising that there isn't more buzz about franchising. M...
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WINGS to hold drive one year after blaze destroyed Palatine resale shopJun 17, 2011 12:00 am - It's been one year since a fire destroyed the WINGS resale shop in Palatine, one of the domestic violence agency's most vital revenue streams. Dedicated staff and volunt...
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Travel business up, says Woodfield convention bureauJun 16, 2011 12:00 am - Hotel occupancy in the Northwest suburbs is up 14 percent over the past 12 months, Dave Parulo, president of the Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau, said in a...
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Foreclosures here drop, but experts cautiousJun 16, 2011 12:00 am - The number of foreclosures dropped dramatically across the suburbs in May, compared to a year ago, but experts believe it's too early to crack open the champagne. Suburb...
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It’s time to vote for your Sing! favoritesJun 15, 2011 12:00 am - Deer Park Town Center’s Sing! program is part of a national vocal talent competition designed to shine the spotlight on choirs, choruses, gospel singers, glee clubs, voc...
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Des Plaines meeting addresses mortgage reliefJun 12, 2011 12:00 am - Area residents who want to learn more about the Illinois Mortgage Relief Project, which aims to help property owners who are at risk of losing their homes, should attend...
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Weekend fishing derbies attempt to lure youth to sportJun 09, 2011 12:00 am - The Hoffman Estates chamber’s fishing derby, scheduled for Saturday, has 15 years of history of youngsters ditching morning cartoons for fishing poles and bait. This wee...
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Palatine rejects unique used car dealership catering to Japanese expatsJun 08, 2011 12:00 am - A unique used auto dealership catering largely to Japanese expatriates won't be coming to one of Palatine's busiest corridors — for now, at least. Citing possible advers...
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U.S. Postal Service expands access to over 100,000 locationsMay 31, 2011 11:00 pm - With nearly 100,000 places to buy stamps, ship a package or renew a passport, the U.S. Postal Service is expanding customer access to its products and services. It's not...