Kane County Business
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Family opens Airtastic inflatable play land to work off energyMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - The energy of three young boys sparked the idea for a new business in Aurora. Chris and Jacque LeBreck's three sons were the inspiration for Airtastic, an inflatable pla...
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Suburban native behind FTD saleApr 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Skokie native Mark R. Goldston will return to the suburbs to personally oversee the transition resulting from his United Online Inc.'s deal to acquire FTD Group Inc. th...
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'Green' is main idea behind HSBC's new headquartersApr 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Environmentally conscious engineering may be all the rage today, but HSBC was building "green" into the design of its Mettawa headquarters from the time construction sta...
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Emmett's Brewery earns top honorApr 29, 2008 11:00 pm - WEST DUNDEE -- In competition among 646 breweries in 57 countries, Emmett's Brewery secured recognition by winning a silver medal in the World Beer Cup Competition. The ...
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Nalco sees growth; hiring expectedApr 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Naperville-based Nalco Holding Co. said Tuesday profits were up nearly 50 percent in the first quarter, and it plans to hire more workers in high-growth markets and to s...
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Networking group to explore the WebApr 29, 2008 11:00 pm - ELGIN -- "Websites & Podcasts & Blogs - Oh My!" is the topic for the next Women's Intergroup Networking meeting. The session takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 2...
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Nicor Gas files delivery rate increase for extra $140 millionApr 29, 2008 11:00 pm - After nearly two weeks of warnings, Nicor Gas did Tuesday what company officials had been promising -- filed for a delivery rate hike. The Naperville-based natural gas u...
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Quilt shop offers break from life's hectic paceApr 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Patti Dockus patched her corporate career in information technology with something to show her creative side. After working for years in the IT field, Dockus decided it...
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Algonquin preschool and day care turns children into shining starsApr 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Maggie Kusiak has memories of persuading her little brother to "play school" while growing up. Kusiak always wanted to be a teacher. "I love working with kids," she said...
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Cafe sells pancakes for a penny eachApr 28, 2008 11:00 pm - ELGIN -- Colonial Cafe and Ice Cream is celebrating its 30th anniversary in Elgin next month. To mark the occasion, the restaurant, 600 S. McLean Blvd., will serve panca...