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‘The key is that it’s personal’: How community banks survive despite competition from giantsMar 31, 2024 5:59 am - The secret to their survival is a long-standing local presence, personal relationships with customers and specific loan niches, all while keeping up with technology, say ...
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The Biz Week That Was: Mall closing, motorcycles revving, breakfast chain expanding among highlightsMar 31, 2024 5:54 am - End of a retail era: Stratford Square Mall to close next month Stratford Square Mall, a suburban shopping hub in its prime and now a shell of its former self, will s...
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Time for financial spring cleaning?Mar 31, 2024 5:54 am - Spring is almost here, which means it’s time for some spring cleaning. This year, in addition to tidying your home and surroundings, you might want to consider sprucing ...
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Policymakers should embrace small businessesMar 31, 2024 5:50 am - Entrepreneurs launch their small businesses for many reasons. Some start their companies because they have a dream of turning their passion into a thriving enterprise. T...
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The five best travel credit cards for 2024
Mar 31, 2024 5:49 am - Sorting through the cards in your wallet should be an annual chore. You want to double down on the most rewarding perks-which can change from year to year — while omittin...
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Choosing a bank for your mid-size business? Think localMar 31, 2024 5:19 am - Why is partnering with a locally owned bank beneficial to your business? Your company is typically one of your most valuable assets, and having a close relationship with...
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Budgeting big expenses with a small businessMar 31, 2024 5:01 am - There are various ways to budget your money as a small business, many of which can occur simultaneously. The basics of budgeting are relatively common knowledge, like ou...
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State spends $73 million to protect Illinois’ only undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline
Mar 30, 2024 9:19 am - Breakwater structures at Illinois Beach State Park aim to mitigate erosion A $73 million state-funded project in Lake County aims to stabilize the last undeveloped L...
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‘A working relationship’: Elk Grove mayor and developer — once bitter rivals — ink TIF dealsMar 30, 2024 5:15 am - A little more than four years ago — in the throes of a bitter term limits referendum campaign that sought to remove him from office — Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnso...