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Stronger Together: Business Service Organizations Join Forces to Support EntrepreneursMay 05, 2025 4:08 pm - To meet the capital needs of small businesses, service organizations must be creative in expanding their impact and improving outcomes. This moment presents an opportunity for leaders across the small business ecosystem to join forces and better serve entrepreneurs.
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Cary’s Breaking Bread teams with Wheeling bakery to sell fresh bread, desserts
May 05, 2025 2:40 pm - Breaking Bread Catering and Deli in Cary, known for its sandwiches, has partnered with a bakery from Wheeling to sell fresh loaves of bread and desserts.
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New Italian restaurant Florio’s now open in Crystal Lake, aims to be ‘upscale and friendly’
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Huntley acquires a lot more land near rail tracks but remains mum on specific plans for property
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Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week
May 05, 2025 8:08 am - The Federal Reserve will likely keep its key short-term interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, despite weeks of harsh criticism and demands from President Donald Trump that the Fed reduce borrowing costs.
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Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year
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As Small Business Week begins, Cook County small business owners remain positiveMay 03, 2025 1:45 pm - National Small Business Week celebrates the impact small businesses have on the U.S. economy and communities, which includes employing almost half the workers and generating half the gross domestic product of the country.
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‘Nowhere to turn’: Small businesses dependent on imports from China are feeling more desperate
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Small business strategies for tackling the 2025 SBA lending landscapeMay 03, 2025 1:30 pm - With interest rates still elevated, economic policies shifting, and new technologies reshaping the loan process, small business owners are learning to navigate a complex financing environment.
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Small Business Week is a perfect time to engage with policymakersMay 03, 2025 1:24 pm - Every day can seem like an adventure for small businesses, as they face unforeseen challenges and embrace new opportunities.