Kim Mikus
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Chrysler will cut ties to 10 suburban dealershipsMay 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Ten suburban car dealerships received notice Thursday that their Chrysler franchise is being revoked, a move that will force the local businesses to restructure or possi...
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Local Chrysler dealers await final wordMay 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Robert Perri, a sales manager at a St. Charles Chrysler dealership, is on "pins and needles" awaiting news Thursday that will decide the fate of his business. Like gener...
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Entrepreneur focuses on healthy cleaningMay 11, 2009 11:00 pm - A former corporate executive with an MBA has traded his business suits for cleaning supplies. Wells Ye, who worked in product management for Sears Holdings, launched Fre...
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Local florists find more competition for fewer consumersMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Suburban floral shop owners are cautiously preparing their petals for their biggest holiday of the year. A slow economy and competition from big floral brands have force...
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Consultant turns telecom experience into personal businessMay 05, 2009 11:00 pm - When Sheila D. Henry lost her job at Motorola last summer, she had an idea for a business and ran with it. Henry launched ThoughtWorthi Solutions LLC, a consulting firm ...
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Jersey Mike's sub shop bites into new suburban territoryMay 04, 2009 11:00 pm - A new authentic submarine sandwich shop is slicing its way into the suburbs. Jersey Mike's Subs, with more than 400 locations, opened stores in Vernon Hills and Napervi...
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DeVry to hold first 'virtual' career fairMay 03, 2009 11:00 pm - DeVry University's career services department is hosting its first "virtual" career fair from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, to assist students and alumni in finding j...
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Grant helps soccer club leader mentor young HispanicsMay 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Serving as president of a competitive soccer club is more than managing a sport for Shah Quaiyoom. It's about serving as a mentor and role model to the athletes on the 1...
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Expanding bow business keeps moms connectedApr 30, 2009 11:00 pm - It's more than friendship that ties Julie Nitchie and Gretchen Stevenson together. Their innovative hair-bow business keeps them connected, too. The moms came up with th...
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Bulls and Blackhawks merchandise scores bigApr 29, 2009 11:00 pm - As the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks fight to make it through the playoffs, sports retailers are battling to keep their shelves stocked with the teams' merchandise. Fans...