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News, articles and information about small businesses, starting and owning and operating a small business, employment law, employment taxes, minimum wage. (Photo iTOWNS)
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Small Business Saturday
It’s bad enough that we’d already endured weeks of Christmas commercials before Thanksgiving Day, but this year’s ridiculous idea of having stores open on Thursday really bugged me. I heard a few shoppers on the news today saying that...Tags: Small Business Saturday, Xbox, Holidays, Restaurant and Catering Industry
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Small business consultations available in Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight-Smithfield-Windsor Chamber of Commerce is accepting reservations for small business consultations through a partnership with the Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads. To schedule an appointment for June 20, call 757 357-...Tags: Smithfield, Isle of Wight (Isle of Wight, Virginia), Windsor (Isle of Wight, Virginia), Hampton (Hampton, Virginia)
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Alicia's Photography and Flirty Martini
Alicia Johnson, 47, of Naperville owns Alicia's Photography and Flirty Martini boudoir photography studios. When did you open your business? We started our business in 1995 from our home studio and then opened a Naperville studio in 2010. What...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Business, Arts, Photography, Dwayne Johnson
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U.S. immigration bill gets Senate boost; House effort teetering
Reuters* Committee vote helps prospects in full Senate * House negotiators hung up over healthcare for immigrants By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) - Supporters of U.S. immigration reform are hoping that the smooth and drama-free passage of...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Mitt Romney, U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. House of Representatives, Justice System
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Cobblestone Quality Shoe Repair and Shoe Repair Express
John Diamantakos, a 66-year-old resident of Bloomingdale, owns and operates Cobblestone Quality Shoe Repair and Shoe Repair Express at 1512 N. Naper Blvd. in Naperville. The business repairs leather and fixes shoes, luggage, purses and jackets. It also...
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Somerset-area business honored as exporter of the year
DAILY AMERICAN REPORTERGuy Berkebile’s favorite thing about a ceremony Tuesday recognizing his business as the U.S. Small Business Administration Western Pennsylvania Exporter of the Year: “It gave me the opportunity to publicly recognize my management team.”...Tags: Rentals, Walmart, Business, House Building, Exports
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Democrats win California Assembly seat as GOP gains in Senate
SACRAMENTO — Democrats took another seat in the state Assembly this week, but a conservative Republican won a Central Valley state Senate district in an upset victory. The San Diego-area Assembly seat was a sure bet for Democrats — both...Tags: Republican Party, Politics, Curren D. Price, Jr., Local Elections, Elections
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Erin Van Berkmoes: SCORE counselors offer expertise on many business topics
Editor's note: Erin Van Berkmoes, guest relations specialist with the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, submitted the following column. The Petoskey chamber provides administrative support and meeting space for the local SCORE business counseling...
Tags: Employment Opportunities, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Electronics, IBM, University of Louisville
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Chambers recognize owners, businesses
Sun SentinelAn air, refrigeration service firm was recognized for its best practices. Lauderdale Lakes – based Precision Refrigeration was among many small businesses and non-profit organizations that were nominated in recognition for their leadership,...Tags: Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach, Business, Google Inc., Dentistry and Dental Health
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Free webinars teach small businesses to prepare for hurricanes
Sun SentinelSmall business owners need to take care of their work property during hurricane season -- just like they protect their homes. To help small businesses plan and prepare, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater’s Department of Financial...Tags: FEMA, Agriculture, Jeffrey Atwater, Business, Financial and Business Services
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Donovan Says: I Never Fell For Scheme; My Vote Was Never For Sale
The Hartford CourantIn his most detailed comments since the scandal broke last year, former House Speaker Christopher Donovan said Tuesday that he never fell for a campaign finance scheme by an FBI informant and that his vote in the legislature was never for sale. Donovan...Tags: Stephen Dargan, Waterbury, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Crime, Law and Justice, Christopher G Donovan
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SBA aims to expand veteran loan program
U.S. Small Business Administration announced a pledge with its national and regional lenders this week to increase lending activity to veterans by five percent a year for the next five years. Veteran-owned businesses can apply for the Patriot Express...
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