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Nonprofit recycles paint, but also gives challenged adults meaningful work

Dec 13, 2019 1:00 AM - Wood Dale-based compan EarthPaint provides an answer to the dilemma that has forever stumped homeowners and businesses -- what to do with unused paint that collects in garages, basements and closets. It also provides job opportunities to people who need meaningful work.
Schaumburg's DataCubes sees huge growth in insurance underwriting

Nov 12, 2019 11:54 AM - Schaumburg-based DataCubes found its path to success through development of software that has helped automate the labor-intensive underwriting process.
Fidelitone's 90 years evolves from phonograph needles to supply chain manager

Oct 18, 2019 2:10 PM - As the fourth generation family owners of Wauconda-based Fidelitone, Josh Johnson and Ross Hudson have helped lead the supply chain management and logistic company to a major milestone this year -- celebrating 90 years of business.
Glendale Heights-based Morley marks 50 years of rocking the music industry

By Richard Klicki
Sep 16, 2019 7:22 PM - Fifty years ago, brothers Marv and Ray Lebow finally got serious about turning their TV-radio repair business into a manufacturer of compact speakers and guitar effect devices. Today, Morley's guitar pedals and effects devices continue to make the company a big player in the music industry.
The GOA marks 40 years of supporting suburban business

Sep 13, 2019 1:00 AM - The GOA Regional Business Association is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year as a key advocacy and networking group for suburban businesses. Shirlanne Lemm, who's been GOA's president and CEO since 2009, has been with the organization for 35 of those 40 years.
St. Charles firm's work with NASA dates back to Apollo

Aug 16, 2019 1:00 AM - Cain Tubular, a third-generation family-owned business in St. Charles, is among a number of Illinois-based companies that provide products and services for NASA's space programs. Its relationship with NASA goes back to the Apollo program.
Entrepreneur finds niche in selling refurbished Apple items

Jul 19, 2019 8:51 AM - As a young entrepreneur, Scott Pauga started out by selling refurbished electronics on eBay and Craigslist. The business started to take off, but he soon began to detect a trend -- demand for Apple products was huge and growing.
Mundelein CBD company gets financial boost from equity firm

Jun 21, 2019 9:04 AM - Mundelein CBD products manufacturer CBD Lion is getting a huge capital boost from Lake Forest equity company Acquired Sales Corp., which both companies say will fuel the company's already dramatic growth,
Naperville natives pitch business on 'Shark Tank'

May 17, 2019 11:07 AM - Two Naperville natives recently took a dive into the "Shark Tank" and came out with a big bite.
Aurora resale shop grows as people declutter lives

Apr 18, 2019 2:08 PM - Teri Case, who opened Boutique Repeats + Gifts 12 years ago, has seen her business expand from an upscale consignment store to a one-stop shop that helps people declutter their lives through services like closet purging, moving, senior transition and estate sale management.

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