Local Businessman Withdraws Plan to Open New Facility, Citing Lack of Support from Village of Mundelein

     

    Loss of 50 new jobs and tax revenues for the community
    MUNDELEIN, Ill., Aug. 10, 2011 — A new indoor family entertainment center with a rock climbing wall, arcade, cafe, dance floor, toddler toys, go-karts and many other attractions for children of all ages, Party Fantasy at 342 Townline Road was se…

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    Five Threats Manufacturers, Defense Contractors and Distributors Must Plan for in Late 2010

     

    BREWSTER, N.Y., April 15, 2010 — In a conference call with clients today, Michael Bechara, Managing Director of Granite Consulting Group Inc., warned of five threats that could face manufacturers, defense contractors and distributors.
    “2010 is likely to be another tumultuous year. In t…

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    Growing Up Is Never Easy: The Pains of Recession Should Lead to More Mature Financial Practices

     

    ST. CLOUD, Minn., March 31, 2009 — Urging the country to put away childish things, President Obama could have been talking about poor spending habits. Like children, this nation demanded instant gratification. The retail concept of lay-away, popular just 30 years ago, went the way of the drive-i…

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