KCC answers push for more skilled manufacturing workers
Source: The Daily Journal
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-25 06:19:31 -0700 | business-news
There are times when students don't see the connection between the classes they are taking and how it will get them a job. That situation likely won't exist through a new program at Kankakee Community College. A new course of...
Manufacturers Hope SCOTUS Takes Up The Case Of The Smelly Washer
Source: Forbes
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-25 04:31:24 -0700 | business-news
After Congress mandated new efficiency standards for washing machines in 2001 , manufacturers responded. They retooled their factories to sell new front-loading washers, which use half as much water as their top-loading counterparts.
Top Workplaces 2013: Is your company a great place to work?
Source: Chicago Tribune
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-24 20:12:25 -0700 | business-news
Select a date range Create a custom date range For the fourth year, the Chicago Tribune will publish a business magazine about Chicago's Top Workplaces...Perhaps your company if you enjoy your job, respect your employer, and if you nominate your...
Exclusive: In surprise, General Growth eyes New York office tower
Source: Chicago Tribune
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-24 20:12:06 -0700 | business-news
General Growth Properties Inc has paired with Brookfield Office Properties Inc to bid for an expensive New York building in what could mark the No. U.S. mall owner's entry into a new segment of the retail real estate market, according...
Shareholders reject Middleby executive compensation plan
Source: Chicago Tribune
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-24 16:09:49 -0700 | business-news
Only 49 percent of shareholders voted to approve the executive compensation at Elgin-based Middleby Corp. Commonly called "say on pay," those non-binding votes rarely go against publicly traded companies, and while shares of the commercial food-service equipment provider climbed about...
4 Trusted Names in Banking: Where Is the Value?
Source: The Motley Fool
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-24 13:12:02 -0700 | business-news
Bill is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited. Banking and financials have seen high volatility over the past several years...Today, I will look at...
How to Create a Sustainability Program for Your Restaurant
Source: Entrepreneur
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-24 10:41:28 -0700 | business-news
The National Restaurant Association Restaurant Show The 94th annual National Restaurant Association Show wrapped in Chicago this week, bringing restaurant owners, chefs, and entrepreneurs together to discuss hot topics in restaurant and hospitality businesses .
Lawyer Who Sued FanDuel Brings Another Gambling Lawsuit Against Winner of DraftDay Contest
Source: Forbes
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-24 07:19:56 -0700 | business-news
Now, Illinois attorney Christopher Langone is making a reputation of doing just that having filed two separate lawsuits in the past year, each seeking to disgorge the profits of winners in daily fantasy sports contests. The first lawsuit is currently...
Allscripts Names New General Counsel, Adds Two Directors to Board
Source: EMRUpdate
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-24 07:04:00 -0700 | business-news
Allscripts announced today important additions to the company's senior leadership team and Board of Directors. Brian Farley will join the company as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective May 28, 2013. In addition, Allscripts added two new...
Nutrition tops list of investor questions at McDonald's annual meeting
Source: Chicago Tribune
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-23 21:01:32 -0700 | business-news
McDonald's executives fielded a number of questions at its annual shareholder meeting Thursday, particularly those about its role in the global obesity epidemic. "We don't sell junk food," McDonald's CEO Don Thompson said to a girl raising concerns about healthy...
Penny Pritzker faces Senate grilling
Source: Chicago Tribune
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-22 20:32:01 -0700 | business-news
With Chicago billionaire Penny Pritzker set to be grilled by senators Thursday at her Commerce secretary confirmation hearing, Bill Daley feels her pain. Daley, a son and brother of Chicago mayors, faced his own confirmation hearing in 1997 before he...
Lawmakers go along with ComEd rate hikes, override Quinn
Source: Chicago Tribune
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-24 03:08:52 -0700 | business-news
Gov. Pat Quinn's effort to block ComEd from hiking rates was rejected by state lawmakers on Wednesday. The House voted 71-44 to override Quinn's veto of the legislation, the minimum number of votes needed to do so. The vote came...
Des Plaines approves another water rate increase
Source: The Daily Herald
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-22 10:23:59 -0700 | business-news
The Des Plaines city council voted 5-4 this week to approve a 6.9 percent water and sewer rate hike for 2013, essentially passing along Chicago's 15 percent water rate increase to residents and businesses. It is the second significant hike...
New owner could take over BlackFinn by next week
Source: The Daily Herald
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-24 03:17:40 -0700 | business-news
Naperville businessman and restaurateur Jim Bergeron could be taking over BlackFinn American Saloon as soon as next week. City council members Tuesday approved a late-night liquor permit for Bergeron, one of the final steps before he officially can take ownership...
Buy Sports And Music Tickets For Charity Event
Posted by: jimanjiva
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-24 06:17:56 -0700 | business-news
Music tickets could be purchased by directly visiting the theater and Sports tickets are always in high demand. It is certainly a delightful experience to watch your favorite sports team giving some of its best performances in the stadium. This...
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