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Help Us Celebrate Skokie's Dedicated Business Community

Skokie Chamber of Commerce holds complimentary Business After Hour celebrating Athletico's 5th year in the Skokie business community. Food and giveaways included!

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For Real: Sears Says ‘No' to Real Fur

Sears Holdings Corporation, the parent company for Sears and Kmart, agreed to go fur-free on Marketplace at Sears.com, a program that opens the Sears platform to third party sellers.

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'Hiring Our Heroes' Hiring Fair for Vets AND Military Spouses

If you are a veteran or military spouse looking for work, this job fair is for you. Hiring our Heroes is supported by the US Chamber of Commerce and is celebrating its 2nd anniversary.

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The Curragh Irish Pub St. Patrick's Day Madness!

Come celebrate St. Patrick's like a true Irishman - bagpipes, live music and authentic Irish food - with the Curragh Irish Pub.

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Adventures in Business

If you are out there helping and connecting people, people will connect you. Try it!

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The Many Faces of our Skokie (Business) Community

A quick glimpse at our diverse business community, different area's unique personality, and Skokie's future in economic development.

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Browsers – What Are My Options? Also, An Update On Backups From Last Week’s Blog

Browsers - what are my choices and which one works best for me? Also, an addendum to last week's blog on backups.

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Question of the Week - Why did the Village bring Walmart to Skokie?

The Skokie Caucus Party has launched their "Question of the Week" webcast. Every week a trustee or the mayor will answer a question that has been submitted by a resident.

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Instagram and Facebook: Inside The $1 Billion Deal

How did 13 employees build a unique user experience in 18 months that sold to Facebook for one billion dollars? It takes a community and a unique experience to create value.

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Cheeseburgers, Tax Dollars and the Value of an Anchor Store

Will the new Oberweis store "anchor" increased business activity in the West Dempster Corridor? Let us know how you feel about the project.

 
 
 

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