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Vernon Hills teen wins Thiel entrepreneur award
Dropping out of college doesn't have to be a career setback. Just ask Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg — or Kevin Wang. Wang, 18, a Vernon Hills native and graduate of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, is among this year's 22 recipients...
Tags: Vernon Hills, Awards and Prizes, Colleges and Universities, Science and Technology, PayPal, Inc.
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Other Voices: Wine in Mitchell and attracting events to Sioux Falls
Wine should be OK on sidewalks in part of Mitchell Mitchell’s Main Street business district is trying hard to become a unique place to shop, eat and stroll. Niche businesses have sprung up in place of former downtown mainstays, and an association... -
Smithsburg celebrates 200th anniversary during Pride Days
julieg@herald-mail.comThe Town of Smithsburg is celebrating the 200th anniversary of its founding this weekend during Smithsburg Pride Days, which starts Friday. Added to the annual Pride Days this year is a karaoke contest, a cruise-in, a pie-eating contest, and narrated...Tags: Rock Climbing, Anglicanism, Christianity, Pies and Tarts, Culture
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Key U.S. senator to fight for tracking system in immigration law
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, who is considered crucial to the passage of an immigration law overhaul, on Tuesday vowed to fight for a biometric system that would track foreigners entering and exiting the country after a...Tags: Teaching and Learning, U.S. Senate, Personal Data Collection, Labor Legislation, Sports
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Online sales tax bill should be improved, and passed
The U.S. Senate recently passed a bill that would allow states to require Internet retailers to collect sales taxes on behalf of local governments. This bill has flaws, but they could be fixed in the House. It should be passed. I don't like the idea...Tags: Unemployment Benefits, Amazon.com Inc., Local Government, Sales, Career and Workplace
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Wal-Mart U.S. sales weak; outlook below analysts' forecast
Reuters(Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings on Thursday due to poor U.S. sales and said its profit for this quarter might also miss Wall Street's forecast. Everything from pressure on shoppers to a cool start to...Tags: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Sales, The New York Times, Kohl's, Services and Shopping
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Upcoming business events in the Lehigh Valley
FRIDAYMAY 17 THE LEHIGH VALLEY CHAPTER OF THE SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT will hold a half-day diversity seminar, "Diverseforce IV: Facing the Newest Challenges of the 21st Century," 8 a.m. to noon, at the Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel and...Tags: Sales, Center Valley, Whitehall, Education, Religion and Belief
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Lehigh Valley company news
Samuel Adams partners withRising Tide Community Loan fund The Boston Beer Co., in partnership with Accion, announced that its Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream program has teamed up with the Rising Tide Community Loan Fund, a nonprofit micro-lender...Tags: Oncology, Renal cell carcinoma, Medical Research, Boston Beer Company Inc., Small Businesses
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Small-Business Optimism in U.S. Rose in April to Six-Month High
(Bloomberg) -- Confidence among U.S. small businesses climbed in April to a six-month high as the outlook for the economy and sales brightened. The National Federation of Independent Business's optimism index increased to 92.1 last month from 89.5 in...Tags: Philosophy, Religion and Belief, Small Businesses
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Dolly Parton talks hometown impact and future career plans
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefHer sweet, southern charm has endeared her to millions of fans in a career spanning six decades. Dolly Parton is a world-renowned singer, songwriter, actress, author and philanthropist. "It's a proud feeling," said Parton. "Not a vain feeling, but a...Tags: Music, Entertainment, Travel, Trips and Vacations, Amusement and Theme Parks
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Tax refunds for business projects to be decided in public meetings
PIERRE — The state Board of Economic Development adopted a major change Monday regarding refunds of sales, use and construction-excise taxes for big business projects. The refund applications that business developers file will remain...Tags: Local Government, Government Aid
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Illinois adds tech jobs ahead of national rate
The number of jobs in Illinois' technology industry grew 1.6 percent in 2012, just outstripping the rate for the national tech sector, according to a new report from the TechAmerica Foundation. The foundation, which is the nonprofit arm of U.S. industry...
Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Consumer Electronics Industry, Pat Quinn, Electronics, Illinois Governor
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