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Cheryl Sowa
Cheryl Sowa

Suspicious Support: Wal-Mart's Failing Campaign in Chicago

Public relations, marketing, and getting the buzz out about a new location for your business is important. But how far is too far? One of America's Best Companies' biggest arch nemeses tries to post up in their headquarters, and are generating the buzz by creating an imaginary community group to gain the upper hand in a city struggle.

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Charles M Cooper
Charles M Cooper

Snow, Parking and Small Business in the City

You can build a wonderful little business but what happens if your municipality makes it harder for customers to reach your business by raising parking meter prices or cutting down on snow removal? If Chicago's Mayor, Richard Daley, has his way, we are about to find out.

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