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Nov 30, 2017
6 min

How this Lady Beat Adversity, then Built a Business.

When you think you’ve had a rough road, it’s sometimes comforting to know someone else had it rougher. While I’m not a fan of comparing ...

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Matt Scales

Nov 9, 2017
3 min

Retail or Die Trying

Avoiding lines at the check out counter? Not getting stuck in traffic? Averting the risk of catching someone’s flu virus? Yes, please....

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How One Local Business Owner is Building a Community… and a Thriving Business

Matt Scales

Oct 23, 2017
4 min

How One Local Business Owner is Building a Community… and a Thriving Business

As we take a step back to look at what is important these days, would it be fair to say that building a strong, interactive community car...

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Matt Scales

Oct 4, 2017
2 min

How Do You Web Dev?

Looking to get on the digital stage or upgrade your current web presence? Launch Digital Marketing (LDM), a local Chicagoland gem, is at...

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Matt Scales

Oct 3, 2017
2 min

Like Good Italian Food?

I love eating at locally owned restaurants. Doesn’t matter if it’s in my hometown, five Villages over or a food truck on Rainey Street i...

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