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Harper College will be hosting a Job Fair on Friday, October 4, 2013 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

This event is FREE and open to the public. The Job Fair will be in Building M, Wellness and Sports Center, Lower Level.

Gain the competitive edge...

Visit harpercollege.edu/jobfair to:
- Research participating employers
- View the career Center's online workshop Preparing for a Job Fair
- Discover the best way to dress for success
- Review current tips and sample resumes

Important information...
- Participating employers must have a position open to exhibit at the Job Fair
- Opportunities are available for full- and part-time positions, as well as internships
- Prepare a list of questions for employers that are of interest to you
- Bring plenty of resumes; professional attire is strongly recommended

Questions? Call Harper College at 847.925.6720

Sponsored by the Harper College Career Center in collaboration with Township School District 211 and Schaumburg, Palatine and Hoffman Estates Chambers of Commerce.

September 5, 2013 - The Barrington Area Library is pleased to introduce Frantonio's Italian Deli and Cafe. Frantonio's are our library neighbors! This staff favorite is located at 421 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington IL 60010. Don't miss their authentic, handmade mozzarella, Italian sausage, and tiramisu! Show your Barrington Area library card during the month of September for a 10% discount on your order.

Don't miss this upcoming library workshop with presenter Norbert Barszczewski:

Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 7 pm
Location: Barrington Village Hall, 200 S. Hough Street
Register here.

Master Internet Marketing
(Email Marketing - Social Media for Business - Online Advertising)
Internet marketing is more than creating a web site. You need to convert visitors to customers, move your company web site to the top of Google, Yahoo, and Bing search engines, and put Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter to work for your business. Learn how to create and execute an effective professional HTML based email marketing campaign. You can effectively market your products and services online without paying expensive experts. This workshop will teach current and future business owners, entrepreneurs & professionals how to stand out, and how to stay on top of the latest online marketing techniques. These tips will help you get your business noticed and close more sales.

Feel fee to contact us with any questions or comments. Thanks!

September 3, 2013 - The Barrington Area Library is pleased to introduce Clarke's Bakery and Deli. This family owned bakery and deli has been delighting Barrington with treats from freshly prepared deli sandwiches and coffee to Irish soda bread, cakes, cupcakes, and cookies for over twenty years. Make sure to stop by for a breakfast, lunch, or dinner treat.

You can find Clarke's Bakery and Deli at 455 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010 or call them at 847.381.5113.

August 30, 2013 - If you were unable to attend Wednesday evening's SCORE presentation on business plans, here is a recording of the presentation along with a PDF of the slides for download:

Click here to download the presentation slides.

August 30, 2013 - Some interesting facts and figures about the state of the economy in Illinois, from a presentation on 8/23/2013 at Harper College by Dan Seals, Assistant Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Click here to download.

August 13, 2013 - Meet the friendly staff of Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers in Barrington, near the center of town at 455 W Northwest Highway. Contact them for sports medicine needs, injury treatment, and a wide range of other therapy: 847.381.0372.

Accelerated "puts patients first" - to learn more, check out their new profile video!

August 7, 2013 - No time read the paper in the morning? Here's another great way to keep track of current business news:

July 23, 2013 - Small business owners & employees: make sure you are aware of upcoming Affordable Care Act dates & deadlines. Find information here:

From the Small Business Administration -
The Affordable Care Act: Dates Every Small Business Owner Should Know
Affordable Care Act 101: Weekly Webinar Series (Free webinars from the SBA for small business owners covering federal and state provisions including small business tax credits, marketplace updates, shared responsibility, cost containment, legal tools and resources for small business owners.)

Small Business information from Healthcare.gov: Get the details about the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP), which starts October 1, 2013.

Information about tax provisions of the Affordable Care Act for individuals and employers from the IRS.

Affordable Care Act Regulations and Guidelines from the US Department of Labor.

Most people don't go past the first page of Google search results. In fact if you're not in the top three, chances are your Web site will not be found and you missed out on FREE advertising. Learn the facts and secrets top internet marketers use to dominate page one of search engines. Leverage these lessons into attracting qualified prospects and sales without pay-per-click advertising. Register for this free workshop at the Barrington Village Hall here. Co-sponsored with SCORE Chicago.