Business and Economy

Business news: Bank begins recycling effort

4 Sep 2010

LAW George Ripplinger, principal of the law firm Ripplinger and Zimmer LLC, of Belleville and St. Louis, accepted an invitation to be an Illinois member of The American Trial Lawyers Association. Membership is limited to the top 100 trial lawyers from each state. Selection is extended to civil plaintiff and criminal defense attorneys by special invitation. Ripplinger concentrates his practice in ...

Business successful in events, design

4 Sep 2010

Cherished Times Rental is a business in Fort Payne that provides rentals for parties of all kinds. The business is in its third year, and owner Sandra Phillips said so far, it’s been the best of the three.

New Business Brings New Opportunities

3 Sep 2010

CAIRO -- There are glimmers of hope in this tough economy. One of them is in Alexander County where a business is expanding. Owner Gabrielle Harris says it's the first time something like this has happened in that community in a decade.