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Small businesses see signs of improvement

By DAN VOORHIS, The Wichita Eagle | Dec. 4 at 8:32 a.m.

These days, it’s good to be Goliath.

Dentists offer training program for assistants

By Joe Stumpe, Eagle correspondent | Dec. 1 at 7:16 a.m.

When dentists Ty and Terra Reusser couldn’t find dental assistants to help in their joint practice, they decided to start a training program themselves.

Ace Car Club’s rentals may be just your speed

By Joe Stumpe, Eagle correspondent | Nov. 24 at 7:32 a.m.

It has worked with cigars, wine and other indulgences, so why shouldn’t a club geared toward sports car lovers succeed?

He’s in the business of detecting lead in older homes

By Joe Stumpe, Eagle correspondent | Nov. 16 at 9:53 p.m.

While businessmen have been known to complain about government regulations, one new rule inspired Derrick O’Keefe to start his own company.

New Great Harvest an aromatic place to hang out

By Joe Stumpe, Eagle correspondent | Nov. 10 at 11:18 a.m.

To boost sales in a tough economy, Great Harvest Bread Company did more than change its location in east Wichita.

Fit Physique adds outdoor obstacle course

BY JOE STUMPE, Eagle correspondent | Nov. 3 at 5:47 a.m.

Eric Wilson and his sister were thinking about turning the property behind their fitness center on Maize Road into additional parking.

Soho Salon leases suites to independent stylists

BY JOE STUMPE, Eagle correspondent | Oct. 27 at 6:50 a.m.

If owning his own salon has taught Sami Halaseh anything, it's that many other stylists would like their own place as well.

Anglophiles discover shop in Derby is their cup of tea

BY JOE STUMPE, Eagle correspondent | Oct. 20 at 5:30 a.m.

DERBY — Just as no self-respecting Englishwoman would fail to offer a guest tea, Kim Fitts can't imagine charging for a cup of the stuff in her store.

Organizers expect 200 at Kansas matchmaker business event

BY JERRY SIEBENMARK, The Wichita Eagle | Oct. 18 at 5:47 a.m.

Organizers of an event that aims to match small businesses with contracting opportunities expect to attract 200 or more attendees.

Royal Caribbean Cruises reservation center to hire 100

BY BILL WILSON, The Wichita Eagle | Oct. 14 at 7:03 a.m.

Royal Caribbean Cruises is hiring 100 new employees for its Wichita reservation center, located at 4729 S. Palisade. The hiring will be in four phases this fall and winter as it ramps up for the busy winter season, said Mike Semler, the company's director of trade support and services in Wichita.