Month: June 2016

Keeping Your Asphalt Healthy With Frank G. Karkazis

Keeping Your Asphalt Healthy With Frank G. Karkazis

Jun 27, 2016 | |

Earlier this month, Michelle Ruben of Ruben Digital Media interviewed Frank Karkazis, owner of FGK Services Inc., to get some expert tips about asphalt repair. He shared valuable knowledge explaining why summer is the prime time for repairing, resurfacing and replacing your driveway or parking lot asphalt. MR: How do you know if your driveway is ready for resurfacing vs. patching? FK: Homeowners will know if their driveway needs to be seal-coated if the asphalt looks porous and gray, along with brittleness which could lead to cracking. Cracking in the driveway would also be a very noticeable and alarming sign. MR: What...

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2016 Election Creates Concern for Republican Small Business Owners

2016 Election Creates Concern for Republican Small Business Owners

Jun 21, 2016 | |

Republican Small Business Tax Concerns KENT HOOVER | WASHINGTON BUREAU | JUNE 20TH, 2016 When Republican candidates talk about small businesses, they usually talk about keeping taxes low. That makes sense, because Republican small business owners are much more concerned than Democratic small business owners about possible tax changes that could hurt their business. That’s according to The Political Face of the SMB Market, a report by The Business Journals based on interviews with 1,366 owners and key decision makers at small and mid-sized businesses. Taxes are a top five issue for Republican business owners, but didn’t make the list...

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Sustainability Spreads to Sports Facilities

Sustainability Spreads to Sports Facilities

Jun 16, 2016 | |

Frank Karkazis Celebrates As Popular Sporting Facilities Are Going Green What do we love more than the Bears? Environmentally friendly sports facilities! Local business, FGK Services, cheers as their favorite teams are implementing sustainability practices. Sporting events, athletes and team owners have long influenced consumer buying power and lifestyle choices. Media has utilized America’s traditional love of sports to spread important messages on many community and social issues throughout the globe. Over the last seven years, major sporting venues have directly initiated more sustainable and green practices. Proudly, Chicago’s own Soldier Field became the first North American NFL stadium to achieve...

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Frank’s Tips For A Healthy Summer

Frank’s Tips For A Healthy Summer

Jun 14, 2016 | |

Avoid Summertime Ice Cream Traps With Healthy Alternatives Summertime and the living’s easy…but that does not mean that you should break all the healthy habits you’ve implemented to get that summer bod! Yes, it is hot and you are sweaty. Cooling off with a treat is necessary, but it doesn’t have to be traditional ice cream. This common culprit may be fast and easy. But you can stay strong and on track with these helpful alternatives! Fruit + Yogurt Cones: This clever snack resembles ice cream because of the cone. However, it is full of your favorite fruit, dark...

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Green Up Deerfield: Frank Karkazis Looks at Sustainability

Green Up Deerfield: Frank Karkazis Looks at Sustainability

Jun 9, 2016 | |

Current environmental issues, such as rapidly increasing animal extinction rates and high volumes of air pollution, are clearly linked to human activities.  As inhabitants of this planet, it is our responsibility to protect our ecosystem and do our best to repair the damage that’s been done. The Village of Deerfield in Illinois is setting a positive example with their new program Green Up Deerfield. Green Up Deerfield is an environmental initiative with the goal of educating citizens about the importance of sustainable practices and how the community can make simple changes to lessen their impact on our planet. The...

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