PHOTOS: May Business Journal
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Herald & Review/Jim Bowling Students Elizabeth Zienkosky, left and Lamisha Benton perform perms on mannequin heads at Mr. John’s School of Cosmetology Esthetics and Nails.
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Herald & Review/Mark Roberts LeShawn Young, owner of the small business S.E. Conn, works on a cell phone Wednesday January 30, 2013 at the Small Business Expo in Decatur, IL.
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Herald & Review/Mark Roberts Geoffery Turnbo, a barber at Fadez, cuts Michael Withers' hair on Wednesday January 30, 2013 at Illini Fadez in Decatur, IL.
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Herald & Review/Mark Roberts Shanteal Lewis, left, and Pauline Cobb simulate customer interaction during their down time Wednesday January 30, 2013 at the Small Business Expo in Decatur, IL.
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Herald & Review/Mark Roberts Charles King, with the business Reshaping U 4 Life, stands in his kiosk at the Small Business Expo on Wednesday January 30, 2013 in Decatur, IL.
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Herald & Review/Jim Bowling Student Alex Glover works on a flat iron curl set at Mr. John’s School of Cosmetology Esthetics and Nails.
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Herald & Review/Mark Roberts Brian Elliott, center, with his two children, Myia and Broden, on Thursday January 31, 2013 at Elliott's bike shop in Macon, IL.
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Herald & Review/Mark Roberts Brian Elliott, of Macon, shows his son Broden how to use one of the machines in his garage Thursday January 31, 2013 in Macon, IL.
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Herald & Review/Jim Bowling Student Lisa Dennis, facing, is given guidance by cosmetologist Tish Morrison while practicing layering.
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Herald & Review/Jim Bowling From left, student Amanda Davis practices on a mannequin as student Beth Wiggins, reflected in mirror, preps her work station and student Share Hammer works with customer Brandi Renfro at Mr. John’s School of Cosmetology Esthetics and Nails.
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Herald & Review/Mark Roberts One of several works-in-progress sits in Brian Elliott's garage Thursday January 31, 2013 in Macon, IL.
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Herald & Review/Mark Roberts Two fully restored motorcycles sit in Brian Elliott's garage at his home in Macon, IL. Photo taken Thursday January 31, 2013.
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Herald & Review/Mark Roberts Black Sunshine Customs is a motorcycle restoration business based in Macon and owned by Brian Elliott. Photo taken Thursday January 31, 2013 in Macon, IL.
Meet Karin D. Betzer
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Herald & Review/Mark Roberts Jessie Bates, president and CEO of JRB Enterprises, stands outside the Small Business Expo on Wednesday January 30, 2013 in Decatur, IL.
DECATUR — The Rev. Jessie Bates led the Ambassadors for Christ street ministry for so long, it might surprise some people to know he was an en…
FORSYTH — Jim Peck calls himself a “fair-weather” rider.
Hometown: Decatur
DECATUR — After her house burned down in January, Jennifer Kreher wanted to go to a place where she could feel comfortable and take in everyth…
MACON — The White Zombies may have defined it — “400 horsepower of maximum performance piercing the night ... This is black sunshine.”
