Business Resources
One of the main goals for Community Development staff is to connect the needs of Hanover Park’s existing and future businesses to the organizations who have the resources to turn those needs into reality. Village staff works with the following governments and other organizations whose sole purpose is to assist with the growth and development of your business.
- College of DuPage - The College of DuPage's Center for Entrepreneurship offers a variety of services and resources to help individuals and groups who are looking to open a business. The Center for Entrepreneurship hosts several seminars and workshops for business owners to grow their skill set and business.
- Cook County Small Business Source - Partners with 13 Business Support Organizations (BSOs) to strengthen and elevate small businesses by connecting them to valuable resources, networking events, and no-cost, one-on-one business advising. Learn more about the program, including the 13 partner BSOs.
- DuPage County small Business Resources - A wide variety of resources supplied on the county level. Businesses can benefit from learning about economic development incentives, financial tools, and more.
- Harper College - Staff at Harper College's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offer assistance to any entrepreneur who is looking to start up a for-profit business in Illinois.
- Poplar Creek Public Library - offers meeting spaces, access to databases, printers, software, and other tools for businesses. You can even schedule a one-on-one meeting with an expert to explore new possibilities for your business.
- Schaumburg Township District Library - library resources and knowledgeable librarians can help you find information for analyzing market demographics, finding grants, writing a business plan, and much more. Learn more by visiting their Business Research Tools page.
- SCORE - This is a large volunteer organization, made of successful business owners, that assists small business entrepreneurs with a series of services (many are free)! SCORE offers confidential business counseling, free or low-cost seminars and free business in dozens of locations throughout the Chicagoland area.
- The Small Business Administration - The SBA is a great resource for entrepreneurs looking to start or expand their business. Their regional offices can help you secure loans, contract with the federal government, and learn how to take your business to the next level.
- The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) - The WBDC provides services and programs to accelerate business ownership and strengthen the impact of men and women in the economy.
- U.S. Department of the Treasury - The federal Department of the Treasury has a repository of resources for small businesses, including market research, certification, and federal programs.
Libraries and community colleges typically only serve businesses in their service area. Don't know which service area you are in? Look it up in our property search portal!
- Hanover Park Job Board - Submit a job and we'll post it on our website for free!
- Education and Work Center - Conveniently located in Hanover Park, the EWC provides classes and training for those looking to develop marketable skills. Their SkillNet Center connects job-seekers with meaningful employment opportunities.
- WorkNet DuPage - Offers resources to DuPage residents looking to start or restart their careers. Individuals can be paired up with career coaches, plan their careers, and even get up to $10,000 in assistance toward career training or education.
- Elgin Community College - Learn more about their Corporate Training program for information about training employees. For more information on hiring ECC students, check out their Hire Spartans program.
- Illinois WorkNet Center - Established under the Workforce Investment Act, this resource offers training referrals, career counseling, job listings, and similar employment-related services. The Illinois WorkNet Center also offers financial assistance to eligible individuals looking to further their careers by attending school or job training.
- Illinois Works Bid Credit Program - Contractors or subcontractors that employ apprentices that have completed the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program on any project (stated or privately funded) are eligible to earn bid credits they can use to make their bids for future state-funded public works projects more competitive.