Business Education Series on Technology
Be your B.E.S.T. - free webinars from the EDC

In this Issue:

Village Economic Development Committee Education and Networking

August 11th B.E.S.T. webinar on website strategies

5th Hanover Park Annual Small Business Forum

COVID Resources

Village Small Business Assistance Program
State Childcare Grants Applications due NOW

Village Operations

New Village Hall Hours and Visiting Village Hall
Emergency Declaration Ends August 6th

Village of Hanover Park Economic Development Committee

Have you ever considered serving the Village on a Volunteer committee? The Economic Development Committee (EDC) is comprised of members of the business community who have joined the Village in efforts to attract and retain quality commercial and industrial businesses here in Hanover Park. A strong business community creates revenues to fund Village operations and reduce tax burden, creates employment opportunities, diversifies the economy, and enhances our community's image.

Learning can help you to transform your business with new services and communication channels to speak with your customers. The EDC has partnered with our two Chambers of Commerce (Bartlett Area and Northwest Hispanic), Schaumburg and Poplar Creek Libraries, and the Women's Business Development Center to provide free business training for our businesses, with the goal of helping businesses "do business better."

August 11, 2020 B.E.S.T. - Website Strategies to Drive Leads and Sales

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First Impressions Matter!

Website Strategies to Drive Leads and Sales

A website is a key marketing tool for doing business nowadays, especially for the new generation of decision makers. In today's fast-paced world, it only takes .05 seconds for visitors to form an opinion of a website. This B.E.S.T. webinar will discuss what it takes to make a good first impression. Your website should not only attract & educate visitors about your business, but it should also convince them to DO business with you.

Lynn Ventimiglia-Lobit of diamonddog Strategic Marketing Services will be presenting for this edition of our B.E.S.T. series. Registration is required.   Join us! For more information, contact Kathy Sjodin at 630-823-5778 or ksjodin@hpil.org

When:            August 11, 2020, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Who:              Lynn Ventimiglia-Lobit of diamonddog Strategic Marketing Services
Topic: First Impressions Matter
Where:           Virtual
Register         https://www.eventbrite.com/e/114195393496 for a log in

The Village Economic Development Committee (EDC) is committed to the health of our small businesses and is pleased to partner with the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Schaumburg Public Library and Poplar Creek Public Library to provide this free training.

5th Annual Small Business Forum
Save the Date - Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 @ 8:00 am

This year's forum will take a look at the "new normal" and topics will include marketing, moving to business online, capital resources, pivoting to new products and services, and making an online presence a top priority. Businesses need to have more than just a Facebook page, and their websites should be cell phone/mobile-responsive.

Please Shop Local!

Village of Hanover Park COVID-19 Business Assistance Program

When the pandemic started, the Village Community and Economic Development Department made outreach calls and emails to every business and we’ve recently lessened the frequency. We know everyone is focusing on getting back to business. Please let us know how your business is doing. How are you doing?

We heard businesses needed extra signage to communicate they were open, and that many did not have an online presence with website and social media tools. The Village Board approved a Small Business Assistance Program which has provided “open” signs to over 60 businesses. And right now, marketing grants are available to our small businesses to assist in creating an online presence. More information is online.

State Child Care Grant Applications

Applications for the State of Illinois Child Care Restoration Grants are being accepted until August 14, 2020. For more information, please visit HERE. There is information at the website available in English and Spanish.

Revised Village Hall Hours

Village Hall Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 pm
Closed on Wednesday
The Finance Counter at the Police Department is no longer open.
Entrance to Village Hall: Main Front Entrance Only
Side and back entrances of the building (Doors 6 & 7) will be closed to the Public, except for emergency egress.

Visitors to Village Hall

All visitors MUST wear a face covering over their mouth and nose to enter Village Facilities.
Only one visitor at a time will be allowed at a Village counter.
All visitors MUST practice social distancing by maintaining at least 6’ of physical separation from others.

Emergency Declaration Ends Aug 6

The Village’s emergency declaration expired on August 6, 2020, which means the suspension of water shut-off, waiving of late fees, escalation of parking tickets, and citations have ended.

Code Enforcement will resume the curb appeal program and cite for ordinance violations as of August 7, 2020.

If you have any questions regarding late fees or shut-offs, or concern with your water and sewer bills, please call water billing at 630-823-5790 or email waterbilling@hpil.org.

COVID-19 UPDATES

Stay in touch with the latest Hanover Park Village Service Updates & Information regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. Visit www.hpil.org/HPCOVID19

Questions? Please Contact the Community & Economic Development Department

SHUBHRA GOVIND, AICP

Director of Community and Economic Development

Email

630-823-5781

ELLEN WEBER

Village Planner