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January 2025
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In This Issue: 

  • Restaurant Week March 7 - 16, 2025
  • 2025 Solopreneur's Mastermind Series
  • Minimum Wage Increase - Jan. 1, 2025
  • 2024 Business of the Year - Winner Announced Soon!
  • Next Level Northwest workshop Jan. 24th
  • Free Webinars & Seminars

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Restaurant Week


Participate in Hanover Park’s 2025 Restaurant Week!   

March 7 - 16, 2025

 

The Village of Hanover Park wants to encourage residents to explore the many delicious dining options available in their own community. Restaurant Week is a wonderful opportunity to promote and celebrate local food.

Please complete a participation form and submit your restaurant's logo (as a JPEG or PNG only) by Tuesday, February 4, 2025. If you have any questions, contact Community Development at CDevelopment@hpil.org or by phone at (630) 823-5780.

Why Participate?

In addition to Restaurant Week’s economic benefits, your business will enjoy Hanover Park’s marketing and  media exposure benefits for several weeks leading up to the event:

  • In print: The Hi-Lighter, the Village’s premier newsletter which is delivered to every household in Hanover Park, local newspapers, and partner newsletters.
  • On social media: Village’s Facebook pages
  • On websites: Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Village of Hanover Park, and other Hanover Park partner organizations.
  • Email: Multiple announcements to residents, businesses, and in our Business Matters newsletter

Menu Tips & Suggestions

Not sure what to offer during Restaurant Week?  Here are some simple ideas to offer customers:

  • Offer a certain % off all orders
  • Create Daily Specials at reduced prices
  • Offer a free dessert or free appetizer with meal orders
  • Have Buy One Get One Free offers on your menu
  • Create a special menu item available only during Restaurant Week

Questions? Contact Kathy Sjodin or Adela Boesel at 630-823-5780

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2025 Solopreneur's Mastermind Series

2025 Solopreneur's Mastermind Series!

Designed to help "solo" business owners


WHEN:  Second Tuesday every month @ 9:00 - 11:00am (January 14 - December 9)        COST:  FREE          WHERE:  Virtual - via Zoom

REGISTER:  Solopreneur's Mastermind Series - Application - January through June 2025 Survey

Join the WBDC with this dynamic Solopreneur’s Mastermind Series, a supportive community designed for solo business owners looking to scale and grow their business ventures. This cohort offers a collaborative environment where you can share experiences, gain insights, and receive personalized guidance from industry experts. Whether you are a new start-up or looking to scale up, this program provides the tools, resources, and network you need to succeed.

What you will gain:

  • Expert-led guidance tailored to your business needs
  • A supportive community of like-minded entrepreneurs
  • Strategic tools for scaling your business
  • Monthly accountability and momentum
  • Fresh perspectives on your business challenges

Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, this mastermind series is your opportunity to make 2025 a breakthrough year for your business.

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Minimum Wage Increase

Reminder:  Cook County Minimum Wage Increase

Effective Jan. 1, 2025


Beginning January 1, 2025 - the new law guarantees a minimum wage of $15.00 per hour for workers 18 years of age and older. An employer where gratuities/tips are paid to employees, may pay 60% of the minimum wage to its employees. For workers under age 18 and working less than 650 hours in a calendar year, the minimum wage has increased from $12.00 to $13.00 per hour. Employers may apply for licenses to pay sub-minimum rates to learners and certain workers with physical and mental limitations. Overtime must be paid after 40 hour of work per week at time and one-half the regular rate.

Full details and FAQs (frequently asked questions) can be found HERE.

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Business of the Year Nominees

      Stay tuned...the winner will be announced on January 23rd!

All nominated businesses have been invited to the Annual Awards Dinner on January 23rd where the winner will be announced.

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Next Level Northwest

Space is limited! Blueprint to Business Brilliance

January 24th! 


Looking for business support? Here’s your chance - absolutely FREE! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to expand your business, attract more customers, and increase revenue. Register at bit.ly/NLNWworkshop or email Michael Francone mike@americanmanbarbershop.com.

Join us for this amazing seminar on January 24 at 8:00am that's designed to help local businesses thrive and make 2025 their best year yet!

This event, generously hosted and sponsored by five local suburbs, is packed with valuable tools and strategies to help you increase revenue and grow your business.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Actionable Growth Strategies: Learn innovative ideas and practical methods to drive growth and achieve your business goals in 2025.
  • Goal Setting and Coaching: Work directly with speakers to refine your goals and develop a clear plan for success.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow business owners, share experiences, and explore partnerships within the local business community.

What to Bring:
Come prepared with your ideas and a notebook to take notes and participate actively in goal-setting activities.

We are committed to supporting the success of Hanover Park businesses, and this workshop is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights and resources tailored to your needs.
NLNW workshop

Next Level Northwest is a not-for-profit business accelerator program providing free coaching to help qualified businesses in the Northwest Chicagoland region. Next Level has supported several businesses across Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows, and Schaumburg. All graduates of the program have achieved significant growth in revenue, job creation, and facility expansion. Additionally, the leaders have gained tools and practices to ensure long-term success in their communities.

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Seminars Webinars

Upcoming FREE Webinars to Help Your Business


Webinars and seminars can be very helpful to continually improve your business and make it more successful. The Village has a Webinars & Seminars page on its website that is updated regularly with helpful topics that you may find useful for your business. You can find it here https://www.hpil.org/848/Business-Seminars-Webinars 

Sessions are hosted by various organizations including the WBDC, the Small Business Administration, Connect DuPage, Cook County, IL DCEO, the Illinois Restaurant Association, and more. The vast majority of webinars are FREE! Here are a few upcoming webinars:  

Jan. 14 - Dec. 9 @ 9-11am - 2025 Solopreneur's Mastermind Series

Jan. 16 @ 12 -1pm - Demystifying the Loan Process: Helping You Make Real Financial Progress

Jan. 22 @ 11am - 12pm - Capital Readiness 101: Preparing Your Business to Acquire External Capital

Jan. 28 @ 12 - 1pm - Lunch & Learn: Creating an Actionable Marketing Plan

Jan. 30 @ 6:60 - 8pm - Smart Marketing: Leveraging AI for Entrepreneurial Success


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Questions?
Please Contact Hanover Park
Community & Economic Development

CDevelopment@hpil.org
630-823-5780


Hanover Park Economic Development Committee

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month
12:30-1:30pm, Room 214, Village Hall
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