The importance of small businesses in Clarendon Hills is seen in the economic benefits of shopping locally. Small businesses offer a more diverse inventory or specialize in providing unique or personalized customer experiences. Small businesses also present new employment opportunities and serve as the building blocks of our country’s largest corporations. A list of village businesses can be found here: Clarendon Hills Business and Licensed Contractor Directory.

COVID-19 RESOURCES

• Federal
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Small Business Guide - providing resources and information to help small business owners navigate this challenging time
  • U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance - The SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters (3-Step Process Summary)
  • U.S. CDC - Interim Guidance for Business - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updates this interim guidance page as additional information becomes available.
  • U.S. IRS - Coronavirus Tax Relief
• State
  • State of Illinois Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response - Prevention, Preparation, FAQs, and Resources
  • Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity - Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Illinois Small Businesses
• County
  • DuPage County - Prevention, Preparation, FAQs, and Resources
  • Choose DuPage - County’s Economic Development Agency/Resources related to COVID-19 and Businesses
  • Choose DuPage - Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
  • Dupage County Small Business Relief Grant Program - DuPage County in conjunction with Choose DuPage will be providing grants to use for employee retention payroll, utilities, and rent - please click here to learn how to apply.
  • DuPage WorkNet - Tuition Reimbursement Grant Coming Soon. From entry to executive levels, DuPage Worknet will cover tuition up to $10,000 to move your career forward with professional certifications and training.
  • DuPage Foundation - The DuPage Foundation is actively raising funds for the COVID-19 Response Fund to support local not-for-profit organizations that are on the front line in providing critical support to those who have been most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Local
  • Village COVID-19 Information Page
  • Village Attorney (KTJ) - The Village Attorney continues to track COVID-19 developments and provide guidance regarding the unprecedented legal and business issues that are rapidly developing as a consequence of this pandemic
  • Chamber of Commerce Weekly Workshops - This is open to all business owners and chambers. Each week we shall invite new guest speakers to discuss topics around operating your businesses during uncertainty and challenging times.
  • Village Executive Orders Assisting Local Small Businesses
    • Executive Order 20-2-1 - Village permits licensees to conduct packaged liquor "to go", "curbside" and residential delivery sales
    • Executive Order 20-2-2 - Village waives late fees and penalties
    • Executive Order 20-2-3 - Village suspends of Village-imposed delivery time restrictions for grocery and pharmacies
• Commercial Resources
  • Google Small Business Grant Program - $800+ million to support small businesses and crisis response
  • Facebook Small Business Grant Program - Facebook is offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits to help during this challenging time
  • American Express Business Resources & Insight, Business Financial Hardship page, and Business Working Capital Program - Recommended resources offered to American Express Business Card Holders
  • Chicago Crain Small Business Resource Guide
• OTHER RESOURCES
  • U.S. Small Business Administration
  • State of Illinois Small Business Resources
  • Choose DuPage - Choose DuPage is the collective voice of DuPage County’s business community
  • Clarendon Hills Chamber of Commerce - A network of local business owners jointly developing, encouraging, promoting, and protecting the commercial, professional, financial and general business interests of the Village of Clarendon Hills
  • College of DuPage Small Business Development Center - The Small Business Resource Center of Corporate, Community, and Continuing Education facilitates economic growth, job creation, job retention, and greater business success by providing support, resources, solutions, referrals, and training opportunities for a start-up to established businesses
  • SCORE - a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship
  • Illinois WorkNet - one of the most comprehensive employment, business services, and support resources available. The organization leverages partnerships and technology to expand seamless and real-time access to workforce development resources