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.

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