Resources & Links for Businesses

Welcome to the Business Resources Page. Here, you can find links to resources that assist businesses with a variety of subjects. If you can't find what you are looking for, please contact us.

News and Events

Hoffman Estates Green Business Recognition Program
The Hoffman Estates Green Business Recognition Program (GBRP) is a new program designed to spread community awareness and recognize local business leaders focused on sustainable practices.

New Small Business Assistance Legislation Passed
The Small Business Act of 2010 was passed by Congress this September. The Act expands loan programs through the SBA and encourages Federal contracting and small business exporting. Tax relief and revenue raisers are also included in the Act. For more information about this bill, click here.

Recovery Act Funding for Small Businesses
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has provided the U.S. Small Business Administration with funding for loans to assist existing businesses in the current economy.

General Support Organizations

• Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce
• State of Illinois Business Portal
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) (main page)
• SBA - Outside Resources and Hot Links
• IL Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) - Business Assistance
• Small Business Development Center at Harper College
• Small Business Development Center at Elgin Community College
• Illinois Women's Business Development Center
• Choosing a Business Name? www.cookctyclerk.com
• Incorporating your Business? www.cyberdriveillinois.com
• Obtain your Federal Identification Number www.irs.gov
• Obtain your State Sales Tax Number www.revenue.state.il.us

Financing Your Business

• U.S. Small Business Administration - Financial Assistance
• Illinois DCEO - Business Development (loans, grants, tax assistance)

Staffing and Education

• Illinois WorkNet (recruitment, training, connecting)
• Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES)
• Northern Illinois University - Professional & Continuing Education at Hoffman Estates
• Harper College Career Center (recruitment and services for employers)
• Elgin Community College Professional Resources (education and recruitment)

Energy and Green Links

• Green Strategies for Your Business
• Energy Star for Small Business (energy efficiency and sustainable practices)
• ComEd Smart Ideas for Your Business (funding opportunity: energy efficiency and sustainable practices)
• Clean Air Counts (business recognition program for air quality improvement effort)
• Hoffman Estates Green Business Recognition Program

International Trade

• Illinois DCEO Office of Trade and Investment (international contacts)
• The International Trade Association of Greater Chicago (calendar and contacts)

Village Resources

• Building Permits & Inspections (Code Enforcement): 847-781-2631
• Sign Permit Questions (Planning): 847-781-2660
• Business Licensing (Village Clerk): 847-781-2625