Business Resources

www.dgedc.com Downers Grove Economic Development Corporation facilitates business attraction and retention to Downers Grove.  Visit HERE for state EDC programs.

www.cod.edu/BPI/training.htm  College of DuPage's Business and Professional Institute provides high quality, accessible business and professional training, education, counseling and resources for the community. 

www.dupagebiz.org  This site offers information to business operators, real estate professionals, economic development professionals, and those looking to enhance their careers. 

www.sba.gov - Web site for the Small Business Administration, the US government agency that offers financial, technical and management assistance to small businesses – their mission is to help you start, build, and grow businesses. The SBA’s website contains a wealth of information and resources including checklists and financial services. Please feel free to contact their Chicago office with any questions: (312) 353-4528..

www.commerce.state.il.us - The Web site for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs features business resources through the First Stop Business Information Center .

www.ilchamber.org - This site provides information on Illinois government, workforce development, economic development and business news.

www.toolkit.cch.com - "The Business Owner's Toolkit" includes search tools for trademarks, patents, copyrights, and business-related government policies. CCH is a well-established publisher of a wide variety of business services.

www.inc.com - The online version of Inc. Magazine features news, lists and rankings, and online applications.

www.uschamber.org - The official site of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce features business news and resources.

www.BusinessLaw.gov - Legal and regulatory information for America 's small businesses.

www.scorefoxvalley.org/index.htm SCORE (Service Core of Retired Executives) also provides new entrepreneurs with information and services regarding starting your own business. They are dedicated to providing entrepreneurs with free, confidential face-to-face and email business counseling, offer workshops as well, and have several offices in the Downers Grove area.

www.ChooseDuPage.com - The name says it all – Choose DuPage. Is building a world-class regional economic development corporation. Choose DuPage is dedicated to advancing DuPage County as a premiere global business location by attracting new businesses and retaining those already here.

workNET DuPage list of services

New I-9 form from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Economic Programs from the IL State Commerce Department

Once you have established your business, the Downers Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry is your best resource to connect with area professionals, market your business, and provide you with a voice in legislative issues affecting the business community.