September 2024

You are Invited!

Come out and enjoy a beautiful pre-fall evening of networking, great food, and of course hot apple cider! All Hanover Park businesses, Bartlett Area Chamber, and NWHCC members are invited to attend.

To RSVP, just email CommunityDevelopment@hpil.org or call 630-823-5780 and let us know you will be there!

1931 Ontarioville Road is west of Church Road, in Ontarioville Plaza (behind the Metra station). Free parking in the Metra lot!

Business After Hours - September 17 @ 5-7 pm. All Hanover Park businesses along with Bartlett Area Chamber and NWHCC members are welcome to attend. Enjoy an evening of networking, a variety of foods from our local restaurants...and even hot apple cider! Free parking in the Metra lot. To RSVP just email Community Development@hpil.org or call 630-823-5780

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LAST CHANCE to get a Coupon for Your Business in the Hi-Lighter!

The Hi-Lighter is mailed to every residence and business in Hanover Park – great exposure for your business during the busy holiday shopping season!

The cost to participate is only $50. All coupons will be identical in size (see sample page below)

The deadline to submit your business information, logo and special offer for your coupon is Friday, September 13th.

For questions or to participate, please call the Community & Economic Development Department at (630) 823-5780 or send an email to communitydevelopment@hpil.org by Friday, September 13th. Payment can be made either in cash, check or credit card (in person only) at Village Hall.

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NextLevel Northwest - FREE Coaching!

Learn what NLNW can do for you on Oct. 4 @ 8am - 11:30am at the Village of Hoffman Estates, 1900 Hassel Road.

NLNW offers FREE coaching programs for small to medium-sized businesses to propel them for greater success. Join in on this free workshop on Oct. 4th to learn about the program, how to apply, and the next steps!
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NLNW Workshop-Blueprint to Business Brilliance: Legal, HR, Marketing, and Growth Essentials. Join in this free workshop to learn how NLNW can help you propel your business with free business coaching.

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Discover Business Advising Through the Source

Award-Winning Small Business Advising

Struggling with business challenges? We understand your journey. Connect with the Cook County Small Business Source and access our award-winning NO COST small business program. The Source's business advising program provides free, one-on-one business advising facilitated by trusted advisors from their network of Business Support Organizations (BSOs) located throughout Cook County.

The Source matches business owners with an advisor who provides the expertise needed to help advance small business owners to the next level. Advisors are dedicated to working with small business owners throughout the life cycle of their business, providing customized mentorship and assistance to address all of a business’s most pressing needs.

Let's turn your challenges into opportunities for growth!

Get started TODAY at https://cookcountysmallbiz.org/business-advising/

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Attend the Pickleball Social!

Chamber Pickleball Social on October 2 @ 5-7pm at the Hanover Park Park District, 1919 Walnut Avenue.

Sign up at bartlettareachamber.com or call 630-830-0324

Hosted by the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce at the Hanover Park Park District, 1919 Walnut Avenue. $15 for Chamber members and $25 for non-members for 2 hours of open play. Food and non-alcoholic drinks included! Bring your paddles - a limited number will be available to borrow. Open play includes a 20 minute free lesson!

Pickleball Social - Oct.2 @ 5-7pm at the Hanover Park Park District,1919 Walnut Ave. Hosted by the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce. $15 for 2 hours of open play for Chamber members, $25 for non-members.

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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:

Sept. 17 @ 9:30am - How to Craft a Business Plan

Sept. 24 @ 11:30am - The Power of LinkedIn

Sept. 24 @ 12pm - Increasing Sales

Sept. 25 @ 10am - Empowering Your Business with AI - A Guide for Entrepreneurs

Sept. 25 @ 11am - How to Fund Your Business

Sept. 30 @ 9:30am - How to Register Your Business (in Illinois)

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