The Village of Carol Stream is committed to assisting our business community. The village has created this new webpage with links to several resources available through federal, state and trade organizations. We will strive to provide you with updated information and resources as they become available. As always, please feel free to reach out to us with any questions and concerns.

For more information, visit the following links:

DuPage County and Local Resources:

Choose DuPage (For many businesses, going green can feel like a gray area. That’s why Choose DuPage and the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) created the Green Business Checklist: a simple yet effective tool to help Chicagoland businesses be more sustainable)

Connect DuPage (Connect DuPage is a new initiative designed to build meaningful collaboration among a diverse range of DuPage County businesses)

WorkNet DuPage (A career center to connect job seekers with the resources, job search strategies, and job skills needed for employment in high-demand areas of the local economy)

Sustainable DuPage (Environmental and sustainability resources for businesses in DuPage County)

Innovation DuPage (Resources for small businesses and startups) 

DuPage EV (DuPage County has emerged as a top choice for Illinois’ fast-growing EV industry)

Carol Stream Public Library Business Resources (The Carol Stream Public Library offers a coworking space in the Create & Learn Center. This program offers a space where entrepreneurs or small business owners can work in the comfort of the Library) 

Statewide Resources:

C-Pace (C-PACE is an innovative tool that enables commercial property owners to obtain up to 100% long-term, fixed-rate financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, resiliency, water use and electric vehicle charging building improvements)

IMEC Supply Chain Center (cutting-edge supply chain center designed to connect Illinois manufacturers with suppliers across the United States. Tailored specifically to support the Buy America Initiative)

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Resources (resources for businesses in Illinois, including grants and small business assistance, and tech grants)

IDES Benefits (resources through the Illinois Department of Employment Security)

Illinois Manufacturers' Association (resources through the IMA include their Makers Hiring job board, which matches manufacturing companies in Illinois with job seekers, as well as their Annual Report)

Illinois Restaurant Association (resources and information for restaurants)

Apprenticeship Illinois (Information on apprenticeships and resources through the State's expanded apprenticeship program)

ComEd Economic Development (ComEd is focused on growing the regional economy and strengthening our local communities through external partnerships, proactive engagement, and internal collaboration. Learn more about incentives and Distribution Generation Rebates.)

Nationwide Resources:

Small Business Administration Resources (small business guidance & loan resources from the US SBA)

Impact Funding Solutions (Providing grant writing solutions for nonprofit organizations and small businesses focusing on research, strategy and grant applications)

Tech and Manufacturing Association (Technology and Manufacturing Association is an independent trade organization exclusively focused on assisting and promoting small and mid-size manufacturers) 

Nicor (Nicor's Business Services webpage)

Founders First Capital (Founders First Capital Partners provides access to the critical capital businesses need
to unlock their economic potential providing services such as financing options and advisory services)

Carol Stream businesses with questions may also contact the village’s Community Development Department for assistance at (630) 871-6230 or email communitydevelopment@carolstream.org.