Library Services for Businesses
The Carol Stream Public Library offers several resources for community small business owners. From databases offering market analysis, to meeting spaces, to programs aimed at helping you thrive. Community business owners may qualify for a Carol Stream Public Library card. Contact the Library to learn more about business accounts.
Business & Finance Events
Goodwill Workforce Series: Skills to be Successful in the Workforce (In-Person)
Learn new skills needed to be competitive and relevant in the workplace, the new interviewing platforms and other tips to brand oneself on the resume.
This program is held in partnership with Goodwill Workforce.
If you have been in the job market for awhile or are not finding the kind of employment you would prefer, this workshop will have tips and advice on why you may not be landing a job and what to do about it.
Business Resources
ABI Inform
Search business and financial news, including the Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and Investor's Business Daily.
Business Source Complete
Major Dailies Newspapers +Historical
Morningstar Investments
Newspaper Source Plus
PressReader Newspapers & Magazines
Reference Solutions
Regional Business News
Regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces from 1990. Includes newspapers, radio and television news transcripts, trade publications, magazines, and newswires.
Small Business Source
Udemy
Thousands of online video courses in business, tech, and personal development across 75+ categories to achieve personal and professional goals.
Value Line
Community Resources for Businesses
Better Business Bureau
Search for local business, read reviews and trusted consumer information.
Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce
The Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce offers networking opportunities, business roundtables, and more to support local businesses.
Choose DuPage
The Economic Development Alliance of DuPage County. It provides a supportive ecosystem for businesses, a launchpad for innovators, a strategic location for critical logistics operations, and a healthy home for families.
DuPage County Government Services
The main landing page for the county offices of DuPage and the services they provide.
Electronic Notary System
Illinois's electronic notarization or "e-notary" service allows both the customer and notary to sign with an electronic signature, and to electronically attach both the notarial certificate and notary seal to a document.
Illinois Small Business Development Center
Located at College of DuPage. Delivers affordable support to small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Naperlaunch Academy
The NaperLaunch Academy offers a focused curriculum to help entrepreneurs develop fundamental business knowledge and learn the “lean startup process.”
SCORE Fox Valley
SCORE provides complimentary business mentoring to new business owners and entrepreneurs. They also have regular webinars on all variety of business topics.
Women's Business Development Center
Supports and accelerates business development and growth, targeting women and serving all diverse business owners, to fuel economic growth and build strong communities.