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
Certified Financial Planner John Daly presents this information packed session. Learn what to consider about when to retire, how much money you will need, when to take Social Security and how to invest when you are retired.
Barbara Ginty, CFP® CEPA®, will guide you through the complex landscape of student loans and how they can impact long-term financial goals, including retirement savings.
Gain more confidence in your computer skills. In this single-session class, we will be showing you how to use Microsoft Excel, a common spreadsheet program on many desktop computers useful for making charts, tables, and more.
Terry Savage is a nationally recognized expert on personal finance, the economy and the markets. She is regularly on TV, radio, newspapers, and has written several books.
Business Resources
ABI Inform
Search business and financial news, including the Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and Investor's Business Daily.
Business Source Complete
Research into accounting, finance, economics, marketing, management, and operations management. Includes access to video from the Associated Press (AP).
Business Source TutorialMajor Dailies Newspapers +Historical
U.S. Major Dailies provides historical and current content access to the five most respected U.S. national and regional newspapers: The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and the Wall Street Journal.
ProQuest News TutorialMorningstar Investments
Research stocks and mutual funds, including ratings, reports and key ratios.
Morningstar TutorialNewspaper Source Plus
Read full-text newspaper articles and television and radio transcripts. Includes the Associated Press (AP), CNN Wire, PR Wire, UPI (United Press International), Xinhua, The Chicago Citizen, and more.
Newspaper Source TutorialPressReader Newspapers & Magazines
Reference Solutions
Search for people and businesses including doctors and conduct market research.
Reference Solutions TutorialRegional 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
Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business. Includes information on accounting, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. State-specific information included.
Small Business TutorialUdemy
Thousands of online video courses in business, tech, and personal development across 75+ categories to achieve personal and professional goals.
Value Line
Monitor stock and mutual fund performances. Research by company name, ticker symbol, or industry.
Value Line TutorialCommunity 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.