Hanover Park Community & Economic Development

05/26/2026

June 3 @ 10-11am webinar: Get the latest updates on financial resources, federal, state, and local government programs, and other opportunities! FREE to sign up for this virtual presentation from IL DCEO. To sign up, go to tinyurl.com/4Y78CRK6 or use the QR code below.

05/20/2026

A new SBA rule taking effect in July will drastically increase the loan limits for small businesses. Here's who's eligible and what businesses need to know...
For more details go to https://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/news/2026/05/18/sba-beefs-up-loan-limits-to-historic-levels.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawR6__pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFtVjJpaTJtYmwwSWtNeFFZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnf6u2O7igr8dJ9065hIp3VHD7CSKoJsJAkbBzbdc6kPA3aOAqFo_Fx2rxYx_aem_fNMuZAii3H6MlVsRbA5PxA

SBA's latest rule change allows businesses to combine 7(a) and 504 loan limits. It takes effect July 4.

05/19/2026

Ready to turn your business idea into reality?
Join the WBDC for their Road to Success Bootcamp — a comprehensive 4-week program designed specifically for emerging and pre-venture entrepreneurs who are ready to build a strong foundation for success!
All Illinois entrepreneurs are welcome to participate!
📅 Every Tuesday | June 2 - June 23, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 - 11:00 AM CST 💻 Virtual via Zoom
What You'll Master in 4 Weeks:
✅ Week 1: The Proper Mindset & Preparation
✅ Week 2: Developing Your Business Plan
✅ Week 3: Capital Readiness for Start-Ups
✅ Week 4: Legal Consult & Working Session
Program Requirements: Complete all 4 sessions + 1 advising session + follow-up survey = Graduate status & invitation to our Level 2 Road to Success cohort!
This is more than a bootcamp — it's your roadmap to entrepreneurial success. Whether you're in the ideation stage or ready to launch, this program will equip you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to move forward.
Spots are limited! Register now: bit.ly/r2s-June26
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Ready to turn your business idea into reality?

Join us for the Road to Success Bootcamp — a comprehensive 4-week program designed specifically for emerging and pre-venture entrepreneurs who are ready to build a strong foundation for success! All Illinois entrepreneurs are welcome to participate!

📅 Every Tuesday | June 2 - June 23, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 - 11:00 AM CST 💻 Virtual via Zoom

What You'll Master in 4 Weeks:

✅ Week 1: The Proper Mindset & Preparation
✅ Week 2: Developing Your Business Plan
✅ Week 3: Capital Readiness for Start-Ups
✅ Week 4: Legal Consult & Working Session

Program Requirements: Complete all 4 sessions + 1 advising session + follow-up survey = Graduate status & invitation to our Level 2 Road to Success cohort!

This is more than a bootcamp — it's your roadmap to entrepreneurial success. Whether you're in the ideation stage or ready to launch, this program will equip you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to move forward.

Spots are limited! Register now: bit.ly/r2s-June26

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

05/13/2026

FREE Webinar: SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING FOR BUSINESS - Saturday, May 16 @ 2:00-3:30pm. Register at https://www.sba.gov/event/83048
At the end of this webinar, you’ll learn:

* The steps it takes to get a business presence online

* How your online presence affects your marketing

* Ways you can get a website, social media and email marketing set up for your business

* The basics of developing an online marketing strategy

05/13/2026

Attention SMALL BUSINESS GRANT SEEKERS! Interested in applying for a DCEO Grant, but unsure where to start? DCEO’s Office of Accountability is hosting a virtual training session to explain how to complete application documents and submit the application package for review.
📅Wednesday, May 20
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Rajnrp

Attention grantseekers! Interested in applying for a DCEO Grant, but unsure where to start? DCEO’s Office of Accountability is hosting a virtual training session to explain how to complete application documents and submit the application package for review.

📅Wednesday, May 20
9-10 a.m.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Rajnrp

05/11/2026

Illinois workers now have an easier way to save for retirement - Big updates are coming to Illinois’ state retirement savings program for small businesses and employees.

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced major updates to the state’s retirement savings program for workers and small businesses. Illinois Secure Choice is being rebranded as “My Illinois Savings,” with lower fees, improved technology, a new online portal, and easier payroll integration starting June 15, 2026. The program has already helped more than 170,000 Illinois workers save over $300 million for retirement.
Read more at

Savers and Employers Encouraged to Claim Accounts in New Online Portal After June 15 VIDEO WILL BE POSTED AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES WEBSITE HERE SPANISH-LANGUAGE PRESS RELEASE AVAILABLE ON THE TREASURER’S WEBSITE HERE CHICAGO, IL — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs...

05/08/2026

Join the Illinois Restaurant Association, Square, and the Cook County Small Business Source for a virtual session that will address key cash flow challenges like rising costs and unpredictable revenue and offer practical strategies to help operators organize finances, automate savings, and gain clea...

05/07/2026

ONLY 3 DAYS UNTIL MOTHER'S DAY! Get her a gift certificate to one of Hanover Park's beauty salon/nail spa/massage spas today!

It's almost Mother's Day! MOTHER'S DAY is MAY 10th...right around the corner! Need a gift idea for any of the moms in your life? Hanover Park has a huge variety of salons, spas, and nailcare businesses that can be the perfect place to find a gift certificate for the special mom in your life - your own mom or any other mom! Stop by and see all the ways mom can be pampered - with a gift certificate, or join her! https://www.hpil.org/DocumentCenter/View/12622/Mothers-Day-Salons-Spas

05/06/2026

Is your BASSET expiring soon? Hanover Park Police Department hosts FREE BASSET classes.

05/01/2026

7 THINGS YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLAN SHOULD INCLUDE
Wednesday, May 6 @ 11:00am-12:00pm
FREE online webinar from the SBA
Register at https://www.sba.gov/event/80958

Most business leaders feel overwhelmed when using social media to grow their business. Business leaders have to decide which platform, content for posts, ads, and more. That’s why we’re offering a free Zoom webinar called 7 Things Your Social Media Plan Should Include. You’ll learn 7 practical things you should be doing to grow your business with social media. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn harness the power of social media to grow your business.