In This Issue:

• 10 Social Media Tips for $0 cost - BEST webinar
• Village Code Updates - Signage, Dumpster Enclosure Materials, and Parking
• Welcome New Businesses
• Development News
• Tell Us What You Think!
• Chamber of Commerce News
• Village Small Business Accelerator Program - Next Level Northwest
• Village On-line Resources for Businesses
• The State "Bridge Phase" - moving towards full recovery
• Village Memorial Day Commemoration on May 31, 2021

FREE B.E.S.T. Webinar -
10 Social Media Best Practices for 2021

Tuesday, June 8, 2021, 10:30 - 11:30 am

It’s no secret that the on-line "search" algorithms are constantly changing and that the best practices of 2020 aren’t the same for 2021. From understanding the difference between organic content posted by your customers to advertising you pay for, we’ll arm you with the best practices you need to know. Following this session, you’ll be able to execute a social media strategy that helps you stand out amongst competitors and succeed across social platform software.

Based in Nashville, Speaker Kindra Svendsen serves Speak Creative as their VP of Client Partnerships and is known as an expert digital and marketing storyteller with a passion for identifying and targeting a brand's core audience. Kindra helps organizations across the nation build a proactive presence whether it be through social, traditional, or out-of-the-box marketing initiatives. She is a permanent panelist for the marketing podcast, A Little Off Topic.

Our quarterly BEST series is brought to you by the Village Economic Development Committee and our development partners:  The Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Women's Business Development Center (WBDC), Schaumburg Township District Library, and the Poplar Creek Public Library.

Village Code Updates

Recent Code Amendments now allow sandwich boards; update setback requirements for LED Changeable Copy Signs; allow Simulated masonry materials for dumpster enclosures; extend outdoor dining for 2021; and make Parking an "Accessory Use," with Public Garages a "Special Use."

On May 20, 2021 the Village Board amended the Sign Code to allow continued use of Sandwich Board signs per the Sandwich Board Permit Guidelines. 

Please be advised - a letter was sent to all businesses who participated in the Village Business Assistance Program and received Village signage - after a year, many of the issued banners are worn; therefore, ALL banners must be removed no later than June 4, 2021.

The sign code amendment also expands the use of LED electronic message board (also known as changeable copy) signs for institutional uses located in residential districts and for commercial properties that can place a sign more than 25' from the ROW.  Automatic Changeable Copy (Electronic) Signs - Section 6-3 and 6-7 regarding the location of automatic changeable copy signs, was amended to allow the sign to be set back 5 ft from the right-of-way line (instead of the previously required 10') if the setback from the street curb is already 25' or more.  All other regulations still apply. 

Dumpster Enclosure Materials - Section 50-31(7) regarding was amended to permit the use of simulated masonry walls, which are not only easier to install and maintain, but less costly.  

A copy of this new Ordinance can be found in the Agenda Center under the May 20, 2021 Village Trustee Meeting Packet, or here.    For more information, contact Community Development at (630) 823-5780.

The Village Board has extended the Emergency Order regarding the pandemic, permitting Outdoor Dining through the end of 2021.  A permit is required.  Use of a Tent also requires a permit which, per the Fire Code, must be renewed every 90 days.  Consult the Outdoor Dining Guidelines and Tents Permit Guidelines for more information.

Outdoor Dining is Back!

Outdoor dining has returned to the Village after the Village Board extended the permissions to help our businesses.  Dine Local, Shop Local, and help keep Hanover Park vibrant.

Did you know that Hanover Park has over 50 dining options, including a variety of ethnic restaurants? We are truly a “Global Village”!
 
An interactive list of restaurants and a Hanover Park Business Directory is on the Village’s website at www.hpil.org/431/Shop-Local

Development News

20 New Townhomes at Wise and Farmstead

A groundbreaking was held on Tuesday, May 25th for a recently approved 20-unit townhome development on the vacant lot at NW corner of Wise & Farmstead - behind the Olde Salem Shopping Center. These 2-bedroom townhomes will have 2-car attached garages in addition to extra storage, office, landscaping and sidewalk connections.  Construction is expected to begin this summer. The fronts of the units will feature attractive architecture, landscaping, and small patios with glass doors, and a second story front balcony.    

New Commercial Development at Lake & Bartels

The Village Board has approved a 3-lot subdivision at the northeast corner of Lake St. and Bartels Rd.  Building plans are under review for a Starbucks at the corner and a Shoot Point Blank retail store and gun range with training classrooms on the northern end of the property.  The southern half of the current building will be demolished, and the remaining 8,000 square foot building is to be renovated for retail and commercial uses. 

Our new Village Center Plaza

New landscaping, brick pavers, seat walls, new lighting and an interactive water feature are ready to welcome Hanover Park families and friends! If you haven’t been by our newly ‘streetscaped’ Village Center yet – you are invited to see the improvements that the Village recently completed.  Don’t miss the water feature (designed as a globe with interactive water-jets) that can be activated for summer-time fun! A new public parking lot, a redesigned park with gazebo, sidewalks and several features for ‘pedestrian comfort’ offer opportunities for families to gather in the heart of our community. 

Did you know?

The Village is working on new zoning regulations to implement the vision for mixed-used developments in our emerging Village Center.  The project is grant funded and a consultant is working with the Development Commission.  

Tell Us What You Think!

Want to help improve Hanover Park's business climate?

The bi-annual Village Business Climate and Business expansion survey provides the Village with useful information to help set policies and programs.

Please let us know your business needs - the Community & Economic Department can help with a list of available properties, referrals to hiring resources, and general liaison assistance. 

We’ve kept this online survey short!   Thanks in advance for your assistance! 

Complete the survey

Resources for Businesses

Whether you are small business, a home-based business or one of our large international businesses, you can find several resources on the Village’s website, www.hpil.org, under the “Business” tab.  Community Development has included many resources including free webinars and trainings regarding marketing, business growth, financial assistance, etc.  Video recordings for these business development events are available at: https://www.hpil.org/848/Business-Seminars-Webinars.
 
In partnership with our Community Colleges, Small Business Development Centers and our Chambers of Commerce, the Village offers ongoing training and events.  To stay up to date, subscribe to the monthly Business Matters e-newsletter under the “Notify Me” section of the Village website, or send an email to communitydevelopment@hpil.org.  You can also subscribe to get notified when a new seminar/webinar is posted.

Accelerate your business to the Next Level!

If you would like to grow, expand, engage your employees, increase innovation, or need business coaching, you might be a candidate for this FREE service.

The Village of Hanover Park is one of 5 communities sponsoring Next Level Northwest, a business accelerator program designed to assist “Stage II” businesses with professional, confidential coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to accelerate their business to the next level.

To apply, visit www.nextlevelnorthwest.org. For more information, please contact Shubhra Govind, Director of Community and Economic Development at (630) 823-5781 or sgovind@hpil.org.

Moving to Recovery

On May 14th, the entire state moved into the “Bridge” transition period. After a 28-day monitoring period, barring any significant increases in COVID-19 metrics, the state could move into Phase 5 (Illinois Restored) as early as Friday, June 11. This could change if a resurgence of the virus occurs.

Please review the updated business guidance below to make sure you are following the plan required for your type of business. 

Dining

• Seated areas: Patrons > 6feet apart; parties < 10
• Standing area: 30% capacity indoors; 50% capacity outdoors

Festivals and general admission outdoor spectator events

• 30 people per 1,000 sq. ft

Health and Fitness

• 60 % capacity
• Group fitness classes of 50 or fewer indoors or 100 or fewer outdoors

Meetings, conferences and conventions

• Lesser of 1,000 people or 60% capacity

Offices

• 60% capacity

Personal care

• 60% capacity

Retail and service counter

• 60% capacity

More information: Press release.
A printable PDF: BRIDGE TO PHASE 5 GUIDE