Business of the Year 2022

Congratulations to all of our 2022 Nominees!

This award honors contributions made by Hanover Park businesses benefiting and having a positive impact on our community. Our nominees are:

• Aerus of Hanover Park - 6602 Barrington Road
• Bharti's Tailors - 1182 Lake Street
• CD One Price Cleaners - 7306 Barrington Road
• Dulce Vida Juice Bar - 2003 Irving Park Road
• Nail Land - 1218 Lake Street
• SP Marketing - 1260 Bamberg Court

Economic Development Committee members interviewed and evaluated the nominated business and the winner will be announced at the annual Awards Dinner on February 9, 2023

Connect DuPage

Connecting DuPage Businesses to Valuable Resources & Opportunities

Connect DuPage is a new initiative designed to help spark new connections, promote diversity and offer valuable insights to help al DuPage businesses achieve their goals. Connect DuPage offers:

• Customer Industry Sector Reports
• Join Their Supplier Database
• Become a Certified Minority, Women, Disabled, or Veteran-Owned Business
• Networking and Educational Events

To learn more, go to:  https://www.choosedupage.com/connect-dupage/

Facade Grant Program

Financial Assistance for Commercial Properties in TIF Districts 3, 4, and 5

The Village has approved grant funds for improving the exterior facades (face) of existing commercial buildings. The Facade Grant Program has been created for all eligible businesses and commercial properties in TIF Districts 3, 4, and 5:

• Up to 50% of eligible project costs will be reimbursed (up to $25,000)
• Minimum project cost should be at least $5,000
• Landscaping can be up to 30% of grant amount
• Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis

Eligible Improvements:

• Awnings & canopies
• Exterior walls/doors/windows/shutter/downspouts
• Exterior building materials
• Stairs, sidewalks, porches, railings, colonnades
• Signs (in conjunction with a comprehensive façade improvement project)
• Outdoor seating areas
• Landscaping
• Fencing
• Dumpster enclosure
• Screening of mechanical equipment/utilities at grade level or on the roof
• Code improvements

For more information, please call Community Development at 630-823-5780 or go to https://www.hpil.org/1054/Facade-Grants

Looking to Install a Sign on Your Business?

Most Signs Require a Permit!

Here are a few rules to be aware of:

• Window signs may not be larger than 50% of any one window
• A-frame signs require permits and must be kept near the business's and off of the parkway, and must by removed by the close of each business day
• Grand Opening signs are allowed, but also require a permit

• Marquee, scrolling, flashing or crawling signs
• Box signs over 12 inches in height
• Inflatable signs, pennants or feather signs
• Painted wall signage
• Pole-mounted, roof top and vehicle signs

* Please also remember to remove any bird nests from any signs or letters
For more details, you can review the Hanover Park Sign Code here:
https://library.municode.com/IL/Hanover%20Park/CODES/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=CH6SICO

Take Your Business to the NEXT Level

Next Level Northwest can help you succeed

Have you thought about ways to get your business to the next level - increasing your brand awareness, revenues and success?  FREE help is here for you and your business. NLNW offers free coaching, training and support in any area of business you need help with.

This valuable one-on-one coaching program can make YOU their next success story. You can read about their recent success stories and apply here:  www.nextlevelnorthwest.org/apply-now.  See what they can offer you!

Questions?  Need help applying?  Call Community Development at 630-823-5780 or email us at  CDevelopment@hpil.org and we can get your started AND help you through the entire application process.