Business & Nonprofit Services

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Whether you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, or a working professional, the Arlington Heights Memorial Library is committed to offering you resources, education, and advising assistance!  

If you need help locating any of our business collection or digital resources, please inquire at the Info Desk or call 847-392-0100.

Business Library Cards

Business and nonprofit organizations in Arlington Heights are eligible for business library cards. Click here for more information on registering or renewing your business library card.

Business eNewsletter

The Business eNewsletter offers information about library resources, programs, and other updates for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits. Read the latest issue HERESubscribe to receive it through email.

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Small Business Support

There are a variety of ways we can help you:


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SCORE Business Mentoring

From one-on-one business advising sessions to virtual training webinars, SCORE can support your business journey. The library partners with SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer business mentors and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, to meet the needs of our local business community. Appointments are free

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State and Local Business Services

Numerous other organizations are available to help you with all aspects of your business - from startup requirements to finance, marketing and everything in between.


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Business Start Guide

This guide is a general overview of what to expect as you navigate the rules and requirements of business ownership in Arlington Heights. Remember, every business is unique, and your situation may result in different timeframes, costs, and specific requirements.  

General Information

Looking to open a business? Check out the following:

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Beyond the Library: Business Skills and Training

Check out these no-cost activities and guides in the community and online.


Nonprofit Resources

Nonprofit Resources

The library offers a variety of resources to assist with starting and managing a nonprofit organization. As a Candid Community Partner, we offer a premier prospect research tool for grant-seekers, Foundation Directory Online (FDO). FDO combines comprehensive data with simple search tools help you efficiently meet fundraising goals. Also accessible in the library is