Explore resources, education and advising for your business at your local library! The Arlington Heights Memorial Library is committed to supporting our local business and nonprofit community. Whether an entrepreneur, small business owner, or a working professional, the library is a valuable community resource for you.
If you need assistance 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 library resources, program information, and other updates for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits. Read the latest issue here or subscribe to receive it through email every other month.
Make the most of our services: borrow library books and other materials, reserve meeting rooms or space in the Studio, check out our new Makerplace, access business databases remotely, register for business or technology classes and apply for a business library card.
Schedule an appointment with an advisor to connect you to resources and provide
It's a no-brainer that FREE resources and programs abound at the library for those in small business. In addition, there are other no-cost activities and guides in the community and online that are too good to overlook.
In this climate of uncertainty and crisis, it’s hard to overstate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nonprofits and small business. This page provides up-to-date information and resources from the local to federal level.
Numerous organizations, in addition to the library, are available to help you with
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.
Anyone looking to open a business in Illinois must first with the state’s
The library offers a variety of resources to assist with starting and managing a nonprofit organization. As a Foundation Information Network (FIN) 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
Learn from SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer business mentors, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
SCORE offers free, confidential mentoring by volunteers who have experience in all aspects of business. Whether you're just getting started or you've been in business over 20 years,