The Business Center provides a great place to work solo, meet with others, attend business programs and keep up with the latest business and financial news.
It offers five desktop computers with internet access for researching business, career and financial information through our databases. In addition to housing current business-related magazines and newspapers, you'll find a collection of new books about business, entrepreneurship and related topics as well as information about upcoming business programs and local resources for small business, nonprofits and entrepreneurs.
Take advantage of our services by reserving or borrowing library books and other materials, using our Business Center, meeting rooms and the Studio, accessing business databases from home or work, registering for business classes or technology classes and applying for a business library card.
Schedule an appointment with an advisor to help connect you with the resources you need, assist with business research and teach you how to use the business databases for market research and contact lists.
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.
The Business eNewsletter offers resources, program information and other updates for entrepreneurs, small businesses and nonprofits.
Learn from SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer business mentors, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Schedule a one-on-one appointment to receive guidance on your small business.
Individual one-hour appointments at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. are available on the first and third Thursdays of each month, and on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Meet other readers and join us for thought-provoking discussions. From new bestsellers to long-established titles, these discussions cover topics to support advancement in your personal and professional development. If you need a copy of a book, stop by the Info Desk, call 847-392-0100 or check out an eBook. All discussions are drop in events, unless noted.
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Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel , , – /Business Center Drop-in |
Business and nonprofit organizations in Arlington Heights are eligible for business library cards. Up to three employees may be authorized for services and materials. Business cards must be renewed every year.
Complete an application and submit a business card at the Checkout Desk.
The business owner or primary managing agent is required to sign the application prior to library card pickup.
If your organization is interested in providing technology training for your employees, email Business Services advisor Diane Malik and indicate your card number, a few date options, what class you are interested in and the number of people in your group. A minimum of two weeks advanced notice is required.
Training classes are 90 minutes and designed for groups of 6-12. You must have a business library card to schedule a class and the person scheduling must be listed on the library card. The remaining attendees do not need to be cardholders. A list of classes is available here.
In addition to the library, numerous other services 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 Insights: GlobalA one-stop source for company profiles and analysis, including SWOT Analyses, investment reports, |
Business Source PremierUpdated interface. Articles, market research, industry reports,
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CFRA MarketScope AdvisorReplaces Standard & Poor's Global NetAdvantage. CFRA Research produces industry surveys, stock reports, mutual fund reports, The Outlook newsletter, and much more (and is the provider of these products to S&P).
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CheckIllinoisLook up public records in northern Illinois across communities quickly by personal or business name. Part of Public Records Online.
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Company Dossier (from Nexis Uni)Now part of Nexis Uni. Use the drop-down menu at the upper left of the page and select "Company Dossier." Millions of public and private companies, with contact information, analysis and news/industry links. No download limit.
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Corporate AffiliationsDirectory of 200,000 parent and subsidiary companies worldwide. Records can be downloaded for mailing/contact lists. Tip: Please click the "Sign Off" link at the upper right when you're done using this database.
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Foundation Center OnlineOne-stop source for researching grants and foundations. Includes the Foundation Directory and Foundation Grants to Individuals. This will be available via remote access during the library's closure.
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Gale CoursesIn-depth, instructor-led, 6-week classes on tech topics, health care training, business/accounting, personal development, law, test prep, and more. Some classes can lead to certification. |
Gale Directory LibrarySearch several different national, regional and international directories simultaneously or separately. |
Gale eBooksFormerly Gale Virtual Reference Library |
Gale Legal FormsThousands of legal forms for personal, business, real estate, litigation, etc. (MS Word or PDF). See also Access My Library app. |
Morningstar Investment Research CenterMutual Funds, Stocks, ETFs; powerful screening tools. See More Info for Help and Education / Live Webinars. NOTE: The company/ticker/fund search box on the Morningstar home page does not work at this time. Go to any other tab (Companies, ETFs, etc.) and it will work properly. |
National Directory of Nonprofit OrganizationsPart of the Gale Directory Library. Provides contact and basic factual information on the largest nonprofit organizations in the United States.
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Plunkett ResearchIndustry statistics trends and company analysis. |
Public RecordsHome sales business licenses foreclosures and bankruptcies. Now includes access to CheckIllinois (quick searching by personal/business name, across communities and record types).
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ReferenceUSABusiness directory, residential listings, demographics and health care listings. Records can be downloaded for mailing/contact lists. |
Treehouse: Online TrainingTreehouse is releasing a series of free livestreamed training sessions via their YouTube channel. Check back every few days for updates. They have also released a free YouTube version of their "How to Work Remotely" tutorial. Web design, coding, mobile app development and more. Earn points/badges to track your progress and create a showcase for potential employers. |
Wall Street JournalArticles from the eastern print edtion. Business and financial news from 1/2/84-present. Articles from the online edition also available.
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Weiss Financial Ratings SeriesRates safety and financial stability of banks, credit unions, insurers, stocks and mutual funds. Includes a Medigap Plan selection tool. |