Oak Park, Illinois Village Departments -- Business Services

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Business Services Division

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Business Services is the Village of Oak Park 's liaison to the business community. Its goal is to respond to the ongoing needs of the business community and serve as a key partner in the growth and development of Oak Park 's twelve business districts. Assistance includes the following:

Obtaining retail grants and/or loans for rehabilitation or startup
Receiving assistance from other internal departments
Maintaining compliance with Village of Oak Park business requirements
Coordinating events within the business districts
Locating a business within Oak Park
Accessing business resources and technical assistance

Business Services is also responsible for the overall communication with the business districts regarding Village initiatives and projects that impact the business community. This includes providing timely updates related to construction projects, zoning, development and other business-impacting efforts. Business Services is committed to ensuring local businesses have the resources and support needed to be successful and to contribute to a better quality of life for the community.

For more information on the Village's business districts, visit GreatNeighborhoodsOak.com. For more information on the Business Services Division call 708.358.5648 or e-mail the Business Services Division .