Get involved the various organizations in Mount Prospect. Clink on the links for more information related to membership and upcoming events!
The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce is a key partner for the Village. The Chamber promotes collaborations with business groups, stakeholders, Chamber members, Village staff, the Mount Prospect Library, non-profit organizations, and much more. The Chamber aims to provide "something for everyone" and hosts expos, community events, business breakfasts, networking after hours, networking groups, and business workshops. For additional information, visit the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce site here.
The Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association (MPDMA) is an organization run by downtown businesses which hosts community events and promotions to benefit the community and your favorite downtown businesses. The association was formed in 2003 by a group of dedicated business owners who wanted to promote awareness of downtown Mount Prospect. The association primarily coordinates four community events: Saturday Night Car Shows (Bluesmobile Cruise Nights), Fall Festival, Oktoberfest, and various pub crawls. The MPDMA meets quarterly at the Mount Prospect Public Library. Visit the MPDMA site here for more information.
The Mount Prospect Public Library (MPPL) features two locations in the Village, one in the downtown (10 S. Emerson Street) and a south branch located at 1711 W. Algonquin Road. The MPPL serves Mount Prospect and neighboring residents through education, lifelong learning, and connecting people to information, and resources. For additional information, click the link here.
Other State and Federal Resources:
- Small Business Development Center at Harper College SBDC provides workshops and seminars on key small business areas to educate existing and prospective small business owners. They also provide individual business counseling/coaching, at no cost, to small businesses and individuals contemplating starting a small business.
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Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity The IDCEO provides business assistance and workforce development with special emphasis on technology, trade, tourism and film. Also catalogs Community Profile demographic information for communities throughout the state of Illinois.
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Illinois Department of Revenue The Illinois Department of Revenue serves as the tax collection agency for state government and for local governments. Business owners can register their business, file and pay business taxes through their e-Services portal.
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U.S. Department of Labor The Department of Labor’s mission is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees; to improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.
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U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration is an independent agency of the federal government which aids, counsels, assists and protects the interests of small business.
- Illinois Department of Employment Security IDES provides unemployment insurance (UI), employment services and guidance to workers, job seekers, and employers. They combine job training programs in Illinois into a "workforce development" system where individuals can find a job or train for a new career.
