Business

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Ignite Your Business

Whether you have an established business or are an entrepreneur looking to jump start a new venture, we can help. We offer personalized assistance, business programming, specialized databases, and relevant resources in books, newspapers, and magazines.

 

Contact Us

Have a business reference question, need help with our resources, or don't know where to begin? We are here to help in all phases of the business cycle, from start-up to scale-up to exit.

Contact our business librarian Tricia Swanstrom at ignite@wheatonlibrary.org or 630-868-7531 to schedule a consultation over the phone, online, or in person at the library.

 

We can also help ignite your career

Do you have a business based in Wheaton? Access our powerful business databases, books on the latest trends, and more. Business owners who request a card in writing on business letterhead may receive one card.

These and more are available online at Libby/Overdrive and PressReader

  • Barron’s
  • Bloomberg Business Week
  • Crain’s Chicago Business
  • The Economist
  • Entrepreneur
  • Fast Company
  • Forbes
  • Fortune
  • Harvard Business Review
  • Inc.
  • Success
  • Wall Street Journal
Entrepreneur & Start-Up Guide

Upcoming Events

LinkedIn for Your Job Search

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, In-Person, Jobs & Careers, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
Discover how to leverage the social networking site LinkedIn, to enhance your job search and create results. Learn why you should use LinkedIn for job searches and who else uses it (HR recruiters, etc.).  Presented by People’s Resource Center (P...

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Virtual Program Conduct Policy

The library's patron conduct policy applies to virtual library programs. Library staff has the right to remove participants from virtual programs who are in violation of the patron conduct policy.

Foundations of Public Speaking

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A or via Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, In-Person, Jobs & Careers, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
Turn your biggest fear into your biggest skill. Experienced Communication Instructor Tiffany Olson will meet you where you are and take your public speaking to the next level by providing strategies to help conquer that fear. Learn how to craft what ...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Virtual Program Conduct Policy

The library's patron conduct policy applies to virtual library programs. Library staff has the right to remove participants from virtual programs who are in violation of the patron conduct policy.

Business Databases

Business Insights

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In-depth coverage of businesses, including company profiles, industry profiles, products and brands, financial reports, company rankings, histories, and full-text articles.

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Business Source Premier

Business Source Premier

Full-text articles from more than 2,300 journals in all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, accounting, finance, and economics.

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Crain's Chicago Business

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Read the latest issues or search for articles from 1996 to present. Find articles, business profiles, interviews, financial information, and timely news.

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Community Partners

City of Wheaton Department of Economic Development

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Serves the community by attracting new businesses to Wheaton and retaining existing businesses. Offers planning tools to help businesses in Wheaton thrive.

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Downtown Wheaton Association 

Downtown Wheaton Association 

Supports Downtown Wheaton businesses through promotions and events.

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Illinois Small Business Development Center

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Located at College of DuPage. Delivers affordable support to small businesses and entrepreneurs. 

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