Libraries and Economic Development John Ericson Tom Holmberg Schaumburg Township District Library
Remote Office Services Environment Available small rooms Café Centrally located neutral site Services Wireless Internet Availability of Microsoft Office ® Products Printing / Faxing
Remote Office Services
Research Services Enterpreneurial Business Plan Resources Legal and Business Forms Business Contact Lists HR & Legal Advice Books
Research Services
Business Support Trained Librarians Directories Print Electronic Media Information Industry level Company level
Programming Presented by Library – For Business Small Business Database Usage Computer Classes Presented by Business Inform Patrons on a topic Raise business’s profile in community
Programming
Job Search Assistance Needs: Local Businesses need good help Patrons need employment Answers: Job Fairs Resume writing seminars Interview preparation seminars
Job Search Assistance
Business Outreach Become Involved in the Community Join Chamber of Commerce Volunteer for local committees Attend local business seminars Partner with Business Assn for charitable causes Partner with Community Colleges
Business Outreach
Participate in the Community Expos Community Events: parades, fairs, farmer’s markets Marketing Commuter Hubs Library Lobby Community Centers Multi-Family Housing
Business Outreach
Further Reading