1. Libraries and Economic Development John Ericson Tom Holmberg Schaumburg Township District Library www.stdl.org

2. Remote Office Services Environment Available small rooms Café Centrally located neutral site  Services  Wireless Internet  Availability of Microsoft Office ® Products  Printing / Faxing

3. Remote Office Services

4. Research Services Enterpreneurial Business Plan Resources Legal and Business Forms Business Contact Lists HR & Legal Advice Books

5. Research Services

6. Business Support Trained Librarians Directories Print Electronic Media Information Industry level Company level

7. 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

8. Programming

9. Job Search Assistance Needs: Local Businesses need good help Patrons need employment Answers: Job Fairs Resume writing seminars Interview preparation seminars

10. Job Search Assistance

11. 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

12. Business Outreach

14. Participate in the Community Expos Community Events: parades, fairs, farmer’s markets Marketing Commuter Hubs Library Lobby Community Centers Multi-Family Housing

15. Business Outreach

16. Further Reading