Posted on: August 25, 2021

FREE Workshop | Aging in a Changing Region

Aging in Park Forest Planning Process

The Village of Park Forest has received a technical assistance award from the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to participate in their “Aging in a Changing Region” program.  The goal of this program is to undertake ...

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Posted on: May 14, 2021

2021-2022 Shopping & Services Guide Now Available

The 2021/2022 Shopping & Services Guide is now available online with active links to business websites. If you’re in need of a hard copy, please contact Monica DeLord at (708) 283-5617 or mdelord@vopf.com. 

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Posted on: May 12, 2021

Cloud Recording Available for May 12 Webinar

On May 12, Tasha Brown, Director & Facilitator, Scale-Up of the Women’s Business Development Center South Suburbs, and Vicki Brown, Director, Illinois Small Business Development Center at SSEGI/ SDA (Southland Development Authority), served a...

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Posted on: April 20, 2021

WEBINAR: Developing Your Toolbox for Business Growth, Success & Sustainability Post COVID-19

Join Tasha Brown, Director & Facilitator, Scale-Up of the Women’s Business Development Center South Suburbs, and Vicki Brown, Director, Illinois Small Business Development Center at SSEGI/ SDA (Southland Development Authority), as they serve as co-pre...

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Posted on: March 19, 2021

Cloud Recording Available From March 18 Webinar

On March 18, Local Circular Economy for Small Business was the webinar topic covered during our Business Educational Series presented by Plant Chicago.Cultivating local circular economies is an effective way for businesses to work together to solve some o...

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Posted on: March 10, 2021

2021 Spring Edition of Park Forest Business News

This newsletter was brought to you by the Village of Park Forest Economic Development & Planning Department.This edition includes: 

• Mayor’s Message
• March Webinar: Local Circular Economy
• Nesbitt Named 2020 Business Person of the Year
• Did...

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Posted on: February 9, 2021

Free Webinar | Local Circular Economy for Small Business

Join us for the next webinar in our Business Educational Series sponsored by Village of Park Forest Economic Development & Planning.

Local Circular Economy for Small Business will be conducted on Thursday, March 18 from 8:00 to 9:00AM.Cultivat...

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Posted on: January 21, 2021

Cloud Recording Available From January 21 Webinar

In this Business Educational Session, Andre & Brittany Hogan, Kamadu Marketing, conducted a presentation on how to set up a great marketing plan for your small business via a Zoom Webinar sponsored by the Village of Park Forest Economic Devel...

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Posted on: January 20, 2021

Free Webinar | Creating a Framework for a Marketing Plan That Works!

Join us for the next webinar in our Business Educational Series sponsored by Village of Park Forest Economic Development & Planning.

The topic is Creating a Framework for a Marketing Plan That Works.Our presenters will be Andre & Brittany Hogan, Fo...

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Posted on: December 4, 2020

Cloud Recordings Available From September & November Webinars

If you couldn't make it to Economic Development and Planning Department's September and/or November webinars, below are the links to the cloud recordings.

September's Session:Make Your Social Media MatterSue Kirchner, Br...

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Posted on: November 17, 2020

Free Webinar | Working with a Lender & Best Practices of Small Business Accounting

How does a small business owner develop a relationship with a banker?  What factors do lenders use to evaluate a small business?  What should a small business owner be doing right now to prepare for year-end?

 

These questions and...

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Posted on: October 19, 2020

Webinar Invitation | Energy-saving Opportunities Through Energy Efficiency Program

Is your small business looking for ways to save money and use less energy? Learn how you can reduce costs and improve operations through energy efficiency.

This free 1-hour webinar will include the following information on the ComEd Energy Efficiency Progr...

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Posted on: October 6, 2020

Comcast Business brings advanced network technology to Downtown Park Forest

Comcast Business announced last week that it has expanded its advanced network infrastructure in Downtown Park Forest, adding a half mile of fiber optic cable along Forest Blvd, Victory Drive, Main Street and Liberty Drive. The expansion, which will bring...

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Posted on: September 23, 2020

Free Fall Fun Day is Saturday in Park Forest

Come Join Us for Free Fall Fun Day!

Southeast Corner of Main Street & Orchard Drive

Food Truck Vendors from Joey's Red Hots & The Creamery(Sponsored by All Coast Restoration)

Saturday from 11:00AM to 2:00PM

ALSO VISIT:Main Street Market from 7:00AM-No...

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Posted on: September 16, 2020

Nomination Deadline for Sustainability Awards is September 25

Nominations are being accepted for: General Appearance, Rain Barrels,  Rain Gardens, Raised Planter Beds (for raising produce), Solar Panels, Minimal Use of Lawn Chemicals (verified), Bike To Work, School, or Train (verified), Wildlife Habitat, C...

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Posted on: September 23, 2020

Make Your Social Media Matter : It's One Week Away!

SOCIAL MEDIA is one of the best ways to connect with people who love your brand. It’s also a great way to get noticed, reaching those who haven’t heard of your business yet. However, two important social media marketing strategies are important to achieve...

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Posted on: September 16, 2020

FREE Webinar | Make Your Social Media Matter!

SOCIAL MEDIA is one of the best ways to connect with people who love your brand. It’s also a great way to get noticed, reaching those who haven’t heard of your business yet. However, two important social media marketing strategies are ...

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Posted on: August 19, 2020

Cloud Recording Available From August 18 Webinar

Kathy Hays, Hays Digital Group, covered the best practices of creating a website or updating your established website with a fresh look via a Zoom Webinar sponsored by the Village of Park Forest Economic Development & Planning Department on August 18....

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Posted on: August 10, 2020

2020 Summer Edition of Park Forest Business News

This newsletter was brought to you by the Village of Park Forest Economic Development & Planning Department.This edition includes: 

• Mayor’s Message
• Shop Local Campaign Supports Park Forest Business
• Did You Know…There is a Pa...

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Posted on: June 23, 2020

Tomorrow 6/24 @ 8:30am - Webinar - How to Compete with Online Retailers

Develop a game plan to increase traffic and sales from the leading commercial marketing research company.   Brandon Svec, Director of Market Analytics, from CoStar Group will be our speaker.  

This free 1-hour webinar will include 2019 pe...

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Posted on: June 16, 2020

Use New 2020-2021 Shopping & Services Guide During $hop Local $hop Safe Ca$hback Raffle

The 2020/2021 Shopping & Services Guide is now available online with active links to business websites. If you’re in need of a hard copy, please contact Monica DeLord at (708) 283-5617 or mdelord@vopf.com. 

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Posted on: May 29, 2020

Restore Illinois Phase 3 ~ Village & Business Openings

Consistent with Restore Illinois, Phase 3, and IDPH-approved safety guidance in place, Village Hall Offices will open on Monday, June 1, at 12 noon and will continue with regular office hours going forward.

When entering Village Hall, please note that all ...

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Posted on: April 16, 2020

APRIL 16 UPDATE ~ Essential Park Forest Businesses Open During COVID-19

The Village has updated the list of Park Forest Businesses that are open and operating as "essential" businesses.  Let us continue to support them by shopping local during this difficult time.  This list will be updated twice a...

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Posted on: April 9, 2020

UPDATED ~ Essential Park Forest Businesses Open During COVID-19

The Village has updated the list of Park Forest businesses that are open and operating as "essential" businesses.  Let us continue to support them by shopping local during this difficult time.  This list will be updated twice a...

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Posted on: April 5, 2020

Essential Park Forest Businesses Open During COVID-19

The Village has created a list of Park Forest businesses that are open and operating as "essential" businesses.  We urge you to shop local and support them during this difficult time.   

With the current COVID-19 pandem...

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Posted on: April 1, 2020

Small Business Loan Recap During COVID-19

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Posted on: March 31, 2020

Ways You Can Support Local Business During COVID-19

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Posted on: December 6, 2019

Fiorenzo is 2019's Park Forest Business Person of the Year

Ten years after becoming the first-ever recipient of the Park Forest Business Person of the Year Award, Janet Fiorenzo is now the first ever two-time recipient of the award.Fiorenzo was officially recognized as the 2019 Sam Montella Park Forest Business P...

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Posted on: October 31, 2019

Grocery store expected to open after new year now hiring

An estimated 80-plus jobs will be filled in the coming months as a new Park Forest grocer prepares to open just after the new year.Jet Foods, to be located at 120 Orchard Drive, will anchor Orchard Park Plaza which was recently purchased by Freedom Develo...

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Posted on: September 26, 2019

You Still Have Time...Nominate Your Park Forest Business Person of the Year by Oct. 31

Park Forest's Economic Development Advisory Group (EDAG) is seeking nominations for the EDAG 2019 Sam Montella Business Person of the Year. 

The EDAG Sam Montella Business Person of the Year award is an annual award to recognize Park Forest busine...

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Posted on: September 26, 2019

Nominate Your Park Forest Business Person of the Year by Oct. 31

Park Forest's Economic Development Advisory Group (EDAG) is seeking nominations for the EDAG 2019 Sam Montella Business Person of the Year. 

The EDAG Sam Montella Business Person of the Year award is an annual award to recognize Park Forest busine...

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Posted on: September 6, 2019

ROBO Kids STEM Lab Celebrates Grand Opening

Please join us as we welcome ROBO Kids STEM Lab to the Village of Park Forest. Their Grand Opening will be held on Saturday, September 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m..  Ribbon cutting will start promptly at 1:00 p.m.

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Posted on: July 19, 2019

Park Forest welcomes AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps volunteers

An AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team is again set for service in the Village of Park Forest this summer.The NCCC team this week begins its first of an eight-week stay in Park Forest.“The Village of Park Forest is very happy – and fo...

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Posted on: May 23, 2019

New Park Forest business helps south suburban home-based food service businesses

Since opening in March, Poppin Plates Culinary Incubator, a new Park Forest business offering memberships and hourly rates for access to a 950-square-foot commercial kitchen, has already gained nine members. The business looks to continue its mis...

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Posted on: February 10, 2017

Park Forest's Zoellner lands Economic Development Leader of the Year Award

Park Forest Assistant Economic Development Director Sandra Zoellner is the South Suburban Small Business Association’s Economic Development Leader of the Year. Zoellner received the award at the 15th Annual Summit Awards at Idlewild Country Clu...Read on... Village of Park Forest - Economic Development & Planning News