Opening a Business Checklist
Contact the Glen Ellyn Economic Development Corporation:
Glen Ellyn Economic Development Corporation
Janie Patch, Executive Director
630.469.0947
Access "How To" guidance to prepare your Business Plan:
State of Illinois Business Portal
U.S. Small Business Administration
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Small Business Development Center
Research Village permit requirements and approval process:
Village of Glen Ellyn Building Division
Joe Kvapil, Building & Zoning Official
630.547.5244 or .5250
TIP: Request the Fire Safety Inspection report for the space of interest
Get your Business Plan reviewed:
Small Business Development Center
630.942.2771
For food service operators, initiate process for County approval:
DuPage County Health Department
630.682.7400
Search the corporate/LLC database for name availability:
Illinois Secretary of State Office
217-782-9521
Register your business name:
DuPage County Clerk's Office
630-682-7035
Apply for a Federal Employer ID Number (EIN):
Register with State for tax ID number and withholding for employees:
Illinois Department of Revenue
Register to remit unemployment insurance payments for employees:
Illinois Department of Employment Security
800.247.4984
Apply for a liquor license, if needed:
Village of Glen Ellyn
Patti Underhill, Administrative Services Coordinator
630.547.5204
Register your business, apply for an Occupancy Permit, and arrange for a fire inspection prior to opening:
Village of Glen Ellyn Building Division
Bill Keel, Property Inspector
630.547.5350
Apply for downtown parking permits for business owner and employees:
Village Cashier's Office
Civic Center, 1st floor, 535 Duane St.
630.547.5235
Join the Chamber for business networking:
Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce
630.469.0907