Economic Development

Niles is home to nearly 4 million square feet of retail space in a variety of shopping centers including Golf Mill Mall, Four Flaggs Shopping Center, Pointe Plaza, and Village Crossing, among many others. The Village is also home to significant number of business and industrial parks. Some of the large employers include Shure, the Bradford Exchange, the Home Depot, Walmart, Target, and Fresh Farms.

Coronavirus - Support Niles Businesses

Coronavirus - Support Niles Businesses

Small Business Recovery Loan Program

The Small Business Recovery Loan Program will provide no interest loans to independent restaurants that have been located in Niles for at least two years and generated sales of at least $750,000 in 2019. The eligibility requirements are provided in the Village of Niles Small Business Recovery Loan Application.

Niles Restaurants Map

Dining Alfresco in Niles

Village Guidelines for Restaurants - Dining Alfresco in Niles

Doing Business in Niles

Explore information about the village's emphasis on business in the community.

Available Sites and Buildings

Niles Site Selector

Commercial and Industrial properties available in Niles, IL

Business License Application

View the Business License Application / Registration.

Businesses - Chapter 22

Check out the Village of Niles Code of Ordinances on Chapter 22 - Businesses.

Commercial Refuse

Green Business Award

Facade Improvement Grants

Helpful Links

Browse through various links to find helpful economic information about the village, county, state, and more.

Maps

Explore various maps of Niles ranging from schools to districts, to trash collection and street maps, and much more.

Metro Chicago Exports

Assistance for Small and Midsize Businesses in opening markets for Export

Property Tax Incentives

Property tax Incentives through Cook County which the Village may support

Resource Guide

Discover the Resource Guide to guide businesses needing to obtain licenses, permits, or zoning approvals from the village.

Sign Code Guidelines

Peruse a synopsis of the sign code.

Sign Code Guidelines

Peruse a synopsis of the sign code.

Home Improvement Program

The Village of Niles offers a Home Improvement Program that can reduce fees for residents investing in remodeling their house.

Small Business Administration Resource Guide

Link to the US Small Business Administration Resource Guide for Illinois Businesses.

Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance

Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance in Response to Coronavirus

US Small Business Administration

US Small Business Administration

Special Events Application

Tax Increment Financing

TIF Policy

The Village has a policy and Procedure for Reviewing TIF Assistance Requests

Village Ordinances

Access ordinances for the Village of Niles.

Zoning Map

Explore the Zoning Map.

Niles Design District