Business & Development
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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.
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Coronavirus - Support Niles Businesses
Coronavirus - Support Niles Businesses
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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.
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Niles Restaurants Map
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Dining Alfresco in Niles
Village Guidelines for Restaurants - Dining Alfresco in Niles
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Doing Business in Niles
Explore information about the village's emphasis on business in the community.
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Available Sites and Buildings
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Niles Site Selector
Commercial and Industrial properties available in Niles, IL
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Business License Application
View the Business License Application / Registration.
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Businesses - Chapter 22
Check out the Village of Niles Code of Ordinances on Chapter 22 - Businesses.
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Commercial Refuse
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Green Business Award
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Facade Improvement Grants
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Helpful Links
Browse through various links to find helpful economic information about the village, county, state, and more.
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Maps
Explore various maps of Niles ranging from schools to districts, to trash collection and street maps, and much more.
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Metro Chicago Exports
Assistance for Small and Midsize Businesses in opening markets for Export
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Property Tax Incentives
Property tax Incentives through Cook County which the Village may support
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Resource Guide
Discover the Resource Guide to guide businesses needing to obtain licenses, permits, or zoning approvals from the village.
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Sign Code Guidelines
Peruse a synopsis of the sign code.
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Sign Code Guidelines
Peruse a synopsis of the sign code.
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Home Improvement Program
The Village of Niles offers a Home Improvement Program that can reduce fees for residents investing in remodeling their house.
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Small Business Administration Resource Guide
Link to the US Small Business Administration Resource Guide for Illinois Businesses.
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Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance
Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance in Response to Coronavirus
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US Small Business Administration
US Small Business Administration
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Special Events Application
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Tax Increment Financing
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TIF Policy
The Village has a policy and Procedure for Reviewing TIF Assistance Requests
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Village Ordinances
Access ordinances for the Village of Niles.
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Zoning Map
Explore the Zoning Map.
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Niles Design District
Contact Us
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John C. Melaniphy III
Director Economic Development
Email
Ph: 847-588-8074
Fx: 847-588-8050
1000 Civic Center Drive
Niles, IL 60714