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Wheeling has long held its reputation as a strong industrial center in the Chicagoland region with nearly 14 million square feet of manufacturing facilities. As a top Illinois manufacturing employer, Wheeling is a key location for businesses to thrive. Wheeling is also home to Chicago Executive Airport, the fourth busiest airport in the Chicagoland area. The Village is home to over 850 licensed businesses, and continues to grow and to attract future development.
Wheeling's Restaurant Row
Wheeling is home to an eclectic mix of fine dining and fast casual concepts. Some of the best-known local dining establishments include Bob Chinn's, Cooper's Hawk, Benihana, Saranello's, Superdawg, Boston Fish Market, among others.
B2B New Biz Grant Program
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) recently announced a new Back to Business Grant Program - the B2B New Biz Program. DCEO will be providing financial relief grant UP TO $30,000 to qualifying businesses that opened January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021. The grant application opens November 30, 2023 (at 9 a.m.) and closes January 11, 2024 (at 11:59:59 p.m.). Please visit:
Business Assistance Grants for more information.
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Why Choose Wheeling?
We are a vibrant community for a business to call home, as transportation, infrastructure and accessibility are among are strongest assets.
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Economic Development Brochure
A Brochure highlighting the strengths of Wheeling
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Available Buildings & Sites
The Department of Economic Development regularly monitors land and property availability and is able to provide an updated customized list of business location opportunities upon request.
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Business Assistance Grants
Business Assistance Grants recently announced
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Demographics
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning offers a demographic breakdown of the Wheeling community.
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METRA Station Area Planning Study
The approximately 145-acre study area targeted for development includes the area immediately surrounding the station south to the Heritage Lake Tributary and west over the rail tracks to the ComEd lines.
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Business Support Organizations and Resources
Read though public resources, which are helpful to new businesses.
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Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan for the Village of Wheeling was approved on July 28, 2003.
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Economic Development
There is a considerable amount of property available for infill commercial and industrial development and redevelopment.
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Interactive Dining Guide
Interactive Dining Guide for Wheeling Restaurants
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Home Improvement Business Guide
Businesses offering sales and assistance to property owners in Wheeling on various property improvement projects.
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New Business Checklist
The following checklist is provided to help you understand the requirements for new businesses in the Village of Wheeling.
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Restaurant and Retail Build-Out Assistance Grant
Wheeling offers reimbursable grants ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 for sit-down restaurants, fast-casual eateries, and retail shops. This grant is available in select parts of the Village.
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Restaurant Row Corridor Plan
Wheeling's Restaurant Row is evolving to adapt to the needs of our growing Wheeling Community. The Restaurant Row Corridor Plan team conducted town hall meetings, gathered input from the public, and met with key stakeholders with the aim to enhance the future of Restaurant Row along Milwaukee Avenue.