Resources

Available Retail and Commercial Space
Updated list of available retail and commercial space in the Charleston area

Business Resource Library
A variety of ‘How to” books for the small business owner are available for loan

Charleston City Code Book
An up-to-date copy of city code book and ordinances

Demographics
Vital statistics of human population, census data, consumer price index, employment figures, income levels, density and distribution

Quarterly Sales Tax Reports
Reports published by the Illinois Department of Revenue include a breakdown of sales taxes paid in 10 separate categories

Industrial Guide
Booklet listing major industries in Charleston with address, telephone number, contact person and product manufactured

Illinois Manufacturers Directory
Compilation of manufacturing firms located in Illinois with product, service, sales, and company contact information

Retail Lease Trac
Extensive listing of retail businesses that are looking to expand includes desired store size and location, market demographics and contact information

City Directories
Current directories to locate persons by name, business or telephone number

Telephone Directories
Current telephone books for many Central Illinois communities

Clubs, Agencies and Organizations
Listing of area’s principal not-for-profit and service organizations with contact information

World Chamber of Commerce Directory
Annually published book includes information on Chamber of Commerce throughout the world, State Boards of Tourism, Convention and Visitors Bureaus and Economic Development Organizations

Local History Books
Selected books chronicle history of the county and the square, listings of early settlers, and guide to Lincoln sites in the area