Infrastructure Investment The village recently secured a $94M EPA WIFIA loan for water infrastructure and announced a $100M cross-industry sports complex project, signaling strong capital budgets and a willingness to pursue large-scale public works partnerships that vendors and contractors can target.

Public Safety & Community Active safety and youth programs through the Safe Community Coalition and partnerships with organizations like Sertoma and HERO indicate demand for community engagement, educational outreach, and substance abuse prevention services or technology that supports program delivery and monitoring.

Tech Modernization Adoption of cloud and security tools (Microsoft Azure, Barracuda, reCAPTCHA, Piwik PRO) alongside digital outreach (LinkedIn Ads, Canva, Adobe Suite) suggests opportunities to offer expanding IT solutions, data analytics, cybersecurity, or public-facing digital services to improve resident services and transparency.

Transportation Access Strategic location with two Metra stations and highway access (I-355 & I-80) positions the village for transit-oriented development and infrastructure partnerships, including smart city solutions, traffic management tech, and grant-funded mobility projects.

Growth & Opportunities Revenue is in the $1M–$10M range with a mid-sized workforce, and recent acquisitions in the region suggest potential for long-term vendor relationships across utilities, construction, procurement, and community services as the village expands.