Interested in sponsoring one or more of this year's Music in the Plaza concerts? Just fill out the Sponsorship Opportunities application and send it to Sue Pall at [email protected] by May 29. Concerts will include:

June 11: The Blooze Brothers

June 25: Hillbilly Rockstarz

July 9: Boy Band Night

July 23: Libido Funk Circus

July 30: ARRA

Aug. 13: Rod Tuffcurls

Aug. 27: Student Body

Sept. 10: American Pie

Tinley Park businesses will have exclusive first rights to these sponsorships until April 30. See the Village's Event Participation Opportunities page for more information.

Metra will be closing the railroad crossing at 80th Avenue for repairs starting April 20 and lasting through April 29. Metra will place detour signs in the area for drivers. Both the north and south commuter lots will remain open for parking.

According to Blue Corona, a data-driven online marketing and analytics company, between 70 to 80% of people research a company online before visiting a small business or making a purchase with them. Inaccurate business information can negatively affect sales, growth and the overall health of the business.

With that in mind, please remember to check your website, social media platforms and business profile on major online directories to verify that your name, address, phone number, website, operating hours and products/services are correct.

Candice Stennett, vice president of marketing at SCORE, recommends doing quarterly reviews of website and online channels to ensure everything is up to date, working correctly and still relevant.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) will host National Small Business Week (NSBW) from May 1 to 7 to recognize the contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Small businesses are the backbone of the Tinley Park economy and are vital to the community. Small businesses can use NSBW as an opportunity to help their business in qualitative and quantitative ways. During the week, the Village will be sharing ways small businesses can raise brand awareness, recognize their employees and promote customer loyalty.

If you have any ideas you would like to share to help promote National Small Business Week, please reach out to Carolyn Mitera at [email protected].

In celebration of National Small Business Week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE are teaming up to host a free, four-day virtual summit from from May 2 to 7.

The event will provide access to federal resources, information on new business strategies and a chance to meet with other business owners and chat with industry experts.

Registration is required. Sign up today!