Overview Small businesses do not have the resources of larger corporations. As a city dedicated to cultivating our small business economy, Hillsboro seeks to stimulate, develop, and grow companies that are dedicated and responsible members of our community. Through that commitment, Hillsboro hopes to encourage...

Montgomery County Revolving Loan Fund The goal of the Montgomery County Board is to establish a revolving loan fund (RLF) in Montgomery County to benefit new and existing businesses that operate within Montgomery County limits. An original investment of $250,000 by the Montgomery County Board from the General Revenue...

Large Labor Force The Hillsboro community contains a large labor force. Many individuals work in the following cities: Greenville Litchfield Springfield St. Louis Vandalia Percentages The area has a diversified economic base and ranks as an important center for commercial, legal, and industrial activity. Some...

Forms & Requirements Federal and State Forms Needed to Get Your Business Started The first thing to do is call the Small Business Hotline at 800-252-2923 to receive a Business Start-up Kit. Items included in the kit are essential information and forms to start a Business in Illinois. Assumed Name Certificate Businesses...

City Services Business Information Services City of Hillsboro Incentives offered: Enterprise Zone Municipal Revolving Loan Fund Hillsboro Downtown TIF Hillsboro Facade Grant   447 South Main Street Hillsboro, IL 62049 217-532-5566 Send a Message → Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce Provides material on and assists...

Sherwood Forest Campground has a waiting list for permanent camping sites and we are sorry but the list is currently at 88 people.  If you would like to add your name to the list please call Hillsboro City Hall. Sherwood Forest Campground 920 City Lake Road Hillsboro, IL 62049 Phone: 217-532-5211 Important Campground...

Glenn Shoals and Old Hillsboro Lakes Glenn Shoals and Old Hillsboro Lakes The lakes are one of Hillsboro’s main attractions. Get away from the hustle of life and have fun in the sun while boating, skiing, canoeing, or relax with a fishing trip in the serene environment of Hillsboro’s two beautiful lakes.  All water...

Central Park Central Park has a long history in Hillsboro.  The natural spring that flows from the hill (giving  Water Street its name) provided water for a distillery operated by early settler John Nussman just after 1800.  In 1899, the town erected a 70 foot brick water tower and water was drawn from the spring to...