Addison's strategic location near O'Hare International Airport and major expressways makes it a prime headquarters for various enterprises:
* **Parts Town:** A major global distributor of commercial foodservice equipment parts, headquartered in Addison and acting as one of the village's largest corporate employers. * **UPS:** Operates a massive regional sorting and distribution hub in the village. * **Clyde's Delicious Donuts:** A massive commercial bakery operation headquartered in Addison, supplying baked goods regionally and nationally. * **The Pampered Chef:** Though now headquartered in nearby Tracy, the multi-million dollar kitchenware company was historically founded in Addison.