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Downtown Westmont Business Alliance Committee Meeting

The Downtown Westmont Business Alliance Committee (DWBAC) is a committee of the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau, which serves as a resource group to plan events that promote Downtown Westmont and serves as the voice of the Downtown Westmont Business Community.
Committee Chair: Dr. Jessica Torok, Urban Veterinary Associates

Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau
Downtown Westmont Business Alliance Committee
Thursday September 14, 2023 at 8:00 AM @ Westmont Centre or via Zoom @
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/97033040821?pwd=bjNiZlF0R1N6ZXZoYVdXWUlDVFM2Zz09
Phone: +1 312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 970 3304 0821 Passcode: 644410
MEETING AGENDA

1.Introductions
Please share your name, business and what is a good lead for your business.

2. Projects, Programs & Event Schedule for 2024
A. Downtown Westmont Business Directory – January12, 2024 (Chamber)
B. Westmont Restaurant Week – February 22 – March 3, 2024 (Chamber)
C. Readers’ Choice Voting – March 7 through March 28, 2024 (Chamber)
D. 2023 Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday, May 27, 2024 at 10:30 AM in Downtown Westmont. (American Legion)
E. Westmont Dining guide launch in May (Chamber)
F. Cruisin’ Nights on Thursdays in June 6 through August 29, 2024 (WSEC)
G. Taste of Westmont in on July 11, 12.13 & 14, 2024 (WSEC)
H. Westmont Community Guide launch – August 2024 (Chamber)
I. Downtown Light Pole Banner Program launch – July 19, 2024 (Chamber)
J. 2023 Westmont Scarecrow Contest launch – September 20, 2024 (Chamber)
K. 2023 Trick or Treat Trail & related activities is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2023 (Chamber)
L. 2023 Frosty and Friends Parade and Frosty and Friends Open House is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2024 (Multiple organizations)
N. Chamber Member Specials Week – Dates (one week) to be determined. (Chamber)
O. Westmont Window Painting – Dates to be determined (Arts Network/WSEC)
P. Downtown Business and Property Owners Meeting – Monthly on 2^nd Thursday at 8:00am. (Chamber)

3. Westmont Economic Development Updates
New businesses, project announcements and updates (report attached).

4. Business & Community Announcements
A. Chamber Open House on September 20^th at 5pm to 6:30pm at Westmont Park District Fitness Center
B. Trick or Treat Trail – October21, 2024 from 11am to 1:00pm
C. West Quincy Street Raffle – entry Deadline is September 25^th to win a TV and gift cards

5. Next Meeting
The next Downtown Westmont Committee meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2023 at 8:00am at Westmont Centre and via Zoom.

Westmont Economic Development Activity - September 2023 Updates
Projects Underway or Completed in 2023

West Quincy Street Scape Project - Project work is underway to update the streetscape configuration in the first block of West Quincy Street. Streetscape improvements are projected to be completed third quarter of 2023.
3 West Quincy Street - Whisky Hill Brewing approved, projected opening is October 2023.
15 W Quincy Street - Will be the location for the new Toyoko Restaurant in the fall of 2023
21 W Quincy Street - Secured Kicks, a shoe and clothing retailer opened July 15, 2023
13 - 19 East Burlington Avenue - Village purchased property for future development purposes. Two buildings to be demolished this summer.
15 East Burlington - Phoenix Nail Salon was relocated to 6344 South Cass, rebranded as CK Nails.
21 East Burlington Avenue - Village purchased property for future development purposes. Two buildings to be demolished this summer.
4 West Burlington - New Juice/Health Food Bar B-1 Permit approved.
10B West Burlington - Hair Salon B-1 Permit approved.
6490 South Cass Avenue - Belle Tire Store opened a new store on June 8, 2023
6320 South Cass Avenue - Medical Office to open in the fall of 2023
6104 - 6154 South Cass Avenue - Evolve Dental opened March 2023
6100 South Cass Avenue - Encore Car Wash will be built at the former Westview South Plaza property. The business plans to open in the fall of 2023. A new retail store pad will also be located south of this site for future development.
111 South Cass Avenue - New Holy Trinity Parish Center approved, construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2023 with completion in 2024. Groundbreaking ceremony was held on Saturday, June 17th at 108 South Linden Avenue.
110 South Cass Avenue - The Lash Doctor Beauty Studio opened on April 18, 2023.
100 South Cass Avenue - Dr. Annie Ubatuba, DMV has opened Companion Animal Rehab and Athletics, the grand opening was held on June 10, 2023.
36 South Cass Avenue - Feydom Furniture Showroom opened on March 1, 2023.
1 South Cass Avenue - State Representative Jenn Ladisch Douglass opened a district office on February 3, 2023 at Westmont Centre
34 North Cass Avenue - Beauty and the Baker, plan to open spring of 2024.
109 North Cass Avenue - Village of Westmont purchased property for future development purposes. Current building will be demolished in September.
124 North Cass Avenue - L Boutique & Spa plans to open in the fall of 2023.
134 North Cass Avenue - Agsant Insurance Group opened this summer.
246 North Cass Avenue - Neat kitchen & Bar was approved for an addition to the building, construction is underway, projected completed September 8, 2023.
2 West Naperville Road - Mrs. T’s Pizza - Projected opened June 6, 2023
420 North Cass Avenue - Cass Avenue Dream Homes - Final Phase is Under Construction, estimated time of completion summer of 2023.
3500 Midwest Road - Willow Crest Golf Course Redevelopment proposal for new homes has gone to public hearing and has been placed into a “Hold” mode.
80 West 63rd Street at Market Center - Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, grand opening is on August 2nd, 2023.
725 Pasquinelli Drive - McGrath Auto Body repair shop will open in fall of 2023 (on hold).
910 Pasquinelli Drive - 5/3 Bank Operations Center opened in February of 2023.
South Linden & East Dallas - Westmont Park District multipurpose building, projected opening in January 2024.
Harold's Shrimp and Chicken closed the business on June 14th. Plans to reopen in August 2023.

Active Westmont Commercial Property for Sale

15 North Cass Avenue - Former Salon/Spa for $730,000 ($200 sq ft) Under contract.
42 North Cass Avenue - China Chef for $795,000 ($150 sq ft). Under contract.
303 North Cass Avenue - Vacant Land ($36.59 sq ft)
520 North Cass Avenue - Former First Midwest Bank
407 West Ogden Avenue - Downers Dental location for $1,625,000 ($220 sq ft)
414 Plaza Drive - Office Condo for $168,000 ($254.55 sq ft)
17 East Chicago Avenue - Customwood Kitchens location for $795k ($113 sq ft)
6010 South Cass Avenue - Former ElDefin Restaurant for $1,400.000
6125 South Cass Avenue - former Heritage Bank location for $1,600.000 ($172.86)
6424 South Cass Avenue - Harbor Mall Plaza Medical Office Condo for $198,000 ($190.38 sq ft)
6442 South Cass Avenue - Medical Office Condo for $220,000 ($220 sq ft)
6319 South Fairview - Medical Office for $1,250,000 ($167.00 Sq ft)
SWC 65th & Cass - 1.69 acres for $1,100,000 ($650,888 per acre)
6319 Fairview - Office Building for $1,250,000 ($167.00 sq ft)

Updated September 8, 2023

Date and Time

Thursday Sep 14, 2023
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT

Meeting convenes at 8:00 am and adjourns at 9:00 am on the second Thursday of the month (except on holidays).

Location

Hybrid Meeting
In-person at Westmont Centre, One South Cass Ave., Westmont (conference room)
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No fees to participate, open to all business and property owners that are located within the B-1 Westmont Business District (Chicago/Naperville on North Cass Avenue to Dallas Street on South Cass Avenue, including Burlington and Quincy Streets).

Website

http://www.westmontchamber.com

Contact Information

Larry Forssberg, WCCTB Executive Director
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