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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
Downtown Westmont Business Alliance Committee
Thursday October 12, 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 & Events
A. Scarecrow Voting Update
B. Light Pole Banner Program Update
C. Westmont Community Guide Update
D. West Quincy Street Sweepstakes Recap
E. Westmont Window Painting – Dates to be determined (Arts Network/WSEC)
F. Trick or Treat Trail Schedule and Updates
G. Frosty & Friends Parade and Holly Days Stroll
H. Westmont Restaurant Week – February 22 – March 3, 2024 (Chamber)
I. Readers’ Choice Voting – March 7 through March 28, 2024 (Chamber)
3. Westmont Economic Development Updates
A. New businesses, project announcements and updates (report attached).
B. B-1 Construction Project Updates
4. Business & Community Upcoming Events
5. Next Meeting
The next Downtown Westmont Committee meeting is scheduled for November 9, 2023 at 8:00am at Westmont Centre and via Zoom.
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 in the fall of 2023
- CBD Alley Reconstruction Project – Project work is underway and expected to be completed fall of 2023.
- 3 West Quincy Street - Whisky Hill Brewing approved, projected opening is fourth quarter of 2023.
- 15 W Quincy Street - Will be the location for the new Toyoko Restaurant in the winter of 2024
- 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 were demolished in September to make the site shovel-ready.
- 4 West Burlington - New Juice Bar concept is being proposed.
- 10B West Burlington - Hair Salon is being proposed.
- 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 late 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. Building was demolished in August.
- 124 North Cass Avenue - L Boutique & Spa plans to open in the fall of 2023
- 134 North Cass Avenue - Agsant Insurance Group opened this fall
- 246 North Cass Avenue - Neat kitchen & Bar was approved for an addition to the building, construction is underway, projected was completed in September 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 of fall of 2023
- 3500 Midwest Road - Willow Crest Golf Course Redevelopment concept proposal for new homes is going to PLC in October for further direction.
- 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. Will not reopen, the space is available to lease.
Active Westmont Commercial Property for Sale
- 15 North Cass Avenue - Former Salon/Spa for $730,000 ($200 sq ft)
- 42 North Cass Avenue - China Chef for $795,000 ($150 sq ft). Is 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) Is under contract
- 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 October 9, 2023
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Date and Time
Thursday Oct 12, 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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Fees/Admission
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).
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Contact Information
Larry Forssberg, WCCTB Executive Director
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