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 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.
 
 
 

Westmont Economic Development Activity – October  2023 Updates
Projects Underway or Completed in 2023

 

1. 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
2. CBD Alley Reconstruction Project – Project work is underway and expected to be completed fall of 2023.
3. 3  West Quincy Street - Whisky Hill Brewing approved, projected opening is fourth quarter of 2023.
4. 15 W Quincy Street - Will be the location for the new Toyoko Restaurant in the winter of 2024
5. 21 W Quincy Street - Secured Kicks, a shoe and clothing retailer opened July 15, 2023
6. 13 - 19 East Burlington Avenue - Village purchased property for future development purposes. Two buildings to be demolished this summer.
7. 15 East Burlington - Phoenix Nail Salon was relocated to 6344 South Cass, rebranded as CK Nails.
8. 21 East Burlington Avenue - Village purchased property for future development purposes. Two buildings were demolished in September to make the site shovel-ready.
9. 4 West Burlington - New Juice Bar concept is being proposed.
10. 10B West Burlington - Hair Salon is being proposed.
11. 6490 South Cass Avenue - Belle Tire Store opened a new store on June 8, 2023
12. 6320 South Cass Avenue - Medical Office to open in the fall of 2023
13. 6104 - 6154 South Cass Avenue - Evolve Dental opened March 2023
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 110 South Cass Avenue - The Lash Doctor Beauty Studio opened on April 18, 2023.
17. 100 South Cass Avenue - Dr. Annie Ubatuba, DMV has opened Companion Animal Rehab and Athletics, the grand opening was held on June 10, 2023.
18. 36 South Cass Avenue - Feydom Furniture Showroom opened on March 1, 2023
19. 1 South Cass Avenue - State Representative Jenn Ladisch Douglass opened a district office on February 3, 2023 at Westmont Centre
20. 34 North Cass Avenue - Beauty and the Baker, plan to open spring of 2024 
21. 109 North Cass Avenue - Village of Westmont purchased property for future development purposes. Building was demolished in August.
22. 124 North Cass Avenue - L Boutique & Spa plans to open in the fall of 2023
23. 134 North Cass Avenue - Agsant Insurance Group opened this fall
24. 246 North Cass Avenue - Neat kitchen & Bar was approved for an addition to the building, construction is underway, projected was completed in September 2023.
25. 2 West Naperville Road - Mrs. T’s Pizza - Projected opened June 6, 2023
26. 420 North Cass Avenue - Cass Avenue Dream Homes - Final Phase is Under Construction, estimated time of completion of fall of 2023
27. 3500 Midwest Road - Willow Crest Golf Course Redevelopment concept proposal for new homes is going to PLC in October for further direction.
28. 80 West 63rd Street at Market Center - Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, grand opening is on August 2nd, 2023.
29. 725 Pasquinelli Drive - McGrath Auto Body repair shop will open in fall of 2023 (on hold).
30. 910 Pasquinelli Drive - 5/3 Bank Operations Center opened in February of 2023
31. South Linden & East Dallas -  Westmont Park District multipurpose building, projected opening in January 2024
32. 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

1. 15 North Cass Avenue - Former Salon/Spa for $730,000 ($200 sq ft)
2. 42 North Cass Avenue - China Chef for $795,000 ($150 sq ft). Is under contract.
3. 303 North Cass Avenue - Vacant Land ($36.59 sq ft)
4. 520 North Cass Avenue - Former First Midwest Bank
5. 407 West Ogden Avenue - Downers Dental location for $1,625,000 ($220 sq ft)
6. 414 Plaza Drive - Office Condo for $168,000 ($254.55 sq ft)
7. 17 East Chicago Avenue - Customwood Kitchens location for $795k ($113 sq ft) Is under contract
8. 6125 South Cass Avenue - former Heritage Bank location for $1,600.000 ($172.86)
9. 6424 South Cass Avenue - Harbor Mall Plaza Medical Office Condo for $198,000 ($190.38 sq ft)
10. 6442 South Cass Avenue - Medical Office Condo for $220,000 ($220 sq ft)
11. 6319 South Fairview - Medical Office for $1,250,000 ($167.00 Sq ft)
12. SWC 65th & Cass - 1.69 acres for $1,100,000 ($650,888 per acre)
13. 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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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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