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 13, 2022 at 8:00 AM @ Westmont Centre @ 1 S. Cass Avenue or Via Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/97033040821?pwd=bjNiZlF0R1N6ZXZoYVdXWUlDVFM2Zz09
Phone: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 970 3304 0821 Passcode: 644410
MEETING AGENDA
1. Introductions
2. Meeting Agenda Additions
3. 2022 Westmont Trick or Treat Trail Activity
- 8:30 AM to 10:00AM – Manning Monster Dash (On North Cass)
- 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM – Wicked West Fest Costume Contest (On East Irving)
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM – Trick or Treat Trail (B-1 Business District)
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Wicked West Fest Photo Booth (On East Irving)
- 11:00 AM to Noon – Pumpkin Smashing Contest (On West Irving)
- 11:00AM to 2:00 PM – Trunk or Treat (Holy Trinity Parking lot on South Cass)
- 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM – Caskets on Cass Race (Starts at Cass and Irving and proceeds South)
- October 2022 – Scarecrow Contest Voting
4. Review participation details for the December 3, 2022 Frosty and Friends Open House and Raffle, held in conjunction with the Frosty and Friends Parade from 4pm to 6:30pm.
5. 2023 Promotions and Events for Downtown Westmont
A. Update the Downtown Westmont Business Directory (electronic in real time and on paper each quarter)
B. Conduct two new raffles for shopping and dining in downtown Westmont (spring and fall)
C. Launch and promote an online coupon program to boost business in Westmont.
D. 2023 Westmont Restaurant Week is January 19, 2023 - January 29, 2023
E. 2023 Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday, May 29, 2023 at 10:30 AM in Downtown Westmont. (WDP)
F. Car Show on Thursdays in June through September 7, 2023 (WSEC)
G. Taste of Westmont in on July 6 through July 9, 2023 (WSEC)
H. 2023 Westmont High School Homecoming Parade is scheduled for a Thursday at 6:00 PM in October, specific date to TBD. (CUSD 201)
I. 2023 Westmont Scare Crow Contest in October 2023
J. 2023 Trick or Treat Trail is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 2023.
k. 2023 Frosty and Friends Parade and Frosty and Friends Open House is scheduled for Saturday, December 2, 2023
6. 2022 Downtown Business Celebrations
A. Quincy Station Ribbon Cutting Recap
B. Uncle Bub’s 25th Anniversary Celebration November 17, 2022
C. Tapatio Mexican Grill – TBD
D. Harold Shrimp & Chicken – TBD
E. Saxton Dance Shoppe - TBD
7. Economic Development Updates – New Business Openings and Quincy Street Construction
8. Upcoming Business & Community Announcements
A. Safety in DuPage Presentation – October 4, 2022
B. Creating a Powerful Small Business Brand – October 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM
C. Downtown Scarecrow Decorating Contest through November 1, 2022
D. Fall & Halloween Window Mural Service (WSEC)
E. Westmont Trick or Treat Trail, Costume Contest, Caskets on Cass & Pumpkin Smashing Extravaganza, Saturday, October 22, 2022 (Chamber, WSEC, Village of Westmont, CUSD 201)
F. Haunted Forest at Diane Main Park/Smith Woods from 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM (WPD)
G. Zombie Pub Crawl on October 29, 2022 at 2:00 PM (WSEC)
H. Spooktacular Fun Night on October 31, 2022 at Community Center 5:00 PM to 7:00PM (WPD)
I. Westmont Community-Wide Trick or Treating from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Village of Westmont)
J. Holly Days Frosty & Friends Parade and Frosty & Friends Open House, Saturday, December 3rd
9. Next Meeting – The next Downtown Westmont Committee meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2022 at 8:00am at Westmont Centre (may be held at the new Westmont Public Works building) and via Zoom. Are there any proposed agenda topics for that meeting?
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
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)
Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 970 3304 0821
Passcode: 644410
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Phone-in: +1-312-626-6799
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).
Website
Contact Information
Larry Forssberg, WCCTB Executive Director
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