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Economic Development Commission

In its advisory role to the City Council, the Economic Development Commission recommends areas within the City limits for revitalization, redevelopment and business formation.The Economic Development Commission's mission is to create and maintain a favorable environment for the growth and expansion of business, industry, and commerce within the City. In its advisory role to the City Council, the Economic Development Commission recommends areas within the City limits for revitalization, redevelopment and business formation. The Economic Development Coordinator serves as a conduit between developers and the City and serves as a resource for the Economic Development Commission. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 am in room 101.

Directory of Commissioners

Updated January 2008

James M. Ulett, Chairman
President
Ulett & Associates, Inc.
236 Howard Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Barry Collins, Vice-Chairman
Tuttle, Vedral, Collins & Erickson
733 Lee Street, Suite 210
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Chuck Van Hyning
1181 W. Grant Drive
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Cortney Anderson-Wascher
Anderson Lock
850 Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Patricia Smith
RG Smith Equipment Company
622 E. Northwest Highway
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Graham Hills
G.L. Hills Funeral Home
745 Graceland Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60016

Barbara Ryan

Executive Director Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry

1401 Oakton Street

Des Plaines, IL 60018

Mary L. Howard
Executive Vice-President
Nu-Way Industries, Inc.
555 Howard Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Ramon Sanchez
Access/Genesis Center
1 North Broadway
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Richard Grosse
RFG Concepts, Inc.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Robert Shambora
Athena Investment Group, Inc.
688 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Donald Roberts
Des Plaines National Bank
701 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Jennifer Ganser
Economic Development Coordinator
jganser@desplaines.org
Rich Myer
Xcelience, LLC
Des Plaines, IL 60018

 

 


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Events Calendar
7/3/09 City Offices Closed - Independence Day (holiday)
7/4/09 July 4th Celebration (Parade & Fireworks) (holiday)
7/6/09 City Council Meeting
7/8/09 Economic Development Commission
News Headlines
Current Flooding Information
Current Swine Flu Updates
7/2/09 Draft Action Plan Public Hearing Scheduled for August 3
6/29/09 Wolf Road Traffic Alert
6/29/09 7th Ward Meeting  Scheduled for July 18
6/25/09 Maine West High School Clinical Government Program Underway
6/24/09 Arts Council Scholarship Recipients June 2009
6/20/09 City's Senior Staff Voluntarily Forego Pay Increase
6/19/09 New Materials Pave the Way For "Green" Alleys in Des Plaines
6/13/09 Fifth Third Bank Now Open For Business
6/11/09 July 4 Refuse Collection Schedule

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