City Hall
1707 St. Johns Ave.
Highland Park, IL 60035
2024 Meeting Dates
Tuesday, January 23
Tuesday, March 26 Cancelled
Tuesday, April 16 Special Meeting Cancelled
Tuesday, May 28 Cancelled
Tuesday, June 4 Special Meeting
Tuesday, June 25
Tuesday, July 30 Special Meeting
Tuesday, September 24
Tuesday, October 22
Agendas and Minutes
Members
| Josh Nanus, Chair Chris Falcon, Vice Chair Dano Bartolai Irwin Bernstein Larry Bloom Linda Center Stephanie B. Kerch Kenneth Latimer Stephen R. Miller Maxwell Verhey |
Lori Dekalo, Chamber of Commerce, Ex Officio Lyla Goldman, Student Representative Hannah Kee, Student Representative Jeff Hoobler, City Council Liaison Annette Lidawer, Alternate Council Liaison Carolyn Hersch, Staff Liaison |
Resources
- Business Development Organizations
The Business and Economic Development Advisory Group has the following duties and responsibilities:
- Supports community programs that promote City business and economic development;
- Provides advisory recommendations related to the Business Development Strategic Plan;
- Provides advisory recommendations related to projects, programs, or policies the City is pursuing related to business and economic activity; and
- Provides assistance with business development outreach and communications.
Beautification Award
The Mayor's Beautification Awards recognize businesses that have enhanced their storefronts and created a welcoming atmosphere that invites and attracts prospective customers with pleasing aesthetics. Award recipients go above and beyond to improve the visual appeal of their property and serve as an example to all businesses and property owners within Highland Park to remain committed to beautifying our community.
Submit a Nomination
2023 Beautification Award Recipient
Walled Lake Wealth Management - 600 Elm Place
2022 Beautification Award Recipients
Hillco owned Businesses:
Beanstalk, Sprout Kids, Wild Willow, Harper & Ash, Central Cafe & Central Boutique, 654-678 Central Avenue
Business Recognition Awards
Business Recognitions Awards honor those businesses that have been part of the community for over 50 years.
For more information, please contact Carolyn Hersch, staff liaison to the Business and Economic Development Advisory Group, at 847.926.1027 or by chersch@cityhpil.com.
Information about the former Business and Economic Development Commission can be found here.