City Hall
1707 St. Johns Ave.
Highland Park, IL 60035
2023 Meeting Dates
Tuesday, January 24
Tuesday, May 23
Tuesday, July 25
Tuesday, October 24
Agendas and Minutes
Members
Josh Nanus, Chair Chris Falcon, Vice Chair Dano Bartolai Irwin Bernstein Larry Bloom Linda Center Stephanie B. Kerch Kenneth Latimer Leslie Lipin Stephen R. Miller Lee Rosenberg Katherine M. Wiswald |
Lori Dekalo, Chamber of Commerce, Ex Officio Asher Guliyev, Student Representative Jeff Hoobler, City Council Liaison Annette Lidawer, Alternate Council Liaison Carolyn Hersch, Staff Liaison |
Resources
Description
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
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.