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Business and Economic Development Advisory Group

Meetings
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

2022 Award Winners

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