Letter from the Economic Development Manager

Thanks for stopping by the Economic Development Corner!

Can you believe we are in the fourth quarter already? Our team is here to support and make sure you end 2023 strong! I invite you to join us for the last Business Roundtable of the year this Wednesday, October 4th where we’ll be sharing a plethora of resources available to you and your business.

Hope to see you there!
 
Sincerely,
Kendra Shaw
ALL-BERWYN BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE
Don’t miss the last business roundtable of the year! Join the BDC this Wednesday, October 4th from 3-4 pm at the recently opened Jardin Restaurant. This is a chance to connect with BDC staff, board members, business owners, and community partners. 

Topics of Discussion Include: 
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 4th | 3 - 4 PM
Location: Jardin Restaurant | 6431 Cermak Rd. Berwyn, IL 60402
FREE BUSINESS ADVISING
The BDC and Cook County Small Business Source are partnering to support small businesses in any stage of development. Over its 30 years of operation the BDC has gained a unique insight to small businesses in Berwyn and surrounding Cook County. The goal is to support businesses with FREE one-on-one personalized business training sessions with an expert.

One-on-one advising topics: 
  • Business plans
  • Financing
  • Funding preparation 
  • Marketing
  • Customer acquisition 

Connect with a business advisor today and get the help you need! 
BERWYN COMMUNITY SURVEY
Where do you see Berwyn’s future going? What makes Berwyn resilient? We want to hear from you. 

Share your thoughts through the survey linked below in under 10 minutes! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Kendra Shaw at kendras@berwyn.net.

Share your thoughts before October 13th! 
BERWYN SHOPS
Join Freedomlei State of Mind and special guests to quiet your mind and free your body on the boardwalk.
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Starting at 11:11am on Saturday, Oct 7th, Jenny from Yoga Stoned USA will lead a yoga session open to all levels. The session is "pay what you can" community yoga. Everyone's offering remains anonymous (box available on site).
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After yoga, receive a Tarot reading by Laura Blue Witch. Readings available on site between 1-6pm. *Free soap from Freedomlei (shop #4) with your reading.

Date: Saturday, Oct 7th
Time: Yoga at 11:11AM | Tarot at 1-6 PM
Location: Berwyn Shops (6931 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL)
No registration required. Open to all yoga levels!
Berwyn Development Corporation
Berwyn.net
(708) 788-8100