¡Para ver en español haga clic aquí!
Letter from Economic Development Manager

Hello and welcome to the Economic Development Corner!

I’m excited to announce the launch of our newest Homegrown Project: Berwyn Sprout. Thank you to all who attended the grand opening on Tuesday, Aug. 9th. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to stop by and show your support to our 30+ vendor lineup!
 
Sincerely,
Kendra Shaw
AUGUST ROUNDTABLE RECAP
Our August Business Roundtable was held on Wednesday August 9th at Fill Up Station. We’d like to give a special thanks to Beata for hosting us & to Tacos Y Salsa for providing us some delicious snacks!
 
Meeting Highlights:

  • Our Roundtable was focused on the 2023 Source Grant Application. Marcos from our Economic Development team provided an overview of eligibility, required documents, and FAQs.
 
The Source Grant application has officially closed. Applicants should expect a response on their application status to be delivered via email from info@cookcountysmallbiz.org in November 2023.
Additional BDC Information & Resources:

 
Save the date for the All-Berwyn Business Roundtable at El Jardin (6431 Cermak Rd) on Wednesday, October 4th at 3 PM!
GENERAL PROCESS OUTREACH
On Thursday, August 24th, the BDC, in collaboration with the Illinois Capital Development Board and Carmona Strategic Solutions, held a successful General Process Outreach Event. A special thanks to Morton College for hosting us!

This event targeted contractors interested in learning about how to become certified through the Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP). The BEP demonstrates the State's continued commitment to opportunity and inclusion of minority-owned, women-owned, and persons with disabilities-owned businesses by offering certification opportunities to M/W/PBE firms.

To learn more about BEP, visit: https://cei.illinois.gov/business-enterprise-program.html.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM MAYOR
ROBERT J. LOVERO
Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance IMMEDIATELY. 
Ways to Apply:
  1. www.DisasterAssistance.gov
  2. 1-800-621-3362, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
  3. The FEMA App, text the word FEMA from your mobile phone to 43362 to download for FREE 
Please share this important information with elderly neighbors that may not have digital accessibility.
The City will publish updates as they become available, on our website at www.berwyn-il.gov 


Thank you for your assistance as we work together to address the impacts of severe weather.
ACTION REQUESTED: COMMUNITY SURVEY
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
After 4 years, the BDC Economic Development Survey is back!

Since the last survey was conducted in 2019, a lot has changed. Given the recent pandemic and changes in our economy, we want to hear directly from community members like you about where you want Berwyn to go from here.

Share your thoughts today so we can promote resiliency and build Berwyn’s future together!

If you have any questions, please contact Kendra Shaw at kendras@berwyn.net.
BERWYN SHOPS
Special Guest: MediaNoche Berwyn Cafe

On Saturday, September 9th, stop by the Berwyn Shops & satisfy your tastebuds with the tropical flavors of Cuban cuisine served by Media Noche Café!
 
So, what's on the menu? Fresh made bef empanadas, papas rellenas (stuffed potatoes), yuca frita (fried yuca) nachos, and pastelitos de queso y guava (cheese and guava cakes).
​
Date: Saturday, Sept 9th
Time: 11am-5pm (while supplies last)
Location: Berwyn Shops (6931 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn)
.
Berwyn Development Corporation
Berwyn.net
(708) 788-8100