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A quarterly publication by the Berwyn Development Corporation 3322 S. Oak Park Ave. • Berwyn, IL 60402 708-788-8100 • www.berwyn.net

Celebrating 30 Years

Berwynanniversary ISSUE!

MAGAZINE

February 2013 Issue 1

Celebrating our 30th year!

Last year was a banner year for economic development

in Berwyn. Together, the city and the BDC won awards,

completed several long-term projects, had a flurry of great

community events and increased our membership to a new high.

And we are looking forward to a great 2013.

We completed 21 development projects in 2012, improving

over 191,000 square feet of commercial space and stimulating

more than $21 million in total investment in Berwyn. We saw the

completion of the award-winning Berwyn Gateway Plaza at the

northeast corner of Harlem and Cermak and the installation of

new decorative street lights along Cermak. The Roosevelt Road

streetscape project was completed with a grand re-opening in

August. Ogden Avenue saw a new entry monument at Lombard.

And the Depot District now has Karasek Park, a transformation

of a long vacant property in the heart of the Depot.

Last year, the BDC hosted many community events, which were

bigger and better than ever. The Music, Art and Vintage in the

Street event was expanded with the cooperation of multiple

organizations. The Rt66 Car Show saw more cars, more people

and a national sponsor that made this the biggest and best Rt66

Car Show to date. And along with numerous other events in the

Depot, Oktoberfest continues to attract visitors from across

Chicagoland with great music and food.

This year saw the introduction of the BDC Ambassadors

program, which is composed of dedicated volunteers helping

businesses understand the benefits of BDC membership.

Their efforts led to increased participation and an all time high

membership count.

Despite these successes, challenges continue to lie ahead in

2013. We are working to complete the redevelopment of the

historic bank property at Oak Park and Cermak. The second

phase of the Berwyn Gateway Plaza is being evaluated. There

are more businesses to retain and more to develop all across

the city. How this year turns out is largely dependent upon you.

Participate. Join with us as we work to improve the economic

growth and vitality of our proud City. This year will be as good

as we – all of us – can make it. Attend a commission meeting and

invite your business neighbors to take a look. Together we can

do wonders.

Jon Fey, bdc President SWF Products

Berwyn Rt 66 Museum

ThePresident in his own words

Corporate Benefactor

5935 W. Cermak Rd., Cicero6940 W. Ogden Ave., Berwyn1921 E. 31st St., LaGrange Pk.

Corporate Sponsors

MG CoMputer

Please Support our Sponsors

Corporate Patrons

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Thundering into 30Thirty years ago, a group of civic-minded business persons and citizens joined forces to unite the business building efforts of the City of Berwyn by founding the Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC).

In the early days, the newly formed local

development corporation focused on

growing its membership, promoting local

businesses through the “Better to Buy and

Save in Berwyn” campaign and serving as an

information resource to member businesses.

As the organization matured, it became

clear that funding would need to be

secured at the local level in order to bring

development projects to life. In 1985, the

BDC took over administration of the City

of Berwyn’s Revolving Loan Pool, which

eventually evolved into today’s Commercial

Loan Program. In 1987, the Cermak Tax

Increment Financing (TIF) district was

established, and by the end of the summer

of 1988, the BDC had received 501(c)

(3) status. Eventually TIF districts were

established for Ogden Avenue (1993), the

Depot District (1997), Roosevelt Road

(1997) and Harlem Avenue (2012).

The goal for these districts is to

increase development and employment

opportunities while making the district

a better place to live, work and play. To

support these efforts, the BDC has also

played a key role in sustaining special events

such as the Historic Route 66 Car Show

and Oktoberfest, to name a few. In recent

years, the Chamber Services function was

formalized in order to support our local

businesses with marketing, networking and

education programming.

The BDC was born in the spirit of change

and was built on finding solutions. As the

BDC reflects on its 30th anniversary, it

is clear that our momentum has been a

result of each generation of residents and

business owners maintaining that original

vision and sense of cooperation. Though

the faces and products may have changed

over the years, the mission has remained

the same: to promote the economic

vitality of Berwyn.

This issue of Berwyn Magazine also

highlights the staying power of Berwyn’s

long-standing businesses that have hit a

milestone year (see pages 4-5). Please join

us in celebrating them.

REGULaRS

02 President’s Column

06 Buy Berwyn “Hot Deals”

08 New Members

12 Grand Openings

14 Partners in the Community

15 TIF Project Updates

15 Hidden Gems

fEatURES

03 Thundering into 30

04 Business Anniversaries

10 Mini-Golf Pub Crawl

10 George W. Ashby Award

11 2013 BDC Annual Meeting

13 Getting Ahead of the Curve

13 Believe the Buzz

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERSPRESIDENTJon Fey

VICE PRESIDENTJohn Aranza

VICE PRESIDENTJousef Mondragon

TREASURERMal Montoya

SECRETARYDorothy Chiero

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORAnthony Griffin

DIRECTORS Christopher Bell Tom BensonEsther CorpuzGuy HollisJeff JandaPeggy Rose KwiatekScott LennonAlba LoveroMarty MendicinoBeverly PastorekDoug Walega

STAFFOFFICE MANAGERSande Brennan

DIRECTOR OF CHAMBER SERVICESAmy M. Crowther

RECEPTIONISTChristina Ortega

ACCOUNTANTPeggy Harrington

URBAN PLANNERKurtis Pozsgay, AICP

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTJudy Saraceno-Swenson

PROJECT MANAGER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTElisa Sledzinska

PROJECT MANAGER, GRAPHIC DESIGN & COMMUNICATIONSPaula Svora

BUSINESS OUTREACH COORDINATORGerardo Zavala

Want to learn more about the City of Berwyn’s TIF incentive or looking for properties that are for lease or sale?

Visit Berwyn.net and click on “Economic Development” for information on the programs that can assist your existing or new business.

Learn about available programs including Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and the Commercial Loan Program. Browse the Property Search for opportunities. Gather information on Berwyn’s business corridors, demographics and urban planning initiatives.

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MeMBeRAnniversaries celeBRaTing in 2013

1. First Baptist Church of Berwyn - 120 years6916 W. 34th Street Spreading the words of Jesus Christ through the Bible since 1893.

2. Havlicek Elementary School - 100 years6401 W. 15th Street Part of Berwyn North School District 98, Havlicek has served K-5th grade since 1913.

4. Pillars - 85 years6918 W. Windsor Avenue A comprehensive community mental health center providing mental health services on a sliding fee scale since 1928.

5. Berwyn Garage - 80 years6838 W. 16th Street Garage specializing in truck and bus repair, budget truck rental and indoor storage rental since 1933.

6. Frank Ross Insurance Agency Ltd. - 65 years2409 W. 104th Street Agency providing insurance sales and service since 1948.

7. ABC Automotive Electronics - 55 years7213 W. Roosevelt Road Selling automotive electronics including alarms, remote starters, stereos, video and navigation since 1958.

8. Morton West High School - 55 years2400 S. Home Avenue Part of J. Sterling Morton High School District 201, Morton West has provided secondary education to 9th-12th grade students since 1958.

9. AA Rental Center -45 years30 N. 9th Avenue Quality rentals of party tents, homeowner tools, construction equipment and general rental items since 1968.

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3. Kiwanis Club of Berwyn - 90 yearsService club dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time since 1923.

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16. Diana C. Garrison, DDS - 15 years2550 S. Oak Park Avenue Providing general dentistry for the entire family, including implants and cosmetic procedures, since 1998.

15. AE Computers, Ltd. - 15 years6221 W. Roosevelt Road Providing computer systems, services, support, recycling and internet networking since 1998.

14. Oppenheimer & Co, Inc. - 20 years500 W. Madison Avenue Michael Ridge has assisted pre-retirees prepare for retirement and retirees manage their assets since 1993.

13. Visit Oak Park - 20 years1118 Westgate Street Oak Park Area Visitors Bureau promoting tourism in 21 communities of Western Cook County since 1993.

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11. R.A. James Construction Inc.30 years6735 W. Stanley Avenue Residential and commercial new construction, remodeling and additions since 1983.

12. World’s Largest

Laundromat - 30 years6240-46 W. Cermak Road Providing more than 300 solar-powered machines over 13,500 square feet since 1983.

10. SWF Products - 40 years7003 W. Ogden Avenue Premier source for recognition awards and specialty plaques since 1973.

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dEPOT diSTRiCT MiNi-GOLF PUB CRAWL

Save the Date for the 9th Annual Depot District

Mini-Golf Pub Crawl on Saturday, April 20 from

Noon to 6:00 PM.

This event takes a spirited crowd along a mini-

golf tournament staged at the Depot District’s

repertoire of taverns and restaurants. Each venue

has a handmade mini-golf putting green to

challenge even the most athletic four-somes.

Grab your putter and your 3 favorite friends to

contend for prizes for lowest – and highest –

scores! Participating businesses will compete

for the coveted Twisted Putter trophy, which is

held by the venue with the year’s best designed

mini-golf green. After the golfing concludes,

participants can enjoy an after-party with music,

food, drawings, and more!

Registration will open in March at Berwyn.net.

Paisans Pizzeria & Bar Honored

for Business Excellence

Paisans Pizzeria & Bar, 6226 W

Ogden Avenue, was recognized

with the George W. Ashby Award

for Business Excellence at the BDC’s

Annual Meeting. Opened in 2011, this

new pizzeria and bar was an adaptive

re-use of a vacant warehouse into a

new destination restaurant. The 20,000

square foot establishment is composed

of a restaurant, bar and banquet

facility. Paisans is known for its unique

décor, well-rounded menu, excellent

customer service and generous

support for community organizations

and local events. The family-friendly

space has industrial design elements as

well as a nod to its Route 66 location

with the incorporation of custom

motorcycles and cars.

The George W. Ashby Award for

Business Excellence is a local

honor named after one of Berwyn’s

distinguished early architects. Mr.

Ashby was responsible for the design

of every grade school in Berwyn as

well as J. Sterling Morton High School.

The award is given annually to one

Berwyn-based business that presents

a professional and favorable image

to Berwyn, provides quality goods or

services, maintains a visually appealing

space, and practices high quality

customer service to its patrons. A total

of ten businesses were nominated for

the award in 2012, including Autre

Monde Café & Spirits, Bodhi Thai Bistro,

Cake Bros Bakery, Cigars & Stripes

BBQ Lounge, Ogden Top & Trim Shop,

Paisans Pizzeria & Bar, Romani’s Bella

Fiori, Tele-Tron Ace Hardware, The Big

Tease Salon and Violet Flower Shop.Pete and Julie Fejzuloski accept their award from BDC President Jon Fey.

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BdC Ambassador Awards

At the 2012 Annual Meeting, the BDC membership passed a

resolution to launch a membership drive, which ran from June-

October. The drive was headed by our new BDC Ambassadors,

members who assist staff in spreading the word about the BDC’s

services and accomplishments in the business community. During the

drive, 41 new members were welcomed into the BDC.

The BDC thanked our ambassadors who went above and beyond

during the drive. Pictured above are BDC President Jon Fey along with

Ayten Santillan (The Math Spot), Scott Lennon (Membership Drive

Co-Chair), Peggy Rose Kwiatek (Peggy Rose Academy of Dance and

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BdC Annual Membership Meeting

BDC members and community leaders attended the BDC

Annual Meeting on January 10, 2013. The meeting reviewed

the economic development accomplishments of 2012. Jon

Fey, BDC Board President, noted that twenty-one development

projects resulted in the improvement of 191,462 SF of commercial

space in Berwyn. In 2012, more than $4.9 million was invested

in Berwyn’s four TIF corridors including Roosevelt Road, Cermak

Road, Ogden Avenue and in the Depot District. This level of

investment is a positive sign that business owners are buying

into Berwyn as a place to grow their businesses. Additionally, the

BDC’s membership had risen to an all-time high of 341 members

after the close of last year’s membership drive.

Newly installed members of the 2013 Board of Directors answered

the call to ensure that the BDC provides appropriate and

necessary services to Berwyn and its members. The 2013 Board of

Directors as pictured are: back row (left to right) Beverly Pastorek,

Classic Touch Hair Designers; Guy Hollis, Culver’s; Christopher

Bell, Bounce Sports; Tom Benson, World’s Largest Laundromat;

Marty Mendicino, Martin-Aire Heating & Cooling and Olive or

Twist; Jeff Janda, Berwyn Park District; Scott Lennon, Berwyn

resident and Anthony Griffin, BDC Executive Director. Seated (left

to right) are: Alba Lovero, Berwyn resident; Jousef Mondragon,

Berwyn resident; Dorothy Chiero, AWESOME Pest Service; Jon

Fey, SWF Products & Berwyn Route 66 Museum; Mal Montoya,

AztecAmerica Bank; Peggy Rose Kwiatek, Peggy Rose Academy of

Dance & Acrobatics and Doug Walega, D. R. Walega, Architect, P. C.

Not pictured are: John Aranza, Horrorbles & Autre Monde Café &

Spirits and Esther Corpuz, Vanguard MacNeal Hospital.

Jon Fey also presented the

2012 President’s Award,

which is given each year to

an individual whose hard

work and accomplishments

exemplify the mission

and spirit of the BDC and

contribute to the Berwyn

community. Richard Jousef

Mondragon received the

award for his role as Chair of

the Latino Business Outreach

(LBO) Commission of the BDC. With a mission to engage

and support Berwyn’s Latino business community, the LBO

developed the first Hispanic Business Expo in conjunction with

Berwyn Main Street and also took an active role in the BDC’s

2012 Membership Drive.

Copies of the BDC’s 2012 Annual Report were distributed to

attendees. To view or download a copy of the report, visit

issuu.com/bdcorp.

Jousef Mondragon accepts his award from BDC President Jon Fey.

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GET AhEAD OF ThE CuRvEand take the 2013 BDC Chamber Services

Challenge!

It’s not enough to simply become

a member. You also need to

market your membership to

receive the full benefit. It turns

out that when consumers know

that a business is a member of

their local chamber, they are

49% more likely to think favorably of it and 80% more likely to purchase goods or services from the company in

the future.

Inspired by these market facts, the

BDC is posing the Chamber Services

Challenge to Berwyn’s businesses

so that they can find ways to use

their involvement to boost their

reputations. The first step is setting

an appointment with us to identify

ways that local consumers can

identify you as a member.

To start, you can display your

BDC member window decal on

your door or in your reception

area. If you are new, you can

enjoy an announcement of your

membership (see page 8) as well as

exclusive access to advertising in

this publication, which is the most

widely distributed media in the

City of Berwyn because it is mailed

to every household and business.

You can receive an enhanced

business listing on the Business

Directory at WhyBerwyn.com (go

ahead and log on). What’s more,

the BDC hosts profiles through

Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and

Instagram and an e-blast that

reaches local consumers.

If you haven’t talked to us in a while,

let’s get reacquainted. The BDC is

here to help but most importantly to

listen and facilitate where we can.

A meet and greet will take no

more than 20 minutes to start

a conversation about your

marketing, sales and business

activity and to provide resources

based on your needs. Call us today at 708-788-8100.

A recent study published by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives suggests

that chamber membership has consistent and powerful benefits for small business members when consumers are aware that the business is involved with its local chamber.

BELIEvE ThE BuZZWhyBerwyn.com, a component of the City’s annual integrated marketing campaign, was relaunched into a desktop- and mobile-friendly blog with news posts, a comprehensive calendar of events and a full local business listing with GPS and links to “hot deals” coupons.

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bsd100.orgBERwyN SChOOL DISTRICT 100School District 100 is proud to announce that we received two national honors in recent

months. Irving School was selected by the Illinois State Board of Education as a National Title I Distinguished School based on our success in closing the achievement gap among students. Only two schools in the State of Illinois were recognized! Principal Mary Havis was asked to make a presentation to the National Title I Conference in Nashville on our successful 1 to 1 technology initiative and its positive impact on student learning and engagement.

School District 100 was chosen as an Apple Distinguished Program after our submission to Apple, Inc. This recognition was presented to only 42 districts nationwide who have demonstrated exemplary learning environments. Our visionary leadership, innovative learning and teaching, ongoing professional learning, compelling evidence of success and our flexible learning environment were instrumental in our winning this prestigious award.

nb98.orgBERwyN NORTh SChOOL DISTRICT 98Havlicek Elementary School, in partnership with Concordia University Chicago, has been

selected to present at the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education. Through a required pre-teaching course on diversity, future teachers in the program are required to work with students in one of Havlicek’s classrooms for one hour per week, during ten weeks of the semester. As our communities become more and more diverse, it is critical that our future educators are provided with field experiences that will prepare them for our ever-changing communities. They were selected as one of forty presentations highlighting best instructional practices and collaboration. Addressing the diverse needs of students is one of District 98’s major initiatives. Other District 98 initiatives include Common Core State Standards implementation, enhancing the technology infrastructure, inclusion for special education students, and SIOP training for all staff teaching English language learners.

morton201.orgMORTON wEST hIGh SChOOLMorton West High School has many outstanding programs created in support of student achievement. One program that is shining and glimmering brightly is the Fresh-

man Mentor Program (FMP), implemented in its entirety at the beginning of 2012-13 and created by Assistant Principal Josh McMahon to assist in the transition of freshman into Morton West. Through junior and senior student-led and di-rected mentoring groups, FMP helps 9th graders to focus on academic excellence and proactive social/emotional attitudes. Please contact Mr. McMahon at 708-780-4100 or at jmcmahon@jsmorton.org for information. Morton West High School....Berwyn’s Best Kept Secret!

nbpd4fun.orgNORTh BERwyN pARk DISTRICTThe North Berwyn Park

District is excited to introduce a year-round athletic program for youth and adults in Spring 2013! Designed for both beginner and advanced levels, sports activities will include flag football, basketball, floor hockey and dodge ball. The North Berwyn Park District continues its mission to provide educational, cultural and recreational resources to its residents, and it is a priority for the park to maintain quality, affordable programs for its community.

berwynparks.orgBERwyN pARk DISTRICTCheck out two of our

newest programs, Beginning Guitar and Basic Computer and Internet Skills. Guitar is for children 7-12 years old, but we also have a boot camp for those ages 13+. Computer is for adults ages 18+ and we also have programs for specific versions of Microsoft Office Suite and web development. Like to be outdoors? We have a new Running Club and new garden plots at Proksa Park this year.

16thstreettheater.org16Th STREET ThEATEREMPANADA FOR A DREAMFebruary 14 – March 16Written and performed by Juan Francisco Villa, Directed by Alex Levy and co-produced with Teatro

Vista. Downtown on Allen Street everybody’s blasting music – bachata, merengue and salsa. Everybody’s cooking – plantains, paella, and empanadas. Boys play baseball and football on the street while the most beautiful girl watches from a window. In his living memoir Juan Francisco Villa uncovers the treasures of his family’s dark legacy in the streets of New York.

jpactheatre.comjEDLICkA pERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT MORTON COLLEGE

A NIGHT IN PROVENCEFebruary 22 - March 9 A delightfully frothy tale of three couples forced to share a luxury villa on the French Riviera.am

berwynlibrary.org BERwyN puBLIC LIBRARy2013 will bring changes in the look of our Teen and

Children’s Services. The Library has planned and secured funding for furnishing an updated teen room, and will begin a redesign this spring to create a safer, more dynamic environment for Berwyn youth.

The Library has also repurposed space on the second floor to create an additional Learning Lab, which will be equipped with a SMART Board and perfect for group study sessions. This room will be available in early spring, following a brief time in use as an early voting location.

Sign up for our monthly email with upcoming programs, news & events at http://eepurl.com/coNq1.

toi.org/berwyntownship TOwNShIp OF BERwyN - puBLIC hEALTh DISTRICTIT’S NOT TOO LATE! Get your seasonal flu shot! Berwyn residents are welcome to stop

by the Public Health District every Tuesday and Friday between 10AM and 4PM for flu shots or until supply is depleted. No appointment necessary. $25 fee or Medicare Part B.

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DAvILA’S RESTAuRANT & BAR The applicant is receiving TIF funds for the installation of a fire alarm system at his 4,200 SF restaurant space. Open since 2010, Davila’s is a family-oriented Mexican restaurant focused on making customer satisfaction their top priority. Stop by for quiet dining during the day or lively club ambiance in the evening.

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kARBAN DOG pARk The Berwyn Park District will receive TIF funds for redevelopment work on 9,800 SF of green space known as Karban Park, which will be transformed into the City’s first dog park. This project was petitioned by residents. The TIF scope of work includes bringing water and electric to the site, connecting fountain to water, directional boring, and adding lighting, an electrical pole, and water meter.

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BERwyN FRuIT MARkET

Located on our southwest border, Berwyn Fruit Market offers a variety of grocery staples, including fresh produce, an abundance of deli selections, a full-service butcher and wines from around the world. Since the early 70s, the market’s knowledgeable staff has helped customers fulfill their grocery needs. Choose the Berwyn Fruit Market for your next shopping trip that blends local and worldly cuisine.

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Central Foundations is a 3rd generation, family-owned store that provides women with countless undergarment options. The shop offers a wide selection of bras, shapewear, and intimate sets from 27 different designers and specializes in bridal, prom and maternity intimate apparel. Owner Sue McFadden provides complimentary, expert measurements to ensure accurate sizing. Whether you are looking for something special or every day, Central Foundations is the exact fit!

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