BerwynMagazine

August 2011 Issue 3

BerwynGateway PlazaTakes Shapepage 3

BerwynGateway PlazaTakes Shape page 3

Marketing Scene:Berwyn Rising

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Berwyn: AModel Community

for a healthy lifestyle

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President’s Column

OFFICERS

Paul ZimmermannPresident

Scott LennonVice President

August “Augie” KalalTreasurer

Dorothy ChieroSecretary

Anthony GriffinExecutive Director

DIRECTORS

John AranzaTom BensonEsther CorpuzJon FeyWilliam Hlavacek, Jr.Jeff JandaPeggy Rose KwiatekAlba LoveroJousef MondragonBeverly PastorekJoseph VallezDoug Walega

Tim Angell, AICPSenior Project Manager

Sande BrennanOffice Manager

Amy M. CrowtherDirector of Chamber Services

Marybeth EurekSpecial Events Coordinator

Robert HodgettsAccountant

Christina OrtegaReceptionist

Kurtis PozsgayUrban Planner

Judy Saraceno-SwensonAdministrative Assistant

Evan SummersProject Manager

Gerardo ZavalaBusiness Outreach Coordinator

StaffBoard

of Directors

REALIZE THAT this is the second article in a row that I am opening with the

weather, but come on! Welcome to the wackiest spring/summer I can ever remember! When the temperature goes from 100 to 50 overnight, you know you’re in for a wild ride. And just today I read in the paper that we are going through a bit of a dry spell. What!!??!!? It seemed to be raining every other day from March to June. I must not be

smart enough to understand.

Enough with my weather rant. We have more important things to discuss. The level of activity in Berwyn has kicked up with the temps. We started out our event season a little damp & chilly, but most dogs didn’t mind at the Great American Mutt Show. Relocated to the Depot District and presented in

Paul Zimmermann, Owner 6301 W. Roosevelt LLC

partnership with The Urban Mutt, it was well attended and we look forward to its growth in the coming years. We also saw the Fiesta Nuestra Raíces change locations, moving to 16th & Wesley. A great family event with tons of fun for kids, the turnout was fantastic and vendors were thrilled! We had the ground breaking for the Harlem/Cermak Gateway development, the Grand Opening of The Garlic Clove on Windsor and a Business After Hours at Connie’s on Harlem to celebrate their expansion. Make sure to get over to Autre Monde and Culver’s, both on Roosevelt Road. There are both open and ready for your business!

On the economic development side, we see the Harlem/Cermak corner taking shape as well as Meijer in Cermak Plaza. The Cermak Road and Roosevelt Road streetscape projects are moving along nicely. And Paisan’s Pizzeria’s flagship location on Ogden will be scheduling their grand opening soon. Take a bike ride around Berwyn and see it all for yourself, contingent on the weather cooperating, of course.

CONTENTSAugust 2011 / Issue 3 / berwyn.net

3 BERWYN GATEWAY PLAZA Construction has begun on the northeast corner of Harlem & Cermak.

6 BERWYN RISING 2011 Integrated Marketing Campaign

7 MODEL COMMUNITIES Helping families live healthy, active lives.

13 BUY BERWYN whyberwyn.com can help you shop local.

2 PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

4 LOCAL RESOURCES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS Hot Deals on the Rise

5 SAVE THE DATE

8 HOT DEALS Member promotions beginning on page 8 and continuing on pages 9 & 11.

10 NEWS FROM PARTNERS IN THE COMMUNITY

12 TIF PROJECT UPDATES

14 GRAND OPENINGS, GROUND BREAKINGS & AFTER HOURS

15 NEW BDC MEMBERS

16 AVAILABLE PROPERTIES

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berwyn developmentCover rendering:Berwyn Gateway Plaza at Cermak Road and Harlem Avenue

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uring the past several months, the 1.5 acre site at the northeastern corner of Harlem

Avenue and Cermak Road has been the center of a flurry of activity.

Since late spring, Berwyn Gateway Partners, a team comprised of Keystone Ventures, J&P Properties, Bern Realty, and Hague Architecture, has demolished the existing structures on the site and begun preliminary construction of buildings that will feature approximately 20,000 square feet of restaurants and retailers.

Even more exciting is the array of national tenants that have leased space in the new center. Buffalo Wild Wings, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Verizon Wireless, and Vitamin Shoppe have all

Berwyn Gateway Plaza Takes Shape2011 continues to be another great year for redevelopment in Berwyn, as the Berwyn Gateway Plaza project starts to take shape.

signed leases for operations at the site, with two more expected soon.

Attracting popular quick-casual restaurants and top-quality retailers to Berwyn has been one of the BDC’s primary objectives in recent years, and Berwyn Gateway Plaza is proof positive that the City is a magnet for new commercial development. “The proximity to Cermak Plaza was a major selling point for those businesses to commit to Berwyn,” BDC President Paul Zimmermann said. “This project not only will be successful commercially, but its architecture and design also strengthens the City’s western gateway.”

The target for completion of the project’s construction is the second quarter of 2012, but the development team is aiming for the fourth quarter of 2011, so that the tenants can be open for business for the holiday

season. Tony Griffin, BDC Executive Director explained, “For Buffalo Wild Wings, being open during the college bowl season and NFL playoffs is crucial. For Verizon Wireless, operating during the holiday season means more sales of smart phones and tablets. For the City, having these businesses open for business means more sales tax revenue to support Berwyn’s high quality parks, schools, and other government services.”

Berwyn Gateway Plaza was the last major project in the Cermak Road TIF District, which was terminated by the

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Hot Deals on the RiseN 2010, THE COUPON WAS KING. According to one

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saved a whopping $3.7 billion using coupons last year. Even more staggering, marketers distributed over 332 billion coupons last year, which is the largest single-year distribution quantity ever recorded in the United States. And if we look at trends, the use of coupons as a promotional tool is continuing to grow. The Promotion Marketing Association (PMA) reports, “Given the new frugality of American households brought on by the current economic hardship, the interest in finding new and additional ways to save is expected to continue. Coupons are a perfect fit as a convenient way to save a good deal of money without a lot of effort. That’s something everyone likes to do, in good times and bad.”

In order to respond to this trend, the BDC now offers member businesses advertising space for 27 coupons in each edition of our magazine to promote shopping locally. See pages 8, 9 and 11 of this edition. This article intends to outline basics on how to create an effective coupon promotion that will help your business.

Coupons should motivate the consumer to not only purchase the product but also to take notice of the brand. A well-designed coupon focusing on one particular product or service can generate a short-term boost in traffic. While only a small portion of coupons may actually be redeemed, establishing brand awareness is one of the long-lasting effects of a coupon promotion.

Before starting a coupon promotion, be sure the offer is right for your target market. Make sure that the coupon has a value that makes it worth the consumer’s time and investment to use your coupon. In some cases, coupons may actually lower the value of a brand. For example applying a discount that is too high may cheapen your product’s image or make it seem that it was undesirable. The key is to find a balance.

As coupons continue to be an inexpensive form of marketing, savvy retailers will offer consumers some form of a coupon, which means your competitors are most likely using coupons in their marketing plan. Overall, coupons can accomplish a lot for your business including:

• Increasing your number of new customers: coupons give potential customers an incentive to try you out.

• Increasing your sales of a specific product: a targeted coupon will direct attention to a new product or a sale item or service you’d like to highlight.

• Increasing awareness of your brand: even if the coupons do not come back immediately, they are still an advertisement to consumers.

• Rewarding current customers: rewarding a current customer can increase their loyalty to your business.

• Enticing former customers: refreshing your image and offering a deal can bring back the old familiar faces.

• Being a highly measurable form of marketing: you can keep track of those who bring in coupons and ask to collect information from them for future offers.

For more ideas on coupons or mentorship on sales and marketing, schedule an appointment with one of the SCORE Chicago counselors at www.scorechicago.org.

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Don’t delay! The deadline to submit your ad or coupon for the November 2011 newsletter is October 3, 2011. Call 708-788-8100.

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Depot District Cruise Nites8/16 & 30, 6-9pmWindsor & Grove Aves

2011 Annual Health Fair8/17, 10am-3pmPublic Health Department6600 W. 26th St

Concert in the Park8/28, 3pmProksa Park3001 S. Wisconsin Ave

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Historic Berwyn’s Bungalow Tour9/25, Noon-5 pmThroughout the Cityberwynbungalow.org

26th Annual Charles E. Piper Award Dinner HonoringAimée Sordelli11/5, 6-11 pmPierre’s Banquets3237 S. Harlem Ave

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hidden gem, nestled just west of Chicago’s South Loop, but we’ve elevated our game and people have taken notice. Berwyn no longer fits into that Svengoolie-fueled image, which is why we are able to attract young professionals and entrepreneurs. Our strength is in the diversity of our residents and businesses and the collective will to move forward together. I’m so impressed by all that we’ve accomplished and the development that we’ve experienced. I also love that Berwyn is such a welcoming, comfortable community even in

the midst of change and growth. It’s the place to be, whether you call it home, do business here, or visit us for nightlife.”

Now in its fifth year, the 2011 campaign will continue to brand Berwyn as a top-choice destination for move-up and first-time homebuyers. The 2011 campaign runs from June through September and includes billboards in select Chicago neighborhoods, posters on select CTA el platforms, direct-to-consumer outreach through special events and direct mailings, radio advertising, and updates to the WHYBERWYN.com website. The billboards and platform posters will rotate in high traffic areas that capture views from pedestrians, drivers and transit riders. Online advertising will blend the Berwyn brand with promotion of special events and current accolades for the area’s housing stock in order to promote tourism and homeownership in Berwyn.

True to its beginnings, the campaign continues to use a bull’s eye graphic to illustrate Berwyn’s geographical convenience. This key visual component has helped raise the community’s visibility and established a brand presence for Berwyn among consumers and business professionals living throughout the Chicago area. At the conclusion of the 2010 campaign, research found that Berwyn’s marketing efforts resulted in overall positive perceptions about Berwyn’s convenient location, its good dollar value, the quality of its homes, and its attractiveness as a destination and a place to live.

This year, the campaign has repurposed its bull’s eye graphic into a rising sun and paired it with the tagline Berwyn Rising. The message is an aspirational one, which highlights Berwyn’s forward momentum and optimism while reminding the viewer of the opportunity and potential in making Berwyn home.

The City of Berwyn launches its 2011 Integrated Marketing Campaign.

“The Why Berwyn campaign has been a huge success for our city. Whenever I meet a new resident that saw our billboards or ads and then moved here, I know that our efforts have made a positive difference and that we’ve added equity into an already great community. Berwyn is decked in accomplishments due in no small part to the energy and vision of our residents. In fact, Berwyn just was named by This Old House magazine as one of the nation’s best neighborhoods for bungalows and to protect this title, our grassroots volunteer-based “City of Homes” Organization just launched its Berwyn Bungalow Preservation Initiative to assist homeowners with restoration and maintenance of our beloved bungalows,” said Mayor Robert Lovero. “And our amenities are outstanding. Berwyn has over 23 parks and 500 activities that cater to every walk of life from little league baseball to swimming and splash pools to zumba classes. We have four great shopping corridors that continue to grow with developments such as the future Meijer and Buffalo Wild Wings that will be going in at Cermak and Harlem down to independent boutique eateries such as Autre Monde Café & Spirits on Roosevelt Road and Olive or Twist Restaurant and Martini Bar in the Depot District. We tell people that we are accessible by train or car and that they should visit us to see what we’re about, but once they visit I expect they wonder why they are leaving.”

Paul Zimmermann, President of the BDC, added, “We used to say that Berwyn was a

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physically active.

The grant was sponsored by the following local agencies and organizations: South Berwyn School District 100, North Berwyn Park District, Berwyn Park District, Berwyn Township Health Department, Berwyn Development Corporation, MacNeal Hospital and the City of Berwyn. Technical assistance will be provided through the Active Transportation Alliance. The new policies will be funded fully

through the Model Communities grant with no actual costs to the City. The plans and policies will also open up several more funding opportunities for the schools and the City.

At this time, the City is reviewing drafts of School District 100’s school travel plans and the city-wide active transportation plan. The final plans will be brought in front of the School Board and City Council respectively for approval later this summer. The City also hopes to pass the complete streets policy and safe parks zones policy sometime this fall. For anyone seeking additional information or looking to comment on the draft plans or policies, please contact Kurtis Pozsgay at 708-788-8100.

Berwyn on the road to being a “Model Community”

HE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department

of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently launched a new inter-agency initiative that aims to link residents with increased access to public transportation and help living “greener,” more environmentally-friendly lifestyles. The resulting Interagency Partnership for Sustainable Communities will guide these coordinated policy efforts. Transportation Secretary LaHood says, “For the first time, the

federal government will speak with one voice on housing, environmental and transportation policy.”

The Cook County Department of Public Health and the Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago received $4 million in these federal stimulus funds to combat obesity in suburban Cook County. The money was turned into a grant initiative called “Model Communities,” which aims to make it easier for individuals and families to live healthy, active lives. Specifically, the goal of this funding is to create local policies that are applied to both community and school settings so that residents and students have more access to healthy foods, less access to unhealthy foods, and more safe places to be

The City of Berwyn was awarded $140,000 to work on the following four major areas:• a non-motorized transportation plan, which will map

new walking and biking routes throughout the City;• school travel plans, which will map safe walking and

biking routes to Berwyn’s schools; • a complete streets policy, which will guide future road

development by considering all forms of transportation such as vehicles, mass transit, bikers and pedestrians; and

• safe park zones, which will help make our parks safer by reducing speeds and increasing traffic fines.

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North Berwyn School District 98

Berwyn Public Library

Havlicek School is proud to announce that they will again take part in the Reading Is Fundamental program for the 2011-12 school year. This is a federal program that provides books for students to keep as part of their home library. Reading Is Fundamental programs have done an outstanding job at motivating children to discover the joy of reading.

The May staff recognition program in District 98 centered on the distribution of more than 100 certificates for district committee service, milestone service years completed, perfect attendance and various district efforts in long range strategic planning and teacher mentoring programs.

All District 98 school offices will re-open on Monday, August 8 to register students for the 2011-12 school year.

Congratulations to Shannon Hester, fifth grade student at Havlicek School, who was the winner of the District 98 2011 Elementary School Spelling Bee.

The Liberty Cultural Center is undergoing drastic changes as we replace the gym flooring and lighting. Please see our progress in the fall when we open back up for regular programming.

The 2nd Annual Back to School Picnic will be held Sunday, August 14th at Proksa Park and will feature giveaways and free food as well as a chance for children from SD100 schools to learn who their new teachers will be.

The Early Childhood Recreation Learning Program is taking registration for the 2011-2012 school year. There are 5 classes to choose from to fit your needs. We also provide an ALL Day option for Pre-Kindergarten and Terrific Threes & Fours, as well as an evening program. Call Reba at 708.788.1701 for further information.

Just a reminder, online registration is an option here and you can access that at https://programs.berwynparks.org.

Leader in Literacy & Lifelong Learning708-795-8000 | berwynlibrary.orgThe Berwyn Public Library is a

driving force behind a vibrant and diverse community, and supports our community by providing a welcoming and accessible environment in which all individuals receive professional service and assistance in fulfilling their educational, research, literacy and entertainment needs.• Interactive programming for children

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THE BEATS return to 16th Street!

16th Street Theater’s “5-star return to the Beat Generation” (Time Out Chicago) returns starting September 15 due to

popular demand!Kerouac, Ginsberg, LeRoi Jones,

Ferlinghetti, DiPrima. Beat poets took on 1950’s mainstream America and dragged change kicking and screaming into the ‘60s. With Grant Stromeck and Derick Polk bringing the live jazz.

Chicago Sun-Times says: The Beats is “one of the finest productions of the season.... a rousing, thought-provoking, verbally brilliant, jazz-infused, tragicomic reinvention of a time in American history... Highly Recommended!” 

Chicago Tribune says: “You may well feel like going out and searching for your own rebirth of hip and heartfelt wonder!”

January’s run sold-out so get your tickets now.

Organize a hip, fun group outing – so easy and affordable!

Tickets for groups of 8+ start at just $13 each. Tickets and info at www.16thstreettheater.org or call 708-795-6704.

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Padgett Business Services 6828 Windsor Avenue

The applicants were approved for use of TIF funds for façade work at their 500 sq. ft. commercial space. The TIF scope of work includes, but is not limited to, awning and signage. The business was previously located at 3239 Grove Avenue on the second floor in suite 204. In need of a more visible space, this growing tax and payroll services company hopes to add to the increased foot traffic being seen in the Depot District.

Automated Lifestyles 3208 Grove Avenue

The applicants have received TIF funds to assist in the purchase of a 3,800 sq. ft. commercial building. Currently located at 6840 W. 32nd Street, the business will expand into this newly acquired space. Since 1999, Automated Lifestyles has been an industry leader in providing certified, award-winning automation services to residential and commercial clients. Featuring the latest in home automation technology, they have grown into a full-service firm, specializing in digital media, lighting, security, home theaters, audio, video and gaming entertainment

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Want your events included in the BDC’s e-blast? BDC members can submit their events for inclusion in the Wednesday e-blast by 3pm on the prior Monday. Check berwyn.net for e-blast guidelines.

City Council in late June. During its 23-year life span, the District was extremely successful in supporting public- and private-sector redevelopment initiatives such as the new Jimmy John’s restaurant, installing greatly needed public infrastructure and streetscape components such as new sidewalks and planters, and retaining merchants and other business in the corridor, including James and Williams Jewelers. Tax increment financing (TIF) is among the chief economic development tools available to Berwyn, which allows the city to compete with neighboring communities for high caliber retailers and dining establishments.

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erwyn is a great community and has everything you

need for daily living, special occasions and impulse shopping. We hope that our residents try to Buy Berwyn whenever they can because, in keeping with our model communities initiative, our businesses are just a short walk or bike ride away. In order to make this easier, whyberwyn.com provides

visitors with a stream of information on the area’s real estate, retailers and service providers, schools, parks and recreation, cultural hot spots and special events. Whatever the angle, visitors are certain to find an answer to the question, “Why Berwyn?” The site includes a comprehensive calendar of events that details the City’s many festivals and recreational opportunities as well as a full local business listing that offers convenient access to Berwyn’s hottest places to shop, dine and relax.

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GrandOpenings•GroundBreakings•BerwynAfterHours

Grand Opening Ceremony • 6/8/11Atara Mart-Taz Place • 6932 W Windsor Ave

Berwyn After Hours • 6/30/11 Connie’s Family Restaurant • 3271 S Harlem Ave

City of Homes • Fitzgerald’s • 6615 W Roosevelt RdRealtor Breakfast • 6/2/11

Cinco Hermanos • 6504 W 16th StBerwyn After Hours • 4/28/11

Culver’s • 6943 W Roosevelt RdGrand Opening Ceremony • 6/11/11

The Garlic Clove • 6814 W Windsor AveGrand Opening Ceremony • 6/21/11

Berwyn Gateway Plaza • Harlem Ave & Cermak RdGround Breaking Ceremony • 6/1/11

Grand Opening Ceremony • 6/8/11Tootsies Cupcakes • 6834 W Windsor Ave

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Welcome New MembersMay 2011–July 2011

Above and Beyond Music StoreJanet Cairo7009 W. Ogden AvenueBerwyn, IL 60402Tel: 708.484.4444aboveandbeyondmusicstore.comMusic & Instrument Store

Berwyn GarageNancy Gay6838 W. 16th StreetBerwyn, IL 60402Tel: 708.788.0755Auto Repair, Service & Tow

Culver’sGuy Hollis6943 W. Roosevelt RoadBerwyn, IL 60402Tel: 708.788.8000culvers.comRestaurant

The Garlic CloveSixto Avila6814 W. Windsor AvenueBerwyn, IL 60402Tel: 708.749.0586 thegarliccloverestaurant.comRestaurant

Jeffrey S. JandaBerwyn Resident

The Math SpotAyten Santillan3100 S. Oak Park AvenueSuite 2NBerwyn, IL 60402Tel: 708.484.6284 themathspot.comEducation

Mayra Mendiola Agency/American Family InsuranceMayra Mendiola5715 W. 35th StreetCicero, IL 60804Tel: 708.539.1712mayramendiolaagency.comInsurance/Financial Services

QR Tax ServiceBernadette Ichou6424 W. Cermak RoadBerwyn, IL 60402Tel: 708.484.5448 qrtaxservice.comTax & Accounting Service

SER Central StatesAndres Rodriguez2138 S. 61st CourtCicero, IL 60804Tel: 708.222.3100 centralstatesser.orgProfessional Services

ServproJim Frangella2315 Gardner, Unit BBroadview, IL 60155Tel: 708.240.4873servprolagrangepark.comContractors/Construction

Tim Yangas AgencyTim Yangas2527 S. Euclid AvenueBerwyn, IL 60402Tel: 630.292.3503farmersagent.com/tyangasInsurance/Financial Services

Correction from last issue Grand Openings

Over the Rainbow on WindsorTom Stebbins6836 W. Windsor AvenueBerwyn, IL 60402Tel: 708.795.6836overtherainbowicecream.comIce Cream Parlor

Interested in Advertising or in BDC Membership?

Call Gerardo Zavala at 708.788.8100 or email gerardoz@berwyn.net for a copy of advertising rates or if you have any questions regarding this or any other BDC marketing program.

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& Why Berwyn

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Be sure to check us out on Facebook,

LinkedIn & Twitter by searching the listed

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SUCCESSwe’re here to help grow your small business

Local Mentoring Locations

Berwyn Development CorporationEvery 4th Monday of the Month1:00-4:00pm By Appointment

Morton CollegeEvery 2nd Monday of the Month, 1:00-4:00pm By Appointment

Bilingual (Spanish) mentoring available

For more information regarding any of these properties, call Kurtis Pozsgay or Evan Summers at 708.788.8100.

Cermak Road/Theater District

Address Possession Type of Space Sq. Ft.

6347 W. Cermak For Lease Commercial 1,6356444 W. Cermak For Lease Commercial 2,4006507 W. Cermak For Sale Commercial 12,4507100 W. Cermak Sale/Lease Commercial 10,000Roosevelt Road/Northern Gateway

6701 W. Roosevelt For Sale Commercial 15,125

6815 W. Roosevelt For Sale Commercial 7,250

6841 W. Roosevelt Sale/Lease Commercial Call

7001 W. Roosevelt For Sale Mixed Use Call

7021 W. Roosevelt For Sale Restaurant CallOther Commercial Areas

Address Possession Type of Space Sq. Ft.

6928 W. Pershing For Sale Investment Call2315 S. Harlem For Lease Commercial 2,5003243 Harlem For Sale Commercial 4,750

Properties for Lease/Sale

NON_PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDBERWYN, ILLINOIS

PERMIT NO. 109

3322 S. Oak Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Berwyn Illinois 60402www.berwyn.net

Estimado residente de Berwyn… nuestro boletín comunitario ya esta en Español.Quédese en contacto con su comunidad. Si quisiera recibir este boletín (GRATIS) en su idioma, por favor de llamar al BDC y

preguntar por Gerardo Zavala al 708-788-8100 o sobre e-mail a: gerardoz@berwyn.net

Want to see your property listed here? Just call the BDC!

Ogden Avenue/Route 66

Address Possession Type of Space Sq. Ft.

6236 W. Ogden For Sale Commercial 17,0006500 W. Ogden For Sale Land 10,0006539 W. Ogden For Sale Commercial 23,6006550 W. Ogden For Sale Land 39,000South Berwyn/Depot District

3320 S. Grove For Lease Commercial Divisible

6515 W. Stanley For Lease Office 375

6816-18 W. Windsor For Lease Commercial 5,817

6910 W. Windsor For Lease Commercial Divisible

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August 2011 Issue 3