Berwyn Magazine 2011 Issue 3

Berwyn Magazine

August 2011 Issue 3

Berwyn Gateway Plaza Takes Shape page page 33

Marketing Scene:

Berwyn Rising

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Berwyn: A Model Community for a healthy lifestyle page 7

President’s Column 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 Paul Zimmermann, Owner spell. What!!??!!? It seemed to be raining every other day from 6301 W. Roosevelt LLC 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.

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CONTENTS

OFFICERS

August 2011 / Issue 3 / berwyn.net

In This Issue

Regular Features

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

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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

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BERWYN RISING 2011 Integrated Marketing Campaign

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LOCAL RESOURCES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS Hot Deals on the Rise

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MODEL COMMUNITIES Helping families live healthy, active lives.

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SAVE THE DATE

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

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10 NEWS FROM PARTNERS IN

THE COMMUNITY 12 TIF PROJECT UPDATES 14 GRAND OPENINGS,

GROUND BREAKINGS &

AFTER HOURS 15 NEW BDC MEMBERS

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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.

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Cover rendering: Berwyn Gateway Plaza at Cermak Road and Harlem Avenue

Paul Zimmermann President Scott Lennon Vice President August “Augie” Kalal Treasurer Dorothy Chiero Secretary Anthony Griffin Executive Director DIRECTORS

John Aranza Tom Benson Esther Corpuz Jon Fey William Hlavacek, Jr. Jeff Janda Peggy Rose Kwiatek Alba Lovero Jousef Mondragon Beverly Pastorek Joseph Vallez Doug Walega

Staff Tim Angell, AICP Senior Project Manager Sande Brennan Office Manager Amy M. Crowther Director of Chamber Services Marybeth Eurek Special Events Coordinator Robert Hodgetts Accountant Christina Ortega Receptionist Kurtis Pozsgay Urban Planner Judy Saraceno-Swenson Administrative Assistant Evan Summers Project Manager Gerardo Zavala Business Outreach Coordinator

Berwyn Gateway Plaza Takes Shape 2011 continues to be another great year for redevelopment in Berwyn, as the Berwyn Gateway Plaza project starts to take shape. 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

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

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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 continued on page 13

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Local Resources to Grow Your Business Hot Deals on the Rise N 2010, THE COUPON WAS KING. According to one of the nation’s leading media and marketing services companies, it was reported that American shoppers 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 singleyear 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.

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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.

To find valuable BDC member coupons be sure to check the Hot Deals page at: www.berwyn.net/hot-deals.

See above for examples of “good” and “bad” coupons.

BDC Advertising Deadline Take advantage of our advertising programs in the BDC newsletter, which includes display ads and coupons and is distributed to over 23,500 households and businesses in Berwyn.

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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2011 Eleventh Annual Come celebrate Oktoberfest in the Depot District!

Friday, 9/16 • 6pm-11pm Saturday, 9/17 • Noon-11pm Featuring: • Food Vendors • Crafters • Beer Garden • Amusement Rides • Children’s Activities • Musical Performances On Windsor & Stanley Avenues Between Oak Park & Home Avenues For more info: 708-788-8100 | BerwynOktoberfest.com

Save The Date!

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Back to School Picnic 8/14, 2 pm Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Depot District Cruise Nites 8/16 & 30, 6-9pm Windsor & Grove Aves 2011 Annual Health Fair 8/17, 10am-3pm Public Health Department 6600 W. 26th St Concert in the Park 8/28, 3pm Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave The Kelly Miller Circus 9/8, 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm Janura Park, 28th & East Ave 7117 W. Ogden Avenue

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Berwyn Rising 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 volunteerbased “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

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 Svengooliefueled 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 topchoice destination for move-up and firsttime homebuyers. The 2011 campaign runs from June through September and includes billboards in select Chicago neighborhoods, posters on select CTA el platforms, direct-toconsumer 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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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 708788-8100.

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Park Districts

North Berwyn School District 98

THE BEATS return to 16th Street!

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.

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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September 16 - October 1 The Miracle Worker The astounding story of the blind, deaf and dumb Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan the “Miracle Worker” who, against all odds, finally reached her. www.jpactheatre.com or 708-656-1800.

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 reopen 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. Berwyn Public Library Leader in Literacy & Lifelong Learning 708-795-8000 | berwynlibrary.org The 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.

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TIF Project Updates 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.

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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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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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Subscribe to our e-blast! Sign up online at www. berwyn.net. Click on “Sign up for the BDC’s weekly e-blast” in the upper right hand corner of the home page.

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.

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Grand Openings • Ground Breakings • Berwyn After Hours Cinco Hermanos • 6504 W 16th St Berwyn After Hours • 4/28/11

City of Homes • Fitzgerald’s • 6615 W Roosevelt Rd

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

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

Realtor Breakfast • 6/2/11

Culver’s • 6943 W Roosevelt Rd

Atara Mart-Taz Place • 6932 W Windsor Ave

Grand Opening Ceremony • 6/11/11

Grand Opening Ceremony • 6/8/11

Connie’s Family Restaurant • 3271 S Harlem Ave The Garlic Clove • 6814 W Windsor Ave

Grand Opening Ceremony • 6/21/11

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Berwyn After Hours • 6/30/11

Welcome New Members May 2011–July 2011

Above and Beyond Music Store

Janet Cairo 7009 W. Ogden Avenue Berwyn, IL 60402 Tel: 708.484.4444 aboveandbeyondmusicstore.com Music & Instrument Store

Berwyn Garage

Nancy Gay 6838 W. 16th Street Berwyn, IL 60402 Tel: 708.788.0755 Auto Repair, Service & Tow

Culver’s

Guy Hollis 6943 W. Roosevelt Road Berwyn, IL 60402 Tel: 708.788.8000 culvers.com Restaurant

The Garlic Clove

Sixto Avila 6814 W. Windsor Avenue Berwyn, IL 60402 Tel: 708.749.0586 thegarliccloverestaurant.com Restaurant

Jeffrey S. Janda

Berwyn Resident

The Math Spot

Ayten Santillan 3100 S. Oak Park Avenue Suite 2N Berwyn, IL 60402 Tel: 708.484.6284 themathspot.com Education

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Mayra Mendiola Agency/ American Family Insurance

Mayra Mendiola 5715 W. 35th Street Cicero, IL 60804 Tel: 708.539.1712 mayramendiolaagency.com Insurance/Financial Services

QR Tax Service

Bernadette Ichou 6424 W. Cermak Road Berwyn, IL 60402 Tel: 708.484.5448 qrtaxservice.com Tax & Accounting Service

SER Central States

Andres Rodriguez 2138 S. 61st Court Cicero, IL 60804 Tel: 708.222.3100 centralstatesser.org Professional Services

Servpro

Jim Frangella 2315 Gardner, Unit B Broadview, IL 60155 Tel: 708.240.4873 servprolagrangepark.com Contractors/Construction

Tim Yangas Agency

Tim Yangas 2527 S. Euclid Avenue Berwyn, IL 60402 Tel: 630.292.3503 farmersagent.com/tyangas Insurance/Financial Services

Correction from last issue Grand Openings Over the Rainbow on Windsor

Tom Stebbins 6836 W. Windsor Avenue Berwyn, IL 60402 Tel: 708.795.6836 overtherainbowicecream.com Ice Cream Parlor

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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.

Local Mentoring Locations

Berwyn Development Corporation Every 4th Monday of the Month 1:00-4:00pm By Appointment

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

Bilingual (Spanish) mentoring available

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Berwyn Magazine

August 2011 Issue 3

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

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BERWYN, ILLINOIS PERMIT NO. 109

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

Properties for Lease/Sale

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

Cermak Road/Theater District

Ogden Avenue/Route 66

Address

Possession

Type of Space

Sq. Ft.

Address

Possession

Type of Space

Sq. Ft.

6347 W. Cermak 6444 W. Cermak 6507 W. Cermak 7100 W. Cermak

For Lease For Lease For Sale Sale/Lease

Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial

1,635 2,400 12,450 10,000

6236 W. Ogden 6500 W. Ogden 6539 W. Ogden 6550 W. Ogden

For Sale For Sale For Sale For Sale

Commercial Land Commercial Land

17,000 10,000 23,600 39,000 Divisible

Roosevelt Road/Northern Gateway

South Berwyn/Depot District

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

Call

3320 S. Grove

For Lease

Commercial

6515 W. Stanley

For Lease

Office

6816-18 W. Windsor

For Lease

Commercial

5,817

6910 W. Windsor

For Lease

Commercial

Divisible

375

Other Commercial Areas Address

Possession

Type of Space

6928 W. Pershing 2315 S. Harlem 3243 Harlem

For Sale For Lease For Sale

Investment Commercial Commercial

Sq. Ft.

Call 2,500 4,750

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