2013 Berwyn Newsletter - Issue 1

Berwyn anniversary ISSUE!

Celebrating our 30th year!

Celebrating 30 Years

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

February 2013 Issue 1

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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: info@berwyn.net

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ast 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.

Jon Fey, bdc President SWF Products Berwyn Rt 66 Museum 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.

Please Support our Sponsors Corporate Benefactor

Corporate Sponsors

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Corporate Patrons

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Thundering into 30 Thirty 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).

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n 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

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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.

Jon Fey

VICE PRESIDENT

John Aranza

VICE PRESIDENT

Jousef Mondragon TREASURER

Mal Montoya SECRETARY

Dorothy Chiero EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Anthony Griffin

DIRECTORS Christopher Bell Tom Benson Esther Corpuz Guy Hollis Jeff Janda Peggy Rose Kwiatek Scott Lennon Alba Lovero Marty Mendicino Beverly Pastorek Doug Walega STAFF OFFICE MANAGER

Sande Brennan

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.

DIRECTOR OF CHAMBER SERVICES

Amy M. Crowther RECEPTIONIST

Christina Ortega ACCOUNTANT

Peggy Harrington URBAN PLANNER

Kurtis Pozsgay, AICP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Judy Saraceno-Swenson

PROJECT MANAGER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

REGULars

features

02 President’s Column

03 Thundering into 30

PROJECT MANAGER, GRAPHIC DESIGN & COMMUNICATIONS

06 Buy Berwyn “Hot Deals”

04 Business Anniversaries

BUSINESS OUTREACH COORDINATOR

08 New Members

10 Mini-Golf Pub Crawl

12 Grand Openings

10 George W. Ashby Award

14 Partners in the Community

11 2013 BDC Annual Meeting

15 TIF Project Updates

13 Getting Ahead of the Curve

15 Hidden Gems

13 Believe the Buzz

Elisa Sledzinska Paula Svora

Gerardo 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,page demographics and urban planning initiatives.

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Anniversaries

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4 1. First Baptist Church of Berwyn - 120 years 6916 W. 34th Street Spreading the words of Jesus Christ through the Bible since 1893.

2. Havlicek Elementary School - 100 years 6401 W. 15th Street Part of Berwyn North School District 98, Havlicek has served K-5th grade since 1913.

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

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4. Pillars - 85 years 6918 W. Windsor Avenue A comprehensive community mental health center providing mental health services on a sliding fee scale since 1928.

5. Berwyn Garage - 80 years 6838 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 years 2409 W. 104th Street Agency providing insurance sales and service since 1948.

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7. ABC Automotive Electronics - 55 years 7213 W. Roosevelt Road Selling automotive electronics including alarms, remote starters, stereos, video and navigation since 1958.

8. Morton West High School - 55 years 2400 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.

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9. AA Rental Center 45 years 30 N. 9th Avenue Quality rentals of party tents, homeowner tools, construction equipment and general rental items since 1968.

10. SWF Products 40 years 7003 W. Ogden Avenue Premier source for recognition awards and specialty plaques since 1973.

11. R.A. James Construction Inc. 30 years 6735 W. Stanley Avenue Residential and commercial new construction, remodeling and additions since 1983.

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12. World’s Largest Laundromat - 30 years 6240-46 W. Cermak Road Providing more than 300 solar-powered machines over 13,500 square feet since 1983.

13. Visit Oak Park - 20 years 1118 Westgate Street Oak Park Area Visitors Bureau promoting tourism in 21 communities of Western Cook County since 1993.

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14. Oppenheimer & Co, Inc. - 20 years 500 W. Madison Avenue Michael Ridge has assisted preretirees prepare for retirement and retirees manage their assets since 1993.

15. AE Computers, Ltd. 15 years 6221 W. Roosevelt Road Providing computer systems, services, support, recycling and internet networking since 1998.

16. Diana C. Garrison, DDS 15 years 2550 S. Oak Park Avenue Providing general dentistry for the entire family, including implants and cosmetic procedures, since 1998.

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Paisans Pizzeria & Bar Honored for Business Excellence

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aisans Pizzeria & Bar, 6226 W

The George W. Ashby Award for

Ogden Avenue, was recognized

Business Excellence is a local

with the George W. Ashby Award

honor named after one of Berwyn’s

for Business Excellence at the BDC’s

distinguished early architects. Mr.

Annual Meeting. Opened in 2011, this

Ashby was responsible for the design

new pizzeria and bar was an adaptive

of every grade school in Berwyn as

re-use of a vacant warehouse into a

well as J. Sterling Morton High School.

new destination restaurant. The 20,000

The award is given annually to one

square foot establishment is composed

Berwyn-based business that presents

of a restaurant, bar and banquet

a professional and favorable image

facility. Paisans is known for its unique

to Berwyn, provides quality goods or

décor, well-rounded menu, excellent

services, maintains a visually appealing

customer service and generous

space, and practices high quality

support for community organizations

customer service to its patrons. A total

and local events. The family-friendly

of ten businesses were nominated for

space has industrial design elements as

the award in 2012, including Autre

well as a nod to its Route 66 location

Monde Café & Spirits, Bodhi Thai Bistro,

with the incorporation of custom

Cake Bros Bakery, Cigars & Stripes

motorcycles and cars.

BBQ Lounge, Ogden Top & Trim Shop, Paisans Pizzeria & Bar, Romani’s Bella Fiori, Tele-Tron Ace Hardware, The Big

Pete and Julie Fejzuloski accept their award from BDC President Jon Fey.

DEPOT DISTRICT MINI-GOLF PUB CRAWL

Tease Salon and Violet Flower Shop.

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ave 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 minigolf 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.

BDC Ambassador Awards

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t the 2012 Annual Meeting, the BDC membership passed a

Grab your putter and your 3 favorite friends to

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

contend for prizes for lowest – and highest –

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

scores! Participating businesses will compete

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

for the coveted Twisted Putter trophy, which is

services and accomplishments in the business community. During the

held by the venue with the year’s best designed

drive, 41 new members were welcomed into the BDC.

mini-golf green. After the golfing concludes, participants can enjoy an after-party with music,

The BDC thanked our ambassadors who went above and beyond

food, drawings, and more!

during the drive. Pictured above are BDC President Jon Fey along with Ayten Santillan (The Math Spot), Scott Lennon (Membership Drive

Registration will open in March at Berwyn.net. page

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Co-Chair), Peggy Rose Kwiatek (Peggy Rose Academy of Dance and Acrobatics) and Jeff Janda (Membership Drive Co-Chair).

BDC Annual Membership Meeting

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

DC members and community leaders attended the BDC

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investment is a positive sign that business owners are buying

Annual Meeting on January 10, 2013. The meeting reviewed

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

the economic development accomplishments of 2012. Jon

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

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

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.

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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

Seguin Gardens & Gifts is a full-service retail garden and gift shop. The store boasts a wide selection of annuals, perennials, shrubs and indoor house plants.

Seguin Gardens & Gifts is also your one-stop shop for all of your gardening supplies and accessories such as heirloom seeds, soils, organic fertilizers and pesticides as well as gloves, tools and decorative garden items.

contribute to the Berwyn community. Richard Jousef Mondragon received the award for his role as Chair of

Jousef Mondragon accepts his award from BDC President Jon Fey.

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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

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Grand Openings 01 Tinnirello Chiropractic &

Family Wellness Clinic, Ltd

2827 S. Harlem Avenue Visit: www.tinnirellochiro.com 708.317.9191

02 Off The Traxx

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04 Riddles Comedy Club

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The Depot District Small Town Berwyn Flavor, Great Stores, Restaurants and Entertainment For a complete listing visit www.BerwynDepotDistrict.biz

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Partners in our COMMUNITY bsd100.org berwyn school district 100 School 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.org Berwyn North School District 98 Havlicek 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.

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morton201.org Morton West High School Morton West High School has many outstanding programs created in support of student achievement.

One program that is shining and glimmering brightly is the Freshman 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 directed 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.org North berwyn park district The 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.org Berwyn Park District Check 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.org 16th street theater EMPANADA FOR A DREAM February 14 – March 16 Written 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.com jedlicka performing arts center at morton college A Night in Provence February 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 library 2013 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 District IT’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.

Between East Ave & Scoville Ave at Ogden Ave alley

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.

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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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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