Downtown Westmont Business Alliance Committee Meeting

The Downtown Westmont Business Alliance Committee (DWBAC) is a committee of the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau, which serves as a resource group to plan events that promote Downtown Westmont and serves as the voice of the Downtown Westmont Business Community.

Committee Chair: Dr. Jessica Torok, Urban Veterinary Associates

 

Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau

Downtown Westmont Business Alliance Committee

Thursday June 11, 2023 at 8:00 AM @ Westmont Centre or via Zoom @

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/97033040821?pwd=bjNiZlF0R1N6ZXZoYVdXWUlDVFM2Zz09

Phone: +1 312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 970 3304 0821 Passcode: 644410

MEETING AGENDA

1. Introductions

2. 2023 Projects, Programs & Events

A. Downtown Westmont Business Directory

B. Westmont Dining Guide Update

C. Westmont Community Guide Update

D. Downtown Light Pole Banner Program Update

E. 2023 Memorial Day Parade Recap - New parade Route

F. Muddy Warhol Art Display     (WSEC)

G. Cruisin’ Nights on Thursdays in June 1st through August 31st, 2023 (WSEC)

H. Taste of Westmont in on July 13, 14.15 & 16th, 2023 (WSEC)

I. 2023 Westmont Scarecrow Contest in October 2023

J. 2023 Trick or Treat Trail & related activities are scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 2023.

K. 2023 Frosty and Friends Parade and Frosty and Friends Open House is scheduled for Saturday, December 2, 2023

3.  Westmont Economic Development Updates

New businesses, project announcements and updates (report attached).

4. New Business

Is there any new business to address?

5. Business & Community Announcements

As part of the BNSF railroad crossing and station track improvements in Westmont, the Cass Avenue crossing will be closed on June 17 and July 8.  On these dates, the crossing is expected to be closed to both motorists and pedestrians from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m..  There will be additional work scheduled at a later date requiring a similar closure.

PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS CLOSED DURING IMPROVEMENTS

During these specific dates and times, pedestrians will not be able to cross the railroad tracks at Cass Avenue, nor at the pedestrian crossing west of the downtown Westmont train depot. When the Cass Avenue crossing is closed, the nearest railroad crossings available to motorists will be Prospect Avenue in Clarendon Hills and Fairview Avenue in Downers Grove. BNSF will coordinate advanced warning signs and detours during the closure.

6.  Next Meeting

The next Downtown Westmont Committee meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2023 at 8:00am at Westmont Centre and via Zoom.

Westmont Economic Development Activity - June 2023 Update

Projects Underway or Recently Completed

1. West Quincy Street Scape Project - Project work is underway to update the streetscape configuration in the first block of West Quincy Street. Streetscape improvements are projected to be completed third quarter of 2023.
 

2. 3  West Quincy Street - Whisky Hill Brewing approved, projected opening is summer 2023.

3. 15 W Quincy Street - Will be the location for the new Toyoko Restaurant in the fall of 2023

4. 21 W Quincy Street - Secured Kicks, a shoe and clothing retailer will open the summer of 2023

5. 13 - 19 East Burlington Avenue - Village purchased property for future development purposes. To be demolished this year.

6. 21 East Burlington Avenue - Village purchased property for future development purposes. To be demolished this year.

7. 6490 South Cass Avenue - Belle Tire Store opened a new store on June 8, 2023

8. 6320 South Cass Avenue - Medical Office to open in the fall of 2023

9. 6104 - 6154 South Cass Avenue - Evolve Dental opened March 2023

10. 6100 South Cass Avenue - Encore Car Wash will be built at the former Westview South Plaza property. They plan to open the summer of 2023. A new  retail store pad will also be located on this site for development in the near future.

11. 111 South Cass Avenue - New Holy Trinity Parish Center approved, construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2023 with completion in 2024. Groundbreaking ceremony is on Saturday, June 17th at 11am at 108 South Linden Avenue.

12. 110 South Cass Avenue - The Lash Doctor Beauty Studio opened in April 2023.

13. 100 South Cass Avenue - Dr. Annie Ubatuba, DMV will open an Animal Rehab Clinic, work is In-Process and opening is projected for June, 2023

14. 36 South Cass Avenue - Feydom Furniture Showroom opened in March 2023

15. 1 South Cass Avenue - State Representative Jenn Ladisch Douglass opened a district office in February 2023 at Westmont Centre

16. 34 North Cass Avenue - Beauty and the Baker, plan to open fall of 2023  

17. 109 North Cass Avenue - Village of Westmont purchased property for future development purposes

18. 124 North Cass Avenue - L Boutique & Spa plans to open in the summer of 2023

19. 134 North Cass Avenue - Agsant Insurance Group opened this spring. 

20. 246 North Cass Avenue - Neat kitchen & Bar was approved for an addition to the building, construction is underway, projected completion in summer of 2023.

22. 2 West Naperville Road - Mrs. T’s Pizza - Projected opening July 2023

23. 420 North Cass Avenue - Cass Avenue Dream Homes - Final Phase is Under Construction, estimated time of completion os summer of 2023

24. 3500 Midwest Road - Willow Crest Golf Course Redevelopment proposal for new homes has gone to public hearing and may go to Village Board spring of 2023.

25. 80 West 63rd Street at Market Center - Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, projected opening is summer of 2023

26. 725 Pasquinelli Drive - McGrath Auto Body repair shop will open in fall of 2023

27. 910 Pasquinelli Drive - 5/3 Bank Operations Center opened in February of 2023

28. South Linden & East Dallas -  Westmont Park District multipurpose building, projected opening in January 2024

Active Westmont Commercial Property for Sale
1. 15 North Cass Avenue - Former Salon/Spa for $730,000 ($200 sq ft)

2. 42 North Cass Avenue - China Chef for $795,000 ($150 sq ft)

3. 303 North Cass Avenue - Vacant Land ($36.59 sq ft)

4. 407 West Ogden Avenue - Downers Dental location for $1,625,000 ($220 sq ft)

5. 17 East Chicago Avenue - Customwood Kitchens location for $795k ($113 sq ft)

6. 6125 South Cass Avenue - former Heritage Bank location for $1,600.000 ($172.86)

7. 6424 South Cass Avenue - Harbor Mall Plaza Medical Office Condo for $198,000 ($190.38 sq ft)

8. 6442 South Cass Avenue - Medical Office Condo for $220,000 ($220 sq ft)

9. 6319 South Fairview - Medical Office for $1,250,000 ($167. Sq ft)

10. SWC 65th & Cass - 1.69 acres for $1,100,000 ($650,888 per acre)