BDC Newsletter 2015 - Issue 2

Berwyn spring/summer ISSUE! May 2015 Issue 2

MAGAZINE

new!

NEW BRAND

Berwyn’s Best

Five local gems help you make it happen!

Five pizzerias competed but only one was crowned supreme!

MUSIC

The City of Berwyn will launch a new face for its annual marketing campaign

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EVENTS GUIDE

Family-friendly fun around Berwyn!

Pg 04-05 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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President

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in his own words

MAL MONTOYA President BDC Board of Directors

Hello Berwyn!

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y all accounts, Berwyn’s business community has started off this year very busy and productive. I would like to begin by sending congratulations to three of our wonderful dining establishments, Autre Monde Café & Spirits, La Notte Café and Paisans Pizzeria and Bar, for being recipients of the Open Table 2015 Diners’ Choice Awards. I would also like to congratulate Culver’s of Berwyn for receiving the prestigious Commitment to Excellence award by the restaurant chain for consistently maintaining a high standard in operations, guest experiences, community relationships and team development. Again, thank you and congratulations to the hard working teams that have earned the right to be called the best at what they do.

Although the aforementioned have officially been recognized, it is my sense that many of the fine businesses who call Berwyn home are equally focused at providing the best experience for those who look to them. I draw inspiration from all who live and work in Berwyn, as we at the Berwyn Development Corporation are always looking at ways to improve the “Berwyn experience.” In fact, we have recently engaged a nationally recognized firm to assist us in

evaluating the effectiveness of our programming to ensure that our residential and business communities are well served by our efforts. As a not-for-profit membership organization, we strive to provide the best possible opportunities and quality of life for all who reach out to us. As much as we enjoy receiving recognition and awards, at the end of the day we know that our success will be measured by your success.

Speaking of great opportunities, we invite you to come out and meet your neighbors at our sponsored community events. Please take a moment and update your calendar with the upcoming Depot District Mini-Golf Pub Crawl on April 25 from Noon – 6PM, Cinco de Mayo Crawl on May 5 from 5:30PM–10PM, and the always enjoyable Clean Sweep Garage Sale on June 6 from 8AM–3PM. You can get more information and register online for any of these events at WhyBerwyn.com or call us direct at 708.788.8100.

Mal Montoya

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Berwyn’s Best Pizza Contest Paisans Pizzeria & Bar crowned winner for its signature supreme pizza

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he Berwyn Development Corporation’s Berwyn’s Best Pizza competition crowned Paisans Pizzeria & Bar (6226 W Ogden Ave) a winner for its signature supreme pizza. The dish starts with a thin crust covered in sweet tomato sauce and is filled with sausage, onions, mushrooms and green peppers. It is then topped with a shredded in-house blend of premium mozzarella cheeses and pepperoni. Pizza dough and sauce are made daily from scratch.

Paisans Pizzeria & Bar went up against other local favorites Waldo Cooney’s Pizza, Bubba’s Place, Benny’s Pizza and Nonno’s Pizza. The final competition brought together a group of local judges for a blind taste-test event to compare each specialty pizza slice side-by-side based on flavor, texture and presentation. Owner Pete Fejzuloski reacted to the award, “I’m very excited to have won and thank the people that voted for us. Our whole crew tries its best and works very hard to make a great dining experience. We have a great menu of many dishes besides pizza too, and we’re happy to be here in Berwyn.”

Berwyn MAGAZINE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS PRESIDENT

Mal Montoya VICE PRESIDENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

John Aranza

VICE PRESIDENT, CHAMBER SERVICES

Jousef Mondragon TREASURER

Guy Hollis SECRETARY

Scott Lennon EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Anthony Griffin

DIRECTORS Christine Tully Aranza Tom Benson Alan Comella Maribel Del Real Jon Fey Jeff Janda Alba Lovero Jennifer Mitchell Brendan O’Connor Gilbert Peña Scott Steiner STAFF OFFICE MANAGER

Sande Brennan

DIRECTOR OF CHAMBER SERVICES

Amy M. Crowther Be on the lookout for the Berwyn Development Corporation’s next Berwyn’s Best competition this spring....Berwyn’s Best Frozen Treats!

Stay tuned at WhyBerwyn.com.

RECEPTIONIST

Christina Pennell ACCOUNTANT

Peggy Harrington URBAN PLANNER

Kurtis Pozsgay, AICP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

REGULARS

FEATURES

02 President’s Column

03 Berwyn’s Best Pizza Contest

10 Grand Openings

04 Featured Events

10 New Members

06 Standout Tradition

08 “Hot Deals” Coupons

12 Microloans for Business

09 “Hot Deals” Coupons

13 Musical Gems

11 “Hot Deals” Coupons 14 Partners in the Community

Judy Saraceno-Swenson

PROJECT MANAGER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Mark McGuire

PROJECT MANAGER, GRAPHIC DESIGN & COMMUNICATIONS

Paula Svora

BUSINESS OUTREACH COORDINATOR

Gerardo Zavala

Want to learn more about the City of Berwyn’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) incentive, microloans, commercial loans 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.

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Berwyn Events your guide to

Event information can be obtained at WhyBerwyn.com under Featured Events.

CINCO DE MAYO CRAWL

CLEAN SWEEP GARAGE SALE

BERWYN CRUISE NITES

Celebrate Mexican heritage with a tour of Cermak Road bars and restaurants serving regional food and spirits. Local businesses will offer specials and entertainment. Tickets include drink specials and catered after-party.

May 5, 5:30pm-10:00pm

One person’s junk is another’s treasure. Wrap up your Spring cleaning and shop the annual community garage sale in the Depot District Parking Facility at 3320 S. Grove Ave. Five floors of deals await! The event will also offer free electronic recycling. Register for a booth.

June 6, 8am-3pm

Enjoy the summer evenings in Berwyn’s Depot District while taking in a stroll through a combination of car show and nightlife activity. Display your vehicle at no cost at Windsor & Grove Avenues. FREE! June 2 & 16/July 7 & 21/ August 4 & 18, 6pm-9pm

BERWYN ROUTE 66 CAR SHOW

BERWYN’S OKTOBERFEST

HISTORIC BERWYN’S BUNGALOW TOUR

Showcase your classic, muscle or specialty car, motorcycle or truck or attend as a spectator to discover the great automotive heritage of Historic Route 66. The show features an array of vehicles on display and live entertainment.

Register your display car. FREE for spectators.

August 29, 7am-4pm

Join us at Berwyn’s biggest party of the year.

The event boasts an international food court, live bands, carnival and amusements, family pavilion, crafters and vendors. And let’s not forget the Beer Garden! Event takes place in the heart of the Depot District. FREE! Sept. 18, 6pm-11pm & Sept. 19, Noon-11pm

The Berwyn Historical Society holds an annual tour, “Bungalows and More.” Berwyn boasts one of the largest concentrations of Chicagostyle bungalows in the nation. Docents lead a tour showcasing bungalows and other vintage homes.

September 27, Noon-5pm

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BERWYN TOWNSHIP FARMERS’ MARKET

MUSIC IN THE STREET

TASTE OF MAIN STREET

The Farmers’ Market will take place at Lesak Park, 6600 W. 26th St. and features local produce, specialty foods, crafts and live music. berwynfarmersmarket.com June 14 - October 4 2nd & 4th Sundays, 10am-2pm

Take in a Saturday matinee of live local bands, food and vendors in the Depot District. Beer Garden will be open. Festival is located on Grove Ave, between Stanley Ave and 32nd St. FREE! July 18, Noon-11pm

Pick up a pass to sample Cermak Road’s eclectic mix of small plates and sweets. Stick around for an after-party with entertainment.

Tickets include food samples and after-party.

August 27, 5pm-9pm

ZOMBIE WALK & PUB CRAWL

TURKEY CRAWL

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Tour the Depot District at the inaugural preThanksgiving restaurant and bar crawl with games and fun at each stop. Purchase tickets.

November 21, 3pm-8pm

Stretch your holiday dollars this season while you “Shop Small” at Berwyn’s independent merchants and businesses. Local promotions are offered at WhyBerwyn.com.

November 28 through the holidays

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Dress in your un-dead best and head to Roosevelt Road for the annual Zombie Walk & Pub Crawl. The event will feature zombie make-up, a pub crawl, food and an after-party designed to rival even your fondest memories of Thriller.

October 24, 6pm-11pm

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STANDOUT A City that Cares.

Urban and Sophisticated. Classic and Time Tested while Unique.

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ity of Berwyn goes bold with its shift to classic imagery.

These contemporary badges of honor reflect our proud history and bold vision for the future.

Emblems carry a solid sense of place and are marks of civic pride. Berwyn’s emblem loosely references the size and rectangular shape of the city’s geography. The diagonal line represents Route 66 and this structure is pulled into the shape of the custom lettering. The angled ends reference an arrow shape which can be thought of a placement marker saying, “You Are Here.”

Bottom Right: Each major commercial corridor has its own mark within the brand system.

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n partnership with the City of Berwyn, the BDC markets Berwyn regionally and nationally as a prime residential, business and leisure destination. These efforts are supported by an annual integrated marketing campaign. You may have seen the billboards that were part of past efforts.

Now in its 9th year, the 2015 Nothing Like a Suburb campaign has refreshed the City’s marketing efforts, refining the visual style and message to better tell the stories of our proud community and well-crafted neighborhoods. The new custom font, emblems and colors complement the craftsmanship and character that set Berwyn apart from an otherwise indistinct suburbia. Research and design were part of a year-long effort with Chicago’s award-winning Firebelly Design.

While there is a fresh face, the campaign’s focus on creating a driving desire to visit or move to Berwyn remains unchanged.

Our messages maintain that Berwyn is a progressive urban environment that offers unique experiences for those that are looking for a city to call their own.

Nothing like a suburb.

IT’S OUR ACTIVE NIGHTLIFE SPOT S, UNIQUE BUNGALOW HOMES, PROGRESSIVE POLICIES & FOCUS ON CREATING MORE INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES THAT SETS US APART FROM ANY OTHER CIT Y.

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Grand Openings

Welcome New Members

Be among the first to know about business openings by following us on Facebook @WhyBerwyn

FEBRUARY 2015 - APRIL 2015 AWAKE!

LA LUPITA RESTAURANT

6720 31st Street Berwyn, IL 60402 708.738.7299 berwynsawake.org Educational services

6539 W Cermak Rd Berwyn, IL 60402 708.788-8226 lalupita-berwyn.com Restaurant

BUBBA’S PLACE

LUCKY’S

6333 W Ogden Ave Berwyn, IL 60402 708.317.5100 bubbasonogden.com Restaurant

7123 W Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL 60402 708.285.4376 facebook.com/Luckys Bar & Lounge

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KLIMA BUILDINGS

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3D COLLISION REPAIR Whether you’re restoring your classic car or had a collision, this local auto body shop has the perfect match for your car with an environmentally friendly process.

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Local capital keeps Berwyn growing BDC supports business with Microloan Program 6539 W CERMAK ROAD

LA LUPITA RESTAURANT La Lupita received a Microloan to be used as working capital for their business.

Established in 2004, this family-owned Mexican restaurant has become a fixture in the Berwyn community, delivering high quality Mexican food to customers near and far. La Lupita features a menu that is classic, yet progressive, including all of your Mexican food staples such as tacos, burritos and tortas while also offering Mexican favorites like “pozole.” Specials are available daily and the restaurant is open Wednesday through Monday from 9am-10pm.

The BDC Microloan program is an additional financing tool available to new and existing businesses for funding up to $10,000. These funds can be used for a variety of uses such as start-up costs, purchase of equipment, working capital expenses, facility rehabilitation and more. This alternative funding source offers an expedited application and underwriting process with loan processing typically occurring within 4-6 weeks.

For more information on the BDC’s financing programs, call 708.788.8100.

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Indulge your inner rock star. Letting your mind wander in your own music can enhance your creative thinking and improve your health. And it’s just plain fun.

Above & Beyond Music Store. Since 2010, this music store carries new and used instruments and accessories, sound equipment and gift items. It serves band and orchestra needs as well as the general public.

Above & Beyond can also perform repairs on musical instruments and offers a consignment program for selling used instruments. Lessons are available for vocals and instruments on a weekly basis.

BAM! (Berwyn Arts and Music). This nonprofit organization was created to offer dynamic and meaningful arts programming to youth. In partnership with the Pav YMCA, BAM! will offer visual art, improv/ acting, music classes and more during its 10-week summer camp.

Mark your calendars! The first ever BAMfest will take place on July 25. The inaugural youth arts and music fest will feature workshops, performances, creation stations, battle of the bands and more!

Friendly School of Folk Music. Part of the “Friendly Community” on Roosevelt Road, the Friendly School of Folk Music helps you find the type of music, style of play and even the right instrument that works best for your individual interests. Students of all ages are welcome and will be advanced at their own pace. Lessons are offered private, semiprivate or in a group setting.

Horse-Drawn Productions. For over a decade, this multi-faceted music company has been making music on 26th Street. The location has two state-ofthe-art commercial recording studios, an international production company, a complete studio design & construction team and features a complete, in-house team and equipment for all of your recording needs.

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This Summer Make Music

ABOVE & BEYOND MUSIC STORE 7009 W. Ogden Avenue 708.484.4444

In addition to their production and recording capabilities, HDP employs instructors for music, recording, programming, DJ & turntables, video production and much more.

Lessons can be tailored to the individual and are offered in both private and group class formats.

WIRE. Wire is not only a place to watch your favorite band perform but also serves as a music facility for production and education.

Rock University is Wire’s state-of-the-art music education facility.

BAM! BERWYN ARTS AND MUSIC berwynbam.org · 773.972.3307

Now accepting students of all levels, Rock University offers a Rock Performance Curriculum, as well as group or private lessons for kids, teens and adults for all instruments, vocals, music production and DJ classes.

FRIENDLY SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC 6731 W. Roosevelt Road friendlyschool.org · 708-749-1932

HORSE-DRAWN PRODUCTIONS 6519 W. 26th Street horse-drawnproductions.com 773.463.7970

WIRE’S ROCK UNIVERSITY

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North Berwyn Park District Golf Outing Monday, July 13 at Arrowhead Golf Course. This year’s outing will benefit art programs at the park district. nbpd4fun.org

EDUCATION

morton.edu

bn98.org

MORTON COLLEGE Morton College offers online non-credit classes and career training programs. To enroll in non-credit classes, which offer a wide range of affordable, fun, fast and convenient online continuing education courses visit: ed2go.com/morton/.

BERWYN NORTH SCHOOL DIST. 98 Berwyn North School District 98 is moving to a unified dress code for all students beginning in the 2015-2016 school year.

Research has shown that a common dress code or school uniform has led to improved discipline and increased student learning. bsd100.org

BERWYN SCHOOL DIST. 100 Want to be a part of a one-of-a-kind EdTech Conference? Join Berwyn South School District 100 for iEngage Berwyn on May 8 & 9. This is a one-of-a-kind event that is open to all educators, community members, parents and the general public. Registration required: iengage-berwyn.com.

• See first hand the nationally recognized 1:1 Wireless Device Program in a collaborative classroom environment.

Berwyn Township Well Woman Health Fair Wednesday, May 13, 8am – noon Schedule your appt. at: 708.788.6600 Blood Drive Wednesday, May 20, 9am-1pm toi.org/berwyntownship

• Panel discussions led by Dist. 100 teachers and students on their experiences in a 1:1 wireless education environment.

• Workshops and poster discussions utilizing online tools and software to enhance your school’s learning environment.

• Keynote speakers include John Antonetti, Kevin Honeycutt and Carl Hooker. morton201.org

Berwyn Park District Noche Latina Saturday, June 27, 6pm at Proksa Park Join us for a special screening of Latino American’s New Latinos berwynparks.org

Berwyn Public Library Summer Reading Program Ongoing from 5/30 - 8/8 Read great books, win fun prizes and participate all summer long.

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MORTON WEST HIGH SCHOOL This year, Morton West produced 58 Illinois State Scholars, the highest number in its history. So it comes as no surprise that students continue receiving acceptance letters to their dream university or college.

Many of our hard-working students have earned the luxury of choosing between their top schools; like Senior Shannon Fricke who was accepted to the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, DePaul University and Marquette University or Marcel Thomas and dozens of others who have received several offers and scholarships. Our students are attending universities across the country from coast to coast and some will be attending Ivy League schools next fall.

With their Morton education, students will continue to excel academically at whichever university they choose. Morton West leadership and staff congratulate every senior on their latest accomplishment and wish them the best of luck next school year.

To enroll in non-credit career training programs, designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions, visit: careertraining.ed2go. com/morton/. Contact Susan Felice at 708.656.8000, ext. 2382.

LIBRARY berwynlibrary.org

BERWYN PUBLIC LIBRARY Singer Ron Holm traces Roy Orbison’s career from his very first song to his untimely death in 1988. Ron channels Orbison’s music with uncanny fidelity true to his signature studio sound. Sat. 5/2/15 | 2-3:30pm Join us for a festive Spring Tea Party for families with school-age children.

Sat. 5/16, 3-4pm HEALTH toi.org/berwyntownship

TOWNSHIP OF BERWYN PUBLIC HEALTH DIST. The Township launched a new adult vaccine program offered through the Illinois Department of Public Health. Uninsured adults living in Berwyn will be able to receive FREE vaccines at our facility.

PARKS nbpd4fun.org

NORTH BERWYN PARK DISTRICT North Berwyn Park District will open a new Cultural Arts and Recreation Center at 16th and Clarence, the facility is being remodeled with a $1,700,000 PARC grant from the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources. The Martin A. Sandoval Cultural Arts Center will be home to recreational, arts, theater, drama, dance, music and other innovative programs. berwynparks.org

BERWYN PARK DISTRICT The Berwyn Park District has two rental facilities available for family celebrations.

Proksa Park offers a party room for up to 75 people and the Liberty Cultural Center can provide banquet-style celebrations for up to 200 people.

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