Evanston Economic Development: 2013 Year-in-Review
2013 at-a-glance:
Farmhouse, 703 Church Street
Evanston had a notable and exciting year! It seemed as though every month, a new business opened, an existing business expanded or we were celebrating a major anniversary. More than 70 businesses chose call Evanston home this past year. From the new coffee shops and fitness studios to the long awaited opening of Trader Joe’s, this was an exciting year. By December, the City’s unemployment rate also dropped to 6.3%, the lowest rate all of 2013.
New Conference Center at the Heartwood Center , 1818 Dempster Street
The Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program also had another successful year, employing over 300 Evanston youth. This was a 46% increase from 2012.
72
New businesses opened
210
The 2013 Year-in-Review Report summarizes the highlights of commercial construction activity, new and closed businesses, and the City’s community engagement efforts.
New Full-time jobs
$30 + Million in Commercial Construction spending
Gracie’s, 1939 Central Street
Questions? Contact us! City of Evanston – Economic Development Division 2100 Ridge Ave. Rm. 3600 Evanston, IL 60201 847-488-8100 www.EvanstonEdge.com 1