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THURSDAY, March 10, 2016
North Avenue poised for transformation, Fiola says By Dee Longfellow For The Villa Park Independent
VILLA PARK — During the course of two ribbon-cuttings held by the Villa Park Chamber of Commerce at new businesses on Friday, March 4, The Independent was able to catch a few moments with Jan Fiola, community and economic development director for the Village, who has been one busy lady lately. “We’re excited about the new boom of development on North Avenue [in Villa Park],” she said. “Harley Davidson is working closer to open its event center and with it, offer its Riding Academy for new and inexperienced Harley riders.” New tenants are coming to North Park Plaza as well, according to Fiola. “We’ve got the AT&T store going in outside of Target. There’s a dentist going into the space as well,” she said. “Then, we’re expecting to [sign agreements] to bring a Chipotle, Firehouse Subs and a Dunkin Donuts to North Park Plaza. Once we have interest from national retailers, others will
Before exercise, don’t forget to S-T-R-E-T-C-H! Connor Brown, 4, uses his new “Stretch Armstrong” doll to play a little tug-of-war with Jan Fiola, director of economic development for the Village, at the grand opening of Anytime Fitness on Friday, March 4. The new exercise facility is located on Roosevelt Road, where Manny’s Big & Tall used to be, just west of the Taco Bell. Helping Connor is his father Perry Brown (far left), who is the owner of Anytime Fitness. Next to him (right) is Village President Deb Bullwinkel, who took a break from campaigning for U.S. House of Representatives (Dist. 8) to join the festivities. “Stretch” was a gift from VP Chamber Executive Director Alesia Bailey, as a reminder to stretch before beginning a workout.
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