DuPage County Economic Development Committee met November 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
1. Call To Order
8:45 am meeting was called to order by Chair Tonia Khouri at 9:03 am.
2. Roll Call
Present: Dicianni, Eckhoff, Fichtner, Khouri, Krajewski, Wiley
Absent:
3. Approval Of Minutes
A. Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting - Oct 17, 2017 8:45 am
Result: Accepted [Unanimous]
Mover: Brian J Krajewski, District 3
Seconder: Peter Dicianni, Vice Chair
Ayes: Dicianni, Eckhoff, Fichtner, Khouri, Krajewski, Wiley
4. Chairman's Remarks
5. Public Comment
6. Consent Items Consent items were combined and approved.
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Brian J Krajewski, District 3
Seconder: Kevin Wiley, District 6
Ayes: DiCianni, Eckhoff, Fichtner, Khouri, Krajewski, Wiley
A. Consent Item -- Jane Addams Resource Corp - Decrease and Close
B. Consent Item -- Quad County Urban League, Inc - Decrease and Close PO 2001
C. Consent Item -- Outreach Community Services - Decrease and Close PO 1999
7. Resolutions
A. ED-R-0487-17 Resolution -- Service Agreement between the County of DuPage and Choose DuPage
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Brian J Krajewski, District 3
Seconder: Kevin Wiley, District 6
Ayes: Dicianni, Eckhoff, Fichtner, Khouri, Krajewski, Wiley
8. Requisitions Under 25K Dollars
A. 2017-324 Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to ComEd for the purchase of electricity for Suite 105 and Suite 302, Workforce Development Division in Lisle, for a contract total not to exceed $16,000.00. Public Utility (Electricity is required to meet the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act)
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Peter Dicianni, Vice Chair
Seconder: Brian J Krajewski, District 3
Ayes: Dicianni, Eckhoff, Fichtner, Khouri, Krajewski, Wiley
9. Choose Dupage - Update
A. John Carpenter, President & CEO of Choose DuPage, will give a project update to the Committee.
John Carpenter gave an update on new jobs available in DuPage. Brisa Mobility, a toll booth manufacturer, Magnus, an airplane manufacturer which will be located at DuPage Airport and Amita Health were among the companies discussed. Amita is creating 1,100 new jobs moving into the space at the Navistar facility. Project Hive has eliminated Illinois as a possible location and is now looking in St. Louis and Kansas City. Amazon has had 286 sites submitted, Schaumburg and Oak Brook are among them.
B. Beth Marchetti, Executive Director of the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau, will present a quarterly update on the Bureau's activity and sales and Marketing numbers.
Beth Marchetti updated the committee on new members of the Visitor's Bureau, the city of Wheaton and The Embassy Suites, Naperville. Coming soon Judy Hsu from ABC will have a segment on tourism, WGN Around Town will have a spot and a radio spot with Bob Sirott will also promote tourism in DuPage. They are also focusing on sporting events. Beth introduced Justin Roach, Business Development Director who spoke about the sports tourism initiative. The focus is on non-traditional sporting events that require overnight stays. The USA weightlifting at the Westin in Lombard brought in 1500 visitors and 900 hotel room were used. Justin is currently working with Hines Hospital to bring in veterans for a multi-sport event.
10. Worknet - Update
A. Lisa Schvach, Director of Workforce Development, will update the Committee on various events and general information.
Lisa Schvach spoke about the goals for next year. The initiatives are attached hereto and made part of the full minutes packet.
B. FY2018 Strategic Initiatives - Workforce Development
Ms. Schvach discussed the importance of identifying and communicating Career Pathway opportunities. The goal is to strengthen the local economy by meeting employer demand and boosting household income.
11. Old Business
Information on the 32% income tax increase was requested. Christopher Walton passed out the information he found, and he is expecting more from the state. The reports are attached hereto and made part of the full minutes packet.
A. IL Income and Sales Tax Changes
B. FY 17 and FY 18 Variance Estimates
12. New Business
John Carpenter mentioned Innovation DuPage and there will be a full update at the next meeting. Innovation DuPage will be a partnership between the City of Glen Ellyn, COD and Choose DuPage. The civic center in Glen Ellyn, Police department vacated space, and manufacturing facilities at COD. Member Wiley suggested adopting a sister city, county, or territory. He discussed the advantages of this. Lisa Miceli has a study that was done of foreign companies doing business in DuPage. Member DiCianni suggested creating a tech/ed resolution letting people know that we have a need for manufacturing jobs. This would send a message to educators.
13. Adjournment
Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
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