DuPage County Economic Development Committee met March 20.
Here is the minutes as provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
8:45 am meeting was called to order by Chair Tonia Khouri at 8:45 am.
2. Roll Call
Present: DiCianni, Eckhoff, Khouri, Krajewski, Wiley
Absent: Fichtner
Greg Hart was also present for the Committee Meeting.
3. Approval of Minutes
A. Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting - Feb 20, 2018 8:45 AM
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brian J Krajewski, District 3
SECONDER: Kevin Wiley, District 6
AYES: DiCianni, Eckhoff, Khouri, Krajewski, Wiley
ABSENT: Fichtner
4. Chairman's Remarks
None
5. Public Comment
None
6. Incumbent Worker Training
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kevin Wiley, District 6
SECONDER: Peter DiCianni, Vice Chair
AYES: DiCianni, Eckhoff, Khouri, Krajewski, Wiley
ABSENT: Fichtner
A. Ballco Incumbent Worker Training
B. BBS Automation - Incumbent Worker Training
C. Pepperidge Farm - Incumbent Worker Training
D. Pioneer - Incumbent Worker Training
7. Budget Transfer
A. Budget Transfers -- Request transfer of funds: $15,000 from account 5000-2840 Regular
Salaries (Beginning Balance $3,881,529.83, Ending Balance $3,886,529.88) to account
5000-2840-51000 Benefits Payments (Beginning Balance $.98, Ending Balance
$15,000.98).
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brian J Krajewski, District 3
SECONDER: Kevin Wiley, District 6
AYES: DiCianni, Eckhoff, Khouri, Krajewski, Wiley
ABSENT: Fichtner
8. Resolutions
A. FI-R-0100-18 RESOLUTION -- Financial Support for the DuPage Convention and
Visitor's Bureau Activities in the amount of $50,000
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kevin Wiley, District 6
SECONDER: Peter DiCianni, Vice Chair
AYES: DiCianni, Eckhoff, Khouri, Krajewski, Wiley
ABSENT: Fichtner
B. ED-R-0113-18 RESOLUTION -- DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau Designation
of Representation for Grant Purposes
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter DiCianni, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Brian J Krajewski, District 3
AYES: DiCianni, Eckhoff, Khouri, Krajewski, Wiley
ABSENT: Fichtner
9. DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Update
Beth Marchetti, Executive Director, DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau (DCVB),
represented the DCVB asking for designation to be the only authorized bureau to represent
DuPage County. In addition, the DCVB asked for funding support to qualify them to receive
matching funds from the state's grant to aid economic tourism development in DuPage, and
bolster the Bureau's mission of bringing additional meetings and events to the county.
During her presentation, Ms. Marchetti stated the travel industry continues to mean jobs for
DuPage County, which ranks second only to Cook County for total hotel rooms (16,000), overall
tourism expenditures ($2.5 billion), industry payrolls supporting 23,000 jobs (over $688 million),
and state ($146.23 million), and local ($45 million) tax revenues per the U.S. Travel Association.
The DCVB has had much success this year, including booking the USA Olympic National
Weightlifting Competition, the Hot Wheels Annual Convention, and 3 Rockwell Sales Manager
Summits, and the USBC Women's Championships.
10. Choose DuPage - Update
A. John Carpenter will update the Committee on the Chicago Regional Growth Corporation
Launch.
The Chicago Regional Growth Corporation (CGRC), formally known as the Chicago
Regional Growth Initiative, has now been formalized and Incorporated. This
organization includes seven counties, and the City of Chicago, who have joined together
to promote this region as an entity. The CRGC fosters collaboration and cultivates a
regional approach to economic development to generate inclusive growth and prosperity
across northeastern Illinois. Cooperation, inclusion and diversity are core values of
CRGC. Partnerships will be vital to its success. CRGC will be a bridge from local to
state and federal resources and integral to prioritizing, aligning and coordinating
economic development activities to increase the region's competitiveness.
11. Worknet - Update
Ms. Schvach informed the Committee that the Workforce budget is on pace for spending
approaching our final quarter, and there is a continued emphasis on Incumbent Worker Training
grants for businesses. The Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) Grant will complete its grant
cycle at the end of the month. This was a very successful grant for both our internal processes as
well as connections made in the community, and there are plans to host an annual job fair for
individuals with disabilities. The Make Your Way (MYWay) youth cohort is still on schedule to
be our first round of the program to be held outside the workNet office. It will be held in
Addison at the Village Hall, and a start date is being finalized. The Committee will be updated as
the details come together.
12. Old Business
None
13. New Business
General discussion regarding advisory referendum topics.
14. Adjournment
Without Objection, this meeting was adjourned at 9:27 am.
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