Economic Development Commission

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The primary purpose of the Economic Development Commission is to:

  1. Provide advice and expertise regarding the economic development program
  2. Review and formulate economic development marketing strategies
  3. Serve as a sounding board regarding concerns expressed by the business community

The Economic Development Commission meets six times a year.

Current Members

Representatives to the Economic Development Commission represent the interests of diverse sectors of Oswego's economy and bring unique perspectives and skill sets to help the Commission achieve its strategic goals. Current members include:

  • Dave Behrens, Chair
  • Terry Anderson
  • Andy Clements
  • Carrie Hansen 
  • Bill Helgeson
  • Ken Holmstrom
  • Raphael Obafemi
  • Laura Witt
  • Angie Hibben (Ex Officio)

Meetings

Regular meetings of the Economic Commission on the first Wednesday of every other month at 7:00 PM in the Board Room of Village Hall at 100 Parkers Mill, Oswego, IL 60543.

Economic Development Commission meetings are livestreamed and archived for viewing. Note: Economic Development Commission meeting streaming started in February 2024. 

Economic Development Open House

Save the date for the Economic Development Commission's upcoming community open house event on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 6-8 p.m. at the Whitetail Ridge Golf Dome (3360 Station Drive). The open house will provide an overview of how economic development works, and more specifically, how businesses go about making site selection decisions. Village staff and Economic Development Commission members will be in attendance to answer questions and listen to ideas from attendees about the types of business you might want to see in Oswego.

The event is free and open to everyone! All attendees will receive a giveaway for coming to the event and Whitetail Ridge will also be making some of the golf bays available for attendees to try out.
 
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Contact

For more information on the Economic Development Commission or economic development in Oswego, contact:

Economic Development Department
Kevin R. Leighty
Economic Development Director
(630) 551-2334
Email