Tag: economic development

dupage business beat episode 16

Rethink, Reuse, Repurpose: How Communities Are Adapting Old Spaces to New Trends

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From urgent housing needs to the rapid growth of e-commerce, communities everywhere are under tremendous pressure to rethink and reuse existing spaces. On this episode, host Greg Bedalov sits down with two local leaders to discuss how their communities are adapting.

Special Guests

Dive Deeper

  • In this episode, Sean and Staci discuss the growth of data centers in Chicagoland. For a deeper dive on how DuPage communities are adapting to and benefiting from data center investment, read our blog.
  • One of the strengths of DuPage County is our economic diversity. Communities like Wood Dale and Bloomingdale aren’t dependent on a single industry, which gives them more resiliency. Learn more about the region’s economic diversity and other key advantages here.
  • Chicagoland was recently named the #1 U.S. metro for corporate relocation for the 12th consecutive year; that was, in large part, due to the creativity and business-friendly mindset of community leaders like Sean and Staci. To learn more about Chicagoland’s #1 ranking, start here.

To keep up with what’s happening in DuPage County and the Chicagoland region, follow Choose DuPage on social media or visit ChooseDuPage.com/Ready.

Deep Dive DuPage

Business Leaders Gather for Local and Economic Outlook at Deep Dive DuPage

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Hosted on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Hotel Arista, Deep Dive DuPage brought local leaders together to explore the issues that matter most. How are national trends impacting DuPage businesses? What’s the story behind the headlines? Where’s our economy heading next, and how can you be ready?

The event featured an economic outlook given by Jon Adams, CFA, Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer for Calamos Wealth Management, followed by Greg Bedalov, President & CEO of Choose DuPage sharing details about the DuPage economy and economic development landscape.

To view Greg’s presentation, click here. 

Special thanks to the sponsors of this event, Dugan + Lopatka CPAs and Calamos Real Estate. 

Greg Bedalov, Jon Adams, Hugh Elliott

Greater Together: How GCEP is Changing the Chicagoland Story

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In January 2023, something unprecedented happened in Chicagoland. For the first time, seven Northeastern Illinois counties and the City of Chicago formed a partnership. Now, the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership (GCEP) is working to drive inclusive development, promote the region’s collective assets, and foster collaboration like never before.

In this episode, host Greg Bedalov, President & CEO of Choose DuPage, sits down with three local leaders to discuss how GCEP is impacting the region and changing the Chicagoland story.

Special Guests:

Dive Deeper:

  • To learn more about GCEP, “one of the largest advancements in our collective economic history,” start here.
  • According to Site Selection Magazine, “The sense of regionalism exemplified by the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership will only reinforce the area’s attractiveness.” Learn why the publication named Chicagoland the Top Metro for Corporate Investment for the 11th year running.
  • In this episode, we discuss how GCEP is making an impact across Chicagoland. To learn more about the organization’s inaugural year, read the 2023 GCEP Year in Review.

A special thanks to the College of DuPage for supporting today’s episode. To keep up with what’s happening in DuPage County and the Chicagoland region, follow Choose DuPage on social media or visit ChooseDuPage.com/Ready.