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Downers Grove Business & Industry
Downers Grove is home to a number of diverse businesses whose presence in our community enhances its reputation as a place to live and work. Enjoying our standing as the Corporate Headquarters' location of choice for such nationally renowned companies as Sara Lee, FTD, Arrow Gear, Magnetrol, Pepperidge Farms, First Health Corporation, HAVI Global Solutions, ISI Communications, and Axciom. Well established traditional firms like RR Donnelly, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Armour Swift Ekrich, Packard Instrument Company, as well as technology-oriented businesses such as Microsoft have successful locations in Downers Grove. Recently, in 2009, Dover Corporation, Zeigler Automotive Group and DeVry Inc. decided to move to Downers Grove.
Downers Grove offers both office and industrial space, ranging from smaller, more affordable facilities to modern, Class A office complexes with fitness clubs, restaurants and daycare centers. The community's total existing office building inventory is approximately 6,907,873 square feet, with Class A, B and C facilities accommodating a variety of tenants.
Fast Track To Success
Are you interested in expanding your business? Are you looking to relocate your business to Downers Grove? Do you need help understanding Village regulations, procedures or resources? Can we help you in obtaining sources for financial, technical or job training assistance? If there is something we can do to help your business, contact the EDC at info@dgedc.com or by calling 630-729-0380. |
Benefits of Calling Downers Grove Your Corporate Home
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Western suburb of Chicago located in desirable DuPage County
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Strategically located at the hub of two major tollways serving the Chicago area
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O'Hare International Airport, Midway Airport, and Chicago's Loop less than 30 minutes away
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Commuter rail service to Chicago's Union Station on the Burlington Northern line from three commuter stations offering several express trains each morning and night
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Comprehensive planning and award winning fiscal policies by municipal government resulting in lower Village tax rates consistently in the last 15 years
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A leader in commercial and office-research park development in DuPage County
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Award winning secondary education complimented with an outstanding elementary school system
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Superior parks and recreation facilities receiving national recognition
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Affordable, attractive housing ranging from homes for the first time home buyer to corporate executives with the bonus of one of the lowest property tax rates in DuPage
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Abundant electric, and natural gas plus Lake Michigan water
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Mission
To retain existing business and attract new business to Downers Grove. We will shepherd businesses through the development process and work to assure measurable return on investment for the business community while maintaining support of public land use policies and the overall betterment of the Citizens of Downers Grove.
Vision
To establish distinct economic benefits specifically related to business entities making Downers Grove the preferred choice for businesses consistent with Village planning.
Goals
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Strengthen sales tax base
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Strengthen commercial and industrial tax base
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Increase hotel tax revenue
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Increase employment base
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