eNews

Welcome to EDC eNews, providing updates on business news and the activities of the Glen Ellyn Economic Development Corporation. Check back periodically for What’s New with Glen Ellyn businesses and economic development.

  • February 17, 2012
    Downtown Business District The singular success story for the downtown was the opening of a new anchor store at 490 Main Street. Marcel’s Culinary Experience. The new kitchen store, which also offers cooking demonstrations and classes, fulfills a top recruitment priority of the EDC,...
  • September 22, 2011
    Despite continuing challenges in the greater economy, the Glen Ellyn downtown retail core is showing signs of strength with the year to date occupancy rate now at 88.2 percent. Occupancy rates continue to trend upward from 86.1 percent at the end of 2009 and 86.6 percent in 2010. ...
  • August 17, 2011
    Money Magazine named Glen Ellyn, Illinois, the 54th best place to live in its list of the top 100 American Small Towns.  
  • July 18, 2011
    Now Open   Roosevelt Road   No Half Steppin’ Boutique 382 Roosevelt  (next to CD Cleaners) (630) 790-9500 www.nohalfsteppn.com “The hottest boutique around!”   Skuddlebutts     430 Roosevelt  (near Dog-N-Scrubs,...
  • March 8, 2011
    For Real Estate Professionals: The EDC will work with you whether you are a listing broker, have Glen Ellyn property to sell, or have interest in commercial investment and redevelopment.  We attract new businesses and redevelopment through direct outreach, provide tenant leads, and serve...
  • February 3, 2011
    The Glen Ellyn Economic Development Corporation (EDC) sponsored a commercial real estate briefing for brokers and developers in partnership with the Village of Glen Ellyn on November 10, 2010.  Please click on the links below to view sections of the briefing slides covering the following...
  • January 10, 2011
    The Glen Ellyn EDC is actively seeking retailers in the following niches: Larger Format Retailers Men’s apparel store – to include jeans, casual shirts, dress shirts, men’s accessories and gifts. A mixed apparel/casual attire store with men’s and women’s would be...