City’s Developers Forum Well Attended
On June 17, 2025, the Planning and Development Department held a Developer’s Forum with 57 attendees. The forum was held at Papa Del’s Pizza Factory, and updates were given on several City initiatives. Eric Van Buskirk, Senior Planner, provided an overview of the Downtown Plan update process and market analysis. Fire Chief Andy Quarnstrom explained […]
Small Business CONNECT Roundtable and Networking Event
On October 2, 2024, Tracy Parsons and Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department participated in the Small Business CONNECT Roundtable and Networking Event, hosted by the Campus Community Compact to Accelerate Social Justice. This event brought together local business owners and economic development organizations to discuss the post-pandemic landscape for small businesses, addressing […]
IDOT Conference | Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward
On February 21, 2024, Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department and Adonis Fuller from the Finance Department attended IDOT’s annual conference “Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward” in Springfield, IL at the Crowne Plaza hotel. The event was centered around providing education and networking opportunities to DBE firms and contractors. City staff provided information on […]