During the COVID-19 pandemic there was much focus and public discussion regarding the health of the local business community, particularly retail stores and restaurants. As these establishments were adversely affected by the shutdown, residents became more aware of the importance of local Roselle businesses.

Less obvious to the public is the role that the local industrial base provides to the community. Those familiar with Roselle’s geography are aware of large industrial parks on the east side (Medinah Road Corridor) and west side (Gary Avenue Corridor) of the Village. In addition, concentrations of industrial uses are located along Central Avenue as well as Irving Park Road. The industrial sector in Roselle ranges from family owned businesses with a few employees to multi-national corporations. This diverse mix represents more than 10% of the total property value within the Village of Roselle. The income generated helps fund the costs of municipal services as well as financially supporting the local schools, parks and library.

Approximately 5,000 individuals are employed within the industrial sector of Roselle. This includes businesses involved in manufacturing, construction, transportation, warehousing, industrial services, and similar trades. While many of these businesses serve our local and regional economy, others are part of the global supply chain. Industrial vacancy has remained low in Roselle as the location of the Village provides easy access to interstate highways, rail, and the O’Hare International Airport.

In future editions of Think Roselle First business e-news the Village will provide residents with local business feature articles on some of the industrial partners that call Roselle home. This will provide more familiarity about the importance of this sector, and also provide some interesting and compelling stories. See below for the first local business feature article highlighting an expansion of a long-standing Roselle company in the industrial sector.

Clarke, the 75-year old, family-owned mosquito control and aquatic management company, has expanded its operational footprint in Roselle with an additional distribution facility located at 201 S. Gary Ave. The facility, which includes 41,000 square feet of warehouse and office space, is enabling Clarke to streamline and expedite global distribution of its proprietary mosquito control products.

This is Clarke's second operational location in Roselle. Clarke manages its service operations and product manufacturing activities from its recently expanded and renovated facility at 159 N. Garden Ave. Opened in 2018, the Clarke facility on Garden Ave was expanded and rebuilt to produce more renewable energy than it consumes, thanks to sustainable site-planning, geothermal systems, and rooftop solar arrays. 

DuPage County in conjunction with Choose DuPage will be accepting applications for the Reinvest DuPage grant program beginning Monday, June 28, 2021 at 9:00AM. Eligible DuPage small businesses and nonprofit organizations may apply for a grant up to $50,000, and independent contractors will be able to apply for grants up to $15,000 to help offset certain business related expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

More information about the grant program including eligibility restrictions can be found on the Choose DuPage website or by clicking this link. Furthermore, a webinar explaining the grant program in more detail can also be viewed on the Choose DuPage website or by clicking this link.

Roselle Main Street Merchants Events

Follow the Roselle Main Street Merchants on Facebook @rosellemainstreet and be sure to join the Merchants for a Progressive Dinner in Downtown Roselle on one of the following dates:

Use the Quick Links below to keep up-to-date on future events with all Village business organizations including the Roselle Chamber of Commerce and the Main Street Merchant Association.