Welcome to the Economic Development Corner!

Hello,

Welcome to the Economic Development Corner! Our department has recently gone under some exciting changes including new team members and the launch of a funding sources page on Berwyn.net.

Our biggest announcement this month is the Source Grow Grant! This grant is designed to help small businesses who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Awarded businesses will receive $10,000 each. Our team will be making a big push on outreach and one-on-one assistance to get as many businesses as possible to apply for this grant by the October 31^st deadline.

Read below for more information on the Source Grow Grant and other resources available for YOUR business.

Meet the Team!

Hi, my name is Kendra Shaw, and I am the Economic Development Manager. While I am new to this role, I have had the pleasure of working at the BDC for over 2 years. Before moving to Berwyn, I served as a Peace Corps volunteer in a small mountain town in Nicaragua. Whether in Central America or in the densest township in Illinois, I LOVE connecting businesses to as many resources as possible!

Don’t hesitate to contact me for assistance with:

Hi, my name is Paola Garibay, and I am the Project Manager of Economic Development at the BDC. I recently switched over from the Chamber team and am loving the new role so far! Outside of work, I enjoy binge watching Netflix series, cooking new dishes, and drinking a nice glass of red wine. In hopes to advance my career, I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Public Administration.

Don’t hesitate to contact me for assistance with:

Hi, my name is Marcos Martinez, and I am the Community Development Specialist at the BDC. I previously worked at a small non-profit that focused on professional and leadership development for Hispanic young adults. I'm currently a Business Management student at Dominican University. Aside from work, I enjoy community service, spending time with family, and Formula 1 Racing.

Don’t hesitate to contact me for assistance with:

The Source Grow Grant

NEW! Funding Sources Page

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Funding Sources landing page! Content will be updated regularly with available funding sources including grants and loans offered through the BDC and external partners. Click the button below to visit our page.

Visit our new page!

Community Partner Spotlight

Exciting News! Comcast is upgrading its network in Berwyn to increase Internet speeds and deliver the best possible customer experience by making its services even smarter and more reliable. This work is a step on the company’s road to ultimately delivering speeds up to 10 GBPS to homes and businesses in Berwyn and locations across the country in the future. Learn More

Read All About it Here!

Chamber Events:

Friday, October 21st from 5-8 PM: Business After Hours at the Berwyn Shops! Enjoy $5 Berwyn Bucks sponsored by Republic Bank and food from MediaNoche Cafe

Thank you and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out at: claudiat@berwyn.net or 708-788-8100.

Berwyn Development Corporation

Berwyn.net

(708) 788-8100