Spark

Spark is focused on retaining and growing small businesses within the Downers Grove community.

Spark exists to keep you informed on businesses thriving in our community and opportunities available to small businesses needing assistance.

why spark?

Inspired by the meaning of this energetic word, Spark has been created to set off a sudden force or burst of activity for area small businesses. Our hope is that Spark will uncover ideas and resources that can strengthen local businesses and enhance the quality of life in Downers Grove. The DGEDC uses Spark to inspire growth and bring ideas to life.

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Inside This Issue:

  • Investor Highlight: Tivoli Enterprises, Inc.

  • Board Member Highlight: Fadi Osmano

  • Golf Is In Full Swing In Downers Grove

  • Introducing the New DGEDC.com!

  • Save the Date: DGEDC Annual Luncheon

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Inside This Issue:

  • Investor Highlight: Bridge Industrial (Now Kurve)

  • Board Member Highlight: Vick Mehta

  • Village of Downers Grove Attainable Housing Study

  • Save the Date: DGEDC Annual Luncheon

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Inside This Issue:

  • Investor Highlight: PGA TOUR Superstore Downers Grove

  • Board Member Highlight: Tony Dirks

  • DGEDC Reports Strong 2025 Performance Across Key Indicators

  • Dig Deep Podcast – Downers Grove: A Dining Destination!

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Inside This Issue:

  • Investor Highlight: Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital

  • Board Member Highlight: Eric Rhodes

  • Lurie Children’s Expanding to Downers Grove

  • Dig Deep Podcast: Downers Grove’s Year in Growth

Please contact the DGEDC office with any questions you may have.