Economic Development
The mission of the Economic Development Division is to redevelop distressed property, revitalize neighborhoods, provide job opportunities, generate sustainable tax revenue, and bring amenities to neighborhoods in the City through local investment.
Services
- Economic Statistics
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Available Properties
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Business Districts
- TIF Districts
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Facade Improvement Program
Economic Development Plan
On March 19th, 2012 the City Council adopted the 2012 - 2014 Economic Development Plan. The approved plan and supporting documents are provided below:
Local Business Directory
The Economic Development staff is busy gathering information for all local businesses. Check out the new Local Business Directory below for contact information for Evanston-based business and be sure to check back regularly as the list is updated and improved.
Local Business Directory - PDF
You can also use the Excel version below to search by business name, type, or address.
Local Business Directory - Excel
In an effort to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information, we are updating the Local Business Directory regularly. If you would like to report any corrections, additions, or edits, please email the Economic Development Division, be sure to include the Business Name, Category, Address, Phone Number and Website.
Newsletters
The Economic Development Newsletter highlights new businesses, noteworthy events, and provides information on important opportunities that are available to help sustain and/or grow business in Evanston. The first Economic Development Division Newsletter was published in February 2012, which sequent editions following monthly.
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee seeks to attract new real estate development, companies, and businesses to Evanston’s downtown, industrial, and business districts. Meetings of the Economic Development Committee are held on the fourth* Wednesday of every month at 7:30 pm. (*NOTE: The meeting dates may be altered due to holidays; please consult the official City Calendar to confirm meeting dates/times.) Items submitted for consideration by the Economic Development Committee should be filed with the Economic Development Division Staff no later than two weeks prior to the meeting date.
Previous meeting agendas and minutes can be found here.
Learn more about Economic Development happenings by visiting us on Facebook.
Sign up for the Economic Development e-newsletter
Doing Business with Evanston
If you missed the April 28th seminar on How To Do Business With the City of Evanston, please check out a recording of the event here.
Economic Development
2100 Ridge Avenue #3600
Evanston, IL 60201
847.448.8100
Economic Development Division Manager:
Nancy Radzevich, AICP
847.448.8178
nradzevich@Cityofevanston.org
Economic Development Planner/Coordinator:
Johanna Nyden
847.448.8014
jnyden@cityofevanston.org
Economic Development Planner/Coordinator:
Paul Zalmezak
847.448.8013
pzalmezak@cityofevanston.org
Economic Development Specialist
Jim Furey
847.448.8078
jfurey@cityofevanston.org
Economic Development Specialist
Meagan M. Jones
847.448.8170
mmjones@cityofevanston.org
Intern: Eric Santiago
esantiago@cityofevanston.org
General Inquiries:
economicdevelopment@cityofevanston.org