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Is there value in a downtown shopping district?
Healthy central business districts create a sense of pride, and residents feel a deeper sense of community. But really what does it matter? Did you know that for every $100 spent in Wheaton's locally owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures? When you shop online, nothing goes into your community. And when you shop with chain retailers, your money goes back to the headquarters.
Downtown Wheaton Association (DWA) exists to ensure that Wheaton continues to be a place where community exists. We are an independent group, but work in partnership with the City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce.
If you are a downtown Wheaton retailer, join the DWA. If you are thinking about starting a business in Wheaton, learn about what we have to offer. If you are a resident or visiting Wheaton, start shopping and dining in Wheaton and experience all that we have to offer while supporting the local economy.
2011-2012
Downtown Wheaton Association Board of Directors
Keven Graham, President
Planning Resources, Inc.
Connie Ross – Vice President
Community Bank Wheaton/Glen Ellyn
Derek Bromstead, Immediate Past President
Genghis Grill, The Mongolian Stir Fry
Dick O'Gorman – Treasurer
Ivy Restaurant
Julie Reinhardt – Secretary
The Stork's Cradle
Frank Kohout – Director
Alphagraphics
Richard Card – Director
Jeans and A Cute Top Shop
Bob Coffey – Director
The Bleu Olive
Todd Scalzo – Director
City Representative
Richard Tampier, Chamber Liaison
The Sign Authority
James P. Kozik, Ex-Officio
City of Wheaton
Max Williams– Ex-Officio
Manager-DWA
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