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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.
2009-2010
Downtown Wheaton Association Board of Directors
Bonnie McLaren – President
Retired, College of DuPage
Derek Bromstead – Vice President
Genghis Grill, The Mongolian Stir Fry
Ron Richardson – Immediate Past President
FGM Architects, Inc.
Keven Graham – Secretary
Planning Resources, Inc.
Connie Ross-Reynolds – Treasurer
Community Bank Wheaton/Glen Ellyn
James Atten – Director
Atten Real Estate
Todd Scalzo – Director
City of Wheaton
Wendy Flaherty – Director
First Trust Portfolios
Bonnie Rae – Director
The Stork’s Cradle
Jim Kozik – Ex-Officio
City of Wheaton-Director of Planning
Tim Rater – Ex-Officio
Manager-DWA
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