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Welcome
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Quick Facts
The Economic Development Council for the Southwest Suburbs (EDCSS) is dedicated
to driving the strategic planning that will stimulate and create a healthy
business climate within the Moraine Valley community. The EDCSS brings together
a coalition of leaders from various sectors working together for the economic
well-being of the area. Mission
To stimulate and support a healthy
business climate by utilizing and coordinating our political, business, and
educational resources to benefit the 26 communities that comprise the Moraine
Valley district.
Structure
Through the EDCSS advisory board,
committees are in place to create and implement communication and outreach
programs in order to acquire and disseminate information to the business
community through events, symposiums and business assistance.
Outreach
The EDCSS sponsors an annual spring
breakfast and regional events in cooperation with Chambers of Commerce, Cook
County, the state of Illinois, and local economic development professionals. The
EDCSS also sponsors an annual Small Business Awards program to publicly
recognize the valuable contribution small businesses make to the economic
development of the southwest suburbs. |
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Resources
Training and Development
Educational opportunities are available though EDCSS’ association with Workforce
Development and Community Services (WDCS) at Moraine Valley Community College.
WDCS provides customized training solutions as well as regularly scheduled
personal and professional development courses for all members of the community.
EDCSS offers business assistance through links to
available community resources:
- Chambers of Commerce
- Municipalities
- Illinois Department of Economic
Opportunity (DCEO)
- Cook County
- Illinois State Treasurer’s Office
- Membership to regional agencies
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EDCSS hosts an annual breakfast
for its sponsors and members. |
The Business Solutions team at WDCS can
work with employers to assess the needs of companies (from basic skills to
customer service to performance management) and assist in building a
customized “Business Roadmap to Success”.
Economic Development
EDCSS, with WDCS, brings together representatives from all sectors of the
community to create a shared vision, while capitalizing on the strengths
within our communities to forge ahead as a single unit. This creates job
growth and retention, a more educated/trained workforce, and an increase in
the tax base, all of which contribute to the well-being and attractiveness
of our community.
Comprehensive consulting services, advice and assistance for entrepreneurs
and start-up companies are provided by the SCORE counselors at Moraine
Valley and entrepreneurial assistance through WDCS.
For more information, contact Eda Schrimple at (708) 974-5714 or
schrimplee@morainevalley.edu. |
