Our Mission

Our mission is to influence public policy and foster a climate in which businesses can operate profitably as well as encourage and promote positive, well-balanced economic growth through business development.

Our Vision

Our vision is to help create a unique and vital shopping/entertainment district that enriches the business community, embraces history, celebrates the arts, preserves our natural environment and promotes quality events to instill a ‘sense of place’ in our community.

Our  Goals for 2025

From the Board of Directors Annual Retreat Held in November 2024 at Lake Forest Il.

• Reduce Vacancies on our Milwaukee Ave Dining and Entertainment District 
• Analyze market potential for retail and anchor uses in Six Corners, such as medical, big box retail 
• Analyze the supply of retail in Six Corners to identify under-represented tenant categories
• Create and maintain an inventory of vacancies at Six Corners in Salesforce. 
  
• Work with the owners of Portage Theater to create a business plan for the Landmark Building with community, local officials, and businesses input