GWDC 10th Anniversary Celebration

300 Lakehurst Road,Waukegan IL 60085

21 April, 2022

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Join GWDC in celebrating our 10th year anniversary! We are celebrating 10 years of hard work by staff, volunteers, and supporters; 10 years of running amazing community events; 10 years of supporting art and culture; 10 years of supporting small businesses; 10 years of bringing investment to communities; and 10 years of working with community members to build a community where everyone can thrive. KEYNOTE SPEAKER We are thrilled to have United States Congressman Brad Schneider as our keynote speaker for the event. Congressman Schneider believes strongly in the need to build a thriving economy that benefits everyone, and he will be offering stories of how GWDC has made an impact for the Greater Waukegan area—and the entire 10th Congressional District We invite you to help us celebrate our anniversary—and help us continue in our work to build vibrant and thriving communities. AGENDA 6:00 Registration and Check in Networking and Cocktails 7:30 Program Keynote, Dinner and Program The GWDC is a 501c3 Economic Development Organization. Our mission is to foster the development of business and real estate within economically challenged communities. We accomplish this by bolstering the region’s economic ecosystem, providing a variety of programs and events, along with helping current and potential businesses with placement, expansion and retention.