Submitted By
Tammie Grossman, Director Development Customer Services
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Commercial Business District Presentation - Core Power Yoga and Sugar Beet Co-op
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Recognizing the significant investment contributed by members of our local business community, The Village Board of Trustees requested that time be set aside during Regular Board Meetings to acknowledge new business investment in Oak Park. Working with business district representatives through the Business Association Council, a presentation format and schedule has been established for District Presentations to the Board of Trustees.
On November 2, 2015, Core Power Yoga’s Studio Manager, Adrianne Smith, and Sugar Beet Co-Op’s founder and its general manager, Cheryl Munoz and Chris Roland, will present a brief overview of their operations and significant investment in the Oak Park community.
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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
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Periodic Presentations to the Board of Trustees.
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Adrianne Smith, Studio Manager at Core Power Yoga will provide an overview of their newly acquired and renovated space located at 855 Madison. The studio includes two large and luxurious yoga rooms, numerous client amenities, and a full scale retail boutique. A wide variety of classes are offered including classes for both those who are new to yoga (yogi’s) as well as seasoned yoga enthusiasts.
Opened in early 2015, Sugar Beet Co-Op, “A Community Owned Grocery Store” located at 812 Madison St., offers a wide variety of products including, fresh local and organic produce, a HUGE bulk section, high quality dairy, eggs and meat, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free and much more. Cheryl Munoz, Founder and Marketing and Community Outreach Coordinator, and Chris Roland, General Manager will provide an overview of the co-op and its’ operations.
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