The Park Forest Economic Development Advisory Group (EDAG) seeks nominees from residents, civic groups, and businesses to recognize a Park Forest business owner who is committed to community service. Do you know a Park Forest business owner who has made a difference for you or someone you know? Submit your completed nomination form (see enclosed form) to EDAG in care of the Village of Park Forest no later than October 31, 2014.
Past recipients of the Business Person of the Year award are: Janet Fiorenzo, Tower Cleaners; Alan Franklin, Muzicnet Performing Arts Center; Jim McDannel, Lifetime Automotive Repair, Mike Jordan, State Farm Insurance and Earl & Alia Davis, Quality Classic Health & Fitness Center.
The EDAG Business Person of the Year award is an annual award to recognize Park Forest business owners for their contributions to the community through charitable work, service and making a difference. EDAG members are: Sam Montella, Chair; Michael J. Jordan, Vice Chair; Andre Ahouissoussi, Bree Breedlove, LaTonya Burnett-Chaney, Shelia Friday, Phillip Perkins, P.C. Smith, and Zerex Veal. The Trustee Liaison is Georgia O’Neill.