Economic Development Committee


The mission of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) is to grow a stronger business climate by being an active partner with businesses, investors, and residents. The EDC shall strengthen economic development in the Village by developing business retention, expansion, and attraction programs; creating and implementing economic development plans and policies; being business ambassadors to the community; coordinating with other governments on projects; and submitting an annual Economic Development Position Report to the Village Board at the beginning of the fiscal year.

NOTE: Agenda packets are available for download here. Public comment will be taken by the preceding Tuesday of the meetings via email at hweyant@burr-ridge.gov. Public comments may also be made at the applicable time during the meeting.
Staff Liaison

Hannah Weyant
Special Projects Manager
hweyant@burr-ridge.gov
at (630) 654-8181 ext 2120

Members: Trustee Tony Schiappa (Chairman), Trustee Russell Smith, Debbie Hamilton, Ramzi Hassan, Kirsten Jepsen, Sam Odeh, Michael Simmons, Mark Stangle, and Luka Kaplarevic.

Meetings: The Economic Development Committee meets the first Wednesday of every quarter, 6:00 p.m., at Village Hall.