Downers Grove Economic Development Corporation

06/08/2026

Join our partners at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital for a free community health event featuring hernia screenings, robotic surgery demonstrations, and a prostate health talk led by expert physicians.

Learn about the latest treatment options, ask questions, and connect with local healthcare professionals. See the attached flyer for details and registration information.

05/19/2026

The Village of Downers Grove, is undertaking a housing study and wants to hear from you! Your input will help the Village understand community needs, strengths, and goals related to housing in

05/19/2026

Once again, Goldfinger Brewing Company bringing home the gold. Stop by the brewery to try their Original Lager and other award winning beers.

05/01/2026

Congratulations to Downers Grove's own Goldfinger Brewing Company!!

It is an honor to open our taproom doors to you as the Reader’s Choice Favorite Lager brewer of 2025. We’re also excited to welcome the month of May because it means we are that much closer to releasing our Editor’s Pick Top 20 Beers of 2024: Heller Bock, plus a brand new beer: Spring Beer. Maifest is right around the corner, so save the date: 5/16 from 12-5pm.

Beers on draft this weekend: Original, Pils, Vienna, Chela Clara, Danube Swabian, and Bohemian Pilsner. Cans available of all of our cores and we sent cans of our cores throughout Chicagoland to your favorite retailers. BYOFood tonight, tomorrow.

04/30/2026

Join Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital for a free physician-led lecture on Women’s & Children’s Health!
Learn from expert doctors about important topics, common concerns, and practical ways to support wellness for all ages.

04/16/2026

We knew it all along but it's official, The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois is officially from ! 🏆🚀

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) has been crowned the 2026 Champion of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association !

Their NASA Standard Initiator (NSI)—the technology currently powering the Orion capsule 251,000 miles from Earth—has officially taken the top spot in the state.

This victory is a testament to the world-class innovation happening in our backyard and the incredible strength of our community. As Steven Hill, President of CED, put it:
"They told us the vote wasn’t close and we knew it was an all community win!"

Thank you to everyone who voted every single day. This isn't just a win for Chemring; it's a win for the Downers Grove economy, our workforce, and our reputation as a hub for global aerospace excellence.

Congratulations to the entire team at Chemring Energetic Devices on this well-deserved honor!



https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-the-coolest-thing-made-in-illinois/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRN7dZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE2MXRTemlseFVJQmRnYmd2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvsDTq-QV9XyUKkdusw5S9Z_RAyXhKEa1AdxYpErKZmcUG2TzEzAKdVNMYEa_aem_D7zso2-D3Z7YJ0yQ8qmYdw

04/09/2026

Keep voting! only a few days left!

🚀 Big news for ! We have made it to the Final Four! 💫

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) is officially headed to the Final Four in the Illinois Manufacturers'​ Association tournament! Their NASA Standard Initiator (NSI) has risen to the top as one of the “Coolest Things Made in Illinois.”

This is more than just a competition, it’s a moment to recognize the innovation, precision, and talent right here in our community. From powering the International Space Station to supporting the Artemis program and future missions to Mars, this technology is making a global impact straight from Village of Downers Grove, Illinois.

It’s incredible to see a local company competing on a statewide stage and showcasing the kind of work that puts our region on the map.

Let’s help push them across the finish line 🏆

How to Vote:
🗳️ Cast your vote here: https://makersmadnessil.com/cast-your-vote/
⏰ One vote per day, per device
📅 Voting is open now!

Be sure to like, comment, and repost to help spread the word. Let’s rally behind this incredible hometown success story and bring the title home to Downers Grove!

04/07/2026

🚀 Big news for ! We have made it to the Final Four! 💫

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) is officially headed to the Final Four in the Illinois Manufacturers'​ Association tournament! Their NASA Standard Initiator (NSI) has risen to the top as one of the “Coolest Things Made in Illinois.”

This is more than just a competition, it’s a moment to recognize the innovation, precision, and talent right here in our community. From powering the International Space Station to supporting the Artemis program and future missions to Mars, this technology is making a global impact straight from Village of Downers Grove, Illinois.

It’s incredible to see a local company competing on a statewide stage and showcasing the kind of work that puts our region on the map.

Let’s help push them across the finish line 🏆

How to Vote:
🗳️ Cast your vote here: https://makersmadnessil.com/cast-your-vote/
⏰ One vote per day, per device
📅 Voting is open now!

Be sure to like, comment, and repost to help spread the word. Let’s rally behind this incredible hometown success story and bring the title home to Downers Grove!

04/02/2026

Welcome new DGEDC Board Member Tony Dirks, General Manager of the Downers Grove PGA TOUR Superstore.

04/01/2026

Welcome new DGEDC Board Member Vick Mehta, Principal at Indvestia Capital