***PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION***
Agenda for
Economic Development Commission
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
4:30 P.M.
***Location: Oakton College – Skokie Campus, 7701 Lincoln Avenue, Room P103***
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER / DECLARATION OF QUORUM
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FROM January 21, 2026
IV. OLD BUSINESS
V. NEW BUSINESS
Economic Vitality Strategy Focus Area: Workforce Development and Talent
Attraction
a. Presentation from Dr. Jesse Ivory, Assistant Vice President, Workforce Innovation
and College Partnerships, Oakton College
b. Discussion
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes per person)
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Village Staff
b. EDC Members
VIII. OAKTON COLLEGE – SKOKIE CAMPUS TOUR
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Economic Development Commission is scheduled for Wednesday,
April 15, 2026 at 4:30 P.M. at Village Hall, Conference Rooms D+E
Individuals with questions or feedback about an agenda item may contact Rodney Tonelli with the
Economic Vitality Division by calling 847-933-8446 or by emailing publiccomments@skokie.org. All
emails and comments submitted will be made public and shared with this body.
The Village, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities
who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe or participate in this hearing, or who have
questions about the accessibility of the meeting facilities, contact the Village’s ADA coordinator Angel
Schnur at angel.schnur@skokie.org or 847.933.8400.
Document Number: 638624