Business – The City of West Chicago Economic Development

Ditch Witch Midwest and Schramm Construction Break Ground for New West Chicago Facility

Ground breaking ceremony for Ditch Witch in West Chicago with officials and Schramm Construction

Ditch Witch Midwest, along with Schramm Construction, broke ground for the future home of Ditch Witch Midwest in West Chicago, IL on July 25, 2018. Earl Harbaugh, CEO Mark Harbaugh, President and Leanne Harbaugh, Human Resource Director of Ditch Witch Midwest, Fred Schramm, President of Schramm Construction Corporation, Eric Carlson, President of ECA Architects and…

BlueSky Services Receives Legacy Business Award

This year the City of West Chicago as part of the Brilliance in Business (BiB) Awards program introduced the Legacy Business Award to directly acknowledge and award a longstanding member of the business community. In contrast to the nomination-based and panel awarded BiB recognitions, this award honors a business that has served the community for 45 years or more, and that has supported the economic vitality of West Chicago over several decades.

2016 Brilliance in Business Awards guidelines announced

The Brilliance in Business Award Program is the highest honor given by the City of West Chicago in recognition of exemplary business practice. Since 2009, the program has identified and celebrated West Chicago businesses considered as shining examples of industry best practices, creativity, and sustainability.