# DuPage County Economic Development Committee Meeting, Tuesday 9/15/26

The DuPage County Economic Development Committee met on September 15, 2026, to discuss various economic development initiatives and contract approvals. Key procurement-related actions included approval of a contract increase by $307,873.12, extending a youth job training services contract with Community Unit School District 200 through September 30, 2027, and acceptance of a $6,275,138 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grant for workforce development. An additional $135,000 in funding was also appropriated for intergovernmental agreements supporting workforce partners. The committee approved a budget transfer to cover leased building expenses through October 31, 2026. The meeting also featured updates on economic development projects, challenges with adaptive reuse of office buildings, and efforts to promote business retention, attraction, and sustainability programs. Discussions highlighted the importance of leveraging state and federal grants, supporting minority and small businesses through the Connect DuPage supplier portal, and addressing affordable housing and redevelopment issues. No new procurement solicitations or vendor selections were reported, but ongoing contract management and grant funding were key topics.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [DuPage County Economic Development Committee Meeting, Tuesday 9/15/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oSVkEvkcW8) - DuPage County, Illinois