About DTOPBA
Downtown Oak Park Business Alliance (DTOPBA) is a business association comprised of property owner and retail owner members within Oak Park’s Special Service Area #1, a diverse and vibrant district in the heart of Oak Park. DTOPBA works with the Village and other local agencies to promote an active and successful business environment. We develop and manage events and services throughout the year to create a sense of place that brings together community, culture and commerce.
We promote and support this great place to shop, dine, work, play, meet and live. We welcome you to experience all that Downtown Oak Park has to offer.
What DTOPBA Does
Business Development
Supporting local businesses within the Downtown Oak Park area is at the core of all we do. We are in tune with issues that affect their bottom line and help by providing job listings participation in our gift certificate program, and special directories.
Beautification & Landscaping
Getting to our businesses wouldn’t be quite as enjoyable without our year-round seasonal landscaping and displays. Beyond the decorations, we make sure our Midwest winters don’t deter visitors, with snow removal and sidewalk maintenance.
Events
Our beautiful streetscaping isn’t the only way we attract visitors to Downtown Oak Park. We host numerous Signature Events throughout the year, including the very popular Thursday Night Out dining & entertainment experience that runs weekly from June – August.
Promotions
Our comprehensive marketing and communication plan reaches residents through an active social media presence, email campaigns and community advertising. A robust website full of current happenings and specific merchant offerings supports this outreach.
Real Estate Growth
We’re especially proud of the partnerships we’ve made with our property owners. As champions of our business community, we’ve created a vibrant district that’s attractive to new commercial tenants, keeping the area full of a diverse mix of businesses and services.
Member Resources
In addition to everything we offer the entire downtown district, there are extra benefits for those who choose to become members. DTOPBA members enjoy discounts to educational seminars and workshops, opportunities to grants, and voting rights in our annual elections.
Here for You
Downtown Oak Park Business Alliance Board of Director
| Susie Goldschmidt, Merchant Director – President |
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| Term expires: May 2024
Byline Bank Phone: 708-930-1663 |
| Mike Fox, Owner Director – Vice President |
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Term expires: May 2024 R.P. Fox & Associates Phone: 708-848-9550 |
| Jeff Long, Merchant Director – Treasurer |
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| Term expires: May 2024
Fitness Formula Club Phone: 708-383-1114 |
| Erin Payton, Owner/Merchant Director – Secretary |
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Term expires: May 2025 The Nineteenth Century Charitable Organization E-mail: erin.payton@madd.org |
| Jimmy Chen, Merchant Director |
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| Term expires: May 2024
Poke Burrito Phone: 708-573-3668 |
| Paul Beckwith, Owner Director |
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| Term expires: May 2024
Albion |
| Mike Carney, Owner Director |
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| Term expires: May 2025
Heitman/Shops of Downtown Oak Park Phone: 312-425-0410 |
| Frank Heitzman, Owner Director |
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| Term expires: May 2024
Heitzman Architects Phone: 708-267-1352 |
| Michelle Vanderlaan, Merchant Director |
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Term Expires: May 2026 Suitcases & Sugarcup Trading Owner 110 & 108 N Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 Phone: 708-524-5336 |
| Tina Salerno, Merchant/Owner Director |
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Term Expires: May 2026 James Anthony Salon Owner 115 N Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 Phone: 708-383-3100 |
| Cameron Davis, VOP Representative |
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Village of Oak Park Phone: 708-358-5648 |
| Dave Schrodt, Counsel |
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Schrodt Law Phone: 312-845-3702 |