Village Staffer Heads to White House

An upcoming White House summit focusing on job creation will include a familiar local face.

Economic Development Director Ivan Baker is among 120 from across the country who have been invited to participate in an Aug. 28 White House Summit on Economic Development. The meet-up will focus on federal economic development policies and programs that will positively impact job creation.

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Key topics will include manufacturing, quality jobs growth and workforce development, according to a village news release.

“We are proud that Ivan will represent and promote the successful economic development policies that have been established in our Village,” Mayor Ed Zabrocki said.

The program is being coordinated by the White House Business Council, Select USA and the International Economic Development Council.

“We are certain that Ivan’s expertise will be an important addition to the discussions,” said Trustee David Seaman, who is the chairman of the Finance and Economic Development Committee.

In preparation for the summit, Baker is obtaining economic development policy recommendations from leaders of the Illinois Development Council, elected leaders and business executives.

Baker has been an economic developer for the past 32 years and is the only Illinois board member on the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). He is also one of only 35 professionals in the nation who is dual certified as a CEcD Certified Economic Developer and AICP Certified Planner.

“It has been an honor to serve on the IEDC Board, and it is a privilege to be included on the invitation list for the White House summit,” Baker said.

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