Business View Civil & Municipal Apr-2023

94 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 4 communication open between the municipality and the local businesses. Regionally, Flossmoor is part of the Southland Chamber of Commerce, which acts as a voice for 85 communities in the Chicago Southland area and is another significant partnership for the community. At the local level, Wachtel says that Flossmoor relies on strong partnerships with the larger, and more established businesses in the community, mentioning Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery as an example. “They have been with us since 1996. They took our original train station, which was built in the early 1900s and renovated it into a world-renowned microbrewery that receives attention, both regionally and nationally, with their microbrew awards. They’ve been an important partner and important anchor in our downtown.” Flossmoor Commons, a shopping plaza built in the 1970s and has recently seen a reinvestment by new owners, is another notable relationship, along with Meijer and its contributions to the Comcast brings everyone closer to the moments that matter.