Lockport Chamber Guide 2017

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Lockport Statistics demographics ethnicity White only 89.14% Black or African American 3.75% Asian 2.33% Other 4.78% Retail Trade Area (5 Square Miles) Population 98,788 Average Household Income $105,213 Metra (Heritage Corridor Line) Pace (Route 832/834) Lewis University Airport Population Population 25,790 Land Area in Sq. Miles 11.40 Households 9,210 Average Household Size 2.79 Percent of Owner-Occupied Housing 83.72% Family Households 6,762 Average Percent of Population with Degree & Above Transportation options 42.15% Median House Value $238,314 Median Age 40.5 Major Traffic Arteries Interstate 355 (Veterans Memorial Tollway) Illinois Route 7 (159th Street) Illinois Route 171 (143rd Street/Archer Avenue) Illinois Route 53 Average Daily Counts I-355 near 159th St. (IL Route 7) 65,800 I-355 near Archer Ave. (IL Route 171) 69,600 159th St. between I-355 and Farrell Rd. 15,400 9th St. (IL. Route 7) near State St (IL Route 171) 23,900 Archer Ave. (IL. Route 171) between I-355 &159th St. Major Area Employers 13,900 Silver Cross Hospital (I-355) 2,664 Citgo Refinery 1,050 Lewis University (IL Route 53) 716 Lockport Township High School 480 Wal-Mart, retail 365 Julian Electric 320 Panduit Corporation, electronics 167 RJW Logistics 150 Magenta Plastics 100 Great Lakes Wholesale Warehouse 60 LG Electronics 40 Sources: Will County CED; The Retail Coach; IDOT, City of Lockport 14108 S. Bell Rd. Homer Glen, IL 60491 18 www.lockportchamber.com | 2017/18 community resource Guide
Business growth remains strong, as evidenced by the total number of new businesses that open each year. The City of Lockport offers a variety of opportunities for new businesses and commercial development. Along with key commercial corridors, such IL Route 7 (159th Street) and IL Route 171 (Archer Avenue), the City is fortunate to have a quaint historic downtown. The City’s customized Retail Trade Area encompassing 5 square miles includes a population in excess of 98,000 and an average household income over of $105,000. Lockport continues to aggressively seek quality dining establishments, retailers and services. Having an ideal location and convenient access to major expressways, airports and Chicago makes it convenient for customers, employees, Business, Industry and Accessibility and visitors to contribute to making Lockport a destination. The City is excited to welcome a Panera Bread and Holiday Inn Express to Lockport Square and a Dunkin Donuts to a new multi-tenant commercial building in the downtown. INDUSTRIAL GROWTH 1. Improve our local economy Remember that every time you spend a dollar, you are impacting the big picture of our hometown and contributing to community liveliness. Most likely, the small businesses you are patronizing are owned by someone who lives in our community. That means that the money you spend locally will be recycled back into our local economy. 2. Generate opportunity Not only do locally owned businesses employ more people directly per dollar of revenue, they are the customers of other local businesses, which in turn creates an expansion of opportunities for local entrepreneurs. 3. Enrich our community A small business culture is the heartbeat of every thriving hometown. While franchises and national chain stores With Lockport being strategically located between I-55 and I-80 along the I-355 corridor, the City is well-positioned for industrial opportunities. Current entitlements create a build-out potential of more than 10 million square feet of development. Lockport is presently home to four (4) developing industrial business parks with two more under review. Some existing businesses include Great Lakes Wholesale Group, RJW Logistics, LG Electronics, Chiquita, Jasper Engines, DIK Distribution, and Julian Electric. Visibility from and access to I-355 makes Lockport a perfect choice for any industrial warehouse user. The City also continues to work closely with representatives on the industrial potential of the former Chevron/ Texaco property. The Star Business Park provides a unique opportunity for companies needing rail and barge transportation. Shop Local 5 reasons to Shop Local Accessibility Only 35 miles from Chicago, Lockport is easily accessible via rail, highway and air transportation. • Multiple interchanges on I-355 at both Archer Avenue/143rd Street (IL Route 171) and 159th Street (IL Route 7) • Metra Heritage Corridor Commuter Rail Line provides Lockport’s connection into Chicago • Lewis University Regional Airport is within minutes of Lockport, equipped to accommodate private commuter planes • PACE Bus Routes 832 & 834 connect Lockport to Joliet, Downers Grove and Orland Park Having a variety of transportation options for access into the City of Lockport, makes it convenient for customers, employees and visitors to make business in Lockport a destination. play a role in the national economy, small businesses provide an undeniable energy and unique sentiment that is the backbone of our community life. 4. Experience a one-of-a kind connection Shopping with local business owners offers a sincere customer-owner connection. Small business owners are experts on the product they offer and sell; merchandise is carefully selected based on the customer’s interests and needs, and owners will go the extra mile to guarantee personal attention to the customer. 5. Create a healthier environment Independent businesses build robust communities by making more local purchases and supporting vibrant town centers, which essentially reduces traffic, habitat loss, and pollution. #communityc ounts | www.cityoflockport.net 19
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