421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD  
WHEATON, IL 60187  
DU PAGE COUNTY  
Economic Development Committee  
Final Summary  
www.dupagecounty.gov  
Tuesday, February 17, 2026  
8:30 AM  
Room 3500A  
1.  
CALL TO ORDER  
8:30 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Yoo at 8:30 AM.  
2.  
ROLL CALL  
Other board members present: Member Cahill, Member Evans, Member Garcia, Member  
Krajewski.  
Childress, Eckhoff, Haider, Martinez, and Yoo  
Galassi  
PRESENT  
ABSENT  
3.  
4.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
No public comments were offered.  
CHAIRWOMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR YOO  
Chair Yoo thanked the board members in attendance. She then introduced the two guest speakers  
on the agenda. First, she introduced Eric Rhodes, the president of Advocate Good Samaritan  
Hospital, to speak on the importance of equitable health care for all in recognition of Black  
History Month. She also introduced Beth Marchetti, the Executive Director of the DuPage  
Convention & Visitors Bureau (DCVB), to present the committee with the DCVB annual report.  
5.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
5. A.  
26-0547  
Economic Development Committee - Minutes - January 20, 2026  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Saba Haider  
MOVER:  
Michael Childress  
SECONDER:  
6.  
PRESENTATIONS  
6. A. Eric Rhodes - Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital  
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital President Eric Rhodes addressed the committee on the vital  
role health care plays within a community and the importance of ensuring equitable access to  
care for all residents. He highlighted that Advocate Good Samaritan is a Level I Trauma Center,  
providing immediate and specialized care to those that need it.  
Mr. Rhodes noted that as county demographics continue to evolve, health care must also adapt to  
meet the diverse needs of the community. He shared ways that the hospital works to promote  
health equity, particularly in addressing disparities that can vary by geographic location.  
Advocate Good Samaritan works to use community resources to expand access to equitable  
health outcomes, regardless of race, ethnicity, or neighborhood.  
Mr. Rhodes encouraged individuals from underrepresented communities to seek mentors who  
can guide and empower them to become leaders in their chosen fields.  
6. B. Beth Marchetti -DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Annual Report  
The Executive Director of the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau, Beth Marchetti, provided  
the committee with a comprehensive recap of the year. She outlined key events and partnerships  
planned for the upcoming year to bring more activity to hotels and businesses in DuPage County.  
Some of the upcoming events that Executive Director Marchetti highlighted include the Route 66  
Centenniel, the 2026 Presidents Cup, the Short-Course World Championship with USA  
Swimming, the EZ2 Tournament, and new upcoming Transportation grants to support continued  
regional growth.  
7.  
RESOLUTIONS  
7. A.  
ED-R-0001-26  
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Designation of Representation for Grant  
Purposes.  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Michael Childress  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Saba Haider  
SECONDER:  
7. B.  
FI-R-0037-26  
Annual financial commitment in support of the DuPage Convention & Visitor's Bureau,  
for Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $50,000.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Michael Childress  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Saba Haider  
SECONDER:  
8.  
BUDGET TRANSFERS  
8. A.  
26-0548  
Transfer of funds from 5000-2841-50000 (Regular Salaries) to 5000-2841-50050  
(Temporary Salaries), in the amount of $3,000, to provide funds to cover Temporary  
Salaries during the grant period ending June 30, 2026.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Saba Haider  
MOVER:  
Michael Childress  
SECONDER:  
9.  
INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING  
9. A.  
26-0638  
TransChicago Truck Group  
ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE  
RESULT:  
Saba Haider  
MOVER:  
Melissa Martinez  
SECONDER:  
10.  
OLD BUSINESS  
Member Krajewski provided an update on the Natatorium hosting future events in DuPage  
County.  
The Administrator for the Workforce Development Program, Lisa Schvach, provided an update  
on the Workforce Development Division's federal funding. She confirmed that the division  
programs will be funded through September 30, 2026. The committee members discussed the  
possibility of engaging the County's federal lobbyist regarding legislation that could allow  
DuPage County to receive funding directly from the federal government.  
11.  
12.  
NEW BUSINESS  
No new business was offered.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Without objection, this meeting was adjourned.