Oswego names Kevin Leighty
as new economic development director
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OSWEGO, ILL. ?The Village of Oswego has hired Kevin Leighty to serve as its new economic development director to support new and existing businesses in Oswego.
Leighty brings nearly a decade of experience with strategic development including business retention and expansion. In the role, he will be responsible for attracting new businesses to Oswego and supporting the existing Oswego business community.
Most recently, Leighty served as an economic development management analyst for the Village of Schaumburg which has more than 35 million square feet of commercial space and 5,000 businesses. He procured $1.25 million in grant funding for public infrastructure from the state?s Rebuild Illinois regional economic grant program.
He also helped manage Schaumburg?s newest Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district to support a multi-million-dollar industrial development. Prior to his position with Schaumburg, he completed a two-year internship with the City of Elmhurst where he supported the economic development commission, city manager?s office and zoning and planning committee.
Leighty received his M.S. in Public Administration and a B.S. in Political Science from Northern Illinois University. He?s working on his certification as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from the International Economic Development Council.
?We are very excited to welcome Kevin to this important role,? Village President Troy Parlier said. ?We?re looking forward to his energy and passion making a great impact on Oswego?s goals for increased business development.?
"I am incredibly excited to serve the Oswego community and balance the village?s small town charm with the endless growth opportunities that exist here,? said Leighty. ?With my experience building professional relationships in economic development in the Chicago area, I look forward to bringing a new perspective to Oswego.?
Leighty begins his new role on May 2.
For more information on economic development in the Village of Oswego, visit https://www.oswegoil.org/business/choose-oswego.
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Among the fastest-growing communities in Illinois, Oswego boasts a vision of smart growth and a dedication to maintaining small town feel, all nestled in the verdant Fox River Valley 40 miles southwest of Chicago. Oswego offers schools ranked among the Top 10% in Illinois, a low crime rate, expansive parks and trails along a recreational river, unique shopping in its downtown, and dozens of events throughout the year for neighbors to gather and grow community. For more information, visit www.oswegoil.org.
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