CaryForward-2021

A very, very proud day.......Thank you supports of Rick Dudek!

Bob Mariano is a visionary, much like the Dudek / Walrath Team. Rick Dudek first met Bob in the mid-1990's when he was looking to open a Dominicks store in Mundelein while Rick was on the Village Board in that Town. During my term on the Cary Village Board, we proactively sought out Marianos, and they eventually choose to open at their current site in Crystal Lake.

Now, after cutting ties with Roundy's, Bob Mariano is back with another new concept.........smaller specialty grocery stores operating in urban, in-fill areas, where residents may go 2-3 times per week for fresh meat, produce, and bakery goods (anyone ever travelled to Europe where this concept is found all over!!!).

These new stores will be starting in Chicago, but Mariano hopes to move them into the burbs over time.

Leaders need to think strategically, making outreach to add pieces to the puzzle which align with comprehensive plans already in place. Dudek & Walrath view new retail as key to a successful Maplewood redevelopment, and an anchor like "Dom's Kitchen & Market" could be the trigger that begins to bring the Maplewood project into focus.

As the famous quote goes: "you never know until you try!".

"Stick with Ricks" for visionary ideas to better all of Cary"

It's back........................!!!!!!!!!