" My sincere commitment and dedication to our community led me on the path to becoming an alderman, it has been my privilege to serve for the last two and a half years. "
“In addition to Jennifer’s experience on the Council, she has a long list of service during her 25-year residency in Elmhurst. For 17 years, she was an entrepreneur and business owner, serving on the City Centre board of directors, participating on its committees, and advocating for the business owners on a variety of issues.” - Mayor Scott Levin
Small Business Owner
Jennifer is a female entrepreneur. She founded and owned The Beauty Lounge for 17 years. Currently, she owns a business coaching firm that assists mostly, female small business owners with goal setting, financial management, operations, time management, and productivity. www.jenniferveremis.com
Maintained a fiscally responsible company through various economic downturns.
Established trust with fellow business owners.
Philanthropic work is an essential part of my business. Over the years, the business has donated to various organizations in our community, including giving 10% of our holiday gift certificate sales to the American Legion and the Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park.
1st Ward Alderman, City of Elmhurst, 2020-present
Serve on the City of Elmhurst Finance, Council Affairs, and Administrative Services Committees
Knowledgeable of onboard procedures, working directly with staff and department directors.
Extensive community involvement and accustomed to working and collaborating with community alliances, committees, organizations, city staff, and residents.
Elmhurst Retail Grant Committee Member determines eligibility for the city’s business incentives for new sales tax producing businesses.
Elmhurst City Centre Board of Directors (elected and ex-officio)
Elected director, 2019 - 2020.
Ex-officio, 2020 - present
Member of the Member Participation Committee
Encouraged the creation and was a member of the Ad Hoc goal-setting committee.
Spearheaded Keep Elmhurst Vibrant Group
Organized over 200 neighbors and community support to successfully oppose a gas station development along Salt Creek at Route 83 and St. Charles Road. We believed a gas station at the corner would threaten our environment, traffic, and public safety and negatively impact our community.
The group's work earned the 2019 Citizen Initiative Award from the Citizen Advocacy Center.
Most importantly, it proved people working together at the grassroots level can prevail and have positive outcomes.
* Update- The site is in plan review for an interior remodel set to house Village Eyecare.
Elmhurst Business Owners COVID19 Support Group (co-founder)
Served as a medium between the City of Elmhurst and business owners, which successfully provided timely information on federal and state COVID-19 relief initiatives.
Passionate advocate and volunteer for active military and veterans’ issues
USO of Illinois & American Legion- active volunteer/supporter
Assist new Navy recruits and Great Lakes Navy grads.
Welcome home those returning from deployment.
Spearheaded the USO's participation in the Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade.
Volunteer for the annual American Legion Nashville Songwriters Event
Community Engagement
Organized a Salt Creek/Prairie Path cleanup with Villa Park Trustees and able to demonstrate what our community can accomplish when we work together.
Spring Road Pet Parade Committee member and animal advocate
Animal advocate. Active in various rescue groups and foster dogs for two incredible organizations.
Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition Liaison for Elmhurst City Centre (2019-2020)
Volunteer Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest Benefiting the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation and Elmhurst History Museum to provide funding for educational programs and exhibits.