Yorkville Economic Development Corporation held their annual meeting in November 2008 and presented Goodwill with the Golden Arrow Award for their new store and donation center that opened in June 2008.
 
The group reviews new development, redevelopment and business expansion that occurred in the past 12 months in Yorkville that made a significant impact on the community. According to Lynn Dubajic, executive director of Yorkville Economic Development Corporation, “We chose Goodwill because they are major employer in our community and they are also the first building seeking LEED certification in Yorkville.” LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance “green” buildings.

Goodwill’s goal is to build new stores that are environmentally responsible and healthier places to shop and work. They are currently seeking LEED certification at their Lake Zurich, Illinois and Beaver Dam, Wisconsin stores.

Valerie Burd, Mayor, Yorkville; Dan Michael, Retail Manager, Goodwill; Dennis Hastert, U.S. House of Representatives, Illinois 14th District