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Resume McHenry County Update!
Through our collaboration with McHenry County, we will continue to share important information on stimulus programs, COVID-19 updates, and where the county is opening up through Resume McHenry County Updates.
Please take a moment to scroll down to see new advancements this week as more and more are opening up in McHenry County. If MCEDC can be of any help, please call. Forward this email to your friends and family to help get the word out!

 

Visit McHenry County is now Naturally McHenry County

Visit McHenry County has a new name, and a new look to unify McHenry County’s brand!
It’s Naturally McHenry County now, and they’ve been working together with the McHenry County Economic Development Corp. and McHenry County Government to craft an awesome brand identity to better promote McHenry County as the best place to visit, live, work, and start a business.
McHenry County has a lot going for it – gorgeous natural settings and innumerable shopping, dining, entertainment and business opportunities – and these entities have long worked together to let the world know. The new brand takes the partnership to the next level by helping position McHenry County as a natural destination for people looking for laid-back living within easy reach of Chicago and Milwaukee, and encouraging visitors, businesses and potential residents to come.
Besides visiting Naturally McHenry County’s website to learn more about our remarkable little corner of Illinois, be sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube! Also, be on the lookout as this brand makes its way onto the Internet, social media, and even merch!

 

‘Wonderful Places… Wide Open Spaces’

The Naturally McHenry County rebranding logo looks so good, it merited its own story.
The new logo was inspired by the many unique traits that define McHenry County. Font choices reflect an old-time feel of vintage labels and hand-crafted goods, while the colors and overall design reflects the county’s strong agricultural roots and easygoing way of life.
The tagline of “Wonderful Places – Wide Open Spaces” conveys McHenry County’s diverse mix of cities, towns and villages nestled amongst rivers, lakes and conservation areas.
Each of the three main users – Naturally McHenry County, the Economic Development Corp. and McHenry County Government – will be rolling it out in the coming months, so be on the lookout!

 

People in Need Forum, now virtual, set for January 29

McHenry County College is once again hosting the annual People in Need Forum to inform the public about the many resources and services available to county residents needing assistance.
Like last year, the forum will be held virtually due to the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases.
The free event, from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 29, showcases important community resources and workshops on issues such as immigration, senior care, caregiver resources, food insecurity, mental health, employment and many more. Besides helping people seeking assistance, the forum is an excellent resource and networking opportunity for social service agencies, faith-based organizations, civic groups, law enforcement, elected officials and others.
Visit www.mchenry.edu/pin to pre-register and get the link to virtually attend. The webpage also contains a downloadable PDF, in English and Spanish, of the most current directory of local resources. For more information, contact Jessica Rizza at 815-455-8556, or by email at jrizza@mchenry.edu.

 

Appointments now required for county-run COVID testing center

Due to an increase in demand for COVID-19 testing, the county-run Curative testing site in McHenry is unable to accommodate walk-ins until further notice.
Testing is still offered at the 1900 N. Richmond Road location, but an appointment must be made. Visit www.curative.com to schedule one. People with limited Internet access should call the McHenry County Department of Health’s COVID-19 help center at 815-334-4045.
Other testing options are available in McHenry County, and links to testing locations are available at https://bit.ly/MCDHCovidTesting1.
The best way to protect yourself from COVID-19 is to receive the vaccine, and to get a booster shot if it’s been more than six months. Visit vaccines.gov to find a location near you and schedule an appointment.

 

MCC apprenticeship open houses scheduled through Spring

Are you looking to learn a well-paying trade and work toward a degree – while getting paid and without swimming in student loan debt?
McHenry County College has scheduled virtual open houses through the spring to highlight its apprenticeships program, which pairs local businesses and manufacturers with talented, motivated youth to “learn while they earn.”
The open houses are targeting people who want to pursue an associate of applied science degree in engineering technology, with the specializations of industrial maintenance technician and computer numerical control (CNC) machinist professional.
The first open house of 2022 takes place at 5:30 p.m. tonight – click here to register. Future open houses are scheduled for Feb. 8, Mar. 9, Apr. 4 and May 3, so keep visiting the MCC apprenticeship pages for when the registration links are opened. For more information, contact MCC Career Services at 815-455-8566, or email careers@mchenry.edu.

 

Top 10 things to do in Winter in McHenry County

McHenry County offers year-round opportunities for fun for all ages, which will come as no surprise to you if you visit Naturally McHenry County’s website.
(Yeah, yeah, we already wrote about them earlier, but their rebranding is cool in our biased opinion and we wanted one last chance to shamelessly plug it.)
From Woodstock’s Groundhog Days to the Norge Ski Club’s International Winter Tournament to award-winning indoor farmers’ markets, McHenry County is full of unique winter activities, regardless of whether you love the cold or love finding ways to escape it.
Naturally McHenry County has come up with a fun Top 10 list of can’t miss winter places and events – click here to check it out!

 
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Staying connected and informed is more important now than ever! Follow McHenry County on social media for regular updates on COVID-19 in our region, resources to help you navigate the pandemic, safety tips and more!

 

What is Resume McHenry County?

Resume McHenry County is a collaborative initiative being implemented by McHenry County and the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) in partnership with the McHenry County community, including cities and villages, businesses and residents. The goal is to ensure a successful reopening of our economy so that we can return to our lifestyles safely and responsibly.