Summer student manufacturing internship program a smashing success once again

Manufacturing internship program celebrates third summer of jobs

McHenry County Board Chairman Michael Buehler and County Administrator Peter Austin interviewed a panel of these distinguished young people last week at McHenry County College as they told their families and friends about their experiences working in our vibrant manufacturing industry.

Thanks in part to Advance McHenry County funding provided by the County Board, the Rotational Internship Program has provided 281 opportunities for McHenry County high school students to gain valuable workplace skills at 33 area manufacturers over the past three years.

Thank you to the consortium and MCC for making the Rotational Internship a reality. And thank you also to the Illinois Community College Board for funding this fantastic program next year through a workforce development grant!

To learn more about this groundbreaking program, click here.

Plan your McHenry County Prairie Trail experience today

It passes through parks and conservation areas, and passes by wonderful restaurants, breweries, quaint local businesses, and more.

Did you know you can map out the trail through the Naturally McHenry County app and check it all out for yourself in the palm of your hand? Download the app from Google Play or the Apple Store and map it out!

The app is an easy-to-use treasure trove of all things shopping, dining and recreation in McHenry County – if you don’t have it, you’re missing out.

Check out the new McHenry city visitor guide

Our friends at Naturally McHenry County have released its first city-specific visitor guide – and it looks great!

Paid for through a grant, the new City of McHenry Visitor Guide is 20 pages of colorful and eye-catching awesomeness that encourages readers to explore everything that McHenry has to offer – well-known places and hidden gems alike!

If you’ve read Naturally McHenry County‘s annual Insider Guide (and if you haven’t, you should), you’ll recognize the beautiful layout.

Check out the digital version by clicking here, and plan your visit to McHenry! We hope to be able to see other city-specific guides in the future!

Property tax workshop an informative success

There was a healthy turnout, both in-person and virtual, as Donna and Joe gave an informative presentation about property taxes, the county‘s new and transparent tax bills, and county programs such as the VIP Taxpayer Program and the Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program.

Click here to learn more about these programs, property tax exemptions, and frequently asked tax questions.

State announces $42M for investment and job readiness

Eligible applicants include local governments, economic development organizations, nonprofits and private landowners across all 10 state economic development regions. The program aims to support communities and landowners in their site readiness planning and infrastructure improvements to increase the number of sites ready for industrial development.

Qualified entities can apply for planning grants up to $150,000, and capital grants up to $3 million. Click here to view the funding notices and apply for the grants. A virtual session to answer questions and provide assistance will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21; you can register by clicking here.

Looking for vegan dining options? Look no further!

Our friends at Naturally McHenry County have put together a list of some of the best local restaurants that offer vegan and vegetarian dining options – and many of them use fresh produce grown locally.

If you’re looking for restaurants offering delicious plant-based meals, click here.

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