McHenry County manufacturing honored at annual MCC breakfast

Written on October 29, 2024.

MCC breakfast celebrates McHenry County manufacturers

McHenry County College’s 14th annual Manufacturing Breakfast brought together familiar and new faces in its new manufacturing building!

More than 200 local manufacturers, educators and other community partners attended the Oct. 9 breakfast, held at the new Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation. The center, which opened for fall semester, was built to prepare students for successful careers in manufacturing and the skilled trades.

Besides showcasing MCC and McHenry County’s ongoing commitment to partnering with our manufacturing industry, the annual breakfast provides a wonderful networking environment, as well as an opportunity to show young men and women pathways to pursue lucrative careers in the field of manufacturing.

Click here to learn more about the Foglia Center and the programs it offers.

Woodstock receives awards for courthouse rehab project

Congratulations to the City of Woodstock for winning not one, but two awards from a prestigious economic development organization for its Old Courthouse Center Rehabilitation Project!

City officials received the Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award, and the Best in Show Award, from the International Economic Development Council at its 2024 Excellence in Economic Development program. The ceremony was held last month at the IEDC’s annual conference in Denver.

Woodstock completed the renovation of the Old Courthouse Center last year. The 167-year-old landmark on the downtown Square is home to tenant businesses and the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce, as well as two micro business incubators. You can read more about the center and its rehabilitation here.

Click here to read more about the awards. The IEDC is a not-for-profit membership organization that, with more than 4,500 members, is the largest national and global organization of its kind.

Talk and Tour event in Trout Valley focuses on tree preservation

Whether you’re an elected official, municipal staff or a member of the public, you understand the value of trees in a community. But the true benefits they provide are often undervalued.

When properly managed, trees in urban areas help reduce flooding, clean our air, lower summer temperatures, reduce energy use, stabilize soil, provide wildlife habitat, enhance property values, and more.

The September presentation of the McHenry County Talk and Tour Best Management Practices series focused on these values. It took place in Trout Valley, which is a leader with its urban forest and its forward-thinking Tree Protection Ordinance, and featured Joe Hansen, tree preservation officer for the Village of Wilmette.

Don’t worry if you missed it – you can click on the video above to watch it.

LIHEAP taking applications for low-income utility assistance

Do you or someone you know need help with paying utility bills? The state is accepting applications for assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

The LIHEAP program is now taking applications for seniors age 60 and older, the disabled, and families with children younger than six years old. Households that have been disconnected or have a disconnection notice can apply now!

Visit www.helpillinoisfamilies.com or call1-833-711-0374 to learn more.

Workforce Network offering free LinkedIn clinics in November

Updating a LinkedIn page or searching out connections may seem daunting, but fear not – the McHenry County Workforce Network is here to help you.

The network regularly offers virtual workshops on how to successfully develop your profile, build your connection network, and market yourself to employers. And best of all, it’s free!

The next sessions are scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 18 and Nov. 20; you can register for the free events by clicking on the links. The Workforce Network offers all sorts of free one-on-one help for job seekers, including resume critiques, mock job interviews, and more – visit www.mchenrycountyworkforce.com to check it out.

Harvard hosts inaugural Day of the Dead celebration

As always, we at McH Thrive celebrate when a new McHenry County festival or event takes root, and it’s our pleasure to let you know about Harvard’s inaugural Day of the Dead celebration!

The event takes place from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, in downtown Harvard. Admission is free, and the event includes live music, dance performances, food trucks, a beer garden, art displays, and family activities.

Family and friends gather during the holiday to pay respects and remember those who have passed with celebration, humor and reverence, as well as celebrate Mexican culture.

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