Every October, we set aside time to celebrate Manufacturing Month. It’s not just a superfluous date on the calendar designed to be shared on social media (happy National Homemade Cookie day, by the way). It’s a reminder to pause and reflect on the outsized role manufacturing plays in our county...

Economic development is driven not only by local leadership and private investment but also by strategic support from state-level initiatives. Recent state budget allocations include significant new funding streams designed to accelerate site development, strengthen manufacturing capabilities,...

September 17, 2020 News Release WOODSTOCK, Ill. – The State has announced a second round of Business Interruption Grant (BIG) funds to help all types of small businesses with a focus on disproportionately impacted areas (DIAs) and heavily distressed industries, such as movie theatres, performing...

    NEWS RELEASE  www.iecaPACE.org     Date:July 21, 2020  Contact:AnnaMaria.Kowalik@iecaPACE.org  (888) 874-4322    McHenry County Becomes Third Illinois County to Launch a Commercial PACE Program McHenry County C-PACE Program provides financing for energy-efficiency improvements for...

As the regional economic development entity, we continue to be an active partner with McHenry County. During the last few months, our focus has been on restoring the economy and planning for recovery. This new website has information for the public, employers and employees to assist as we reboot...