Development Digest | March 2026

Written on March 1, 2026. Posted in Development Digest.

 MCEDC 2025 YEAR IN REVIEW Our 2025 Year in Review is now available. Read the report for a summary of business acquisition-focused programs and peer group highlights, key impacts of...

MCEDC Member Spotlight: Kevin Thurston, Vice President and Commercial Lender at Home State Bank

Written on March 1, 2026. Posted in Development Digest.

With more than 25 years in the banking industry, Kevin Thurston has built a career centered on helping businesses grow and thrive. As Vice President and Commercial Lender at Home State Bank, Kevin partners closely with local business owners to understand their goals and provide financial...

Development Digest | February 2026 Edition

Written on February 1, 2026. Posted in Development Digest.

Meet the 2026 MCEDC Board of Directors We’re proud to introduce the 2026 MCEDC Board of Directors, a dynamic group of leaders representing the public and private sectors who are committed to...

MCEDC Member Spotlight: Peter Scholl, Owner of Scholl Construction

Written on February 1, 2026. Posted in Development Digest.

Peter Scholl has built his career in construction from the ground up. From reshaping vacant land to renovating existing spaces, he has always been captivated by the ability to create something entirely new. Early in his career, Peter honed his project management skills by supervising major...

A Board Built for Impact: Meet the 2026 MCEDC Board of Directors

Written on January 27, 2026. Posted in Development Digest, EDC UPDATES, Uncategorized.

For more than 34 years, the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) has served as a trusted connector, bringing together businesses, municipal partners, and regional stakeholders to support business attraction, retention, and expansion. That work is guided by a Board of Directors...

MCEDC Member Spotlight: Colleen Roos, President of CMR Benefits Group

Written on January 1, 2026. Posted in Development Digest.

Rooted in McHenry County for over 30 years, Colleen Roos, President of CMR Benefits Group and Chair of the MCEDC Board of Directors, has built a career and a legacy centered on supporting businesses, empowering employees, and investing in the community she calls home. Colleen’s professional...

Development Digest | January 2026 Edition

Written on January 1, 2026. Posted in Development Digest.

Happy New Year from the MCEDC Team! As we step into the new year, the MCEDC team looks forward to connecting with the McHenry County business community through meaningful networking opportunities, economic...

MCEDC Member Spotlight: Heather Maieritsch, Economic Development Manager at the City of Crystal Lake

Written on December 1, 2025. Posted in Development Digest.

With more than two decades of municipal experience under her belt, Heather Maieritsch, the City of Crystal Lake’s Economic Development Manager, has built a career helping communities thrive. Heather’s expertise in economic development, public-private partnerships, business attraction and...