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...

Development Digest | December Edition

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

2025 MCEDC Annual Dinner Recap Over 400 business and community leaders joined us for MCEDC’s 15th Annual Dinner, “Powering Business, Energizing McHenry County,” celebrating the partnerships driving...

Powering Business, Energizing McHenry County: A Celebration of Collaboration & Growth

Written on November 15, 2025. Posted in Development Digest.

The 15th McHenry County Economic Development Corporation Annual Dinner, held on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, brought together 400+ business leaders, innovators, community partners, and civic champions for an evening dedicated to celebrating regional growth, partnership, and progress. This...

Development Digest | November Edition

Written on November 1, 2025. Posted in Development Digest, Uncategorized.

1 Week Away: 2025 MCEDC Annual Dinner Join more than 400 business and community leaders as we celebrate innovation, leadership, and the energy driving McHenry...