Businesses interested in reducing import costs, improving cash flow, and gaining a competitive advantage in global trade are invited to attend the JA Logistics Foreign Trade Zone Open House on Thursday, September 24, at the company’s McHenry facility. As a newly activated Foreign Trade...

Stay up to date with the latest from MCEDC in the September edition of The Development Digest—featuring announcements for two important open house events, details on the benefits of Foreign Trade Zones for McHenry County businesses, community news, business resources, and investor spotlights...

McHenry County companies that import goods have access to a federal program built to lower duty costs and free up working capital. Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 176 covers McHenry County, and businesses here can use it whether they operate their own warehouse or rely on a third-party logistics...

Commercial property owners in McHenry County should be aware of an important change to the property assessment process. Beginning this year, McHenry County is no longer mailing property assessment notices for properties that are adjusted only by the annual equalization factor. Instead, assessment...

Stay up to date with the latest from MCEDC in the August edition of The Development Digest—featuring MCEDC news, business resources, and investor spotlights driving growth across McHenry County. Discover new opportunities, programs, and partnerships supporting local businesses and economic...

At IMEC’s Defense Industry Day, industry leaders gathered for a timely breakout session, “The Succession Cliff is Coming: How Companies Can Prepare,” to discuss a growing challenge facing America’s manufacturing and defense supply chains: the retirement of business owners...

Stay up to date with the latest from MCEDC in the May edition of The Development Digest—featuring Economic Development Week in McHenry County, MCEDC news, business resources, leadership insights, and investor spotlights driving growth across McHenry County. Discover new opportunities, programs,...

For nearly 15 years, Shane Nerby has helped drive the growth and operations of JA Group, a family-owned transportation, logistics, and warehouse company rooted in McHenry County and dedicated to delivering reliable service solutions across the Midwest and nationwide. As Vice President of...