Birth to Five Illinois: Region 44 McHenry County – The Workforce Behind the Workforce
Tuesday, 8.26.25 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM | Virtual
Childcare isn’t just a family issue; it’s a workforce and economic one.
Join Birth to Five: Region 44 and 4-C for a virtual screening of Take Care, a short documentary on the childcare crisis, followed by a local discussion on how McHenry County is experiencing similar challenges and what it means for businesses, HR professionals, and the broader economy.
For questions, email Birth to Five Illinois: Region 44 Council Manager, Nicole Bach: nbach@birthtofiveil.com
The Emerging Leaders Peer Group is a monthly forum designed specifically for rising entrepreneurs, successors, and professionals preparing to lead.
This confidential, peer-to-peer space helps build strategic leadership, tackle hidden barriers, and prepare for higher impact roles while forging strong local connections in McHenry County.
Apply today to join the cohort, beginning August 13th, and take the next step in your leadership journey.
If you’re considering retiring, selling, or passing your business to the next generation, our Transition Advising Program offers confidential, one-on-one guidance tailored to your goals and values.
You’ll work with experienced advisors to assess readiness, build a transition team, evaluate and strengthen your company’s value, and prepare for a successful exit strategy.
Childcare is more than a family issue—it’s an economic one. Read our latest blog to learn why MCEDC’s Executive Director says affordable, accessible childcare is essential to workforce growth and economic development in McHenry County.
JA Group strengthens McHenry County’s economic development by operating local freight and logistics services, handling over 12,000 deliveries monthly and providing storage and distribution through JA Frate and JA Logistics, supporting regional supply chains and manufacturing firms. Their 24/7 customer support, secure warehousing, and expertise in LTL/TL shipping ensure local businesses can efficiently move goods across North America, fueling job growth and attracting new commerce to the area.
Scot Forge
Scot Forge strengthens McHenry County’s economy by providing skilled local jobs and reinforcing the region’s robust manufacturing base from its Spring Grove facility. Scot Forge manufactures high quality forgings used in the world’s most demanding applications, from the depths of the ocean to the outer limits of space. As a 100% employee-owned company actively investing in and giving back to local initiatives, from food pantries to school partnerships, they help build community prosperity alongside economic growth.
Insight Financial Partners
Insight Financial Partners supports McHenry County’s economic development by helping local employers design effective workplace retirement and financial planning programs, 401(k), 403(b), Defined Benefit, Nonqualified and ESOP plans. These services strengthen workforce attraction and retention through total reward strategies that promote long-term financial stability within the community.
Investing in MCEDC means powering the progress of McHenry County
Your support fuels strategic services, expert insights, and vital regional partnerships that drive economic growth, attract new opportunities, and build a stronger future for our community.
