Development Digest | June Edition

Written on June 1, 2025.

June 2025 | The Development Digest

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McHenry County Enterprise Zone

Businesses in Harvard, Marengo, and Woodstock can access valuable benefits through the MCEZ including sales tax exemptions and property tax abatements.

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McHenry County Perks

McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force (MCSPTF) & National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)

Support your team’s well-being with free local mental health resources, training, and crisis tools available to all McHenry County businesses.

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Strong Transitions

Explore our new Strong Transitions programs, tailored to help McHenry County business owners and entrepreneurs navigate key stages like succession, acquisition, and major growth transitions with confidence and support.

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Now Available for McHenry County Business Owners

Planning your next move?

Connect with expert advisors for confidential, no-cost sessions tailored to meet you and your business needs. Get strategic guidance and build a transition plan for succession, retirement, and more.

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From the Desk of the Executive Director

Why McHenry County? MCEDC Executive Director Mark Piekos shares how our strategic location, strong workforce, and collaborative spirit make it the smart choice for business.

Investor Spotlight

Zanck, Coen, Wright & Saladin P.C.

Zanck, Coen, Wright & Saladin, P.C. supports McHenry County’s economic development because we believe strong businesses build strong communities. Through legal guidance and community involvement, we’re proud to help drive economic growth in McHenry County.

Dobbe Marketing & PR

Dobbe Marketing & PR bolsters McHenry County’s economic development by delivering strategic branding and marketing services that empower local businesses and organizations to thrive. Our longstanding support of MCEDC, including contributions to initiatives like the Business Champions Awards, underscores our commitment to fostering regional growth and collaboration

First Mid Bank & Trust

First Mid Bank & Trust contributes to McHenry County’s economic development by providing comprehensive financial services, including business financing, mortgage assistance, and treasury management, that support local businesses and promote regional growth.

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.