McHenry County Economic and Business News

A New Class of Small Businesses Opens Friday at McHenry Riverwalk!

Written on April 29, 2025. Posted in McH Thrive.

April 29, 2025 A new class of small businesses open Friday at McHenry Riverwalk! The McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes will be open this Friday with a new slate of businesses! Shops will open at 10 a.m., following a...

Want to Buy and Run a Business? Take This Course and Learn How

Written on April 1, 2025. Posted in EDC UPDATES.

If you’re thinking about buying a business, the McHenry County Economic Development Corp. and the Illinois Small Business Development Center at McHenry County College are holding a workshop that could help make your dream a reality. The eight-session Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition...

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Naturally McHenry County is OPEN in the Old Courthouse on Woodstock Square!

Written on April 1, 2025. Posted in McH Thrive.

Come visit Naturally McHenry County’s cool new home! Naturally McHenry County is officially open for business at its new home in downtown Woodstock! McHenry County’s travel and tourism organization opened its doors at the end of March in...

Building a business? Take advantage of the McHenry County Enterprise Zone!

Written on March 25, 2025. Posted in McH Thrive.

McHenry County Enterprise Zone offers great tax benefits Thinking of building a business, or expanding or improving an existing commercial building, as we head into the 2025 construction season? You should consider starting up in the McHenry County...

Early voting is now open for local April 1 elections

Written on March 18, 2025. Posted in McH Thrive.

Early voting is now open for April 1 election Twelve early voting locations are open across McHenry County for the April 1 consolidated election. Voters who are registered in McHenry County can cast their ballot at any of the early voting sites,...

Help us help veterans by hosting an Operation Dropbox site!

Written on March 11, 2025. Posted in McH Thrive.

Sign your business or organization up to support Operation Dropbox The McHenry County Department of Health is looking for a few good local organizations to help support the annual Operation Dropbox donation drive for veterans. Now in its sixth year,...

Chicagoland once again takes top honors for business relocation and expansion!

Written on March 4, 2025. Posted in McH Thrive.

Site Selection Mag names Chicagoland top spot for 12th straight year! For the 12th straight year, Site Selection Magazine has named the Chicago region the top metropolitan area in the US for business site selection and corporate relocation. Better...