McHenry County Economic and Business News

Rotary Ribfest makes its mouthwatering return

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

July 1, 2025 Get ready for Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest! If this photograph made you stop, drop and drool, make sure to add the Rockin’ Rotary Rib Fest to your calendar! The annual four-day...

Turning State Investments into Local Opportunities: What the State Budget Means for McHenry County

Written on June 30, 2025. Posted in EDC UPDATES.

Economic development is driven not only by local leadership and private investment but also by strategic support from state-level initiatives. Recent state budget allocations include significant new funding streams designed to accelerate site development, strengthen manufacturing capabilities,...

The Lakeside Festival is almost here!

Written on June 24, 2025. Posted in McH Thrive.

June 24, 2025 Independence Day doesn’t just mean celebrating our great nation’s birthday – it means the return of the Lakeside Festival at the Dole! Starting Thursday, July 3 and lasting through...

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

June 17, 2025 Get ready for a Day Out with Thomas! Thomas the Tank Engine, and all his friends on the Island of Sodor, are once again returning to the Illinois Railway Museum! Day Out with Thomas brings...

Become a Navigating Global Trade Presenter

Written on June 16, 2025. Posted in EDC CC Forms.

Join Us Tomorrow for the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Info Session

Written on June 16, 2025. Posted in Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition.

Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM CST Ready to turn ambition into ownership? Join the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation and Illinois SBDC at McHenry County College for a free informational session on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), your 8-week...

Woodstock Pride Fest returns to Square

Written on June 10, 2025. Posted in McH Thrive.

June 10, 2025 Woodstock Pride Fest returns to Square Woodstock Pride Fest returns to the Square this weekend for its seventh anniversary. Events this year include ColorFest, a run, walk, roll or ride through a...

Why McHenry County? Reinforcing Our Value Proposition

Written on June 2, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

The one essential question in economic development is: Why here? When talking to business leaders about McHenry County, my answer is always clear and rooted in experience. We offer an unmatched combination of location, workforce, and community values that make it not only a smart place to do...