MCEDC Member Spotlight: Heather Maieritsch, Economic Development Manager at the City of Crystal Lake

Written on December 1, 2025. Posted in Development Digest.

With more than two decades of municipal experience under her belt, Heather Maieritsch, the City of Crystal Lake’s Economic Development Manager, has built a career helping communities thrive. Heather’s expertise in economic development, public-private partnerships, business attraction and...

Development Digest | December Edition

Written on December 1, 2025. Posted in Development Digest.

2025 MCEDC Annual Dinner Recap Over 400 business and community leaders joined us for MCEDC’s 15th Annual Dinner, “Powering Business, Energizing McHenry County,” celebrating the partnerships driving...

Powering Business, Energizing McHenry County: A Celebration of Collaboration & Growth

Written on November 15, 2025. Posted in Development Digest.

The 15th McHenry County Economic Development Corporation Annual Dinner, held on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, brought together 400+ business leaders, innovators, community partners, and civic champions for an evening dedicated to celebrating regional growth, partnership, and progress. This...

Development Digest | November Edition

Written on November 1, 2025. Posted in Development Digest, Uncategorized.

1 Week Away: 2025 MCEDC Annual Dinner Join more than 400 business and community leaders as we celebrate innovation, leadership, and the energy driving McHenry...

MCEDC Member Spotlight: Jonathan Kaman, Attorney at Zanck, Coen, Wright & Saladin, P.C.

Written on November 1, 2025. Posted in Development Digest.

For more than five decades, Zanck, Coen, Wright & Saladin, P.C. (ZCWS) has served McHenry County and the surrounding region with trusted, comprehensive legal counsel. Today, the firm continues that legacy through resolute attorneys like Jonathan Kaman, who brings both deep local roots and a...

Crystal Lake food truck takes second place in first-ever WGN burger contest!

Written on October 7, 2025. Posted in McH Thrive.

October 7, 2025 Smash’D wins first runner-up in inaugural WGN Radio competition Congratulations to Crystal Lake-based Smash’D Burgers & Fries for coming in second place in WGN Radio’s...

Development Digest | October Edition

Written on October 1, 2025. Posted in Development Digest.

Manufacturing Month | October 2025 Tickets are now available for the 2025 MCEDC Annual Dinner, McHenry County’s premier business networking event. The evening will also spotlight our...

Thanking Manufacturers this Manufacturing Month

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

Every October, we set aside time to celebrate Manufacturing Month. It’s not just a superfluous date on the calendar designed to be shared on social media (happy National Homemade Cookie day, by the way). It’s a reminder to pause and reflect on the outsized role manufacturing plays in our county...