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
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...
Celebrating Manufacturing Month in McHenry County
October is Manufacturing Month, a time to celebrate the companies and people who keep our economy strong, drive innovation, and create opportunities for our community. In McHenry County, manufacturing is more than an industry, it’s the backbone of our local economy and a vital force shaping our...
Visitors Spend $353.4 MILLION in McHenry County Last Year!
September 9, 2025
Once again, tourism and visitors mean big bucks for McHenry County
The receipts for 2024 are in, and McHenry County tourism is thriving – and as our name suggests, we love writing...
Development Digest | September Edition
Workforce Development Month | September 2025
Save the Date
Join us for an evening of celebration, connection, and inspiration as we honor the businesses and community leaders who power McHenry County’s...
Workforce Development Month: Celebrating the Partnerships Powering McHenry County’s Economy
When companies consider growth in McHenry County, one question rises above all others:
Can we find the people we need to grow here?
In today’s economy, talent is the differentiator. Workforce development is not just an economic driver, it’s the foundation of business attraction, retention, and...
MCEDC Member Spotlight: Peter Austin, McHenry County Administrator
Peter Austin has been a cornerstone of McHenry County leadership for two decades. As County Administrator and longtime board member of the MCEDC Board of Directors since 2005, Peter’s steady guidance in County operations has been instrumental in strengthening the local economy, supporting...
Rock on for a good cause at McHenry Music Fest!
August 26, 2025
McHenry Music Festival returns to Petersen Park
Once again, three days of music are coming to Petersen Park in McHenry – with the profits going to fund community improvement...