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...

Celebrating Manufacturing Month in McHenry County

Written on September 30, 2025. Posted in Development Digest.

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!

Written on September 9, 2025. Posted in McH Thrive.

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

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

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

Written on August 29, 2025. Posted in Development Digest.

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

Written on August 28, 2025. Posted in McH Thrive.

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!

Written on August 26, 2025. Posted in McH Thrive.

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...