Rooted in McHenry County for over 30 years, Colleen Roos, President of CMR Benefits Group and Chair of the MCEDC Board of Directors, has built a career and a legacy centered on supporting businesses, empowering employees, and investing in the community she calls home.   Colleen’s professional...

Happy New Year from the MCEDC Team! As we step into the new year, the MCEDC team looks forward to connecting with the McHenry County business community through meaningful networking opportunities, economic...

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...

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...

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...

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...