McHenry County Economic and Business News

Harvard Milk Days returns for its 84th year

Written on May 27, 2025. Posted in McH Thrive.

May 27, 2025 Harvard Milk Days returns for its 84th year Harvard Milk Days – the unofficial start of McHenry County’s long and fun-filled summer festival season – is upon us! Billed as...

The McHenry County Coffee and Tea Trail Returns!

Written on May 20, 2025. Posted in McH Thrive.

May 20, 2025 The McHenry County Coffee and Tea Trail is back! If your day isn’t complete without a cup of joe, take heart – the McHenry County Coffee and Tea Trail is returning starting June 1! Now expanded to 15...

It’s Almost Time for Pool and Splashpad Season!

Written on May 13, 2025. Posted in McH Thrive.

May 13, 2025 Cool off (soon!) with summer fun at local pools and splash pads! The school year winding to a close also signals the opening of pools for the summer! There’s no shortage of splashy summer...

A New Class of Small Businesses Opens Friday at McHenry Riverwalk!

Written on April 29, 2025. Posted in McH Thrive.

April 29, 2025 A new class of small businesses open Friday at McHenry Riverwalk! The McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes will be open this Friday with a new slate of businesses! Shops will open at 10 a.m., following a...

Want to Buy and Run a Business? Take This Course and Learn How

Written on April 1, 2025. Posted in EDC UPDATES.

If you’re thinking about buying a business, the McHenry County Economic Development Corp. and the Illinois Small Business Development Center at McHenry County College are holding a workshop that could help make your dream a reality. The eight-session Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition...

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Naturally McHenry County is OPEN in the Old Courthouse on Woodstock Square!

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

Come visit Naturally McHenry County’s cool new home! Naturally McHenry County is officially open for business at its new home in downtown Woodstock! McHenry County’s travel and tourism organization opened its doors at the end of March in...

Building a business? Take advantage of the McHenry County Enterprise Zone!

Written on March 25, 2025. Posted in McH Thrive.

McHenry County Enterprise Zone offers great tax benefits Thinking of building a business, or expanding or improving an existing commercial building, as we head into the 2025 construction season? You should consider starting up in the McHenry County...