Property Assessment Notices Are Now Online

Written on August 28, 2026. Posted in Development Digest.

Commercial property owners in McHenry County should be aware of an important change to the property assessment process. Beginning this year, McHenry County is no longer mailing property assessment notices for properties that are adjusted only by the annual equalization factor. Instead, assessment...

MCEDC Development Digest – August Edition

Written on August 4, 2026. Posted in Development Digest.

Stay up to date with the latest from MCEDC in the August edition of The Development Digest—featuring MCEDC news, business resources, and investor spotlights driving growth across McHenry County. Discover new opportunities, programs, and partnerships supporting local businesses and economic...

Defense Industry Day Breakout Session Highlights Succession Planning as a Critical Manufacturing and National Security Priority

Written on August 3, 2026. Posted in Development Digest.

At IMEC’s Defense Industry Day, industry leaders gathered for a timely breakout session, “The Succession Cliff is Coming: How Companies Can Prepare,” to discuss a growing challenge facing America’s manufacturing and defense supply chains: the retirement of business owners...

MCEDC Development Digest – May Edition

Written on May 4, 2026. Posted in Development Digest.

Stay up to date with the latest from MCEDC in the May edition of The Development Digest—featuring Economic Development Week in McHenry County, MCEDC news, business resources, leadership insights, and investor spotlights driving growth across McHenry County. Discover new opportunities, programs,...

MCEDC Member Spotlight: Shane Nerby, Vice President of Operations, JA Group

Written on May 4, 2026. Posted in Development Digest.

For nearly 15 years, Shane Nerby has helped drive the growth and operations of JA Group, a family-owned transportation, logistics, and warehouse company rooted in McHenry County and dedicated to delivering reliable service solutions across the Midwest and nationwide. As Vice President of...

The Power of Partnerships: Economic Development Week in McHenry County

Written on May 1, 2026. Posted in Development Digest.

From infrastructure and workforce development to tourism, healthcare, education, and entrepreneurship, economic development impacts every aspect of daily life. During Economic Development Week, hosted by the International Economic Development Council, communities across the country celebrate the...

McHenry County Joins Greater Chicagoland Delegation, Building International Business Relationships in Germany

Written on April 29, 2026. Posted in Development Digest.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT Kristen Gesicki Marketing and Outreach Coordinator McHenry County Economic Development Corporation 815-893-0895 | kgesicki@mcedc.com Alicia Schueller Deputy County Administrator McHenry County ...

Development Digest – April Edition

Written on April 1, 2026. Posted in Development Digest.

Stay up to date with the latest from MCEDC in the April edition of The Development Digest—featuring upcoming events, business resources, leadership insights, and investor spotlights driving growth across McHenry County. Discover new opportunities, programs, and partnerships supporting local...