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...

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...

Manufacturing Pathways Consortium Celebrates 2025 High School Summer Interns, Strengthening McHenry County’s Workforce Pipeline

Written on August 14, 2025. Posted in EDC UPDATES.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE McHenry County, IL – August 14, 2025 – The Manufacturing Pathways Consortium (MPC) proudly hosted the 2025 High School Summer Intern Celebration, bringing together over 175 attendees to honor the achievements of local students who gained valuable, real-world experience in...

Honoring the Legacy of Jean Schober, Former Vice President of the MCEDC

Written on August 8, 2025. Posted in EDC UPDATES.

Jean Schober, former Vice President of the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation and renowned community leader, passed away on July 30th, surrounded by family and friends. For more than two decades, Jean Schober was a driving force behind the McHenry County Economic Development...

Strong Transitions: Preserving Local Legacies, Empowering McHenry County’s Future

Written on August 4, 2025. Posted in Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition.

When a long-time business owner in McHenry County begins thinking about retirement, the conversation often centers on “what’s next,” not just for themselves, but for the people and community they’ve built around their company. Who will take over? How do they ensure the business stays local? What...