Development Digest | August Edition

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

August 2025 Upcoming Events Save the Date! Join us on November 12th for our 15th Annual Dinner. Interested in becoming a 2025 sponsor? Fill out the form below. 2025 Annual Dinner...

Childcare as an Economic Development Catalyst

Written on July 31, 2025. Posted in Development Digest.

McHenry County is a region with enviable strengths. We have strong schools, a collaborative business community, and a mix of convenience and charm that makes our county an attractive place to live, work, and play. Our employers include major healthcare providers, advanced manufacturers, and a...

Development Digest | July Edition

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

July 2025 Upcoming Events Navigating Global Trade Series: Importing Essentials Featuring Lisa Waller, President & Co-Owner of BDG International Inc. Join the webinar to learn about the...

Turning State Investments into Local Opportunities: What the State Budget Means for McHenry County

Written on June 30, 2025. Posted in EDC UPDATES.

Economic development is driven not only by local leadership and private investment but also by strategic support from state-level initiatives. Recent state budget allocations include significant new funding streams designed to accelerate site development, strengthen manufacturing capabilities,...

Become a Navigating Global Trade Presenter

Written on June 16, 2025. Posted in EDC CC Forms.

Join Us Tomorrow for the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Info Session

Written on June 16, 2025. Posted in Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition.

Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM CST Ready to turn ambition into ownership? Join the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation and Illinois SBDC at McHenry County College for a free informational session on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), your 8-week...

Why McHenry County? Reinforcing Our Value Proposition

Written on June 2, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

The one essential question in economic development is: Why here? When talking to business leaders about McHenry County, my answer is always clear and rooted in experience. We offer an unmatched combination of location, workforce, and community values that make it not only a smart place to do...

Development Digest | June Edition

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

June 2025 | The Development Digest Upcoming Events Save the Date! November 12, 2025 Keep me updated Resources McHenry County Enterprise Zone Businesses...