Economic Development

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McHenry County utilizes a public/private partnership approach to economic development by contracting with McHenry County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) to perform this function for the County. This approach provides the focused attention and expertise necessary to promote development in the County and support municipal economic development efforts without requiring the commitment of additional County staff and resources. Please click the button on the left to go to MCEDC’s website where you will find an array of tools, resources and information to assist you with your economic development decisions.

Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership

The Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership is made up of economic development leaders across the public, private, and civic sectors and all seven counties of northeastern Illinois. The partners are united around shared principles for regional cooperation and will pursue joint economic activities that benefit everyone.

The Partnership will focus on promoting the region's many assets, including extensive freight infrastructure, diverse talent, strong exporting industries, and world-class institutions of innovation, research, and culture to develop a competitive global identity. The partners will coordinate international engagement, and they will share and optimize resources like market research and asset mapping to achieve greater efficiency and scale.

World Business Chicago (WBC) manages the Partnership and will expand its services region-wide, complementing existing municipal and county programs. To see the Partnership in action, watch the video above where Chairman Mike Buehler, County Administrator Peter Austin, and World Business Chicago showcase the different ways that McHenry County contributes the economic vitality of the Chicagoland region.

Economic Development Partners

McHenry County Economic Development Corporation

Naturally McHenry County

Workforce Network

World Business Chicago

Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Municipal Partners:

McHenry County staff, Naturally McHenry County representatives, and members of the MCEDC work together to develop the McH THRIVE e-newsletter, a publication that informs McHenry County residents and business owners of important government, tourism, and business-related programs and opportunities.