NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION
DAY
At the
September 14th City Council meeting Mayor Low proclaimed Saturday
September 19, 2015 as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Next time you have the opportunity please
take a moment to thank a law enforcement officer for serving our community and
protecting residents, businesses and visitors alike. Although we may not see everything that goes
into day-to-day police work there is a great deal of comfort knowing we live in
a very safe City which contributes to a high quality of life. People who put their lives on the line every
day ensure this is the case and although it is not always obvious a great deal
of effort is placed into proactively protecting our community, educating
residents and businesses; interacting with our schools daily and working
in conjunction with other agencies including the McHenry Township Fire
Protection District.
Another way
to show support for law enforcement officers is to participate in the “Blue
Ribbon Campaign.” Tie a blue ribbon
around a tree, replace an outside bulb with a blue bulb, use a bow, cut a tablecloth
into strips, take a roll, of blue ribbon used for wrapping presents…The
important thing is to show your support! THANK
YOU!
NATIONAL
MANUFACTURING DAY-OCTOBER 2, 2015
At the September 14th City Council meeting
Mayor Low proclaimed Saturday October 2, 2015 as National Manufacturing Day. The City of McHenry is home to numerous
national and international manufacturers in industrial and business parks
across the City. Often these businesses
are not at the forefront in a community due to being located and segregated in
industrial and business parks, which you may never see if you don’t work at a
particular business within that park.
However, these businesses are primary employers and
provide numerous jobs to residents and people outside the City. If you have time, take a drive or walk thru
one or all of the industrial or business parks and note the businesses within
such parks. Following is a map depicting
all of the business and industrial parks in the City of McHenry.
You will be amazed at what is produced and
manufactured in the City of McHenry which is utilized worldwide. We are lucky to have a solid industrial base,
which is an integral component of our local and regional economy. To learn more about National Manufacturing
Day please visit: http://www.mfgday.com/.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 MARYA DIXON DAY
At the September 14th City Council meeting
Mayor Low proclaimed Sunday September 20, 2015 as Marya Dixon Day. Marya Dixon served on the City of McHenry
Landmark Commission for over 30 years!!! This is the definition of community
service. I have had the opportunity to
work with Marya Dixon and the Landmark Commission and can attest to the
important role they play in the maintaining, preserving and promoting the City’s
historic fabric. We are lucky to have a
group of individuals which take an active interest in ensuring our past is
never forgotten and Marya Dixon should be commended for her years of service to
the City of McHenry and advancing the goals of the City of McHenry
Landmark Commission! THANK YOU!
The City of McHenry Landmark Commission's Mission “Is to encourage preservation, restoration,
rehabilitation, and adaptation of structures, landscapes and areas representing
the city's heritage for the present and future citizens of McHenry through
on-going activities in education, technology, special events, surveys,
interviews and recognitions.” Are
you interested in learning more about the Landmark Commission or becoming a
member? Please visit http://www.ci.mchenry.il.us/departments/community/landmark.html
or call me and I will point you in the right direction!
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT DARTMOOR DRIVE AND
CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD
Work has commenced on a traffic control signal at
Dartmoor Drive and Crystal Lake Road. The
project includes the installation of a four-way traffic light, similar to the
traffic signal at Winding Creek Drive and Crystal Lake Road. The traffic signal will assist in
facilitating the safer movement of vehicles through the intersection but will
also provide a safe route for students walking to Riverwood Elementary School
as well as McHenry High School West Campus in addition those who want to
utilize City parks (Fox Ridge; Jaycees and Cold Springs Parks as well as the McHenry County Conservation District Prairie Path). The project
does not include any new lanes for traffic or roadway widening and will be
completed this year!
COUNTRY MEADOWS CRAFT SHOW AND WINE
AND BEER TASTING
This Sunday September 20 the McHenry
Area Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Country Meadows Craft Show
and Wine and Beer Tasting at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown McHenry. You can enjoy crafts, a farmers market,
vendor fair and wine and beer tasting.
Additional information on this event can be found at http://business.mchenrychamber.com/events/details/country-meadows-6081. Come out and enjoy a day of community
interaction! Community events contribute
to quality of life, attract people from out-of-town to our City and provide an
opportunity to socialize and show-off McHenry’s premier downtown public
gathering place: Veterans Memorial
Park. Hope to see you there!!!
September 20, 2015
Veterans Memorial Park (Downtown McHenry)
Country
Meadows Craft Show/Wine and Beer Tasting
Craft Show from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wine Tasting from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wine Tasting from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Economic development
encompasses numerous things including:
community service, events, tourism, history and other factors which
people and businesses consider when deciding where to locate, reside or
visit. Public safety, infrastructure,
schools, libraries, parks, open space, hospitals and other institutions play a pivotal
role in an holistic approach to economic development and are extremely integral
to a community’s vitality. The City of
McHenry is proud to have a community which includes all of these and a place
people are proud to live, visit and do business. Please help us accomplish this goal to the
greatest extent practical for businesses, residents, visitors and the City!
The City Council is
continually evaluating ways to assist in promoting business, tourism, community
events and service! Economic development
is an ongoing effort the City is committed to and is a community-wide effort. At the end of the day the entire community
and everyone who is a part of it benefits!
Remember
November 28, 2015 is Small Business Saturday!
Coming in future blog posts:
- What
factors do non-retail businesses consider when thinking about relocating?
- Small
Business Saturday…November 28, 2015
- Exploring
New Marketing Opportunities to promote business attraction, retention and
expansion…
- 2015
Year in Review….
- International
Council of Shopping Centers Conference 2015
- How do
brick and mortar businesses remain competitive with on-line businesses?
- What
are Class A, B and C spaces?
- Franchising? What is it? What companies offer it and what
challenges are associated with attracting a retailer which operates
exclusively using franchising?
- Future
trends in economic development:
“market segmentation;“ “pop-up” stores; “placemaking/third places”
- Challenges
associated with economic development…
Douglas P. Martin
Director of Economic Development
City of McHenry
333 S Green Street
McHenry, IL 60050
815.363.2110 (d)
815.363.2173 (f)
815.790.4752 (c)
@McHenryIL
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