Wednesday, July 13, 2016

CONGRATULATIONS SERGEANT DAN KREASSIG AND HAMPTON INN; BUSINESS, BUSINESS AND MORE BUSINESS; FIESTA DAYS…CELEBRATE OUR COMMUNITY!!!



CONGRATULATIONS TO SERGEANT DAN KREASSIG WHO RETIRED FROM THE MCHENRY POLICE DEPARTMENT AFTER MORE THAN 27 YEARS OF SERVICE IN OUR COMMUNITY!!!  ONE OF MCHENRY COUNTY’S EVERYDAY HEROES!
 
 
Sergeant Dan Kreassig; Mayor Susan Low and Officer John Adams
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HAMPTON INN
Congratulations to the Hampton Inn, 1555 South Illinois Route 31, recently awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.  The award signifies the consistent commitment to quality and service in the hospitality industry and we’re very lucky to have the Hampton Inn in the City of McHenry.
 
BUSINESSES BUSINESSES AND MORE BUSINESSES!!!
We are entering the second half of 2016 and I wanted to provide an update on business activity since the beginning of 2016.  All non-residential businesses which change ownership are required to obtain a certificate of occupancy so some of the businesses, while not new to the City, may have changed ownership.  Requiring a certificate of occupancy for an ownership change is an opportunity to ensure all life safety issues are met and the City and all emergency service personnel have the correct owner and tenant contact information. 
The change of occupancy and walk-thru for any new non-residential use is free.  The person requesting it simply needs to call 815.363.2170 and request a commercial walk-thru inspection.  These inspections require 24 hours notice and are completed Monday thru Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
 
They are also provided for anyone interested in opening a business, expanding a business, or simply seeking ideas to improve their existing business.  The opportunity allows a site to be evaluated and opportunity to ask questions of our inspectors to determine not only what permits may be required but our inspectors can offer suggestions on how to meet the codes and make businesses work and ultimately open and be successful for many years to come!  Since January 2016 the following businesses have opened, made improvements or changed ownership in the City.  Thank you for choosing the City of McHenry!
 
AMI GROUP INC:  311 FRONT STREET (STAFF AGENCY; INSURANCE)
SECOND AMENDMENT SPORTS:  3705 W ELM STREET (RETAIL SPORTING GOODS AND INDOOR FIRING RANGE)
FIREARMS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING INC:  2908 W ILLINOIS ROUTE 120 UNIT A (CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION ON USE OF FIREARMS)
VA COMMUNITY OUTPATIENT CLINIC:  3715 MUNICIPAL DRIVE (Outpatient Medical Clinic for Veterans)
MCHENRY MARATHON:  4713 ELM STREET (FUELING STATION)
INNOVATIVE PSYCHOLOGY COUNSELING SERVICES INC:  4318 CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD UNIT L (Counseling Services)
THE LAW OFFICE OF DENISE KUZNIEWSKI:  4103 W CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD (LAW FIRM)
NALLEY REALTY:   5214 ELM STREET (REAL ESTATE OFFICE)
TIGER GAS STATION:  3811 ELM STREET (FUELING STATION)
MATTRESS FIRM:  1763 N RICHMOND ROAD (RETAIL MATTRESSES)
BLUE CLOUD INC:  1635 OAK DRIVE (WAREHOUSE)
KEY’S MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY:  1639 OAK DRIVE (MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING)
MEAT & POTATO EATERY:  400 S ILLINOIS ROUTE 31 (RESTAURANT)
SNAP KEEP GAMES:  4400 W ELM SUITE G (GAME STORE)
E-Z TAN AND TRISHA’S BARBER SHOP:  4507 ELM STREET (TANNING AND BARBER SHOP)
U-HAUL:  2019 N RICHMOND ROAD (TRUCK AND TRAILER RENTAL AND RETAIL SALE OF BOXES/SUPPLIES-INSIDE STORAGE UNITS TO BE COMPLETED SOON)
ADVANCED FLEET REPAIR:  1401 NORTH DRIVE (VEHICLE REPAIR)
DONAHUE AND WALSH P.C:  413 FRONT STREET (LAW FIRM)
FINANCIAL DYNAMICS INC:  4310 CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD UNIT H (FINANCIAL PLANNING)
SHEPHERD PREMIER SENIOR SERVICE:  1330 N RIVERSIDE DRIVE (OFFICE FOR SENIOR LIVING HOMES)
MY PLACE BAR AND GRILL:  4621 W ELM (RESTAURANT)
COBRA RESTORATION:  3980 ALBANY STREET UNIT 2 (OFFICE/STORAGE)
NEXT AUTO SALES:  1112 FRONT STREET (AUTOMOBILE SALES)
AESTHETICS CREATIONS:  404 S ILLINOIS ROUTE 31 (RETAIL)
CVS PHARMACY:  3900 W ELM STREET (PHARMACY/RETAIL W/DRIVE-THRU)
METROPCS:  3720 W ELM STREET UNIT A (RETAIL)
THE PATROONS MEXICAN RESTAURANT:  4005 W KANE AVENUE UNIT G (RESTAURANT)
FIRST MIDWEST BANK:  1308 N RICHMOND ROAD (FINANCIAL INSTITUTION)
LAND TECHNOLOGIES:  3922 MAIN STREET (ENGINEERING, SURVEYING)
POTPOURRI:  5308 W ELM STREET (RETAIL; RESALE POTPURRI)
SUNNYSIDE CHRYSLER DODGE RAM:  4810 W ELM STREET (AUTOMOBILE DEALER-NOW SELLING JEEPS!)
AUTO VILLA AND AUTO VILLA CUSTOM TRUCKS:  3017 W ILLINOIS ROUTE 120 (AUTOMOBILE SALES AND REPAIR)
ART OF ACUPUNCTURE:  2808 W ILLINOIS ROUTE 120 (ACUPUNCTURE SERVICES)
KARNICK SUPPLY COMPANY:  4901 PRIME PARKWAY (WAREHOUSE OF UTILITY PRODUCTS)
EPIC DELI:  2616 SCHAID COURT (RESTAURANT)
HI-POINT EMBROIDERY:  3012 W ILLINOIS ROUTE 120 UNIT A (RETAIL SALE SHIRTS/UNIFORMS, ETC.)
REVOLUTION MOTORS LLC:  3706 W ELM (AUTOMOBILE SALES)
GARDEN QUARTER NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER:  3733 W ELM STREET (RESOURCE CENTER FOR RESIDENTS SEEKING ASSISTANCE-SERVING LATINO COMMUNITY)
OPAQUE VAPE:  319 FRONT STREET (SALE OF VAPOR PRODUCTS/MERCHANDISE)
As part of our business outreach program Director of Community Development Ross Polerecky and I do our best to visit all new businesses.  The purpose is multi-fold:  personally thank them for locating in the City of McHenry and also state we are here to serve them and this doesn’t end when they open their doors.  If you’re interested please contact me, dmartin@ci.mchenry.il.us and we’ll be happy to stop by.  Below are some photographs of new businesses recently opened in the City of McHenry.
 
OPAQUE VAPE (319 FRONT STREET)

AUTO VILLA (3017 W ILLINOIS ROUTE 120)
AUTO VILLA (3017 W ILLINOIS ROUTE 120)
SUNNYSIDE CHRYSLER RAM DODGE (4810 W ELM STREET)
SUNNYSIDE CHRYSLER RAM DODGE (4810 W ELM STREET)
VA COMMUNITY OUTPATIENT CLINIC (3715 MUNICIPAL DRIVE)
 
OPAQUE VAPE (319 FRONT STREET)

CVS PHARMACY (3900 ELM STREET)
 
CVS PHARMACY (3900 ELM STREET)
 
 
 
PLEASE CHECK OUT AND SUPPORT THESE AND ALL BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY!!!
 
FIESTA DAYS BEGINS FRIDAY JULY 15 THRU SUNDAY JULY 24!!!
CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR A COMPLETE GUIDE TO FIESTA DAYS:  COME ON OUT AND CELEBRATE AND SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY!!! IT’S CITY OF MCHENRY PARTY TIME!
 
SAVE THE DATES:
 
CITY OF MCHENRY SUMMER BAND CONCERTS BEGIN AT 7:30 P.M. (PRECEEDED BY A FARMERS MARKET) IN VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK ON THURSDAY NIGHTS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29, 2016.
GREEN STREET CRUISE NIGHTS:  MONDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
 
I am very happy to report Fabrik purchased the building at 1515 Miller Parkway and is expanding their business.  This will not only retain over 400 existing jobs at Fabrik but will create an additional 50-100 jobs over the next several years due to Fabrik’s expansion.  This could not have been accomplished without regional collaboration by numerous entities:  Fabrik Molded Plastics; City of McHenry, McHenry County Economic Development Corporation; McHenry County; McHenry County Conservation District; McHenry Township Fire Protection District; McHenry High School District 156; McHenry County College; Nunda Township; Nunda Township Cemetery District; Nunda Township Road and Bridge District and State of Illinois!  Thank you!  This will benefit the entire McHenry County Community, State of IllinoTHANK YOU TO ALL BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS WHICH HAVE MADE A COMMITMENT TO GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY AND/OR LOCATE THEIR BUSINESS AND/OR EXPAND IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY…EVERY ONE CONTRIBUTES!!!!!
 
 THANK YOU TO PAT WIRTZ, CHAIRMAN OF THE CITY OF MCHENRY LANDMARK COMMISSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN OVER A 20-DAY PERIOD!!!
 
 
 
Please help us keep our community vibrant and strong to the greatest extent practical for businesses, residents and visitors alike!  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!
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)
 



 

 



 




 

 


 

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