DOWNTOWN UNCORKED AND FLAVORS
OF FALL….DOWNTOWN COLLABORATION!!!
Thank
you to the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce and the McHenry Area Downtown
Business Association for hosting Downtown Uncorked and Flavors of Fall. Both events were extremely well-attended and
well-received. There is a serious
collaborative effort being made by the City, McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce,
McHenry Area Downtown Business Association and businesses to work cooperatively
and coordinate our efforts.
Several
of us have met three times and will continue to meet monthly to discuss how we
can work together, unify the downtown areas, plan 2017 events, improve signage,
etc. I have spoken to many of the
downtown business owners interested in making a commitment to our downtown and
invite anyone to attend our monthly meetings.
We need everyone to buy-in for the collective good of the whole. Please contact myself or Kim Lowe from Kiera
Confections to learn more!
FAÇADE GRANT PROGRAM
The
City of McHenry has a Façade Grant Improvement Program intended to assist
businesses in a portion of their expenses in improving their façade. There are guidelines on work which can be
done. Recently, Bob Funk, owner of 1328
Riverside Drive and 1334 Riverside Drive took advantage of the program
replacing awnings. Thank you! Below are some photographs of the new
awnings. Please contact me or Pat Wirtz,
Chairman of the City of McHenry Landmark Commission for more information.
MCHENRY COUNTY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BUSINESS CHAMPIONS
Congratulations
to JA Frate, Fabrik Molded Plastics and Jessup Manufacturing for being
recognized as 2016 Business Champions by the McHenry County Economic
Development Corporation. Thank you!
JESSUP MANUFACTURING CELEBRATES
60TH ANNIVERSARY
Congratulations
to Jessup Manufacturing for celebrating 60 years in business! Thank you!
Economic
Development is a journey not a destination and takes time. Sometimes it looks like nothing is happening
but there is always work going on behind the scenes. The City is committed to economic development
but it typically isn’t a quick process.
Many of you know Staples closed and Centegra is moving into their space
as part of their expansion efforts.
I
contacted a representative from the Shops at Fox River to see if Staples would
consider relocating into a smaller unit.
I was informed Staples is leaving this market-that’s the company’s
decision. However, this provides
opportunities for other companies in our City which provide similar services to
gain more business.
Companies
are constantly evaluating their stores, business models and adapting to market
conditions and their customers. This is
part of the normal course of business…stores close…others open, but the bottom
line is the City is always working to stay on top of the market as much as
possible and trying to address needs, fill buildings, and maintain a vibrant
economy.
SAVE THE DATES:
MCHENRY AREA JAYCEES HAUNTED HOUSE: OCTOBER 14-16; OCTOBER 16TH (SPECIAL NIGHT); OCTOBER 20-23; OCTOBER 27-31: 7:30 PM AT KNOX PARK BARN (300 S ROUTE 31)
WONDER LAKE SKI TEAM HAUNTED HAYRIDE: OCTOBER 14-15; OCTOBER 21-22; 7:00 PM AT PETERSEN PARK
MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS
SCRAMBLE: NOVEMBER 4, 2016: 9:30 AM TO 1:00 PM AT MCHENRY COUNTRY CLUB http://business.mchenrychamber.com/events/details/scramble-fall-11-04-2016-10182
MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL VETERANS
HONOR BREAKFAST: NOVEMBER 10, 2016: 8:30 AM TO 12:00 PM MCHENRY VFW http://business.mchenrychamber.com/events/details/veteran-s-annual-honor-s-event-11-10-2016-10178
MCHENRY DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS WALK AND TREE LIGHTING NOVEMBER 19, 2016: 12:00 PM TO 4:00 PM: http://www.mchenrydowntown.biz/events
MCHENRY DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS WALK AND PARADE: 1:00
PM: NOVEMBER 20, 2016: http://www.mchenrydowntown.biz/events
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2016: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/shop-small/
THANK YOU TO
ALL BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS WHICH HAVE MADE A COMMITMENT TO GIVE BACK TO
OUR COMMUNITY, SUPPORT/VOLUNTEER AT A LOCAL EVENT, AND/OR LOCATE THEIR BUSINESS
AND/OR EXPAND IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY…EVERY ONE CONTRIBUTES!!!!!
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)
