MANUFACTURING
TRADE AND INDUSTRY EXPO; BRAKE PARTS AND MILLER FORMLESS: 2017 BUSINESS CHAMPIONS; NATIONAL
APPRENTICESHIP WEEK; TOYS FOR TOTS COLLECTION CONTINUES
SEPTEMBER
27, 2017 MANUFACTURING TRADE AND INDUSTRY (MTI) EXPO HUGE SUCCESS!!!!
McHenry High School
District #156, along with the City
of McHenry, McHenry County College, McHenry County Workforce
Network, McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of McHenry
Sunrise, which sponsored three $1,000 technical scholarships, and Jett’s
Heating and Air, which donated autographed Bears and Blackhawks memorabilia,
hosted the Second Annual Manufacturing Trade and Industry (MTI) Expo at McHenry High School East Campus on September 27.
More than forty-five exhibitors, including manufacturers, industries, educators and trades highlighted
their companies and other opportunities available to students following high school. Several
hundred students and parents attended to learn about the various options. The
following video was paid for the McHenry County Economic Development
Corporation Educational Foundation and produced and edited by Joe Nanez captures the true essence of the MTI Expo https://vimeo.com/239891852!
Thank you Pam Cumpata for everything you have done for this event and economic development in our County and beyond and good luck in your new position!
NOVEMBER
13, 2017 CITY OF MCHENRY BUSINESS CHAMPIONS:
BRAKE PARTS AND MILLER FORMLESS
The City of McHenry is privileged to have two 2017 Business Champions, honored at the McHenry
County Economic Development Corporation Annual Dinner on November 13: Miller Formless and Brake Parts. Miller Formless is located at 1805 Dot
Street, near the gravel pit off west Route 120 and Brake Parts is located in the
McHenry Corporate Center at 4400 Prime Parkway. Each company has a fascinating history and
gives back to the community immensely.
I would encourage you
to read the following, taken directly from each company's website, and visit each
company’s website to learn more about what sets them apart and why the City of
McHenry is very lucky to have these companies located within its corporate limits!
BRAKE
PARTS
“’We are greatly honored to have
been recognized by MCEDC as a 2017 McHenry County Business Champion,” said
Overbeeke. “This recognition means a lot, since BPI has been an integral part
of the McHenry County community for decades and many of our employees call the
area home. It takes a Team to make this happen, and I am extremely proud of our
global associates for their excellence in process, products, customer and
community service as they are all clearly reflected in this award. We look
forward to the future as a member of the McHenry County community.’”
Brake
Parts (2017 Business Champion)
“Brake Parts Inc (BPI), https://www.brakepartsinc.com/, is committed to leading
the global automotive aftermarket as the premier manufacturer and supplier of
brake system components, including its respected flagship Raybestos® brand. The
company’s primary focus is the growth and profitability of its customers through
a collaborative platform of quality, innovation, dedication and integrity. A
supplier to major auto parts organizations, BPI has a demonstrated commitment
to research, development and testing of its entire product offering, including
friction, rotors, drums, calipers and hydraulic products, ensuring that they
meet or exceed original equipment fit, form and function requirements. For more
information, visit www.brakepartsinc.com.”
MILLER
FORMLESS
“Miller Formless was founded in
1970 as a leading provider of mid-sized automated paving systems and other
products. Located in McHenry, Illinois, the company operates out of an
80,000+ square foot manufacturing facility and continues to provide the same quality
product and service it pioneered in the 1960’s. Its machines are
currently in use throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Central America,
Asia, and Australia http://www.millerformless.com/.”
Miller
Formless (2017 Business Champion)
CITY OF
MCHENRY CELEBRATES NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK NOVEMBER 13-19, 2017
The City
of McHenry celebrated National Apprenticeship Week by erecting two banners one
of which was placed on west Route 120 and one on south Route 31. The City’s Public Works Department set up the
banners to help draw attention to apprenticeships and their importance to the
business community.
TOYS FOR
TOTS
Put a smile on a child’s face by
donating to Toys for Tots! In
partnership with Sunrise Rotary, we are collecting new, unwrapped toys appropriate
for children newborn through 12 years of age. Toys must be in original package. Donation box is located on first floor of the
Municipal Center until December 14. Most needed toys are for newborns, age 2
and ages 10 -12. Thank you for being so generous with the various organizations
we support throughout the year!
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)
@mchmarketpulse
