Tuesday, November 28, 2017


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



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