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PAGE 21 - PLAINDE ALEE • WEDNESDAY. MAY 25.1W3 vlU2r The McHenry County Board through its Economic Develop­ ment Committee (MCED) has made a commitment to support economic development and growth within the county. Elected by the citizens these 24 officials comprise the cur­ rent board: first row, from left, Dick Meyers, Don Doherty, Steve Moore, George Lowe, Erv Walters, Tom Huemann; se­ cond row, Thore Emricson, Ann Hughes, Gus Ritter, Clint Claypool, Louanne Majewski, Phyllis Walters, Cal Skinner, Sr., James Curran; third row, Ed Buss, Bob Stoxen, John Mur­ phy, Bill Hubbard, Robert Vorisek, Ernie Foote, A.B. McCon- nell, Dean Cunat, Chuck Weingart. Rot pictured, Ron Morris. Donald Enstrom, President Village of Huntley • A 42,000 square foot addition was dedicated at Union Special in Huntley. • Automatic Liquid Packaging moved to McHenry County and opened its new plant in Woodstock. Industrial Revenue Bonds were issued through the County Board for three company expansions, and HITS and ITP grants from the State totaling $575*000 will reduce new employee training costs for five county firms. MCED has provided leadership, expertise and coordination for the public and private sectors in most of the above and many other projects beneficial to economic development, including... • An industrial retention program which began with "lead teams" from the communities visiting 163 manufacturers to assess their goals, problems and concerns. Composite results of the survey were tabulated by MCED and follow-ups are being made. • Grant application assistance to four communities seeking aid from the State Community Development Assistance Program. • Presentation of conferences on business expansion financing and the Small Business Administration's 503 guaranteed loan program. McHenry County tops the5 state of Iflfribis geographically and is the finest area to live, work and play. McHenry County's economy is staying on top, too,-even gaining strength, through the positive ef­ forts of the McHenry County Board and its Economic Development Committee (MCED). With encouragement from the State, the County Board established MCED in February, 1982, to assist business and industry to prosper and grow. The committee functions in close harmony with municipalities, Chambers of Commerce, Local Economic Development - Commissions, McHenry County College, Johnsburg Vocational Center, CETA and the State's Department of Commerce and Com- munity Affairs (DCCA). a Expanding companies and increased job oppor­ tunities are a cornerstone of a strong economy. Dur-, ing these past 15 months industrial development in McHenry County has been especially noteworthy... • More than &QO ne w jobs were created. • Ground breakings for plant expansions were held at Kenosha Beef International in Hebron, Precision Twist Drill Co. in Crystal Lake and Lenco Electronics Corp. in McHenry. » • An estimated 1,600 jobs were retained by helping companies such as Starline in Harvard to refinance and remain in McHenry County. . • Survey and listing of available commercial and industrial sites in unincorporated areas. • Compilation and publication of a McHenry County Products and Services Directory. To promote McHenry County as a "top" location to live and work, MCED has produced several top quality visual aids... • "The Quality of Life in McHenry County," a 16-minute feature film on video tape narrated by Mai Be Hairs. Available for showing on request. • "McHenry County Tops the State," a four-color brochure with original text, photos and art. Also available on request. • "Move Ahead with McHenry County," national advertising campaign for new business prospects. Ad has appeared In The Wall Street Journal and two industrial development trade magazines. i i MCED is composed of County Board members Bill Hubbard, chairman, Dean Cunat and Thore Emric­ son. Staff includes Robert A. Morris at the court­ house (phone 338-2040, ext. 154) and Jack Haff- ner, Don Bruns, Carl Martens and Bruce Hettinga at the McHenry County CETA office. The MCED team is ready td serve and invites comments and questions regarding economic development in McHenry County. The McHenry County Economic Development Committee presented a one- day conference on new concepts in Industrial development in March at John Evans Inn. Manufacturers and business leaders were invited to hear many guest speakers chdlen for their expertise in topics ranging from defense contracting to financing plant expansions. aiS SB?5*