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CEO Talks Will County Attributes
Doug Pryor, President & CEO of the Will County CED recently sat down with Richard Frederickson to discuss a bit of history of the organization and share some current economic development wins and his excitement for the future.
Harbor Freight Celebrates New Distribution Center in Joliet, Will County
Harbor Freight Tools opened its new 1.6 million square foot distribution center located at 3401 Brandon Road in the CenterPoint Intermodal Center with a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony.
Lion Electric Project Named Finalist in REJournals Illinois Real Estate Awards
The CED was pleased to nominate this significant Joliet – Will County project for consideration in the 2022 REJournals Illinois Real Estate Awards.
Groundbreaking for Central Steel & Wire Company in University Park
It was a great day attended by many for the the new Central Steel & Wire Company headquarters and operation hub relocating to the Village of University Park from Chicago.
Will County Center for Economic Development Awarded $400,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant by U.S. EPA
The Will County Center for Economic Development is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $400,000 Brownfields Assessment grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Changing the narrative: Out-of-state businesses are buying Illinois’ sales pitch
In the news"Sometimes we don’t appreciate what we have here,” said Dan Seals, the CEO of Intersect Illinois.Orrin SchwarzDailyHerald.com If you're someone who thinks Illinois gets everything wrong when it comes to business, this column isn't for you. Actually, maybe...
Study finds Will County airports produce major economic impact
Three airports in Will County accounted for more than $140 million in economic impact and supported the creation of almost 800 jobs, according to a recent study.
Will County elected officials attend Lobby Day in Springfield
Will County elected officials including County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, and business leaders including our President & CEO, Doug Pryor, attended Lobby Day in Springfield hosted by the Will County Governmental League.
Lion Electric gives glimpse into future factory
The Lion Electric Company on Monday gave a tour of its future Joliet factory to state and federal officials who extolled the value of providing government incentives to spur the production of electric school buses and trucks.
Illinois Ranking Rises to #3 In Corporate Expansion and Relocation
Exciting news this morning shared by our state business development partner, Intersect Illinois and published by Site Selection Magazine! Illinois’ ranking improved from #4 in 2020 to #3 in 2021 for corporate expansion and relocation projects
Lion Electric’s Investment in Illinois Honored with Community Impact Award
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity nominated Lion Electric for the CiCi Award, in partnership with Intersect Illinois. Lion Electric was chosen from hundreds of nominees for the value both to the community and the economy as a whole.
Doug Pryor Delivers Economic Report to Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce
Doug Pryor shared some of the highlights and successes of Will County over the past year.
Longtime CED Leader John Greuling Honored
At the February Board of Directors meeting, longtime President & CEO of the CED, John Greuling was awarded the Frank Turk Business and Community Achievement Award.
IDOT Hosts Governor JB Pritzker Press Conference
Doug Pryor, Vice President of Economic Development with the Will County Center for Economic Development was among the speakers following Governor Pritzker’s update on these critical infrastructure projects.
Lion Electric Reaches Key Milestone With Possession Of Joliet, Illinois Production Facility And Key Management Appointments
The Lion Electric Company, a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, today announced that it has taken possession of its upcoming production facility in Joliet, Ill. Tenant improvement work is ongoing and the company will shortly begin the installation of critical equipment and expects the first vehicles to come off the production line in the second half of 2022.
Lion Electric shows off vehicles to officials at future Joliet factory
As work continues on the forthcoming Lion Electric Co. factory in Joliet, the company has been inviting local officials out to the location to try out the types of electric vehicles it plans to produce.
Will County sees near-record job growth in 2021
In the newsReport: Will County Sees Near-Record Job Growth In 2021Center for Economic Development head says county’s economy remained resilient through COVID-19 pandemic By Alex Ortiz | Shaw MediaDecember 11, 2021 at 5:15 am CST Job growth in Will County is...
Supply Chain Crisis Hits Home
In the newsSupply Chain Crisis Hits HomeTruck driver shortage opens door for local high paying jobs By Rex Robinson | 11/4/2021TheTimesWeekly.com Joliet has one of the largest inland ports in the nation. Center Point Intermodal Center (CIC) - Joliet/Elwood is the...
Happy 40th anniversary to Will County Center for Economic Development
In the newsHappy 40th Anniversary to Will County Center for Economic DevelopmentBy: Carmine Bottigliero, Vice President of Development, CenterPoint Properties I’m quite proud to represent CenterPoint Properties as a Will County Center for Economic Development Board...
Will County Center for Economic Development celebrates 40 years of supporting local businesses
In the newsWill County Center for Economic Development celebrates 40 years of supporting local businessesAgainst a backdrop of a high cost of capital and one of the most severe unemployment rates in the nation, local business leaders stepped forward with a vision to...