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CEO Speaks to Future Leaders
Doug Pryor was Invited by the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry to speak to their Leadership School participants in a panel discussion along with Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and City of Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk.
Doug shared the Will County Center for Economic Development mission and an overview of how we are the county’s frontline recruiters when companies, developers and site selectors are seeking sites for development.
Additionally, Doug spoke about our work to create the right economic development environment with our partners including local, state, and federal partners and others. Services of the CED are free to businesses and a lot of companies continue to say “yes” to Will County!
We appreciate the invitation to share our mission and work and wish the members of the 2022 leadership school great successes as we build on the strengths of our region and solve the challenges together.
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