About The Will County Center For Economic Development (CED)
OUR MISSION
To improve the quality of life for all residents in Will County by recruiting new companies offering high-quality jobs and a solid tax base while assisting existing businesses to retain and add jobs.
The CED serves as the primary point of contact for Will County when seeking information on available sites and buildings, population and labor force statistics, business assistance and incentive programs, local government entitlements and major new developments in the region.
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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.
Celebrating Jim Roolf’s Decades of Leadership
Jim Roolf, a longtime member of the CED Board of Directors, past Chairman, and Frank Turk Jr. Award recipient, attended his final meeting as a regular member of the Board in May.
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.
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood Visits Intermodal April 20, 2022
Doug Pryor and Will County Speaker, Mimi Cowan, hosted our 14th District Congresswoman Lauren Underwood at the BNSF Logistics Park Chicago Terminal in the CenterPoint Intermodal Center – North America’s Largest Inland Port.
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.
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.
Will County Elected Officials Incentives Training Packed with Information
In the newsWill County Elected Officials Incentives Training Packed with Information This new program was inspired by popular demand from participants at our Annual Elected Officials Economic Development 101 Boot Camp. On February 22nd thirty-five participants...