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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. The day included a legislative briefing with Illinois Senate President, Don Harmon and other local legislators and a photo opportunity with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
This annual drive down to Springfield is critical to communication providing for a dialogue regarding impacts of pending legislation and assures the goals and priorities for a bright future of our County are understood by our state legislators.
Pictured Above: Mayor Dietz-City of Wilmington, Mayor Kernc-Village of Diamond, Mayor March-Village of Peotone, Mayor Keith Ogle-Village of Frankfort, Mayor Jenco-Village of Elwood, County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, Doug Pryor, CEO-Will County CED, Allison Swisher-City of Joliet, Mayor Brown-City of Morris, Mayor Roudez-Village of University Park, Hugh O’Hara, Executive Director-Will County Governmental League, Village President Offerman-Village of Minooka, Governor JB Pritzker.
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Regional Partnership for Economic Development Announced
The new Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership was announced this week and includes the City of Chicago, Cook County and six counties across the northeastern Illinois region including Will County.
Annual Report Speaks To Will County
Ruth Colby, CED Board Chair, welcomed more than 250 guests and thanked members of the CED Board for their time, guidance, and leadership in making the CED and Will County the best it can be. She reflected on the CED’s forty-one years of success. In 2022 forty-three investor organizations marked 30 years or more of investment in the CED, which was commemorated through presentations of Certificates of Appreciation recognizing their commitment to community and their partnership with the Will County Center for Economic Development.
CED Infrastructure Coalition Hears the Latest News
The CED’s Infrastructure Coalition met recently for a mid-year update on State and regional transportation projects, studies, and plans. This important CED Coalition’s mission and charge is making sure Will County is meeting the infrastructure needs of our businesses and residents.