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MCEDC holds 5th Manufacturing Matchmaking Event!

Created on Wednesday, 17 April 2013 11:38

The room was a buzz with business on Thursday, April 11th at the Holiday Inn ballroom in Crystal Lake.  Almost 90 companies participated and connected with potential customers and suppliers which was like music to the ears of MCEDC President Pam Cumpata.  "The purpose of this event to open doors, create opportunities and to share information about products and companies. Bottom line....to build business!  We have heard of companies who participated before and have generated solid business.  In fact, one company met its business park neighbor here and within two years this previously 'unknown' neighbor  is now one of their top customers." 

  

Thanks to one of our valued EDC Investor/members, Robin Pendergrast Photography, LLC.,  you can get an idea of the event by clicking this video link.

 

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Business On going! Samples tell the story!

 

 This speeddating for manufacturers event provided companies with from 7 to 10 fifteen minute appointments.   Every 15 minutes, President Pam Cumpata rang a bell to close the match and folks moved to their next appointments.  Fourteen MCEDC Investor/members and service providers such as Centegra Health Systems and Stan's Office Technologies were staged around the sides of the room for companies to meet.  In addition, many Illinois state agencies were also on hand to assist and meet with companies during their free times.  One of the most sought after matches at the event was Caterpillar.  Their two representatives held over 22 matches with our McHenry County manufacturers.  In total, over 500 match appointments were held. 

MCEDC Board of Director Mark Steadman (Stan's Office Technologies, servng Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin) expressed his appreciation to Corporate Sponsor "Castle Bank" and breakfast sponsor  "In Sync Systems" for making this event possible.  Steadman also commented that "Manufacturing is a vital component of McHenry County's economy responsible for almost 25%.  MCEDC will continue to provide our manufacturers with support and opportunities for growth."    

Join Us for the Outlook Spring Update Luncheon Symposium on April 23rd

Created on Wednesday, 10 April 2013 12:04

Please Join Us for The Outlook Spring Update Luncheon Symposium

Crystal Lake Country Club

BSC Private Wealth Management, LLC, together with The McHenry County Economic Development Corporation, cordially invites you to be our guest at our Outlook 2013 Spring Update. The lunch symposium will be held at Crystal Lake Country Club on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 beginning at 12:00 PM.

The senior partners of BSC Private Wealth Management, John Chapman and John Sleeting, will be presenting important perspectives on our firm's wealth management strategies for 2013. This presentation will update critical economic developments and set forth a comprehensive framework for sound decision making for the balance of the year.

Seating is limited so please visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e75fssk29a20e3bd&llr=vhdtq9kab, to register.

Investment Advice offered through BSC Private Wealth Management, LLC a Registered Investment Advisor.

March Madness Mixer

Created on Friday, 22 February 2013 09:08

Join us for the March Madness Mixer on Tuesday March 12th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

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Click here to download flyer

WHERE: United Way of Greater McHenry County - 4508 Prime Parkway, McHenry

ADMISSION FEE: Free will donation benefiting the United Way’s local campaign

Covidien Job Fair - February 28th

Created on Tuesday, 12 February 2013 13:50

Don't miss the Covidien Job Fair on February 28th.

On-site Career Fair

February 28, 2013
Noon - 8pm

815 Tek Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014

100+ New Job Openings: -Manufacturing -Maintenance -Engineering -Quality Assurance

CovidienJobFair-February28th
Click to download pdf

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND MCEDC Manufacturing Matchmaking Event

Created on Thursday, 17 January 2013 10:57

Manufacturing Matchmaking Event - Think 'speed dating' for manufacturers!

Back by popular demand, MCEDC will host our fifth matchmaking event on Thursday, April 11th, 2013 at the Holiday Inn Crystal Lake, 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM.  

This event is for Manufacturers Only!

Castle Bank is our investor sponsor for this event and there is no cost to you or your company. 

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Attendees will have an opportunity to meet with seven companies for preselected ten minute appointments. Formal matches will end at 10:30 AM and there will be an opportunity for open matches and networking until 11:30 AM.

How it works -  once registrations are finalized, a listing of all participating companies will be emailed to you.  You review the list and using our convenient online selection form, select and rank your preferred matches (up to ten). Upon arrival on the 11th, you will receive a detailed match schedule. Bring business cards, brochures, and product samples.  

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FEBRUARY 14th!   Click here to register! 

This event is for Manufacturers Only!

Call Jean with any questions 815.893.0895.

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