In 2025, LCP built on its marketing strategy to enhance awareness of Lake County and boost business engagement, initiating targeted campaigns to captivate decision-makers in key industries like life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and real estate. These initiatives integrated “owned media” resources such as blogs, emails, and SEO, with content marketing and modest paid advertising on LinkedIn and Google.
Owned media has quickly emerged as a cost-effective cornerstone of LCP’s communications – thoughtful, handcrafted stories showcase Lake County’s vibrant businesses, organizations and community leaders, and the information rapidly spreads through LCP’s channels and partners. As a result, email engagement is up 19+%, and organic search is up 15+% year over year, reflecting the value of LCP’s thought leadership and content.
This year, LCP produced countless captivating stories that went behind the scenes to capture the essence of what it means to thrive in Lake County. Here are the top 5 blogs of 2025:
CHICAGOLAND NAMED #1 U.S. METRO FOR CORPORATE RELOCATION FOR 12TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
This ranking by Site Selection Magazine—based on project count—highlights the region’s global economic strength, business-friendly environment, and deep talent pool. These competitive advantages are championed worldwide by the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership (GCEP) to drive investment and business expansion across the region.
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT CHICAGOLAND’S RECOGNITION
SITE SELECTION NAMES LAKE COUNTY TOP 10 FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Site Selection honored Lake County as a top 10 county for economic development, citing aggressive investment, job creation, rapid industry expansion and valuable proximity to the City of Chicago (already named the top U.S. metro for corporate relocation) for this recognition. This success is a reflection of Lake County’s strong leadership, and the strategic business retention and attraction efforts led by LCP.
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT LAKE COUNTY’S AWARD
GOVERNOR PRITZKER ANNOUNCES FORTUNE BRAND INNOVATIONS EXPANSION
Bolstered by an EDGE agreement, Fortune Brands Innovations announced its plans to significantly invest in Lake County to create at least 400 new jobs in Deerfield, with the capacity for over 1,000 jobs.
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT FORTUNE BRANDS INNOVATIONS’ EXPANSION
VANTIVE INVESTS $23 MILLION IN NEW LAKE COUNTY HEADQUARTERS
Vantive celebrated its decision to invest $23 million and locate its new U.S. headquarters in Deerfield. Vantive, formerly the Kidney Care segment of Baxter International, is a global vital organ therapy company with a 70-year legacy. The announcement builds upon Illinois’ reputation as a global hub for health innovation, biotech, pharmaceuticals and life sciences.
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT VANTIVE’S INVESTMENT IN LAKE COUNTY
LAKE COUNTY & NORTH CHICAGO TEAM UP TO LAUNCH SHERIDAN CROSSING
Local leaders gathered to celebrate the official launch of the Sheridan Crossing Remediation Project, a major step toward transforming a long-vacant, 40-acre property into a vibrant new development. This project is expected to spur economic development and enhance the quality of life in North Chicago.
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT SHERIDAN CROSSING IN NORTH CHICAGO
BOTTOM LINE: BUSINESS THRIVES IN LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Economic momentum doesn’t happen overnight. It takes vision, partnership, and a relentless focus on delivering results. In Lake County, Illinois, that formula has translated into THE most successful economic development runs in county history—and there’s no sign of slowing down. Whether you’re leading a growing company and looking to expand, or you’re on a personal search for your next home, Lake County is a community in which you’re guaranteed to thrive. Connect with us here so we can put you in touch with the resources that you need to make 2026 your best year yet.