Resource Category: Talent

Lake County Partners Newsletter – March 2024

, Date: March 25, 2024

For an astounding 11th consecutive year, Site Selection Magazine has recognized Chicagoland’s enduring allure as a hub for business growth. Also, LCP’s in-demand annual breakfast program is back and better than ever. Join us Thursday, May 9th at the Lincolnshire Marriott for unparalleled networking and an inspirational morning focused on ways to strengthen, sustain, and leverage Lake County’s business assets. Get insights from keynote speaker and best-selling author Rajeev Kapur as well as local leaders such as Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart, LCP Chair Steve Madden, LCP President Kevin Considine and others. Also, read GCEP’s new Annual Report, celebrate recent Lake County business headlines and meet new Board of Governors Member and President of Lake Forest College, Dr. Jill Baren.

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Lake County Partners Newsletter – February 2024

, Date: February 7, 2024

LCP is hitting the ground running in 2024 where economic development is concerned. This issue looks at the many accolades that Illinois has received for its workforce development, corporate investment, infrastructure, education, capital access and cost of living. We also dive into a new deep pool project proposed by Diveheart, explore what the new Made in Illinois automation grants mean for manufacturers, and review what the $8.1 million grant awarded to Rosalind Franklin University means for the school’s infrastructure, technology and training.

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Lake County Partners Newsletter – December 2023

, Date: December 14, 2023

We’re ending 2023 on a high note when it comes to business development in Lake County, Illinois. We capped off a record streak of job and investment growth, and this newsletter touches on the highlights, providing a bevvy of stories on life science, manufacturing and more. Plus, we celebrate Kevin Considine’s recent appointment as Vice Chair of the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, and we visit with LCP Board of Governors’ Vice Chair Dan Joyce.

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Lake County Partners Newsletter – November 2023

, Date: November 15, 2023

Autumn has brought many opportunities to celebrate business growth and capital investment in Lake County, Illinois. Midwest Industrial Funds broke ground on a massive new spec development in Libertyville, LCP proudly participated in a regional delegation to Japan, and Governor Pritzker joined local officials in celebrating new green technology at EVBox. Plus, meet long-time LCP supporter and new Board of Governors member John McCann – he is the Economic and Business Development Manager at ComEd.

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Lake County Housing Analysis

, Date: October 19, 2023

In order for Lake County to attract and retain residents and businesses, it must have a diverse housing stock that provides options for households at different life stages, ages, incomes, and sizes. It needs a greater diversity beyond owner-occupied single-family detached homes. The lack of housing will limit the county’s ability to attract and retain workers, particularly with an aging population, and projected decline in the working age population. In recognition of the important role of housing in community building and economic development, Lake County Partners, with support from Lake County Housing & Community Development and Illinois REALTORS®, is pleased to announce the completion of a Housing Analysis report. LCP worked with Kretchmer & Associates to conduct a study looking at the demographics of the county (population, household profiles, income, etc.) and our housing stock (number, type, location, etc.) to identify gaps. The analysis is a look at the quantitative and qualitative data on the existing housing landscape and the barriers that exist to meeting our housing needs. The report includes several significant findings.

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Lake County Partners Newsletter – October 2023

, Date: October 18, 2023

This issue looks at the many ways that LCP is fueling capital investment and job growth. It also goes in depth on a recent ribbon cutting at advanced manufacturer Real Wheels, and promotes the new Asset Report & Map produced by the Greater Chicagoland Economic Development Partnership. Plus, meet Kim Wimer, the Human Resources Manager at Laser Precision and the Chair of the Lake County Workforce Development Board.

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Lake County Partners Newsletter – September 2023

, Date: September 12, 2023

Lake County’s talent pipeline continues to stand out as among the best in the nation. U.S. News & World Report just ranked local high schools among the top out of 18,000 schools surveyed. Rosalind Franklin University is making major investments in space and workforce training, with a new nursing program. As a result of local efforts, Chicagoland was just ranked in the Top 10 biopharma clusters in the country. Also, meet Benjamin Rodriguez, the new Director of College and Career Readiness at Community HS District 128.

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Lake County Partners Newsletter – August 2023

, Date: August 3, 2023

It’s been a hot summer for business in Lake County and in the state of Illinois. Illinois continues to top the charts for business. CNBC ranked the state among the top 10 in the nation in a variety of categories including infrastructure, education, access to capital, cost of living and quality of life. This newsletter also looks at the services that Lake County Partners provides to help businesses grow, provides a recap of 2022 in the form of an annual report, lists important event dates for leaders to tap into business resources related to exporting, life science networking, manufacturing, talent development and financing for sustainable projects. Finally, meet Cheri Richardson, a new LCP board member who leverages her professional skills to enhance the quality of life in Lake County.

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Lake County Partners Annual Report 2022

, Date: June 28, 2023

Based on job growth and investment, Lake County is enjoying one of the best runs in history. As LCP celebrates its 25th anniversary, we’re looking back at the biggest accomplishments of 2022 in our new Annual Report. Highlights include: • LCP’s work drove $202 million in direct investment, created 419 new jobs and retained 112 existing jobs. • Lake County’s Gross Domestic Product – the gold standard measure of overall economic activity – continued to climb, growing 9.6% and reaching $69.7 billion over the past 3 years. • Lake County remained the home of the largest collection of Fortune 500 headquarters in the Midwest outside of the Chicago Loop. • Life sciences and advanced manufacturing thrived, because LCP worked with business leaders to tap into incentives and help them grow. • Major school investments enhanced educational opportunities and strengthened Lake County’s talent pipeline. • LCP began implementing the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, leveraging opportunities for early childhood education and housing. • Regional leaders launched the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, creating a bold vision for business attraction. • Lively in-person events resumed, bringing together partners for inspired collaboration and setting the stage for continued success.

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Lake County Partners Newsletter – June 2023

, Date: June 13, 2023

Lake County’s life science growth is skyrocketing, construction firms are investing in multimillion dollar deals aimed at attracting logistics tenants and the excitement continues from LCP’s recent Big Event. All that, and meet the new Chair of LCP’s Board of Governors, Steve Madden. Steve provides insights on Libertyville Bank & Trust services, the new Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, his time spent at Lake Forest College and his work with the Goldie Initiative to nurture women for senior leadership in commercial real estate.

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