Explore Development Incentives at the McHenry County Enterprise Zone Open House
Whether you’re evaluating a new development, considering a business expansion, or searching for opportunities to strengthen project economics, understanding available incentives can make a meaningful difference.
The McHenry County Enterprise Zone invites developers, real estate professionals, investors, municipal leaders, and community stakeholders to attend an Enterprise Zone Open House on Wednesday, October 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Rush Creek Distillery in Harvard, Illinois.
This free event will provide an opportunity to learn how Enterprise Zone incentives can help reduce development costs, improve project feasibility, and support investment throughout participating communities in McHenry County.
How Enterprise Zone Incentives Can Support Your Project
For developers and investors, every project requires balancing costs, risk, and return. Enterprise Zone incentives can provide valuable tools that help make projects more competitive and financially viable.
Attendees will learn about:
- Potential sales tax exemptions on qualified building materials
- Incentives that may help reduce upfront development costs
- Opportunities to strengthen project feasibility and return on investment
- Available development and redevelopment opportunities within the Enterprise Zone
- How participating communities work with developers to support investment
- The process for obtaining Enterprise Zone certification and accessing available benefits
Whether you’re based in Illinois, Wisconsin, or elsewhere in the region, understanding how these incentives can be incorporated into your development strategy may reveal opportunities you haven’t previously considered.
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for professionals involved in real estate, development, site selection, and community growth, including:
- Developers
- Commercial real estate brokers and Realtors
- Property owners
- Investors
- Site selectors
- Municipal elected officials
- Municipal staff
- Chambers of commerce
- Economic development professionals
Whether you’re actively pursuing a project or simply looking to better understand the incentive landscape in Northern Illinois, this event will provide practical insights and valuable connections.
Learn, Connect, and Network
The evening will include a brief presentation on the McHenry County Enterprise Zone and its available incentives, followed by dedicated time for networking with developers, municipal leaders, economic development professionals, and other stakeholders from across the region.
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss potential projects, and explore how Enterprise Zone incentives may support future development plans.
Event Details
McHenry County Enterprise Zone Open House
Wednesday, October 7
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Rush Creek Distillery
1501 W. Diggins Street
Harvard, IL 60033
Event Includes:
- Brief presentation
- Networking opportunities
- Food provided
- Cash bar available
Explore Opportunities in McHenry County
Strategically located along the Illinois-Wisconsin border, McHenry County offers access to major transportation corridors, a skilled workforce, growing communities, and available sites for commercial and industrial development.
The McHenry County Enterprise Zone provides an additional tool that can help developers and investors evaluate opportunities and advance projects with greater confidence.
Join us on October 7 to learn more about the benefits of the Enterprise Zone, connect with local decision-makers, and explore development opportunities that could help move your next project forward.
Register today to reserve your spot.