Will County Center for Economic Development

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The CED is a 501(c)3 organization, created by the business community in 1981 with a mission to improve the quality of life for all residents in Will County through assisting and recruiting businesses and jobs to this region. The Will County CED Mission:

To improve the quality of life for all residents in Will County by recruiting new companies offering high-quality jobs and a solid tax base while

assisting existing businesses to retain and add jobs. The CED's programs and services are based on the following principals:

Defense of the Will County and Illinois Economies
Competitiveness of Will County Businesses
Diversification of the Economic Base
Inclusive Economic Development
Infrastructure Modernization
Workforce Attraction and Development

Are you a business looking to connect with talented young professionals? The Will County Summer Internship Program is ge...
09/04/2026

Are you a business looking to connect with talented young professionals? The Will County Summer Internship Program is gearing up for Year 4, and we’re looking for employers to join us!

If your company or a company you know is interested in hiring interns for summer 2027, join us for our upcoming Employer Informational Breakfast to learn more about the program, how it works, and how your organization can get involved.

Can’t make this breakfast? No problem! We’ll be hosting additional Employer Informational Breakfasts throughout the month. Register for the upcoming session that works best for you and start planning for summer 2027: https://ow.ly/zSi850ZJyBa

Help us spread the word and build the next generation of Will County’s workforce!

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dolly Parton, whose vision and generosity have helped put books into the hands ...
08/26/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dolly Parton, whose vision and generosity have helped put books into the hands of millions of children through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. ❤️📚

Through the Will County Center for Economic Development Foundation, we are proud to support the Imagination Library of Will County in partnership with the Will County Executive’s Office. The program provides children from birth to age five with a free, age-appropriate book delivered directly to their home each month, helping families build a love of reading from an early age.

We hope Dolly’s dream of putting a book in the hands of every child continues to flourish right here in Will County. We encourage everyone to learn more about the Imagination Library of Will County on their website https://ow.ly/pvWq50ZFREK

Dolly’s legacy lives on in every child who opens a book, discovers a new world, and finds a lifelong love of literature. 📖✨

What an incredible evening celebrating the future of Will County!Last night, we honored all 125 students who successfull...
08/06/2026

What an incredible evening celebrating the future of Will County!

Last night, we honored all 125 students who successfully completed the Summer 2026 Will County Summer Internship Program. Each student received a Certificate of Completion, recognizing their hard work, growth, and the valuable experiences gained throughout the summer.

We were honored to hear from Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, who provided opening remarks, and CED Vice President of External Affairs Kayla Sorensen, who recognized the students, employers, and educators who make this program possible.

A special thank you to our educational partners: Joliet Township High School District 204, Joliet Catholic Academy, WILCO Area Career Center, Lockport Township High School, Valley View, Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210, and Providence Catholic High School.

Thank you also to our event sponsors:
Food Sponsors: AZ Hard Rock and The Village of Bolingbrook
Photo Booth Sponsor: Joliet Junior College
Future Leader Sponsors: NuMark Credit Union and Abri Credit Union
Ambassador Sponsors: YMCA, Trinity Services, PACT, Lincolnway City Lifestyle, Village of Romeoville, State Representative Patrick Sheehan, Will-Grundy Habitat for Humanity, and Senator Meg Loughran Cappel.

To our interns, congratulations on an outstanding summer, and to our partners, thank you for investing in the next generation of talent.

Interested in learning more about the program? Click here to learn how you can be more involved—> https://willcountyced.com/will-county-summer-internship-program/

Today, our VP of External Affairs, Kayla Sorensen, attended CED's long-term Investor CITGO Fueling Good's 100th Annivers...
08/06/2026

Today, our VP of External Affairs, Kayla Sorensen, attended CED's long-term Investor CITGO Fueling Good's 100th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon, recognizing a century of impact across Will County and Illinois.

For 100 years, CITGO Fueling Good has been a driving force in our region. With more than 1,000 employees and contractors, and an annual economic impact of $383 million, the company continues to strengthen our local economy. Their investment extends beyond business, with more than $1.6 million donated to local schools to help develop the future workforce.

Please join us in congratulating CITGO on this incredible milestone and thanking them for their continued investment in our community. Here's to the next 100 years of success!

Today, we say goodbye to our summer intern, Blake Hardin, as he wraps up his time with the CED. Over the past several we...
08/04/2026

Today, we say goodbye to our summer intern, Blake Hardin, as he wraps up his time with the CED. Over the past several weeks, Blake has been a valuable member of our team, bringing enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn to every project he tackled.

We are incredibly grateful for his contributions and proud to have been a part of his professional journey. As Blake begins the next exciting chapter of his life in college, we wish him continued success and know he has a bright future ahead. Best of luck, Blake—you'll always have a team cheering you on!

Interested in making an impact on the next generation of talent? Employer recruitment for the 2027 Will County Summer Internship Program is now underway! If your organization is interested in hosting an intern, complete our Employer Interest Form in the comments below, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can help shape the future workforce while gaining valuable support for your organization.

In honor of National Intern Day yesterday, we want to recognize the outstanding interns participating in the 2026 Will C...
07/31/2026

In honor of National Intern Day yesterday, we want to recognize the outstanding interns participating in the 2026 Will County Summer Internship Program! Your hard work, fresh perspectives, and commitment to learning are making a meaningful impact on employers across Will County. Thank you for all you do—we’re excited to see where your journey takes you!

Interested in learning more about the program or becoming an employer for the 2027 Summer Program? Visit our website for more information and to complete the employer interest form.

https://willcountyced.com/will-county-summer-internship-program/

Yesterday's CED After 3 brought together Will County's business and community leaders for an afternoon of meaningful con...
07/30/2026

Yesterday's CED After 3 brought together Will County's business and community leaders for an afternoon of meaningful conversations, new connections, incredible food, and a little friendly competition at Hollywood Casino Joliet! Hosted and sponsored by CED Investors Cullinan Properties LTD. and Hollywood Casino Joliet, attendees got an inside look at one of the region's most exciting developments at Rock Run Collection while building relationships with the people helping shape Will County's future. If you weren't in the room, you missed an afternoon of collaboration, opportunity, and momentum! We're already looking forward to the next one.

CED After 3 is an exclusive networking experience for Will County CED investors. Ready to be part of the conversations driving our region forward? Join the Will County CED at www.willcountyced.com and don't miss the next invitation.

The Will County Summer Internship Program is in full swing, and this summer has already been filled with incredible oppo...
07/22/2026

The Will County Summer Internship Program is in full swing, and this summer has already been filled with incredible opportunities, growth, and connection! Students are gaining hands-on experience, building professional skills, and exploring career pathways while employers are gaining talented support to help move their organizations forward and shape the future workforce.

Are you an employer interested in joining the 2027 Summer Internship Cohort? Scan the QR code or click the link below to complete the 2027 Employer Interest Form. A member of our team will be in touch to discuss how your organization can get involved!

https://lnkd.in/gB8ckR7h

Great partnerships begin with great conversations! This morning, CED's Kayla Sorensen, VP of External Affairs, and Faust...
07/08/2026

Great partnerships begin with great conversations! This morning, CED's Kayla Sorensen, VP of External Affairs, and Fausto Chavez, Business Retention and Expansion Manager, met with the team from Hometown National Bank of Joliet at Social Butterfly Coffee in Joliet to strengthen relationships, share ideas, and continue building on our shared commitment to supporting businesses and creating opportunities throughout Will County. Thank you to Hometown National Bank for being a longtime CED investor and to Social Butterfly Coffee for the amazing drinks!

Interested in becoming a CED investor or learning more about how we and are partners are driving economic growth across Will County? Click here to learn more: https://willcountyced.com/become-an-investor/join-us/

📸 Pictured from left to right: Madi Brown, Cash Management Officer & Marketing Coordinator, Hometown National Bank; Kayla Sorensen, Vice President of External Affairs, Will County Center for Economic Development; Dave Conterio, President & CEO, Hometown National Bank; Corey Tedford, Senior Vice President, Joliet Market, Hometown National Bank; and Fausto Chavez, Business Retention and Expansion Manager, Will County Center for Economic Development.

Great work Gallagher Asphalt!
07/07/2026

Great work Gallagher Asphalt!

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203 N. Ottawa Street, Suite 100
Joliet, IL
60432

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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