Will County Center for Economic Development

CED President and CEO Doug Pryor and Nancy Norton, President and CEO of the Grundy Economic Development Council, joined the Three Rivers Association of REALTORS at Warehouse 109 in Plainfield.

Doug discussed the Will County Housing Study and Will County’s role as a leader in growth throughout Illinois. The discussion focused on the current state of housing, shifts in housing demand, and the importance of housing in positioning Will County for future economic success.

What an incredible day at the inaugural P.O.W.E.R. Small Business Symposium! 💼✨

We are grateful to everyone who attended, partnered, presented, and supported this powerful initiative focused on uplifting and strengthening our small business community. We hope the connections, resources, and conversations shared throughout the day create a lasting positive impact for entrepreneurs across our region.

A special thank you to our inaugural keynote speaker, Dan Seals, President and CEO of Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council, for delivering such powerful insight and inspiration.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to our Presenting Sponsor, Constellation, and our supporting sponsors, Old National Bank, Amazon.com, JJC CEJA Clean Energy Contractor Incubator, Wintrust, and Busey Bank for helping make this event possible.

Thank you as well to our incredible workshop hosts for sharing their expertise, resources, and insights with our attendees:
- Diana Alfaro, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
- Briana Tellis, Allies for Community Business
- J.R. Charles, SizeUp
- Erica Burton, XRAI Vision
- Troy Sandidge, Hackers

With 30 vendors and resource partners providing valuable services, tools, and opportunities for small businesses, the energy throughout the day was truly inspiring.