The Will County Center for Economic Development (CED) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit foundation, created by the business community in 1981. Governed by a 50-member board and managed by a professional staff, the CED is responsible for attracting and retaining jobs for Will County.   New Business Recruitment New business recruitment, prospect development and marketing. Existing Business Retention/Expansion Countywide retention survey and utilization of business assistance programs to ensure that Will County's existing employers have what they need to grow and prosper. Municipal Development Support economic development initiatives of 37 municipalities.  Provide county-wide perspective and assistance. Workforce Readiness Identification of employer workforce needs, employee skill sets, behaviors, and traits; coordination of workforce education and training programs. Infrastructure Development Support for development of County's local, regional, national, and global transportation corridors. Government Affairs Coordination of political activity in support of County-wide economic development and infrastructure initiatives.

Our Office: Will County Center for Economic Development 116 N. Chicago St. Two Rialto Square Suite 101 Joliet, IL 60432-4204   815.723.1800 815.723.6972 fax