CED Investor Benefits

​​A network of nearly 200 CED investors from the public and private sectors support our work to help companies grow or establish themselves locally while enhancing the region’s competitiveness.
 
Investor benefits vary by level of support and may include exclusive invitations and leadership opportunities. Among the most valued advantages for all investors are:

  • Membership in the most influential business organization in Will County.
  • Connectivity to a vast network of elected officials, private and public sector business leaders, and influential organizations.
  • Opportunities to serve on CED Committees and Coalitions according to your interest area, helping build and sustain components of our economic framework.
  • Free or discounted registration for CED events and programs including the Will County Economic Report, Eye-Opener Breakfast, and the Annual Report to Investors.
  • Access to current economic news, major developments, and opinion pieces through the popular In Focus monthly newsletter.
  • Priority access to CED business assistance programs to assist investors and their clients with business expansion projects.

​What our Investors have to say:  

"Being involved in the CED provides a broader perspective on issues in our community."   
Dr. Mimi Cowan, Speaker - Will County Board

"We want to help ensure the long-term health-and growth-of the communities we serve." 
Dr. Arvid Johnson, President-University of St. Francis

"The CED offers connectivity to local business and community leaders in a geographic area of importance to us."  
Eric Pitcher, Regional Manager of Economic Development - BNSF Railway

"The Will County CED is a dynamic organization that brings the public and private sectors together to create an environment that focuses on business retention, new business development and quality of life issues that make Will County one of the most desirable counties in the County in which to live, work and play."  
Michael F. Rittof - CIBC​

About the CED and Our Mission

Presented by Julie Wilkinson, Vice President of Investors Relations for the Will County CED:
For more information on becoming a CED investor,
contact Julie Wilkinson, VP of Investors Relations, at
Julie.Wilkinson@WillCountyCED.com or 815-774-6075.
​​A network of nearly 200 CED investors from the public and private sectors support our work to help companies grow or establish themselves locally while enhancing the region’s competitiveness.
 
Investor benefits vary by level of support and may include exclusive invitations and leadership opportunities. Among the most valued advantages for all investors are:

  • Membership in the most influential business organization in Will County.
  • Connectivity to a vast network of elected officials, private and public sector business leaders, and influential organizations.
  • Opportunities to serve on CED Committees and Coalitions according to your interest area, helping build and sustain components of our economic framework.
  • Free or discounted registration for CED events and programs including the Will County Economic Report, Eye-Opener Breakfast, and the Annual Report to Investors.
  • Access to current economic news, major developments, and opinion pieces through the popular In Focus monthly newsletter.
  • Priority access to CED business assistance programs to assist investors and their clients with business expansion projects.

​What our Investors have to say:  

"Being involved in the CED provides a broader perspective on issues in our community."   
Dr. Mimi Cowan, Speaker - Will County Board

"We want to help ensure the long-term health-and growth-of the communities we serve." 
Dr. Arvid Johnson, President-University of St. Francis

"The CED offers connectivity to local business and community leaders in a geographic area of importance to us."  
Eric Pitcher, Regional Manager of Economic Development - BNSF Railway

"The Will County CED is a dynamic organization that brings the public and private sectors together to create an environment that focuses on business retention, new business development and quality of life issues that make Will County one of the most desirable counties in the County in which to live, work and play."  
Michael F. Rittof - CIBC​

About the CED and Our Mission

Presented by Julie Wilkinson, Vice President of Investors Relations for the Will County CED:
For more information on becoming a CED investor,
contact Julie Wilkinson, VP of Investors Relations, at
Julie.Wilkinson@WillCountyCED.com or 815-774-6075.