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

10/13/2026

🎓 Real-world experiences help students discover what's possible!

Hands-on learning is essential to helping students explore career pathways, understand workplace expectations, and envision their futures.

Our education partners play a critical role in shaping the Will County Summer Internship Program, connecting classroom learning with meaningful workforce experiences.

🎥 Hear directly from our education partners about why these opportunities matter and how they're helping prepare Will County's future workforce.

📢 Employers, get involved! We're recruiting businesses to host paid high school interns for summer 2027.

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

🚨 Last Chance to Join Us!Our final Will County Summer Internship Employer Informational Breakfast is happening Wednesday...
10/09/2026

🚨 Last Chance to Join Us!

Our final Will County Summer Internship Employer Informational Breakfast is happening Wednesday, October 14!

Join us to learn how your business can participate in the 2027 Summer Internship Program, connect with emerging talent, and help develop Will County’s future workforce.

📅 Wednesday, October 14 | 8 a.m.
📍 Lockport Police Department Community Room | 1212 Farrell Rd., Lockport, IL

Don't miss this opportunity to get involved!

🔗 Register today: https://form.jotform.com/261826157196061

09/23/2026

Hear what the experience meant to them! 🚀🌟

From gaining confidence and professional skills to discovering new career possibilities, our interns share what stood out throughout the Will County Summer Internship Program and how the experience helped shape them personally and professionally.

Behind each of these experiences is an employer who chose to invest their time, mentorship, and resources in a young person. As we prepare for Summer 2027, we’re looking for more employers to help us create these opportunities for the next cohort of Will County students. 🤝

💼 Your organization can be part of their next chapter. Employer Position Descriptions for Summer 2027 are now being accepted.

🔗 Submit your position today: https://ow.ly/GlMV50ZQMGk

⏰ There’s still time to join us tomorrow!The Will County Summer Internship Program is preparing for Year 4, and we’re in...
09/22/2026

⏰ There’s still time to join us tomorrow!

The Will County Summer Internship Program is preparing for Year 4, and we’re inviting local employers to learn how they can help provide meaningful career opportunities for Will County students in Summer 2027.

☕ Join us at tomorrow’s Employer Informational Breakfast to learn how the program works, what’s expected of participating employers, and how easy it is to get involved.

Register here: https://ow.ly/lSNT50ZJyBb

🤝 Help us spread the word and connect more Will County students with local career opportunities!

We’re excited to welcome Kelly Rohder-Tonelli as the Will County Center for Economic Development Foundation’s new Strate...
09/15/2026

We’re excited to welcome Kelly Rohder-Tonelli as the Will County Center for Economic Development Foundation’s new Strategic Engagement Consultant! 🎉

Kelly will focus on supporting and coordinating the Will County Summer Internship Program, building relationships with employers, educators and community partners to continue expanding opportunities for Will County students.

With nearly two decades of experience in strategic communications, community engagement and partnership development, Kelly brings a strong background in connecting people and organizations around shared goals.

“Relationships are the work beneath the work,” Kelly shared. “There’s something incredibly meaningful about helping a student discover what might be possible for their future while also helping employers invest in the next generation of our community.”

Please join us in welcoming Kelly to the CED Foundation team! 👏

09/11/2026

💼 Hosting a Will County Summer Intern may be easier than you think!

Hear directly from participating employers about how simple it is to get involved in the Will County Summer Internship Program and the support available throughout the process. 🤝

🌟 Ready to learn more about hosting an intern in Summer 2027? Join us at one of our upcoming Employer Informational Breakfasts to learn how the program works, ask questions, and take the first step toward getting involved.

📅 Ready to get involved? Register for an upcoming Employer Informational Breakfast or submit your Summer 2027 internship positions today! https://ow.ly/iGKN50ZMNrw

Another major investment is taking shape in Will County.This morning the Rock Run Collection celebrated the groundbreaki...
09/10/2026

Another major investment is taking shape in Will County.

This morning the Rock Run Collection celebrated the groundbreaking of a new 120,000-square-foot DICK’S House of Sport, slated to open in 2027. The retailer will be the first DICK’S House of Sport built from the ground up in the Chicagoland area, featuring a climbing wall, golf bays with simulators, and multi-sport cages for baseball, softball, lacrosse, and soccer.

As a CED Investor, Cullinan Properties LTD. continues to contribute to the region’s growth through new development and investment. Projects like this add new retail, recreational, and economic opportunities for residents while reflecting what can be accomplished through strong public and private partnerships.

We look forward to seeing this project take shape and the continued investment happening at RockRun and across Will County.

🚀We had a great morning connecting with employers at our Will County Summer Internship Employer Informational Breakfast,...
09/08/2026

🚀We had a great morning connecting with employers at our Will County Summer Internship Employer Informational Breakfast, hosted by Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202! 🤝

Thank you to everyone who joined us and is investing in the next generation of Will County talent. We’re excited to continue building meaningful connections between local employers and students ahead of the 2027 summer internship season.

📣 Missed this morning’s breakfast? No worries! Our next breakfast is this Thursday, hosted by Joliet Township High School.

Interested employers can register for any of our upcoming Employer Informational Breakfasts here: https://willcountyced.com/will-county-summer-internship-program/

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. 📖✨

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

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Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
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