Kane County: Economic Development Strategic Plan

Kane County’s diverse assets – its skilled workforce, industrial base, agricultural strength, good quality of life, natural beauty – provide tremendous opportunity for the county’s future economic growth. While the county has grown naturally over time, the next economy rewards deliberate, strategic growth planning. 

The Kane County Economic Development Strategic Plan presents a path forward for the county’s economic future. It begins with a market analysis exploring the county’s industries, human capital, innovation activities, built environment and institutions. It then proposes a set of set of strategies to grow Kane County’s industrial base, alongside leading-edge agricultural practices and quality of life for residents. This includes developing the institutional capacity for economic development coordination, through launch of an Economic Development Organization (EDO) to set Kane County on a path towards a vibrant, prosperous 21st century economy.