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Committee asks for Kane County dashboard and CMAP overview after regional economic briefing; views IMEC video

Kane County Jobs Committee · November 14, 2025

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Summary

Staff showed a World Business Chicago economic dashboard; committee members requested a Kane County‑specific page, a CMAP (regional planning) presentation on the so‑called 'Century Plan,' and heard an IMEC video on manufacturing support.

At the Nov. 14 meeting, Kane County staff presented a regional economic dashboard produced by World Business Chicago and discussed data limitations caused by recent federal agency delays. Staff member Chris Tote said the dashboard could be included in monthly staff updates if the committee wanted regular regional data briefings.

Multiple members requested a Kane County‑specific page that isolates local indicators such as new private residential permits and building‑permit activity. Tote and staff agreed to investigate county‑level sources and to return a tailored dashboard page for the committee to review in January.

Committee members also asked whether CMAP’s referenced “Century Plan” exists and requested a short presentation. A staff participant described CMAP as the regional planning organization covering McHenry, Lake, Kane, Kendall, Will, DuPage and Cook counties and said staff would reach out to CMAP to arrange an introductory briefing.

The committee then viewed a video produced by IMEC (Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center) highlighting its work with small‑ and mid‑sized manufacturers in Kane County. Presenters and members discussed how IMEC’s improvement specialists help local manufacturers with leadership, operations and workforce retention — an area members identified as a local strength and a priority for county economic development.

Members asked staff to circulate the dashboard PDF to committee members and to coordinate with municipalities (Elgin, Aurora, St. Charles) to broaden county reporting where possible.