--- title: Annual Report 2021 --- [![LCP_2020_logo_blueonwhite-horizonal-1](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LCP_2020_logo_blueonwhite-horizonal-1.png?width=300&height=100&name=LCP_2020_logo_blueonwhite-horizonal-1.png "LCP_2020_logo_blueonwhite-horizonal-1")](https://www.lakecountypartners.com/) [Add a button link here](https://www.hubspot.com/) [Read Our Blog](https://www.lakecountypartners.com/blog/) ![LCP-Logo-White](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LCP-Logo-White.png?width=168&height=108&name=LCP-Logo-White.png "LCP-Logo-White") # 2021 Annual Report   After an exciting year of openings and expansions, regional planning and growth, the future is bright in Lake County. ## **Lake County is much more than Chicago's neighbor.** The location of choice for 10 Fortune 500 headquarters – the largest in the Midwest outside of the Chicago Loop – Lake County is home to 30,000 businesses and generates $125.4 billion in total annual sales.  [Discover Lake County](https://www.lakecountypartners.com/) ![Quote2-2](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hubfs/Quote2-2.png "Quote2-2") ## **Discover Why Businesses are Lining Up to Move Here** From groundbreakings to ribbon cuttings, new and expanded projects defined 2021 for Lake County – setting the stage for a bright future of continued growth. #### [**Belle Aire Creations Ribbon Cutting** Belle Aire Creations celebrated its latest expansion with a new, sustainable Round Lake Park facility that quadrupled its manufacturing footprint in the county. The company will further grow at a new Libertyville location set to open early next year.](https://www.lakecountypartners.com/news/belle-aire-creations-grand-opening-a-huge-success/) #### [**Horizon Therapeutics’ Headquarters Makeover** After buying the 70-acre former Takeda property in Deerfield, Horizon Therapeutics unveiled its exciting plans for the space and began welcoming employees back to a cutting-edge office.](https://www.lakecountypartners.com/news/horizon-therapeutics-unveils-new-u-s-headquarters/) #### [**AZ Polymers Breaks Ground** This exciting project came to fruition thanks to collaboration among the Village of Gurnee, Illinois DCEO and Lake County Partners, setting the stage for a new manufacturing facility and creating 25 new jobs.](https://www.lakecountypartners.com/news/manufacturer-az-polymers-selects-lake-county-for-hq-after-extensive-search/) #### [**Waukegan National Airport Customs Building Ribbon Cutting** A $2 million investment made this new facility possible, ensuring that the airport complies with strict Department of Homeland Security requirements and will be able to receive international flights for the next 20 years.](https://www.lakecountypartners.com/news/investment-in-new-u-s-customs-borders-building-pays-off/) #### [**Mighty Hook Ribbon Cutting** The advanced manufacturer purchased a new facility and moved its headquarters to Waukegan, where the company now has the capacity for continued growth and can establish a robust training program to upskill employees.](https://www.lakecountypartners.com/resources/mighty-hook-celebrates-new-hq-jobs-in-waukegan/) #### [**Fischer Paper Products Grand Opening** This long-standing Lake County manufacturer celebrated the completion of its new headquarters in Antioch, paving the way for new jobs and anticipated growth that will increase its workforce 10% each year for the next five to 10 years.](https://www.lakecountypartners.com/news/fischer-paper-products-expands-with-help-of-lake-county-partners/) [Explore More Success Stories](https://www.lakecountypartners.com/news/) # What Makes Lake County Built for Business?  Major markets within an easy drive, a strong business base, first-rate utilities, workforce depth and more. It is no wonder Lake County measures up above the rest. ![InvestorIcon_-1](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hubfs/InvestorIcon_-1.png "InvestorIcon_-1") ![InvestorIcon_2b](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hubfs/InvestorIcon_2b.png "InvestorIcon_2b") ![InvestorIcon_6](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hubfs/InvestorIcon_6.png "InvestorIcon_6") ![InvestorIcon_5](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hubfs/InvestorIcon_5.png "InvestorIcon_5") ![InvestorIcon_3](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hubfs/InvestorIcon_3.png "InvestorIcon_3") ![InvestorIcon_4](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hubfs/InvestorIcon_4.png "InvestorIcon_4") ## Lake County is a Hub for Advanced Manufacturing ![resized getty](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hubfs/resized%20getty.jpg "resized getty") **Manufacturers Make All the Right Parts in Lake County** - Fifty-year-old pizza chain Lou Malnati’s consolidated its corporate offices, manufacturing and fulfillment in Buffalo Grove to respond to rapid growth. - Amazon will open its third Waukegan facility by the end of the year, increasing the number of people working for the company in the city to approximately 1,000 in more than 1.1 million square feet of space. - Medline continued to expand its Lake County footprint with three plants, two offices and a 1.4 million square foot Grayslake distribution center. - HM Manufacturing looked to add a new shift in Wauconda, with the company anticipating up to 26% growth by the end of the year. - Medical device manufacturer Medical Murray completed state-of-the-art expansions at its facilities in North Barrington and Lake Zurich. [Learn More about Advanced Manufacturing](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/advanced-manufacturing-landing-page?hsLang=en) ## **Lake County has the Largest Collection of Fortune 500 Companies in the Midwest Outside the Chicago Loop** Lake County is home to 10 Fortune 500 companies and the headquarters of choice for major corporations. Existing businesses are expanding, new businesses are opening and Lake County is growing its key industry sectors of life sciences, advanced manufacturing, professional services and healthcare. ![Logos_](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos_.png?width=1250&height=625&name=Logos_.png) ![Logos_2](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos_2.png?width=1250&height=625&name=Logos_2.png) ![Logos_4](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos_4.png?width=1250&height=625&name=Logos_4.png) ![Logos_9](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos_9.png?width=1250&height=625&name=Logos_9.png) ![CDW](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CDW.png?width=1250&height=625&name=CDW.png) ![Logos_7](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos_7.png?width=1250&height=625&name=Logos_7.png) ![Logos_10](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos_10.png?width=1250&height=625&name=Logos_10.png) ![Logos_3](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos_3.png?width=1250&height=625&name=Logos_3.png) ![Logos_8](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos_8.png?width=1250&height=625&name=Logos_8.png) ![Logos_6](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos_6.png?width=1250&height=625&name=Logos_6.png) --- ## **TOP PRIVATE COMPANIES** Advocate Aurora Health Libertyville, Healthcare Cancer Treatment Centers of America Zion, Healthcare Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. Lake Zurich, Financial Services ECHO, Inc. Lake Zurich, Equipment Eagle Family Foods Waukegan, Snack Foods HydraForce, Inc. Lincolnshire, Manufacturing & Distribution Medline Industries, Inc. Mundelein, Manufacturing & Distribution NorthShore University HealthSystem Highland Park, Healthcare Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest, Healthcare Siemens Building Technologies Buffalo Grove, Technology Smalley Steel Ring Co. Lake Zurich, Manufacturing Synergy Flavors Wauconda, Food Manufacturing Trustmark Insurance Company Lake Forest, Insurance & Employee Benefits Vista Health System Waukegan, Healthcare Visual Pak Waukegan, Packaging Woodland Foods Waukegan, Food Manufacturing ## **TOP PUBLIC** **COMPANIES** Abbott Laboratories Abbott Park, Medical Products AbbVie, Inc. North Chicago, Pharmaceuticals Alight Lincolnshire, Human Capital Management Aon Lincolnshire, Insurance BD Vernon Hills, Medical Products Baxter International Deerfield, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Products CDW Corporation Lincolnshire, Technology Discover Riverwoods, Financial Services Flex Buffalo Grove, Manufacturing Fresenius Kabi USA Lake Zurich, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products Horizon Therapeutics Lake Forest, Pharmaceuticals Pfizer, Inc. Lake Forest, Pharmaceuticals Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. Bannockburn, Pharmaceuticals Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Deerfield, Drug Stores W.W. Grainger Lake Forest, Equipment Distribution Zebra Technologies Corporation Lincolnshire, Technology Services ## **Lake County Partners Led Collaboration to Align Economic Priorities Across the Region** In 2021, Lake County Partners convened business, education, workforce development and civic leaders from across the county to collaboratively align economic priorities across the region and complete a new Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The CEDS is an action-oriented, five-year economic development strategy that builds upon existing efforts and offers a roadmap for building prosperity in Lake County. After a review and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, the CEDS was formed under a set of guiding principles including partnerships, equitable growth, recovery & resilience, and connectivity. Efforts are now underway to begin implementation. ## **The actions in the plan are organized into three areas:** **Competitive Positioning** Elevates issues such as workforce development to make Lake County more attractive for business attraction and retention. **Transitional Redevelopment** Focuses on the built environment using strategies like the redevelopment of brownfield and greyfield sites, and prioritizing investments in downtowns and waterfronts. **Community Engagement** Tackles issues such as early childhood education and affordable housing and aims to make Lake County a stronger place. [Discover our Bold Vision for the Region](https://www.lakecountypartners.com/ceds/) ## **We are Your Go-To Partner for Business** ![LCP_Promise_Icons2](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hubfs/LCP_Promise_Icons2.jpg "LCP_Promise_Icons2") Lake County Partners is the go-to corporation for economic development in Lake County, Illinois. We transform economic opportunities into business realities by facilitating public and private collaboration to improve the local business climate. We fuel growth by strategically nurturing the business climate on three fronts: Attracting & Expanding Business: We encourage business investment, expansion and relocation to Lake County. From new developments to facility expansions, we connect real estate, development, utility and public sector partners to find solutions and ensure that businesses choose to grow in Lake County Attracting & Developing Talent: We facilitate innovative partnerships and initiatives to strategically deepen the talent pool for targeted Lake County industries. By building an in-demand talent pipeline, starting in Lake County middle schools and extending through graduate schools, we work with our partners to cultivate, upskill and attract the people that businesses need. Convening Business Leaders: We are the only entity in Lake County that is positioned to build coalitions of public and private sector partnerships to drive economic development. [Engage with Lake County Partners](https://www.lakecountypartners.com/) --- ## THANK YOU TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS  David Alexander Managing Member Alexander Law, LLC Marah Altenberg Lake County Board Member Lake County Government Christopher R Blaylock, CPA Partner Wipfli, LLC Darren Boundy External Affairs Manager ComEd Derrick Burress Principal Lake County Tech Campus Kevin Considine President & CEO Lake County Partners Gabrielle Cummings President, Legacy Acute Care Operations and Highland Park Hospital NorthShore University HealthSystem Jack Danilkowicz Group Vice President, Commercial Strategy & Operations Horizon Therapeutics Frank Deuel Senior Manager of Government Affairs Comcast Lawrence W. Falbe (General Counsel) Principal Miller Canfield John Frese Vice President of Corporate Services and Administration Baxter International Inc. Dean Glassberg\* Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer First Midwest Bank Trent Gordon Vice President, Business Development, Northern Illinois Patient Service Area Advocate Aurora Health Don Hansen (Treasurer) Senior Manager of Real Estate W.W. Grainger, Inc. Sandy Hart Lake County Board Member Lake County Government Jim Hawkins Deputy County Administrator Lake County Government J. Kevin Hunter Lake County Board Member Lake County Government Thomas Hutchinson Commercial/National Accounts Executive Nicor Gas Daniel J. Joyce President & CEO Portage Plastics Corporation Richard Korengold (Chair) Senior Managing Director, Wealth Advisor Mesirow Wealth Management Angelo D. Kyle Lake County Board Member Lake County Government Charles Lamphere President & CEO Van Vlissingen & Company Connie Lavin Market President & Commercial Group Head, First Midwest Bank, A Division of Old National Bank Christina Lechter Director, External Affairs, Japan, Emerging Markets and Australia (JEM&A) AbbVie Joseph Luna Executive Director, Middle Marketing Banking, Commercial Banking JPMorgan Chase Stephen L Madden (Vice Chair) CEO Libertyville Bank & Trust Judy Martini\* Lake County Board Member Lake County Government Dr. Kevin Myers Superintendent Mundelein High School Districts #75 and #120 Donovan Pepper Senior Director, Government Relations & Civic Engagement Walgreen Co. Dr. Wendy Rheault President & CEO Roselind Franklin Univerysity of Medicine and Science James L. Rolfe Managing Director, Middle Market banking CIBC Karen Stoneman Vice President, Human Resources Sysmex America, Inc. Lori Suddick, Ed.D. President College of Lake County Jessica Vealitzek Lake County Board Member Lake County Government \*Outgoing board member [Explore our INVESTOR Listing](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hubfs/Investors-3.pdf?hsLang=en) [Read Our FINANCIALS](https://info.lakecountypartners.com/hubfs/Financials-2.pdf?hsLang=en) ### **“From the CEDS planning process, to organizing tours of local manufacturing plants, to convening thought partners around career pipelines in the region, Lake County Partners has led the work to connect our schools to local businesses and careers. Because of the support of Lake County Partners, our efforts to propel students to their first career placement have accelerated. The partnership is essential to our students’ success.”**   **John Price** Superintendent, North Chicago Community Unit School District 187 ### **“Lake County Partners does excellent work in promoting the region and its remarkable advantages. For instance, the life sciences industry in Lake County is outstanding and includes the largest biopharma cluster in the country. And, we’ve seen numerous advanced manufacturing companies locating and growing in Lake County. We are fortunate to have a partner like LCP to keep companies investing and creating jobs in Illinois.”**   **Dan Seals** CEO, Intersect Illinois ### **“Lake County Partners' ability to assess and react to ever-changing business needs is crucial to making Lake County the premier area to do business. They have the business acumen, resources, and desire to transform economic opportunities and move any business forward.”**   **Chris Blaylock** Partner, Wipfli LLP ### **“Lake County Partners does amazing work facilitating economic growth and community development. As a commercial real estate broker and developer, my career is fueled by local economic success. Lake County Partners continues to drive major site locations and strategic growth that makes my job placing happy clients in Lake County significantly easier.”**   **Gordon Lamphere** Director of Sales and Leasing, Van Vlissingen and Co. ### **“Our meetings with LCP have provided insights to growth in the County that have informed our decision-making about future clinic locations that our current data sets can’t match. It’s the personal touch of Kevin and staff that make LCP so unique.”**   **Trent Gordon** Vice President, Business Development, Patient Service Areas and Integration at Advocate Aurora Health ## **Let's Connect.** We are a non-profit economic development organization supported by public and private sector investors, and our services are open to the public. 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