By bringing stakeholders together, the corporation has created opportunities for dialogue and shared decision-making, enabling the county to tackle challenges collectively and efficiently.This rare level of cooperation speaks to the strength and unity of Ogle County’s communities. As Ogle County looks to the future, its priorities include housing, retail, and workforce development. The county is also focused on expanding industrial areas to attract more manufacturing and industrial employers. Local industries, such as E.D. Etnyre & Co. and Woods Equipment Company, are already benefiting from the region’s skilled workforce. “We have a very skilled labor force… we have several large employers, and we’ve checked into their numbers and what was important to them regarding 8 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 02
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