Numbers show big pandemic rebound in Joliet, Will County economy – Shaw Local

Joliet and Will County have recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic recession, and then some.

That was the message last week from the next head of the Will County Center of Economic Development.

Doug Pryor, vice president of economic development at the CED and who is about to become president and CEO next month, gave an upbeat economic outlook in a presentation to the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Wednesday.

Doug Pryor, vice president of economic development for the Will County Center for Economic Development, mixes with members of the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Wednesday before his report on the local economy.
(Gary Middendorf – gmiddendorf@shawmedia.com/Gary Middendorf)

Will County continues to lead the state in job growth. Joliet has seen record growth in retail sales. And occupancy levels for industrial and commercial real estate are at or near record highs, Pryor said.

Even labor shortage…

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February 20, 2022