Business incentives available in Lake County

The Lake County Workforce Development department can connect businesses with grants and incentives to help with personnel expenses, and training and development initiatives.

Applicable incentives include coverage of 100% of wages, including FICA for up to six months for temporary, contingent and intern workers; reimburse up to 75% of a new hire's wage; possibly cover 100% of an associate degree or up to $10,000 of a new hire or contingent worker's tuition; and tuition assistance.

To learn more about the programs, contact DeMar Harris, director of programs, lcwdbusinesservices@lakecountyil.gov.