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Building Opportunity Series

Building Opportunity Series

Joliet Investment & Development Summit

Connect with developers, investors, municipal leaders, lenders, and industry partners to explore emerging opportunities shaping the future of Joliet and the greater Will County region.
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Hosted by JLC & Associates

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:Renaissance Center, 214 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL 60432


Agenda

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

Registration, Networking & Breakfast

8:50 AM - 8:55 AM

Welcome Remarks - Juan F. Calahorrano

8:55 AM - 9:00 AM

Keynote Remarks - Mayor Terry D'Arcy

9:00 AM - 9:05 AM

City of Joliet Comprehensive Plan Overview

9:05 AM - 9:45 AM

Panel 1 - Joliet's Vision for Growth & Development

10:05 AM - 10:45 AM

Panel 2 - Development, Investment & Construction 

11:05 AM - 11:45 AM

Panel 3 – Infrastructure, Economic Development & Workforce Innovation

12:00 PM

Event Concludes
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Industry Panels & Strategic Conversations

The forum will feature 3 expert panels, each focused on a critical area of opportunity:

  • Housing & Residential Development Pipeline Explore land availability, zoning priorities, infrastructure investments, and the demand driving new housing projects.

  • Construction & General Contracting Opportunities Hear from GCs and subcontractors about upcoming projects, capacity needs, and partnership pathways.

  • Economic Development & Workforce Innovation Learn how Joliet and Will County are supporting business growth, streamlining development processes, and expanding workforce pipelines.

Each panel will include leaders from development firms, construction companies, municipal agencies, and regional economic development organizations.
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Why Attend

This event is designed to open doors for industry professionals seeking to expand their footprint in Joliet and Will County:

  • Build high‑value industry connections

  • Identify new project opportunities

  • Engage directly with developers, GCs, and investors

  • Learn about economic development priorities

  • Explore workforce partnerships that strengthen project delivery

  • Grow your network and position your business for upcoming opportunities

Whether you’re looking to develop, build, invest, or collaborate, this forum provides a direct line to the people and projects shaping the region’s future.

Tickets & Sponsorships

Individual Tickets

$125 through November 27

$150 after November 27

⭐ Builder Partner Sponsor $2,000

Includes:

✔ 6 Event Tickets
✔ Forum Recognition
✔ Social Media Exposure
✔ Premium Logo Placement
✔ Event Signage Recognition
✔ Additional Promotional Benefits

🏆 Foundation Sponsor $1,500

Includes:

✔ 4 Event Tickets
✔ Social Media Recognition
✔ Event Signage Recognition
✔ Logo Placement
✔ Additional Promotional Benefits

🤝 Community Supporter $1,000

Includes:

✔ 2 Event Tickets
✔ 2 Recognition During Event
✔ Event Signage Recognition
✔ Logo Placement
✔ Additional Promotional Benefits

🎯 Neighborhood Contributor $500

Includes:

✔ 1 Event Ticket
✔ 1 Social Media Recognition
✔ Event Signage Recognition
✔ Logo Placement
✔ Additional Promotional Benefits
BUSINESS SUMMARY

JLC & ASSOCIATES, INC is your complete resource for professional and business consulting services. JLC & ASSOCIATES applies big business knowledge and expertise to business owner’s unique needs. From providing short-term business advice to becoming your long-term consulting partner, as a consultant, JLC & ASSOCIATES will work on improving your business operations and allow you to concentrate on what you do best-servicing your customers.

 Juan F Calahorrano is the President and CEO of JLC & ASSOCIATES with over 20 years of business and consulting experience; a personal entrepreneurial perspective, a business advisor, a coach and educator, relationship builder and connector, providing business and industry presentations.
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    • Strategic Planning and Coaching

    • Business Development

    • Business Connector

    • industry Lobbying - Advocacy
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    • MBE, ACDBE Certified

    • Public-Private Sector Experience

    • Various Industry Processes 
Services Credentials

Consulting Services

We specialize to assist you in the following areas
Business- Marketing Development Strategies

Assessing your firm's capabilities and capacity, we identify, build and develop strategies to obtain new clients, pursing business opportunities with strategic targets in key industries and cultivating relationships with existing clients

Our experience and network is within the private and public sector across all industries
DEI Strategies and Compliance

We will assist your firm with meeting Diversity Equity and Inclusion Compliance Requirements, presenting a plan that will meet and exceed the needs of your projects

  • Contractor outreach plan
  • contractor procurement assistance
  • contractor referral
  • certified payroll compliance
  • mwdve certifications assistance
Coaching, Training and Development 

Through an evaluation of your firms organizational needs we develop training programs to create a knowledgeable and skilled organization.

  • one on one coaching
  • class room training
  • industry related training
Process Improvements - Strategic Planning

We evaluate your current business process, make recommendations to improve its operations and best use of its resources to gain a competitive advantage in the market and industry your serve.

We provide strategies to position the business to be more competitive in this rapidly changing environment.
Operations Management-Supply Chain

We recommend strategies that will allow a business to efficiently develop its operations, manage its supply chain through effective implementation of inventory and procurement best practices, building its logistics and distribution channels.
Sourcing and Procurement Best Practice

From a business strategy we will identify sourcing and procurement opportunities that offer the most cost-effective acquisition of products and services with emphasis on cost, quality, and delivery.

Credentials

We meet all certifications and compliance requiremets
REGISTRATIONS: 
STATE OF ILLINOIS

Vendor IPG No.    20142497

Prime – Subcontractor

Small Business Set-Aside Program (SBSP)

SAM.GOV:

Unique Identifier ID:       Q3QUQ1A3YE69

Cage Code:  5WBX6
CERTIFICATIONS:
MBE       –  CITY OF CHICAGO
MBE       –  STATE OF IL CEI BEP
MBE       –  DUPAGE county      
ACDBE    -  CITY OF CHICAGO
SBI         -  ILLINOIS TOLLWAY
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INDUSTRIES
  • Construction
  • Transportation
  • Distribution
  • Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Service

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