Ogle County Economic Development Corporation

05/08/2026

We are incredibly proud to welcome two new members to our executive board!

𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐳 is a senior commercial loan officer at Sterling Federal Bank. Sterling Federal is a proud OCEDC member organization and has Ogle County locations in Mt. Morris & Byron.

𝐃𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐧 is an Ogle County Board member and former chairman of the Oregon Economic & Community Development Committee.

We are excited for the expertise Gary and Don will bring to board and the guidance they will offer the OCEDC!

05/06/2026

Proud to partner with and happy to highlight Meyers Furniture, one of our newest OCEDC members! Located in Rochelle, you can find everything at Meyers, from cozy sofas and recliners to beautiful bedroom suites, dining tables, and accent pieces. Whether you’re refreshing one room or redesigning your whole home, you’ll find trusted brands and expert help from their local team! Find more info at www.meyersfurniture.com or check them out in-person at 209 Powers Rd, Rochelle!

04/24/2026

Another large project we're happy to have come to fruition is a beautiful overview of Ogle County and what we have to offer. Enjoy a few familiar hometown stories, as well!

Ogle County - Come See for Yourself!

04/23/2026

Ogle County has so many incredible things to offer and our new and improved website is now able to showcase a lot more of it! The best part is that there's room for even more. We'll keep adding and tweaking, but we invite you to take a look around, share with some other Ogle County appreciators and stay in touch! We're here to grow in the best possible ways. Visit oglecountyedc.com to check us out!

04/20/2026

04/07/2026

🙌🏻 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖! Sauk Valley Community College 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫!
🕙 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎𝐚-𝟐:𝟎𝟎𝐩 in the 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐥!
Meet with employers from across the Sauk Valley area, discuss open positions, benefits, and find your next job!

Join us on Wednesday, April 8, for our Job Fair! Meet with employers from across the Sauk Valley area, discuss open positions, benefits, and find your next job. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to network.

No registration is needed! Simply join us in the West Mall at Sauk Valley Community College. Come prepared with resumes and potential employer questions to find your perfect fit.

Find the list of participating employers at svcc.edu/jobfair.

03/30/2026

with the City of Oregon, Illinois!

🌞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩
🛻 Must be at least 16 with a valid drivers license
🛠️ Responsible for day-to-day maintenance and improvement of grounds, facilities, and other tasks
📝 Applications accepted until positions are filled
🏢 Applications available at City Hall or by email at [email protected]

Applications available at
https://cityoforegon.org/employment-opportunities/
or at City Hall at
115 N 3rd Street, Oregon, IL,
or by email at
[email protected]

We will accept applications
until the positions are filled.
Please call (815) 732-6411
with any questions.
EEO Employer.

03/27/2026

with the University of Illinois Extension - Boone, DeKalb and Ogle Counties!

📢 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫
🎓 Master's Degree required
🕔 Full-time, benefit-eligible position
📆 Application deadline is April 6 at 6 p.m.
🔗 For application link, call the Ogle County Extension office at 815-732-2191.

Are you looking for a new adventure? We are hiring! Seeking an Agriculture and Agribusiness Educator. This person will provide program leadership in Boone, DeKalb, and Ogle counties. A Master's Degree is required. Position will be housed in DeKalb or Ogle County. Full-time, benefit-eligible position. The Extension Educator, Agriculture and Agribusiness, is expected to concentrate programmatically in Farm Business Management and Marketing with a focus on supporting sustainable practices related to profitability, succession, and natural resources.

Application deadline is April 6 at 6 p.m. Application link: https://go.illinois.edu/1035390

The U of I is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled http://go.illinois.edu/EEO that participates in the federal e-Verify program and participates in a background check program focused on prior
criminal or sexual misconduct.

03/26/2026

Had a great time at yesterday's Economic Outlook Luncheon put on by the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation - DCEDC! Met some great people and got some good insights into the U.S. Economic Outlook from Dr. Kristen Broady of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

03/19/2026

📣 For those interested in pursuing a career in 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!