# KC Jobs Committee October 16 2026

The Kane County Jobs Committee met on October 16, 2026. The Kane County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) reported business activity in the county: QT9 will remain in Kane County and occupy a new 42,000-square-foot Batavia facility expected to be completed in spring 2027; Forest Packaging closed on a 100,000-square-foot Elgin building and plans to add six employees; and Turkish candy manufacturer Beyoglu USA plans a 28,000-square-foot Batavia production facility in early 2027, with up to 26 new jobs. Fermilab is pursuing a national technology hub and e-beam foundry with federal and state support. Members discussed workforce training, housing and transportation needs, and a proposed public tracker of new jobs. No county contracts or competitive procurements were reported.

The committee approved a resolution for a $100,000 county investment in the EDC for 2027, using a Fund 400 fund-balance request supported by riverboat funds; the budget adjustment will proceed to the Riverboat Committee and then Finance, Executive, and the full County Board. Members also approved authorizing an annual agreement between the county and the EDC. The EDC’s ARPA startup funding must be spent by November 30, 2026. The meeting also noted a $70,000 rural development grant supporting technical assistance for local farms.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Sources
- [KC Jobs Committee October 16 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjYCiCGdf9k) - Kane County Government