Lake County, IL
File #: 17-0271    Version: 1 Name: Michael Stevens LCP Honorary Resolution
Type: honorary resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/27/2017 In control: Lake County Board
On agenda: Final action: 3/14/2017
Title: Resolution recognizing the contributions of Michael Stevens for his years of service as President and Chief Executive Officer of Lake County Partners.
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Resolution recognizing the contributions of Michael Stevens for his years of service as President and Chief Executive Officer of Lake County Partners.

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Michael Stevens was appointed to serve as the President & CEO of Lake County Partners in 2012; and

WHEREAS, Michael Stevens has been a leading voice in supporting economic growth, collaboration and fiscal responsibility on behalf of Lake County's businesses and communities; and

WHEREAS, Michael Stevens directed an effort on behalf of Lake County Partners to reimagine the organization's strategic plan, garnering insights from Lake County's private and public sectors, to establish the Lake County Comprehensive Development Strategy (CEDS) and set forth a strategic framework that guides and aligns critical economic development efforts county-wide; and

WHEREAS, Michael Stevens has consistently championed the goals and principles of the CEDS, supporting Lake County's target industries and significantly enhancing the local economy; and

WHEREAS, Michael Stevens has led Lake County Partners' efforts to create and retain high-quality jobs, stimulate capital investment, grow the talent pipeline, and pursue economic diversity; and

WHEREAS, Michael Stevens has served as a leader at Lake County Partners and strengthened the organization's operations, services and functions; and

WHEREAS, Michael Stevens has provided steady leadership to the Lake County Partners' Board of Governors and Operations Commitee to ensure that the organization fulfills its duties and responsibilities; and

WHEREAS, Michael Stevens has formed the seminal partnerships with the Lake County government and other key stakeholders to form the Lake County Workforce Ecosystem, magnifying the impact of a key competitive strength of the County; and

WHEREAS, Michael Stevens has charted new territory in the field of workforce development, enabling Lake County Partners to forge new relationships between the b...

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