The Kane County Economic Development Corporation has appointed Michael Cassa as its inaugural CEO, effective from April 1. Cassa is expected to advance coordinated, business-led growth to strengthen the county's competitiveness for investment, expansion and site selection. The agency's mission is to promote the economic development, establishment or expansion of business and industry in the county. The appointment marks an important milestone in Kane County's approach to coordinated economic growth. The nonprofit will focus on a site-readiness system to move projects forward by partnering with municipalities, utilities, workforce organizations and regional partners.