A yearlong celebration in honor of IDEAL Industries, Inc.’s 100-year anniversary in Sycamore, Illinois.

Introducing The Connector—linking people and communities to the environment.

IDEAL Industries, Inc. recently unveiled “The Connector," a 0.7-mile, ADA-accessible walking path and biking loop near its global headquarters in Sycamore, Illinois. The project was built on land donated to the City of Sycamore by the company and financed through the IDEAL Industries Foundation and a gift from the IDEAL^® family owners.

The Connector’s main path encircles an existing pond within the IDEAL Prairie Business Park. In the future, additional secondary trails will provide access to the waterfront and scenic overlooks, while the park’s ecological plantings will include native trees, shrubs, and flowering perennials to support pollinators, birds, and other animals. The natural area represents the IDEAL commitment to environmental stewardship and the promotion of biodiversity.

Says IDEAL Industries Foundation director Nicole Juday, “This project is a demonstration of the IDEAL commitment to Sycamore for the next century. We hope this beautiful, publicly- accessible recreation space will enhance the quality of life for those who live and work in this wonderful community.”