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The Economic Alliance works diligently to report in a timely manner on things like local business expansion, new business development, new and enhanced development incentives, economic news and other items of interest to our community investors and investor prospects.

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Kankakee County Labor Shed Market Analysis

The Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Board contracted Chmura to perform a Labor Shed Market Analysis for Kankakee County. The full report offers an in-depth look at the labor market dynamics in and around Kankakee County, Illinois. This analysis is crucial for understanding the current labor supply, workforce characteristics, underemployment patterns, commuting trends, and skills gaps in the region.

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024

ETIP 101: How to Apply for Training Funds

The Employee Training Investment Program Grant can reimburse up to 50% of training costs, allowing manufacturers to provide their workers with the skills needed to keep them safe and productive as well as grow their abilities.

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

ComEd Named Among Top Utilities in US

ComEd is again being hailed as a national leader for its work to drive economic growth and job creation across northern Illinois, according to new rankings out today by Site Selection Magazine, which named ComEd as one of the Top 20 utilities in economic development.

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Monday, August 19, 2024

IDFPR Licensing Assistance Available September 9, 2024

State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) will be hosting an upcoming On-the-Spot event with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to assist constituents with the professional licensing process.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

VIDEO: Francis J. Smith Receives IMPACT Award

The IMPACT Award by the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County was awarded to Francis J. Smith of Manteno and accepted by family members July 29, 2024 during the Denny Golf Outing fundraiser at the Kankakee Country Club, Kankakee, Illinois.

The IMPACT Award honors the accomplishments of an individual, business or organization that has propelled sustainable growth and progress within the community. Through decades of innovation, investment and service, Francis Smith (Smitty) has significantly shaped the economic landscape of the region in driving progress, attracting business, involvement in various organizations and overall dedication to Kankakee County.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Francis J. Smith Receives IMPACT Award

The IMPACT Award honors the accomplishments of an individual, business or organization that has propelled sustainable growth and progress within the community. Through decades of innovation, investment and service, Francis Smith (Smitty) has significantly shaped the economic landscape of the region in driving progress, attracting business, involvement in various organizations and overall dedication to Kankakee County.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Site Readiness Grant Funds Available

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $42 million in funding for the Regional Site Readiness Program to ensure sites are better prepared to attract future investment and new job opportunities in Illinois’ industrial sector.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Learn How to Bid on Capital Development Board Project

This event, hosted by Kankakee Community College, will teach individuals how to bid on Capital Development Board (CDB) projects, how to get prequalified, the diversity requirements (MBE, WBE, VBE, PBE) on projects, and how to strategize partnerships to form teams on projects.

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