Alliance hosts Daily Journal Progress Awards April 8

The Economic Alliance is proud to join the Daily Journal in hosting the 2015 Progress Awards on Wednesday, April 8 at Kankakee’s Majestic Theatre. Recognized will be achievements in the following categories over the past year:
 
 
 
Innovator in Manufacturing
 
Innovator in Technology
 
Innovator in Health Care
 
Innovator in Education
 
Innovator in Social Services
 
Innovator in Agriculture
 
Entrepreneur of the Year
 
Small Business of the Year
 
Mid-Sized Business of the Year
 
Large Business/Corporation of the Year
 
 
 
Previous Progress Award winners include:
 
 
 
Innovator in Health Care: Dr. Milton J. Smit, OAK Orthopedics
 
Innovator in Social Services: Pastor Larry Garcia
 
Innovator in Education: Tim Wilhelm, Kankakee Community College
 
Small Business of the Year: Nana’s Cakery & Nana’s 2 Cakery and Cafe
 
Innovator in Technology: Rush-Riverside Cancer Institute
 
Innovator in Technology: St. Mary’s Advanced Primary Stroke Center
 
Innovator in Agriculture: Van Drunen Farms & FutureCeuticals
 
Entrepreneurs of the Year: Scott Irps and Brent Manau
 
Large Business/Corporation of the Year: CSL Behring
 
Innovator in Manufacturing: Nucor
 
Mid Size Business of the Year: Big R