ComEd Customers Save More Than $8B on Energy Bills

ComEd’s Energy Efficiency Program offerings ranked first in Midwest by national energy-efficiency research organization.

The new Kankakee County CEO program kicks off with several area high school students from Kankakee High School, Bishop McNamara High School, Momence High School, Trinity High School and St. Anne High School.

We want to hear from you and your peers! Are your strategies for enhancing operational efficiency in motion? Could your operations benefit from the guidance of seasoned experts Discover invaluable insights from fellow manufacturers who have successfully implemented impactful practices. Plus, take an exclusive virtual tour of the cutting-edge KCC Manufacturing & Industrial Technology Center.

Black Business Month campaign – developed to celebrate and support Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs across Illinois. This monthlong celebration includes a webinar highlighting community leaders, organizations, and business enterprises throughout the state, stops on the Statewide Black Business Survey Roadshow, a campaign inviting Illinoisans to “Shop Black-owned Business Saturdays,” as well as company highlights via social media.

Project increases access to clean and renewable energy, creates savings for customers

HB 2531, signed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, requires the Illinois Department of Transportation to start the prequalification process for entering public-private agreements established in the South Suburban Airport Act.

The Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau announced the second round of the CTAP (Community Tourism Action Plan) grant opportunity is open! Grants are available to help both small or large Kankakee County visitor-centric projects across the finish line, and any public, private or non-profit organization can apply.

La Agencia de Desarrollo Económico y Comunitario (ECDA) de la Ciudad de Kankakee realizará un taller para negocios pequeños el martes, agosto 1, 2023 de 5:00 P.M. a 6:30
P.M. en la oficina de ECDA (200 East Court Street, Suite 410, Kankakee). **** The City of Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency
(ECDA) will hold a Small Business Workshop on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the
ECDA Office (200 E Court Street, Suite 410, Kankakee).

The Gap Year Program offers career exploration and activities in a low-pressure, no homework environment.

Kankakee County climbs two spots to #3 in the US for manufacturing hubs for small metros, according to Business Facilities Magazine 2023 Metro Rankings Report. The magazine annually recognizes metro areas and cities of all sizes for attracting and retaining businesses from numerous industry sectors.