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Friday, January 13, 2023
With a cost of living below the national average, employment opportunities to earn a substantial income and being ranked in the top among small communities for nursing, carpentry, law enforcement and manufacturing hubs, Kankakee County is worth a second look.
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Five area high schools will participate in the launch of Kankakee County CEO in August. A select group of students from Kankakee High School, Bishop McNamara High School, Momence Community High School, St. Anne Community High School and Kankakee Trinity Academy will visit local businesses, learn operations, soft skills and entrepreneurial basics as they begin their own business.
Friday, November 18, 2022
Scanlon Excavating & Concrete, Inc. based out of Kankakee in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting an outreach and networking event on December 1, 2022 at Quality Inn and Suites in Bradley.
Thursday, November 10, 2022
BOURBONNAIS – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) continued its statewide “Manufacturing Matters” tour on Thursday during an event held by the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County detailing the results of a new economic impact study measuring the industry’s significant contributions to the state and regional economy.
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County has named Joe Franco of Kankakee as the inaugural recipient of the IMPACT Award for his commitment to the growth of sustainable development in the region.
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
“Manufacturing Matters” Tour to Visit Kankakee County, Highlight Industry’s Important Role in State and Regional Economy
New Economic Study Finds Manufacturing Generates $5 billion in Economic Output in Kankakee County, Supports 8,465 Jobs
Monday, October 31, 2022
Kankakee County’s greatest strength is the ability to thrive given any situation. Capital improvements and infrastructure projects are underway; global, national, and local shareholders have pinned Kankakee County as a place to invest, employers are expanding and hiring, and new jobs are being created.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
As we celebrate manufacturing month in October, we celebrate the amazing products made in Kankakee County and across the region. The Economic Alliance works closely with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and IMEC Illinois to support our local companies.
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Launched by the Community Development Corporation of Pembroke and Hopkins Park, the PEEP Program is aimed at helping the community have clean-energy options by improving energy efficiency and electrification.
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
A new program is coming to Kankakee County high schools geared to strengthen the workforce, enhance the partnerships with employers and high schools, and help our community grow and prosper. KANKAKEE COUNTY CEO will kick off in four area high schools in August 2023.
