Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Kankakee County’s time to THRIVE
Kankakee County’s thriving manufacturing, healthcare, transportation and pharmaceutical industries are expanding, offering more opportunities for our community.
Kankakee County’s time to THRIVE
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Thursday, October 21, 2021
Wage & Benefit Survey
Take this comprehensive wage and benefits survey to find out how your company measures up with wages, benefits and incentives.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Scholarship Opportunity Through Exelon
Exelon is offering scholarships through their HBCU Corporate Scholars Program for Illinois students pursuing a degree at an accredited HBCU. The deadline to apply is November 12.
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Plochman’s Hosts Roundtable on Manufacturing
U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (IL-02) spent time at Plochman’s Mustard in Manteno, IL to highlight October as manufacturing month.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Enbridge Renews Commitment to Safer, Cleaner, Affordable Energy
Enbridge is a leading North American energy infrastructure company with a commitment to being a bridge to
a safer, cleaner and affordable energy future. The company released its 2020 Sustainability Report including new environmental, social and governance goals in 2021.
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
ComEd Receives National Recognition for Impact on Economic Development
Ranked in the top one percent of utilities across the United States, ComEd made infrastructure improvements that helped attract $2.7 billion in investment and create 6,400 new jobs.
Monday, August 30, 2021
New Law Brings Natural Gas Service to Pembroke Township
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed into law a bill that will bring natural gas and affordable energy options to the residents in the Pembroke Township area. The legislation will take effect immediately.
Friday, August 13, 2021
New B2B Grants Available
Application portal opens August 18, 2021 for $250M in Back to Business (B2B) Grants for small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19.
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Veterans incentives plentiful in Kankakee County
Ideally situated just 45 minutes south of Downtown Chicago along the I-57 corridor, Kankakee County boasts a diverse mix of an urban and rural lifestyle – offering a suite of business, residential and recreational benefits catering to Veterans.
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Fall Job Fair
Extended unemployment benefits are ending soon. Secure your future now at our Fall Job Fair August 26, 2021 from 10am-1pm at Northfield Square Mall. Many employers from the manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, transportation and hospitality industries will be on hand to accept applications and interview applicants. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Job seekers can enter for a chance to win a big screen TV!