Monday, November 20, 2023
B2B NewBiz Grants NOW OPEN
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Grant applications are open for businesses that launched during the pandemic. Up to $30,000 available through the B2B NewBiz program.
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Monday, November 20, 2023
Grant applications are open for businesses that launched during the pandemic. Up to $30,000 available through the B2B NewBiz program.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Get your questions answered about the Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) and how your company can take advantage of these grant training funds.
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Fall meet & greet to meet the Kankakee County CEO class and learn more about the program. CEO students are eager to meet you (or get reacquainted,) shake your hand, and share some of the things they’ve been doing in the CEO program thus far.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Olivet Nazarene University receives top rankings by U.S. News and World Report, WalletHub and Money Magazine.
Friday, October 6, 2023
The Visit Kankakee County Board of Directors announces new recipients of the Community Community Tourism Action Plan (CTAP) Grants.
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Learn more about the electric vehicle battery manufacturer that has committed $2B in investment and will employ 2,600 residents in Kankakee County.
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Join the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County and the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce as we present “Google My Business”. This FREE interactive seminar will be presented by Jorge Norrick, Google Trusted Photographer & Google My Business Optimizer & Educator, will help you learn how to advance your presence on Google.
Monday, September 25, 2023
ONU to host Everyday Cyber Conference where experts will discuss how cybersecurity affects our business community.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Our Better Your Business roundtable discussion with IMEC Illinois showcased Kankakee Community College Manufacturing & Industrial Technology Center and expert conversation about improving operations.
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Gotion will make an expected $2.09 billion investment will bring 2,600 jobs to Kankakee County. This is the largest electric vehicle battery production investment in Illinois to date, and the first operation in North America for Gotion.