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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.
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County seeks to recognize a distinguished individual, business or organization that has demonstrated positive and impactful sustainable development in the region. The IMPACT Award recipient will be honored at the November 10, 2022 Board of Directors meeting to be held at Olivet Nazarene University with complimentary breakfast at 7:00 am and the meeting to begin at 7:30 am.
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
The Makers on the Move bus tour with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center stopped at CSL Behring in Bradley Monday, October 10 as as way to highlight great manufacturing across Illinois.
Friday, September 30, 2022
Six airports have received Airport of the Year awards from the Illinois Department of Transportation, including the Greater Kankakee Airport honored with the General Aviation Airport of the Year Award for airports with a runway greater than 5,000 feet.
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The Makers on the Move Bus Tour across Illinois will make a stop at CSL Behring in Bradley come October 10.
Monday, September 19, 2022
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County seeks to recognize a distinguished individual, business or organization that has demonstrated positive and impactful sustainable development in the region.
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
KANKAKEE COUNTY CEO is geared to strengthen our workforce, enhance the partnerships with our employers and high schools, and help our community grow and prosper. The CEO program is spearheaded by the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship and is in more than 280 schools across the US. It has proven to help students enter the business world and with entrepreneurship. We are excited to launch this in Kankakee County to start the 2023 school year. Three local high schools are already committed including Bishop McNamara, Momence High School and Grant Park High School.
