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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $42 million in funding for the Regional Site Readiness Program to ensure sites are better prepared to attract future investment and new job opportunities in Illinois’ industrial sector.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
This event, hosted by Kankakee Community College, will teach individuals how to bid on Capital Development Board (CDB) projects, how to get prequalified, the diversity requirements (MBE, WBE, VBE, PBE) on projects, and how to strategize partnerships to form teams on projects.
Monday, June 3, 2024
Check out the latest cost of living numbers by the Council for Community and Economic Research.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority is seeking assistance for the daily operation of the Development Authority.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Be part of a crucial conversation involving economic, industry, and community resources dedicated to helping manufacturers not just survive, but thrive.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Kankakee County has been awarded $2.9 million to rebuild and modernize a local road that will help connect to the new Gotion factory planned in Manteno. The grant is the largest ever through IDOT’s Economic Development Program, which works with communities to plan and advance transportation improvements that support projects that create and sustain new jobs.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Progress is underway on Gotion’s new gigafactory under construction in Manteno, which later this year, will start to produce its first Illinois-made energy storage and EV battery packs used in passenger, public and fleet vehicles driving here in Illinois and across the country. Gotion, a global manufacturing giant based in California, will not only play a key role in growing the state’s EV ecosystem but it will create thousands of jobs to grow the local economy.
Monday, April 29, 2024
Discover the basics of government contracting, including navigating the free bid lead/matching system, registering as a vendor, interpreting certifications to help you succeed, and pursuing subcontracting opportunities. This is a live webinar you can attend from anywhere, or join the group watching at KCC.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Francis J. Smith, of Manteno, is named the recipient of the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County IMPACT Award for his commitment to the growth of sustainable development in the region.
Monday, April 8, 2024
