Monday, April 11, 2016
EnterpriseU 2016 Finalists Announced
After review and scoring by Round 1 judges, including one finance professional, seven EnterpriseU 2016 business plans have been selected for final judging.
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Monday, April 4, 2016
ComEd Changes Policy to Help Fuel Economic Growth in Region
In a move that is intended to make northern Illinois more attractive to expanding and prospective businesses, ComEd has modified a policy that requires some business customers seeking new or expanded electric service to provide an upfront deposit.
Monday, April 4, 2016
Nicor Gas Renews its Investment in the Economic Alliance for 2016
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County announces that Nicor Gas, an AGL Resources Company, has formally invested in its 2016 program of work.
Thursday, March 31, 2016
$10M Sewer Infrastructure Work, Industrial Park Planning Kick Off for New I-57 Interchange at Bourbonnais Parkway
Village of Bourbonnais officials are taking the lead in readying for development 1,200+ acres of industrial TIF property 50 miles south of Chicago at the new Interstate 57 interchange at Exit 319/Bourbonnais Parkway.
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Shark Tank-featured Spikeball CEO Chris Ruder to Headline ACCELERATE 2016 Small Business Conference & Expo
Spikeball Inc. CEO and Kankakee native Chris Ruder will keynote the 2nd Annual ACCELERATE Small Business Conference & Expo.
Thursday, March 24, 2016
I-KAN and Coalition for Hope & Excellence in Education Offer 2016 “Tour the Local Industries” Course for Educators
Continuing the effort to build awareness about Kankakee County’s available job opportunities and associated career pathways, the Iroquois-Kankakee Regional Office of Education (I-KAN) is providing local educators the 2016 “Tour the Local Industries” professional development course.
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Comprehensive Business Intelligence Available through ReferenceUSA Partnership
Strategic business intelligence provided by ReferenceUSA is now available free of charge to Kankakee County, Illinois, industries and entrepreneurs, as well as investors considering relocation to the community.
Monday, March 21, 2016
Kankakee County Economic Development Symposium Featuring Chicago Fed and Community Reinvestment Fund USA Scheduled for April 12, 2016
Local business, government and community leaders are hosting a symposium to support economic development activities in Kankakee County.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
SERVPRO Breaks Ground on 50,000 Square Foot Manteno, Illinois, Facility
SERVPRO of Kankakee County, Matteson-Homewood and Chicago Heights/Crete-Beecher announce groundbreaking for a new 50,000 square foot Chicago region service facility in Manteno, IL.
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Metal Fabricator ABC Coating Co. Inc. Breaks Ground for New Manteno, IL, Facility
Tulsa, OK-based ABC Coating Co. Inc. announces groundbreaking for its new Chicago region metal fabrication facility in Manteno, IL.