Thursday, February 18, 2016
KCC Trains “Rad Rides” Metal Fab Artists
Walton and Modert work for a world-renowned auto shop, Rad Rides by Troy, Inc. in Manteno, Illinois, where they specialize in hand-crafted automobiles.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Lunch & Learn: Introducing WorkKankakee.org
Kankakee County has many resources to deliver needed work readiness skills, in today’s fast-paced economy.
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Governor Rauner Announces Formation of Non-Profit Economic Development Organization
Governor Rauner today announced in his State of the State address that leaders at the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity and business stakeholders will collaborate in organizing a newly formed private, non-profit organization focusing exclusively on increasing Illinois’ competitiveness for job creation and investment.
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Enbridge Supports KCC Welding & Electrical Technology Programs
Enbridge, a pipeline firm that has been running pipeline through portions of Kankakee, Livingston, Grundy and Will counties, has donated $5,000 for KCC scholarships for welding and electrical technology students.
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Kankakee County Launches 2016 EnterpriseU Program with January 28 Public Information Session
Planning is well underway for the 5th Annual EnterpriseU Entrepreneurs Boot Camp & Business Plan Competition, which kicks off with a public information session on Thursday, January 28!
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
2015 Major Projects Yield $485M in Capital Investment
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County released preliminary figures last week for 2015 capital investment, new square footage and new jobs based on 30 announced expansion and new development projects.
Monday, December 28, 2015
Spikeball, Plochman’s Mustard, LN Engineering Featured on FOX Chicago
Economic Alliance of Kankakee County Director of Marketing & Business Attraction Lisa Wogan showcases Kankakee County, Illinois, industry and innovation on FOX Good Day Chicago 7-30-15.
Monday, December 28, 2015
EDF Renewable Energy Expands with Kelly Creek Wind Farm
The Kankakee County Board in August approved a special use permit for the Kelly Creek Wind Farm, a 108-turbine project that is projected to create 12 permanent maintenance jobs and 120 construction jobs locally (700+ jobs for the State of Illinois), in addition to generating in excess of $3 million in new property taxes, as reported by the Daily Journal.
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Redevelopment Announced for I-57 Exit 312 at Kankakee
A high-profile retail redevelopment has been announced for Interstate 57 Exit 312 at Kankakee.
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
New Production Facility for BrickStone Brewery
Bourbonnais-based BrickStone Brewery unveiled its new 8,100 square foot, 50-barrel, four-vessel production facility in September. The facility will allow the award-winning operation to quadruple its output, from 5,000 kegs to more than 20,000 kegs per year.