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Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Peoples Bank of Kankakee County presented a $2,500 contribution to Economic Alliance President and CEO Mike Van Mill yesterday to support the countywide economic development organization’s operations and 2015 program of work.
Thursday, July 30, 2015
The U.S. Department of Commerce today released a report highlighting goods exports from U.S. metropolitan areas for 2014.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
In an overworked, out-of-balance society, how can you as a small business professional stay positive and fulfilled in the right ways? Nationally renowned sales guru and Kankakee County native Bill Guertin will provide some practical answers to this question in his kick off to the upcoming Accelerate 2015 Small Business Conference & Expo.In an overworked, out-of-balance society, how can you as a small business professional stay positive and fulfilled in the right ways? Nationally renowned sales guru and Kankakee County native Bill Guertin will provide some practical answers to this question in his kick off to the upcoming Accelerate 2015 Small Business Conference & Expo.
Monday, July 20, 2015
The Economic Alliance is disappointed to learn of the impending closure of Bunge Oils in Bradley, a long-standing member of Kankakee County’s thriving food processing sector. We understand that this is a market-driven closure that will involve consolidation of Bradley’s operations to other Bunge sites.
Monday, July 20, 2015
After a minor delay by Governor Bruce Rauner, we are pleased to announce construction will be begin for the new Interchange at Interstate 57 and Bourbonnais Parkway. Construction of this $46 million project was awarded to Kankakee Valley Construction Company providing numerous construction jobs to Kankakee County for the next 2-3 years.
Thursday, July 9, 2015
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County announces that Riverside Healthcare has formally invested in its 2015 program of work. Riverside’s donation of $2,500 supports operations and programming for Kankakee County’s umbrella 501(c)(6) public-private economic development organization.
Monday, July 6, 2015
Kankakee County’s two enterprise zones are one step closer to re-designation, according to official notification from the state of Illinois in June.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Steve Wilder has been elected chair of the Kankakee Valley Airport Authority (KVAA) Board of Directors. Wilder will lead the Board of Directors in fulfilling the KVAA’s strategic plan for airport development and aviation in the region.
Friday, June 12, 2015
Final oral presentations for the EnterpriseU 2015 Entrepreneurs Boot Camp & Business Plan Competition were held on June 11, 2015.
Friday, June 12, 2015
In an effort to build awareness about Kankakee County’s plentiful available job opportunities and associated career pathways, 20 local educators will take part in a first-ever local industry familiarization course.
