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Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Iconic Midwest condiment producer Plochman’s Mustard continues to expand its core mustard products, adding production lines, new shifts and more than 20 new employees in 2014-15 at its Manteno, Illinois, headquarters.
Monday, April 6, 2015
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner visited Hoekstra Transportation in March as part of his promotional tour to outlline his vision for enhancing the state’s business climate.
Monday, April 6, 2015
Kicking off a year-long celebration of the company’s 25 years in Kankakee County, Illinois, Sears Holdings Corp. – Manteno Distribution Center held a ribbon cutting March 18 for the operation’s new “Pick-to-Voice” technology and related facility investments.
Monday, March 30, 2015
One of the country’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of natural, conventional and organic, whole-food fruit, vegetable, herb and other specialty ingredients is considerably expanding its Momence, Illinois, operational footprint.
Monday, March 30, 2015
The Economic Alliance is proud to join the Daily Journal in hosting the 2015 Progress Awards on Wednesday, April 8 at Kankakee’s Majestic Theatre.
Monday, March 30, 2015
The United States spends more on health care than any other country in the world, at an estimated 17.7 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2013, according to Deloitte Development’s “2015 Health Care Providers Outlook.”
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
A total of 18 aspiring and expanding small business owners have entered the 2015 edition of Kankakee County’s EnterpriseU Entrepreneurs Boot Camp & Business Plan Competition.
Friday, March 6, 2015
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County in March published and released its 2014 Annual Report. The document – available online here – recaps the organization’s efforts and achievements in Business Retention & Expansion, Business Attraction, Workforce Development, Regional Development, Local Community Development and Promotion in the January to December 2014 time window.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
On Wednesday, April 8, 2015, The Daily Journal will honor members of our community with 10 different professional awards celebrating the spirit of innovation, entrepreneurship and business success.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The following letter and survey link are provided on behalf of our community partner, Kankakee Community College.
