Thursday, April 16, 2015
Kankakee County Day in Springfield 2015
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County participated in a broad-based coalition that traveled to Springfield on Tuesday, April 14.
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Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Screening of Documentary Film “Maker” April 20
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County, ONU’s Catalyst Innovation Center and the South Metropolitan Higher Education Consortium will host a screening of the award-winning documentary film “Maker” on Monday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Plochman’s Mustard Expanding, Hiring at Manteno, Illinois, HQ
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
Sears Holdings Celebrates New Investment, 25th Year in Manteno, Illinois
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, April 6, 2015
Governor Rauner Visits Hoekstra Transportation
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, March 30, 2015
Health Care Sector Vibrant in Kankakee County
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.”
Monday, March 30, 2015
Alliance hosts Daily Journal Progress Awards April 8
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
Van Drunen Farms Expansion Underway
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.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
EnterpriseU Class of 2015 Announced
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
Economic Alliance publishes 2014 Annual Report
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.