Monday, September 8, 2014
Kankakee Housing Summit Lunch & Learn 9/16
The Economic Alliance is a proud host of the 2014 Kankakee Housing Summit, set for Tuesday, September 16.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014
“Powership” author kicks off Manufacturing Month at KCC
Business strategist, IMPACTinsights founder and author of POWERSHIP, Kathie Topel will kick of Kankakee Community College’s National Manufacturing Month activities with an address to local business leaders on Wednesday, October 1, 2014.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Governor Quinn Announces $5 Million Capital Investment in Kankakee Community College
New Addition to Train Students in Green Energy and Other Emerging Technology Fields
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Kankakee County Industries Optimistic on Local Business Climate, Growth
New expansions and hiring anticipated, according to recent Alliance survey.
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Bear Down!
New Community Partnership Engaging Fans Year Round
Thursday, July 31, 2014
State Lauds CSL Behring
Multinational’s investment at Kankakee plant earns 2014 Edie Award
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Ring Container Success
100 million bottles per year, #1 in efficiency at Kankakee facility
Thursday, July 31, 2014
#1 Small City in Illinois
Resilient Kankakee County Tops “Small Cities” in Illinois
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Pilot Hill Wind Project: Microsoft’s largest investment in wind energy, powering Chicago datacenters
EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE) today announced the company has secured a 96 percent stake in the 175 megawatt (MW) Pilot Hill Wind Project (formerly known as K4) from Orion Energy Group LLC (Orion) and Vision Energy LLC. The project benefits from a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Microsoft Corporation.
Monday, June 30, 2014
NEW EMPLOYEE TRAINING FUNDS NOW AVAILABLE
Workforce Board receives grant to support Incumbent Worker Training (IWT)