News & Events

Black Business Month campaign – developed to celebrate and support Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs across Illinois. This monthlong celebration includes a webinar highlighting community leaders, organizations, and business enterprises throughout the state, stops on the Statewide Black Business Survey Roadshow, a campaign inviting Illinoisans to “Shop Black-owned Business Saturdays,” as well as company highlights via social media.

Project increases access to clean and renewable energy, creates savings for customers

HB 2531, signed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, requires the Illinois Department of Transportation to start the prequalification process for entering public-private agreements established in the South Suburban Airport Act.

The Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau announced the second round of the CTAP (Community Tourism Action Plan) grant opportunity is open! Grants are available to help both small or large Kankakee County visitor-centric projects across the finish line, and any public, private or non-profit organization can apply.

La Agencia de Desarrollo Económico y Comunitario (ECDA) de la Ciudad de Kankakee realizará un taller para negocios pequeños el martes, agosto 1, 2023 de 5:00 P.M. a 6:30
P.M. en la oficina de ECDA (200 East Court Street, Suite 410, Kankakee). **** The City of Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency
(ECDA) will hold a Small Business Workshop on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the
ECDA Office (200 E Court Street, Suite 410, Kankakee).

The Gap Year Program offers career exploration and activities in a low-pressure, no homework environment.

Kankakee County climbs two spots to #3 in the US for manufacturing hubs for small metros, according to Business Facilities Magazine 2023 Metro Rankings Report. The magazine annually recognizes metro areas and cities of all sizes for attracting and retaining businesses from numerous industry sectors.

The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center and the Illinois Manufacturers Association announces the new Supply Chain Center – a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize the way Illinois manufacturers operate.

As the demands of leadership positions continue to evolve, the gap between required skills and employee capabilities is becoming wider. Shockingly, over 74% of leaders feel unprepared and lack the necessary training to face the challenges of their roles.

We are proud to receive the Daily Journal 2023 Progress Award for Excellence in Real Estate. Alliance President/CEO accepted the award with Director of Marketing & Business Attraction Angela Morrey at the awards ceremony June 1.