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2025 Market Profile for Kankakee County

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

2025 Market Profile for Kankakee County

Kankakee County stands as a thriving hub of industrial growth, economic opportunity, and strategic development. We invite you to view the 2025 Kankakee County Market Profile to learn more.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Francis J. Smith Receives IMPACT Award

The IMPACT Award honors the accomplishments of an individual, business or organization that has propelled sustainable growth and progress within the community. Through decades of innovation, investment and service, Francis Smith (Smitty) has significantly shaped the economic landscape of the region in driving progress, attracting business, involvement in various organizations and overall dedication to Kankakee County.

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

2024 Market Profile – Kankakee County

Kankakee County is moving full steam ahead in welcoming new industry and new opportunity to the region. The area, just 45 miles south of Chicago, showcases an economical cost of living, diverse industry base, significant transportation and infrastructure improvements, and strong education and workforce partners. Check out the 2024 Market Profile for Kankakee County.

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

New Beverage Journey Launched in Kankakee County

The Kankakee County Craft Beverage Trail is a great way for visitors and locals to taste their way through the county and interact with local businesses. This trail is comprised of 13 (and counting!) local businesses all boasting their own craft. Some offer coffee, some offer craft beer or wine, some offer smoothies or wine, but all offer a great atmosphere for people to gather.

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Friday, January 19, 2024

CEO Program Accepts Applicants for Next School Year

Our local business community partners with area schools to create project-based experiences for students by providing funding, expertise, meeting space, business tours, and one-on-one mentoring. Students earn high school credit upon successfully completing the two-semester course.

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Meet the CEO Class of Kankakee County

Fall meet & greet to meet the Kankakee County CEO class and learn more about the program. CEO students are eager to meet you (or get reacquainted,) shake your hand, and share some of the things they’ve been doing in the CEO program thus far.

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