Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Crown named 2023 Innovator in Manufacturing
Crown Cork in Bradley is named the 2023 Innovator in Manufacturing by the Daily Journal for the 2023 Progress Awards.
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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Crown Cork in Bradley is named the 2023 Innovator in Manufacturing by the Daily Journal for the 2023 Progress Awards.
Friday, February 17, 2023
The One Workforce grant program covers tuition, textbooks, fees, hand tools, materials, and personal protective equipment for students enrolled in programs which can lead to employment in a field related to manufacturing. Grant students are enrolled in KCC manufacturing-based certificates and associate degrees such as: welding, machine tool, industrial maintenance, electrical technology, and manufacturing technology.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Makers Madness is an online contest highlighting amazing manufacturers and their fantastic products made in our state. The contest is a partnership with Comcast Business, an innovation champion and technology provider to manufacturers across Illinois.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Boasting capital investment of more than $1.5B over the recent years, exporting more than $7B from our Kankakee County businesses and manufacturers, and boasting an economical cost of living (92.1%) and housing costs (79.4%), this community is a draw for business, industry and livability.
Friday, January 13, 2023
With a cost of living below the national average, employment opportunities to earn a substantial income and being ranked in the top among small communities for nursing, carpentry, law enforcement and manufacturing hubs, Kankakee County is worth a second look.
Thursday, November 10, 2022
BOURBONNAIS – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) continued its statewide “Manufacturing Matters” tour on Thursday during an event held by the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County detailing the results of a new economic impact study measuring the industry’s significant contributions to the state and regional economy.
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
“Manufacturing Matters” Tour to Visit Kankakee County, Highlight Industry’s Important Role in State and Regional Economy
New Economic Study Finds Manufacturing Generates $5 billion in Economic Output in Kankakee County, Supports 8,465 Jobs
Thursday, October 27, 2022
As we celebrate manufacturing month in October, we celebrate the amazing products made in Kankakee County and across the region. The Economic Alliance works closely with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and IMEC Illinois to support our local companies.
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
The Makers on the Move bus tour with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center stopped at CSL Behring in Bradley Monday, October 10 as as way to highlight great manufacturing across Illinois.
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The Makers on the Move Bus Tour across Illinois will make a stop at CSL Behring in Bradley come October 10.