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News and Press in Kankakee County

Access the latest press releases, event announcements, and Economic Alliance updates. Keep up with the developments shaping Kankakee County’s business climate and community progress.

February 14, 2023
Tourism-Related Grants Available
The Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (KCCVB) mission is to market and
,
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February 9, 2023
Opportunity for Residential Development is Strong in Kankakee County
The need for additional and affordable housing in Kankakee County is critical to
,
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February 7, 2023
Nominations Open: Coolest Thing Made in Illinois
Makers Madness is an online contest highlighting amazing manufacturers and their fantastic products
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January 31, 2023
RELEASED: 2023 Market Profile
Boasting capital investment of more than $1.5B over the recent years, exporting more
,
Read Blog
January 26, 2023
ComEd Sets Record Reliability to Customers in 2022
Investments in the power grid continued to pay reliability dividends for ComEd customers
Read Blog
January 19, 2023
ComEd Plans Advance Region’s Economic, Climate and Equity Goals
ComEd multi-year grid and rate plans will strengthen the region’s infrastructure and economy
Read Blog
January 17, 2023
Createur Conference & Pitch Competition Set for April
Olivet Nazarene University is set to offer a degree in Entrepreneurship, and kicks
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January 13, 2023
Economic Alliance Report Featured in Daily Journal
With a cost of living below the national average, employment opportunities to earn
,
Read Blog
January 4, 2023
Five Area High Schools Sign on to CEO Program
Five area high schools will participate in the launch of Kankakee County CEO
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November 18, 2022
Encouraging Women, Minorities in Construction Industry
Scanlon Excavating & Concrete, Inc. based out of Kankakee in conjunction with the
Read Blog
November 10, 2022
IMA Continues Manufacturing Matters Tour at Alliance Board Meeting
BOURBONNAIS – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) continued its statewide “Manufacturing Matters” tour
Read Blog
November 10, 2022
Joe Franco named recipient of the inaugural IMPACT Award by Economic Alliance of Kankakee County
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County has named Joe Franco of Kankakee as
,
Read Blog
February 14, 2023
Tourism-Related Grants Available
The Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (KCCVB) mission is to market and
,
Read Blog
February 9, 2023
Opportunity for Residential Development is Strong in Kankakee County
The need for additional and affordable housing in Kankakee County is critical to
,
Read Blog
February 7, 2023
Nominations Open: Coolest Thing Made in Illinois
Makers Madness is an online contest highlighting amazing manufacturers and their fantastic products
Read Blog
January 31, 2023
RELEASED: 2023 Market Profile
Boasting capital investment of more than $1.5B over the recent years, exporting more
,
Read Blog
January 26, 2023
ComEd Sets Record Reliability to Customers in 2022
Investments in the power grid continued to pay reliability dividends for ComEd customers
Read Blog
January 19, 2023
ComEd Plans Advance Region’s Economic, Climate and Equity Goals
ComEd multi-year grid and rate plans will strengthen the region’s infrastructure and economy
Read Blog
January 17, 2023
Createur Conference & Pitch Competition Set for April
Olivet Nazarene University is set to offer a degree in Entrepreneurship, and kicks
Read Blog
January 13, 2023
Economic Alliance Report Featured in Daily Journal
With a cost of living below the national average, employment opportunities to earn
,
Read Blog
January 4, 2023
Five Area High Schools Sign on to CEO Program
Five area high schools will participate in the launch of Kankakee County CEO
Read Blog
November 18, 2022
Encouraging Women, Minorities in Construction Industry
Scanlon Excavating & Concrete, Inc. based out of Kankakee in conjunction with the
Read Blog
November 10, 2022
IMA Continues Manufacturing Matters Tour at Alliance Board Meeting
BOURBONNAIS – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) continued its statewide “Manufacturing Matters” tour
Read Blog
November 10, 2022
Joe Franco named recipient of the inaugural IMPACT Award by Economic Alliance of Kankakee County
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County has named Joe Franco of Kankakee as
,
Read Blog
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