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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.

August 3, 2021
Fall Job Fair
Extended unemployment benefits are ending soon. Secure your future now at our Fall
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June 23, 2021
Nucor Named GM Supplier of the Year
Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) was recognized as a General Motors Supplier of the
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May 28, 2021
Cigna Named Among Top Employers for New Graduates
Recognized by new graduates and young professionals for its workplace culture, advancement opportunities,
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May 12, 2021
Human Resources Needs Assessment Survey
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County works to improve all aspects of our
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April 16, 2021
Seeking Student Intern
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County is seeking a student intern to assist
,
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April 13, 2021
DOW named to 2021 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For
Midland, MI - Dow has earned a place on the Great Place to
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December 16, 2020
Paine Schwartz Partners Announces Investment in Urban Farmer, Manteno’s Plant-based Specialty Dough Producer
Global food and agribusiness PE leader Paine Schwartz Partners invests in our plant-based
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December 1, 2020
Partner Recognition: United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties
Now more than ever, community partners are an integral part of Kankakee County's
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November 11, 2020
Bourbonnais Establishes North Convent Business District
Village of Bourbonnais trustees on October 19 approved the creation of the 145-acre
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October 20, 2020
Spikeball Expands Midwest Distribution Hub in Kankakee Riverfront Opportunity Zone
Kankakee native and Spikeball CEO Chris Ruder has established a 51,000 SF Midwest
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October 12, 2020
2020-21 Student Intern Sought

2020-21 STUDENT INTERN JOB DESCRIPTION The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County is a

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September 2, 2020
McKesson Occupying 576,000 SF, Hiring 600 in Manteno for Covid-19 Response Ops
A vacant 576,000-square-foot warehouse in Manteno has found a new occupant and the
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August 3, 2021
Fall Job Fair
Extended unemployment benefits are ending soon. Secure your future now at our Fall
Read Blog
June 23, 2021
Nucor Named GM Supplier of the Year
Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) was recognized as a General Motors Supplier of the
Read Blog
May 28, 2021
Cigna Named Among Top Employers for New Graduates
Recognized by new graduates and young professionals for its workplace culture, advancement opportunities,
Read Blog
May 12, 2021
Human Resources Needs Assessment Survey
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County works to improve all aspects of our
Read Blog
April 16, 2021
Seeking Student Intern
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County is seeking a student intern to assist
,
Read Blog
April 13, 2021
DOW named to 2021 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For
Midland, MI - Dow has earned a place on the Great Place to
,
Read Blog
December 16, 2020
Paine Schwartz Partners Announces Investment in Urban Farmer, Manteno’s Plant-based Specialty Dough Producer
Global food and agribusiness PE leader Paine Schwartz Partners invests in our plant-based
, ,
Read Blog
December 1, 2020
Partner Recognition: United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties
Now more than ever, community partners are an integral part of Kankakee County's
, ,
Read Blog
November 11, 2020
Bourbonnais Establishes North Convent Business District
Village of Bourbonnais trustees on October 19 approved the creation of the 145-acre
Read Blog
October 20, 2020
Spikeball Expands Midwest Distribution Hub in Kankakee Riverfront Opportunity Zone
Kankakee native and Spikeball CEO Chris Ruder has established a 51,000 SF Midwest
Read Blog
October 12, 2020
2020-21 Student Intern Sought

2020-21 STUDENT INTERN JOB DESCRIPTION The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County is a

Read Blog
September 2, 2020
McKesson Occupying 576,000 SF, Hiring 600 in Manteno for Covid-19 Response Ops
A vacant 576,000-square-foot warehouse in Manteno has found a new occupant and the
Read Blog
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