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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.

May 29, 2019
Greater Chicago’s Kankakee Riverfront Opportunity Zone Drawing Steady Interest
The Opportunity Zone Basics session attracted over 100 attendees where panel of finance,
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April 28, 2019
How Remote Workers Work
A tremendous rise in U.S. co-working spaces reflects the increasing amount of remote
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April 28, 2019
Remote Workers on the Rise
As more advanced technology enters the workplace, many United States employees are seeking
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April 15, 2019
Cue Kankakee: Remote Working
Kankakee County sees opportunity in the growing economic trend of remote workers. Many
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March 17, 2019
Gluten-free Pizza Maker Urban Farmer Expands in Manteno, Illinois
With further growth on the horizon in the gluten-free space, pizza maker Urban
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March 17, 2019
Kankakee MSA Up 51 Points, #1 Small Metro in IL Again in 2018
Kankakee Metropolitan Statistical Area has kept it's number one ranking as the #1
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March 11, 2019
RESearch Kankakee County Development Showcase April 4
The RESearch Kankakee County, IL, Conference & Expo is a focused opportunity for
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August 6, 2018
Transportation & Economic Development Project Coordinator
New position created to coordinate transportation and economic development projects related to major
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July 24, 2018
AAF Flanders Announces 260,000 SF Kankakee Expansion
Global air filtration leader AAF Flanders recently increased the capacity of its Momence,
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July 9, 2018
Kankakee MSA Ranked #1 in United States for Year-Over-Year Growth
Area Development magazine has ranked the Kankakee, IL, Metropolitan Statistical Area first among
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July 2, 2018
Alliance Partners with CGI Communications
The Economic Alliance is working in partnership with CGI Communications Inc and the
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April 27, 2018
Cybersecurity Defense Concentration Now Offered by ONU
Cybersecurity defense is now a concentration in the computer science major offered by
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May 29, 2019
Greater Chicago’s Kankakee Riverfront Opportunity Zone Drawing Steady Interest
The Opportunity Zone Basics session attracted over 100 attendees where panel of finance,
Read Blog
April 28, 2019
How Remote Workers Work
A tremendous rise in U.S. co-working spaces reflects the increasing amount of remote
Read Blog
April 28, 2019
Remote Workers on the Rise
As more advanced technology enters the workplace, many United States employees are seeking
Read Blog
April 15, 2019
Cue Kankakee: Remote Working
Kankakee County sees opportunity in the growing economic trend of remote workers. Many
Read Blog
March 17, 2019
Gluten-free Pizza Maker Urban Farmer Expands in Manteno, Illinois
With further growth on the horizon in the gluten-free space, pizza maker Urban
Read Blog
March 17, 2019
Kankakee MSA Up 51 Points, #1 Small Metro in IL Again in 2018
Kankakee Metropolitan Statistical Area has kept it's number one ranking as the #1
Read Blog
March 11, 2019
RESearch Kankakee County Development Showcase April 4
The RESearch Kankakee County, IL, Conference & Expo is a focused opportunity for
Read Blog
August 6, 2018
Transportation & Economic Development Project Coordinator
New position created to coordinate transportation and economic development projects related to major
Read Blog
July 24, 2018
AAF Flanders Announces 260,000 SF Kankakee Expansion
Global air filtration leader AAF Flanders recently increased the capacity of its Momence,
Read Blog
July 9, 2018
Kankakee MSA Ranked #1 in United States for Year-Over-Year Growth
Area Development magazine has ranked the Kankakee, IL, Metropolitan Statistical Area first among
Read Blog
July 2, 2018
Alliance Partners with CGI Communications
The Economic Alliance is working in partnership with CGI Communications Inc and the
Read Blog
April 27, 2018
Cybersecurity Defense Concentration Now Offered by ONU
Cybersecurity defense is now a concentration in the computer science major offered by
Read Blog
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