Expand My Business
Economic Alliance of Kankakee County logo featuring red arrows
Contact Us

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 3, 2016
GadellNet Announces Chicago Southland Expansion, Kankakee County Branch
St. Louis-based GadellNet, an outsourced IT consulting firm offering help desk IT support,
Read Blog
April 19, 2016
ReferenceUSA Lunch & Learn Set for May 2
Through a joint partnership of the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce, Kankakee Public
Read Blog
April 11, 2016
EnterpriseU 2016 Finalists Announced
After review and scoring by Round 1 judges, including one finance professional, seven
Read Blog
April 4, 2016
Nicor Gas Renews its Investment in the Economic Alliance for 2016
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County announces that Nicor Gas, an AGL Resources
Read Blog
April 4, 2016
ComEd Changes Policy to Help Fuel Economic Growth in Region
In a move that is intended to make northern Illinois more attractive to
Read Blog
March 31, 2016
$10M Sewer Infrastructure Work, Industrial Park Planning Kick Off for New I-57 Interchange at Bourbonnais Parkway
Village of Bourbonnais officials are taking the lead in readying for development 1,200+
Read Blog
March 29, 2016
Shark Tank-featured Spikeball CEO Chris Ruder to Headline ACCELERATE 2016 Small Business Conference & Expo
Spikeball Inc. CEO and Kankakee native Chris Ruder will keynote the 2nd Annual
Read Blog
March 24, 2016
I-KAN and Coalition for Hope & Excellence in Education Offer 2016 “Tour the Local Industries” Course for Educators
Continuing the effort to build awareness about Kankakee County's available job opportunities and
Read Blog
March 22, 2016
Comprehensive Business Intelligence Available through ReferenceUSA Partnership
Strategic business intelligence provided by ReferenceUSA is now available free of charge to
Read Blog
March 21, 2016
Kankakee County Economic Development Symposium Featuring Chicago Fed and Community Reinvestment Fund USA Scheduled for April 12, 2016
Local business, government and community leaders are hosting a symposium to support economic
Read Blog
March 17, 2016
SERVPRO Breaks Ground on 50,000 Square Foot Manteno, Illinois, Facility
SERVPRO of Kankakee County, Matteson-Homewood and Chicago Heights/Crete-Beecher announce groundbreaking for a new
Read Blog
February 25, 2016
Metal Fabricator ABC Coating Co. Inc. Breaks Ground for New Manteno, IL, Facility
Tulsa, OK-based ABC Coating Co. Inc. announces groundbreaking for its new Chicago region
Read Blog
May 3, 2016
GadellNet Announces Chicago Southland Expansion, Kankakee County Branch
St. Louis-based GadellNet, an outsourced IT consulting firm offering help desk IT support,
Read Blog
April 19, 2016
ReferenceUSA Lunch & Learn Set for May 2
Through a joint partnership of the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce, Kankakee Public
Read Blog
April 11, 2016
EnterpriseU 2016 Finalists Announced
After review and scoring by Round 1 judges, including one finance professional, seven
Read Blog
April 4, 2016
Nicor Gas Renews its Investment in the Economic Alliance for 2016
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County announces that Nicor Gas, an AGL Resources
Read Blog
April 4, 2016
ComEd Changes Policy to Help Fuel Economic Growth in Region
In a move that is intended to make northern Illinois more attractive to
Read Blog
March 31, 2016
$10M Sewer Infrastructure Work, Industrial Park Planning Kick Off for New I-57 Interchange at Bourbonnais Parkway
Village of Bourbonnais officials are taking the lead in readying for development 1,200+
Read Blog
March 29, 2016
Shark Tank-featured Spikeball CEO Chris Ruder to Headline ACCELERATE 2016 Small Business Conference & Expo
Spikeball Inc. CEO and Kankakee native Chris Ruder will keynote the 2nd Annual
Read Blog
March 24, 2016
I-KAN and Coalition for Hope & Excellence in Education Offer 2016 “Tour the Local Industries” Course for Educators
Continuing the effort to build awareness about Kankakee County's available job opportunities and
Read Blog
March 22, 2016
Comprehensive Business Intelligence Available through ReferenceUSA Partnership
Strategic business intelligence provided by ReferenceUSA is now available free of charge to
Read Blog
March 21, 2016
Kankakee County Economic Development Symposium Featuring Chicago Fed and Community Reinvestment Fund USA Scheduled for April 12, 2016
Local business, government and community leaders are hosting a symposium to support economic
Read Blog
March 17, 2016
SERVPRO Breaks Ground on 50,000 Square Foot Manteno, Illinois, Facility
SERVPRO of Kankakee County, Matteson-Homewood and Chicago Heights/Crete-Beecher announce groundbreaking for a new
Read Blog
February 25, 2016
Metal Fabricator ABC Coating Co. Inc. Breaks Ground for New Manteno, IL, Facility
Tulsa, OK-based ABC Coating Co. Inc. announces groundbreaking for its new Chicago region
Read Blog
Red and white abstract arrows pointing right, symbolizing forward movement.

Ready to Take the Next Step? Let’s Build Your Future in Kankakee County

Take the first bold step toward transforming potential into tangible economic success in Kankakee County.

Expand My Business
Why Kankakee County?