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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.

September 8, 2015
Peoples Bank of Kankakee County Invests in Economic Alliance Program
Peoples Bank of Kankakee County presented a $2,500 contribution to Economic Alliance President
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July 30, 2015
Kankakee-Bradley Metropolitan Statistical Area Logs Record Number of Exports
The U.S. Department of Commerce today released a report highlighting goods exports from
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July 22, 2015
Sales Guru Bill Guertin to Kick Off ACCELERATE 2015
In an overworked, out-of-balance society, how can you as a small business professional
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July 20, 2015
Alliance Responds to Announced Closure of Bunge Oils
The Economic Alliance is disappointed to learn of the impending closure of Bunge
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July 20, 2015
Construction to begin at Interstate 57 and Bourbonnais Parkway interchange
After a minor delay by Governor Bruce Rauner, we are pleased to announce
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July 9, 2015
Riverside Healthcare Supports Economic Alliance with $2,500 Investment
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County announces that Riverside Healthcare has formally invested
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July 6, 2015
Kankakee County Enterprise Zone Applications Pass First Round of State Review
Kankakee County's two enterprise zones are one step closer to re-designation, according to
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June 23, 2015
Steve Wilder named Chairman of Kankakee Valley Airport Authority Board of Directors
Steve Wilder has been elected chair of the Kankakee Valley Airport Authority (KVAA)
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June 12, 2015
Flying Squirrel Aerofilm Takes Off with EnterpriseU 2015
Final oral presentations for the EnterpriseU 2015 Entrepreneurs Boot Camp & Business Plan
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June 12, 2015
I-KAN and Coalition for Hope & Excellence in Education (CHEE) Provide First Local Industry Familiarization Course
In an effort to build awareness about Kankakee County's plentiful available job opportunities
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June 9, 2015
ABC 7 Chicago: CSL Kankakee on Front Lines of Flu Fight
Kankakee County's largest industry - global biopharm leader CSL Behring - was featured
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June 2, 2015
EnterpriseU 2015 Finalists Announced
A total of 18 aspiring and expanding small business owners have entered the
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September 8, 2015
Peoples Bank of Kankakee County Invests in Economic Alliance Program
Peoples Bank of Kankakee County presented a $2,500 contribution to Economic Alliance President
Read Blog
July 30, 2015
Kankakee-Bradley Metropolitan Statistical Area Logs Record Number of Exports
The U.S. Department of Commerce today released a report highlighting goods exports from
Read Blog
July 22, 2015
Sales Guru Bill Guertin to Kick Off ACCELERATE 2015
In an overworked, out-of-balance society, how can you as a small business professional
Read Blog
July 20, 2015
Alliance Responds to Announced Closure of Bunge Oils
The Economic Alliance is disappointed to learn of the impending closure of Bunge
Read Blog
July 20, 2015
Construction to begin at Interstate 57 and Bourbonnais Parkway interchange
After a minor delay by Governor Bruce Rauner, we are pleased to announce
Read Blog
July 9, 2015
Riverside Healthcare Supports Economic Alliance with $2,500 Investment
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County announces that Riverside Healthcare has formally invested
Read Blog
July 6, 2015
Kankakee County Enterprise Zone Applications Pass First Round of State Review
Kankakee County's two enterprise zones are one step closer to re-designation, according to
Read Blog
June 23, 2015
Steve Wilder named Chairman of Kankakee Valley Airport Authority Board of Directors
Steve Wilder has been elected chair of the Kankakee Valley Airport Authority (KVAA)
Read Blog
June 12, 2015
Flying Squirrel Aerofilm Takes Off with EnterpriseU 2015
Final oral presentations for the EnterpriseU 2015 Entrepreneurs Boot Camp & Business Plan
Read Blog
June 12, 2015
I-KAN and Coalition for Hope & Excellence in Education (CHEE) Provide First Local Industry Familiarization Course
In an effort to build awareness about Kankakee County's plentiful available job opportunities
Read Blog
June 9, 2015
ABC 7 Chicago: CSL Kankakee on Front Lines of Flu Fight
Kankakee County's largest industry - global biopharm leader CSL Behring - was featured
Read Blog
June 2, 2015
EnterpriseU 2015 Finalists Announced
A total of 18 aspiring and expanding small business owners have entered the
Read Blog
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