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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 18, 2014
Kankakee County Real GDP Growth exceeds national average, second highest in state of Illinois
Continuing the trend of favorable economic reports for Kankakee County, the Kankakee-Bradley Metropolitan
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September 12, 2014
Forbes ranks Kankakee County ninth nationally in cost of doing business, second in Illinois for job growth
Forbes' recently released "Best Small Places for Business and Careers" ranking positions Kankakee
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September 8, 2014
Kankakee Housing Summit Lunch & Learn 9/16
The Economic Alliance is a proud host of the 2014 Kankakee Housing Summit,
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August 27, 2014
“Powership” author kicks off Manufacturing Month at KCC
Business strategist, IMPACTinsights founder and author of POWERSHIP, Kathie Topel will kick of
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August 13, 2014
Governor Quinn Announces $5 Million Capital Investment in Kankakee Community College
New Addition to Train Students in Green Energy and Other Emerging Technology Fields
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July 31, 2014
#1 Small City in Illinois
Resilient Kankakee County Tops "Small Cities" in Illinois
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July 31, 2014
Ring Container Success
100 million bottles per year, #1 in efficiency at Kankakee facility
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July 31, 2014
State Lauds CSL Behring
Multinational's investment at Kankakee plant earns 2014 Edie Award
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July 31, 2014
Bear Down!
New Community Partnership Engaging Fans Year Round
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July 31, 2014
Kankakee County Industries Optimistic on Local Business Climate, Growth
New expansions and hiring anticipated, according to recent Alliance survey.
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July 15, 2014
Pilot Hill Wind Project: Microsoft’s largest investment in wind energy, powering Chicago datacenters
EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE) today announced the company has secured a 96
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June 30, 2014
NEW EMPLOYEE TRAINING FUNDS NOW AVAILABLE
Workforce Board receives grant to support Incumbent Worker Training (IWT)
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September 18, 2014
Kankakee County Real GDP Growth exceeds national average, second highest in state of Illinois
Continuing the trend of favorable economic reports for Kankakee County, the Kankakee-Bradley Metropolitan
Read Blog
September 12, 2014
Forbes ranks Kankakee County ninth nationally in cost of doing business, second in Illinois for job growth
Forbes' recently released "Best Small Places for Business and Careers" ranking positions Kankakee
Read Blog
September 8, 2014
Kankakee Housing Summit Lunch & Learn 9/16
The Economic Alliance is a proud host of the 2014 Kankakee Housing Summit,
Read Blog
August 27, 2014
“Powership” author kicks off Manufacturing Month at KCC
Business strategist, IMPACTinsights founder and author of POWERSHIP, Kathie Topel will kick of
Read Blog
August 13, 2014
Governor Quinn Announces $5 Million Capital Investment in Kankakee Community College
New Addition to Train Students in Green Energy and Other Emerging Technology Fields
Read Blog
July 31, 2014
#1 Small City in Illinois
Resilient Kankakee County Tops "Small Cities" in Illinois
Read Blog
July 31, 2014
Ring Container Success
100 million bottles per year, #1 in efficiency at Kankakee facility
Read Blog
July 31, 2014
State Lauds CSL Behring
Multinational's investment at Kankakee plant earns 2014 Edie Award
Read Blog
July 31, 2014
Bear Down!
New Community Partnership Engaging Fans Year Round
Read Blog
July 31, 2014
Kankakee County Industries Optimistic on Local Business Climate, Growth
New expansions and hiring anticipated, according to recent Alliance survey.
Read Blog
July 15, 2014
Pilot Hill Wind Project: Microsoft’s largest investment in wind energy, powering Chicago datacenters
EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE) today announced the company has secured a 96
Read Blog
June 30, 2014
NEW EMPLOYEE TRAINING FUNDS NOW AVAILABLE
Workforce Board receives grant to support Incumbent Worker Training (IWT)
Read Blog
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