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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 11, 2024
Kankakee County Labor Shed Market Analysis
The Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Board contracted Chmura to perform a Labor Shed
,
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September 11, 2024
ETIP 101: How to Apply for Training Funds
The Employee Training Investment Program Grant can reimburse up to 50% of training
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September 4, 2024
ComEd Named Among Top Utilities in US
ComEd is again being hailed as a national leader for its work to
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August 19, 2024
IDFPR Licensing Assistance Available September 9, 2024
State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) will be hosting an upcoming On-the-Spot event with
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July 30, 2024
VIDEO: Francis J. Smith Receives IMPACT Award
The IMPACT Award by the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County was awarded to
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July 30, 2024
Francis J. Smith Receives IMPACT Award
The IMPACT Award honors the accomplishments of an individual, business or organization that
Read Blog
July 24, 2024
Site Readiness Grant Funds Available
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
,
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June 5, 2024
Learn How to Bid on Capital Development Board Project
This event, hosted by Kankakee Community College, will teach individuals how to bid
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June 3, 2024
New Cost of Living Numbers Released
Check out the latest cost of living numbers by the Council for Community
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May 29, 2024
WKRDA Seeks Executive Director
The Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority is seeking assistance for the daily operation
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May 21, 2024
Partners in Progress: Manufacturing & Workforce Updates
Be part of a crucial conversation involving economic, industry, and community resources dedicated
, ,
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May 8, 2024
Kankakee County Receives $2.9M for Hwy 9 Improvements
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Kankakee County has been awarded $2.9
Read Blog
September 11, 2024
Kankakee County Labor Shed Market Analysis
The Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Board contracted Chmura to perform a Labor Shed
,
Read Blog
September 11, 2024
ETIP 101: How to Apply for Training Funds
The Employee Training Investment Program Grant can reimburse up to 50% of training
Read Blog
September 4, 2024
ComEd Named Among Top Utilities in US
ComEd is again being hailed as a national leader for its work to
Read Blog
August 19, 2024
IDFPR Licensing Assistance Available September 9, 2024
State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) will be hosting an upcoming On-the-Spot event with
Read Blog
July 30, 2024
VIDEO: Francis J. Smith Receives IMPACT Award
The IMPACT Award by the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County was awarded to
Read Blog
July 30, 2024
Francis J. Smith Receives IMPACT Award
The IMPACT Award honors the accomplishments of an individual, business or organization that
Read Blog
July 24, 2024
Site Readiness Grant Funds Available
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
,
Read Blog
June 5, 2024
Learn How to Bid on Capital Development Board Project
This event, hosted by Kankakee Community College, will teach individuals how to bid
Read Blog
June 3, 2024
New Cost of Living Numbers Released
Check out the latest cost of living numbers by the Council for Community
Read Blog
May 29, 2024
WKRDA Seeks Executive Director
The Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority is seeking assistance for the daily operation
Read Blog
May 21, 2024
Partners in Progress: Manufacturing & Workforce Updates
Be part of a crucial conversation involving economic, industry, and community resources dedicated
, ,
Read Blog
May 8, 2024
Kankakee County Receives $2.9M for Hwy 9 Improvements
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Kankakee County has been awarded $2.9
Read Blog
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