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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.

January 2, 2025
Applications Now Open for 2025 Competition
The 2025 Createur Conference will take place at Olivet Nazarene University April 3
,
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December 16, 2024
Funding Available to Learn Manufacturing Trades
New grants available at Kankakee Community College will fund a student's tuition, fees,
,
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November 26, 2024
Disaster Loans Available for Small Businesses Impacted by July Storms
The U.S. Small Business Administration has declared Kankakee County as a disaster area
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November 15, 2024
ComEd Receives 2024 ReliabilityOne® Award
In recognition of ComEd’s successful efforts to achieve best-in-class reliability, PA Consulting, the
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October 4, 2024
Thrive 2024-2025
Each year Thrive Magazine highlights Kankakee County's strengths and potential for success. The
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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
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
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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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January 2, 2025
Applications Now Open for 2025 Competition
The 2025 Createur Conference will take place at Olivet Nazarene University April 3
,
Read Blog
December 16, 2024
Funding Available to Learn Manufacturing Trades
New grants available at Kankakee Community College will fund a student's tuition, fees,
,
Read Blog
November 26, 2024
Disaster Loans Available for Small Businesses Impacted by July Storms
The U.S. Small Business Administration has declared Kankakee County as a disaster area
Read Blog
November 15, 2024
ComEd Receives 2024 ReliabilityOne® Award
In recognition of ComEd’s successful efforts to achieve best-in-class reliability, PA Consulting, the
Read Blog
October 4, 2024
Thrive 2024-2025
Each year Thrive Magazine highlights Kankakee County's strengths and potential for success. The
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
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