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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.

January 19, 2024
CEO Program Accepts Applicants for Next School Year
Our local business community partners with area schools to create project-based experiences for
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January 10, 2024
Two Hiring Events Planned for EV Battery Manufacturer
Gotion, Inc. will hold two local job fairs to recruit workers for the
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December 5, 2023
CSL Named 2023 IL Manufacturer of the Year by IMA
The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association is proud to announce CSL Behring’s selection as the
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November 30, 2023
Cranky Mike’s Popcorn, Momence, Named to Illinois Made Program
Cranky Mike's is one of 48 Illinois businesses selected by the Illinois Office
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November 20, 2023
B2B NewBiz Grants NOW OPEN
Grant applications are open for businesses that launched during the pandemic. Up to
Read Blog
November 8, 2023
ETIP Grant Training Funds Briefing
Get your questions answered about the Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) and how
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October 31, 2023
Meet the CEO Class of Kankakee County
Fall meet & greet to meet the Kankakee County CEO class and learn
Read Blog
October 25, 2023
ONU Receives Top Rankings in 2024 Best Colleges Report
Olivet Nazarene University receives top rankings by U.S. News and World Report, WalletHub
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October 6, 2023
Visit Kankakee Announces Round 2 C-TAP Grants
The Visit Kankakee County Board of Directors announces new recipients of the Community
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October 5, 2023
Gotion EV Battery Plant FAQ & Video
Learn more about the electric vehicle battery manufacturer that has committed $2B in
,
Read Blog
September 28, 2023
Google My Business Seminar Nov 1
Join the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County and the Kankakee County Chamber of
Read Blog
September 25, 2023
Olivet Offers Cybersecurity Conference for Business Community
ONU to host Everyday Cyber Conference where experts will discuss how cybersecurity affects
Read Blog
January 19, 2024
CEO Program Accepts Applicants for Next School Year
Our local business community partners with area schools to create project-based experiences for
Read Blog
January 10, 2024
Two Hiring Events Planned for EV Battery Manufacturer
Gotion, Inc. will hold two local job fairs to recruit workers for the
Read Blog
December 5, 2023
CSL Named 2023 IL Manufacturer of the Year by IMA
The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association is proud to announce CSL Behring’s selection as the
Read Blog
November 30, 2023
Cranky Mike’s Popcorn, Momence, Named to Illinois Made Program
Cranky Mike's is one of 48 Illinois businesses selected by the Illinois Office
Read Blog
November 20, 2023
B2B NewBiz Grants NOW OPEN
Grant applications are open for businesses that launched during the pandemic. Up to
Read Blog
November 8, 2023
ETIP Grant Training Funds Briefing
Get your questions answered about the Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) and how
Read Blog
October 31, 2023
Meet the CEO Class of Kankakee County
Fall meet & greet to meet the Kankakee County CEO class and learn
Read Blog
October 25, 2023
ONU Receives Top Rankings in 2024 Best Colleges Report
Olivet Nazarene University receives top rankings by U.S. News and World Report, WalletHub
Read Blog
October 6, 2023
Visit Kankakee Announces Round 2 C-TAP Grants
The Visit Kankakee County Board of Directors announces new recipients of the Community
Read Blog
October 5, 2023
Gotion EV Battery Plant FAQ & Video
Learn more about the electric vehicle battery manufacturer that has committed $2B in
,
Read Blog
September 28, 2023
Google My Business Seminar Nov 1
Join the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County and the Kankakee County Chamber of
Read Blog
September 25, 2023
Olivet Offers Cybersecurity Conference for Business Community
ONU to host Everyday Cyber Conference where experts will discuss how cybersecurity affects
Read Blog
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