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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.

June 29, 2023
Kankakee County Boasts New Ranking Among Manufacturing Hubs
Kankakee County climbs two spots to #3 in the US for manufacturing hubs
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June 27, 2023
Supply Chain Center Aims at Connecting Local Manufacturers
The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center and the Illinois Manufacturers Association announces the new
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June 9, 2023
June 22: Talent Succession Planning and Coaching for Seasoned Leaders
As the demands of leadership positions continue to evolve, the gap between required
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June 2, 2023
Alliance Receives Daily Journal 2023 Progress Award
We are proud to receive the Daily Journal 2023 Progress Award for Excellence
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May 31, 2023
Kankakee Added to River Edge Redevelopment Zone
Cities in the River Edge Redevelopment Zone are eligible for the Illinois Historic
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May 24, 2023
IL Announces Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) Tax Credit Program
Incentives provide up to 75 percent income tax credits on construction jobs for
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May 18, 2023
South Suburban Airport Bill Passes General Assembly
The Illinois State Senate passed a measure to require the Illinois Department of
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May 15, 2023
Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority Seeks Executive Director
The Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority is seeking assistance for the operation of
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May 12, 2023
Diesel Technology Program to Begin Locally
A new Diesel Technology Training Program at Kankakee Community College will accept students
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May 4, 2023
DEADLINE: May 10 for B2B Grant

Deadline Approaching: New B2B Grant Application Open Back to Business (B2B) Grants for

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May 2, 2023
KCC receives designation as a Military Friendly® School for 2023
Kankakee Community College is one of 28 small community colleges across the nation
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May 1, 2023
B2B Webinar Wednesday, May 3
The Back to Business program’s new round of grants has $175 million available
,
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June 29, 2023
Kankakee County Boasts New Ranking Among Manufacturing Hubs
Kankakee County climbs two spots to #3 in the US for manufacturing hubs
,
Read Blog
June 27, 2023
Supply Chain Center Aims at Connecting Local Manufacturers
The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center and the Illinois Manufacturers Association announces the new
Read Blog
June 9, 2023
June 22: Talent Succession Planning and Coaching for Seasoned Leaders
As the demands of leadership positions continue to evolve, the gap between required
Read Blog
June 2, 2023
Alliance Receives Daily Journal 2023 Progress Award
We are proud to receive the Daily Journal 2023 Progress Award for Excellence
Read Blog
May 31, 2023
Kankakee Added to River Edge Redevelopment Zone
Cities in the River Edge Redevelopment Zone are eligible for the Illinois Historic
Read Blog
May 24, 2023
IL Announces Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) Tax Credit Program
Incentives provide up to 75 percent income tax credits on construction jobs for
Read Blog
May 18, 2023
South Suburban Airport Bill Passes General Assembly
The Illinois State Senate passed a measure to require the Illinois Department of
Read Blog
May 15, 2023
Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority Seeks Executive Director
The Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority is seeking assistance for the operation of
Read Blog
May 12, 2023
Diesel Technology Program to Begin Locally
A new Diesel Technology Training Program at Kankakee Community College will accept students
Read Blog
May 4, 2023
DEADLINE: May 10 for B2B Grant

Deadline Approaching: New B2B Grant Application Open Back to Business (B2B) Grants for

,
Read Blog
May 2, 2023
KCC receives designation as a Military Friendly® School for 2023
Kankakee Community College is one of 28 small community colleges across the nation
Read Blog
May 1, 2023
B2B Webinar Wednesday, May 3
The Back to Business program’s new round of grants has $175 million available
,
Read Blog
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