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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.

February 10, 2026
Small Business Funding Workshop

REGISTER HERE: IL-02 Small Business Opportunities Workshop  

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November 12, 2025
Opening Soon: Applications for $20,000 Small Business Grants
To help small businesses grow, innovate, and support their local communities, American Express
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January 9, 2025
Small Business Capital & Infrastructure Grants
The Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program will provide funding to small
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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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January 23, 2024
POSTPONED: Deciding with Data Workshop
Due to unforeseen circumstances - our Bettering Your Business: Deciding with Data Workshop
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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
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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 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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January 17, 2023
Createur Conference & Pitch Competition Set for April
Olivet Nazarene University is set to offer a degree in Entrepreneurship, and kicks
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January 13, 2023
Economic Alliance Report Featured in Daily Journal
With a cost of living below the national average, employment opportunities to earn
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