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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.

March 29, 2022
Highlighting the State’s Opportunities for Business Growth
The Be in Illinois. campaign shines a spotlight on sectors where Illinois has
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March 2, 2022
2022 Makers Madness Kicks Off
Nominations are now open for the third annual Makers Madness: The Coolest Thing
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December 29, 2021
Benefits for Illinois Veterans: Updated for 2022
What every Illinois veteran, spouse, dependent or survivor of a veteran should know
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December 16, 2020
Paine Schwartz Partners Announces Investment in Urban Farmer, Manteno’s Plant-based Specialty Dough Producer
Global food and agribusiness PE leader Paine Schwartz Partners invests in our plant-based
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December 1, 2020
Partner Recognition: United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties
Now more than ever, community partners are an integral part of Kankakee County's
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October 20, 2020
Spikeball Expands Midwest Distribution Hub in Kankakee Riverfront Opportunity Zone
Kankakee native and Spikeball CEO Chris Ruder has established a 51,000 SF Midwest
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September 2, 2020
McKesson Occupying 576,000 SF, Hiring 600 in Manteno for Covid-19 Response Ops
A vacant 576,000-square-foot warehouse in Manteno has found a new occupant and the
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August 24, 2020
Community Solar Subscriptions Now Available for Kankakee County Businesses and Residents
As solar developments emerge across Kankakee County and the state, small businesses and
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August 11, 2020
New Kankakee County “Career Coach” Tool Matches Residents with Local Jobs and Training
Kankakee Community College has added a free interactive tool to its website that
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June 4, 2020
Additional $320,000 Disbursed through Kankakee and Iroquois County COVID-19 Community Response Fund
The Kankakee and Iroquois Counties COVID-19 Community Response Fund announced today it has
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