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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.

September 28, 2023
Google My Business Seminar Nov 1
Join the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County and the Kankakee County Chamber of
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September 21, 2023
Improving Operations Discussion at the Better Your Business Roundtable
Our Better Your Business roundtable discussion with IMEC Illinois showcased Kankakee Community College
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August 23, 2023
Inaugural Kankakee County CEO Class Kicks Off
The new Kankakee County CEO program kicks off with several area high school
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August 4, 2023
ComEd and Pivot Energy Activate Community Solar Farm in Kankakee
Project increases access to clean and renewable energy, creates savings for customers
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August 1, 2023
Governor Pritzker Signs South Suburban Airport Bill
HB 2531, signed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, requires the Illinois Department of
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July 25, 2023
Spanish Small Business Workshop on Accessing Resources
La Agencia de Desarrollo Económico y Comunitario (ECDA) de la Ciudad de Kankakee
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July 25, 2023
Career Exploration Program Returns to KCC
The Gap Year Program offers career exploration and activities in a low-pressure, no
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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 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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April 12, 2023
Riverside named 2023 Innovator in Healthcare for New ER
The two-phased, $14 million project to upgrade Riverside Medical Center's emergency room was
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