Posts by asherer_angelica@kankakeecountychamber.com

Partner Spotlight – Aqua Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, has been protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resource for over 135 years. The water and wastewater infrastructure crisis in the United States means that many communities struggle with dirty, dangerous water – that’s why Aqua partners with communities to be part of the solution. Guided…

Mental Health Panelist – Lynette Blasingame Lynette A. Blasingame, JD is an experienced and dynamic HR Professional with over 15 years’ experience. She partners with business leaders as a strategic thinker to help leaders accomplish short and long-term goals. Her problem-solving ability helps employers ensure legal compliance, reduce risk, increase employee retention and engagement in…

Mental Health Panelist – Tracey Noe Slach Tracey Noe Slach is the Executive Director of Clove Alliance, formally KC-CASA, based in Kankakee, IL.  She has served as Executive Director since July of 2014.  She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with majors in Marketing and Management from Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) in Bourbonnais,…

Mental Health Panelist – Lynn Christian Lynn Christian is a passionate registered nurse who has worked in the Healthcare Industry for 24 years.  She earned her B.S. from Governors State University and M.S.N. from Olivet Nazarene University. Over the last seven years, Lynn’s career has focused exclusively on employee well-being. She believes that employer wellness…

Join the ECDA in a Community Conversation ECDA TO HOST NEXT COMMUNITY CONVERSATION AT REAL LIFE CHURCH KANKAKEE, IL (April 26, 2023) – The City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a Community Conversation on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Real Life Church (2095 W Station St,…

In The Heights – Kankakee Valley Theatre Association Kankakee Valley Theatre Association is thrilled to present In The Heights, an energetic and heart-warming musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the award- winning creator of Hamilton. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the…

Glazin’ The Trail 5K Family Run / Walk

ECDA TO HOST WORKSHOP IN SPANISH WITH KANKAKEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT KANKAKEE, IL (April 18, 2023) – The City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will hold a Small Business Workshop on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the ECDA Office (200 E Court Street, Suite 410, Kankakee).…

ECDA PRESENTARÁ UN TALLER EN ESPAÑOL CON EL DEPARTAMENTO DE SALUD DEL CONDADO KANKAKEE, IL (April 18, 2023) – La Agencia de Desarrollo Económico y Comunitario (ECDA) de la Ciudad de Kankakee realizará un taller para negocios pequeños el martes 2 de mayo de 5:00 P.M. a 6:30 P.M. en la oficina de ECDA (200…

Ambassador Spotlight: Dariyan Harris   Dariyan Harris After attending Chamber events for a year, Dariyan Harris decided to become a Chamber Ambassador in January. Dariyan is an Interior Designer at Floor Covering Associates of Kankakee (FCA). She specializes in cabinet design, flooring, and furniture. Dariyan enjoys spending time with clients to design spaces that fit…