Posts by cmeredith_courtney@kankakeecountychamber.com

Nicor Gas’ Trade Ally Development (TAD) Program Nicor Gas is committed to ensuring that our customers have access to skilled trade allies who can meet the demands of the rapidly expanding energy efficiency industry. Our Trade Ally Development (TAD) program is designed to provide growth opportunities for diverse contractors who are in traditionally underserved areas.…

KCC’s Medical Laboratory Technician program receives national accreditation Date: April 2, 2024 The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences has awarded the Kankakee Community College Medical Laboratory Technician associate degree program continued accreditation until 2029. Seeking accreditation is voluntary, but KCC’s MLT program has been accredited by NAACLS since 1981. There are 240 accredited…

CLOVE ALLIANCE SAAM CALENDAR OF EVENTS April is dedicated to raising awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). It’s important to acknowledge that a significant number of individuals have been impacted by sexual assault in their lifetimes. Throughout April, our agency aims to promote awareness and prevention of sexual violence, harassment, and abuse. Clove Alliance…

ECDA TO HOST NEXT COMMUNITY CONVERSATION AT THE YMCA KANKAKEE, IL (March 26, 2024) – The City of Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a Community Conversation on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the YMCA (1075 Kennedy Dr, Kankakee). This is the second Community Conversation in the 2024 series…

KCC instructor receives IACEA Teacher of the Year Award Date: March 22, 2024 For her passion and commitment to students, Jennifer Mulligan has received the Illinois Adult and Continuing Educators Association Arthur J. Stejskal Teacher of the Year Award. “My teacher Ms. Jennifer deserves the title Teacher of the Year and so much more,” said…

$10,000 Awarded to Duane Dean Behavioral Health Center Thanks to the communities’ support, George Ryan, Jr. Insurance Group has officially awarded a $10,000 donation to Duane Dean Behavioral Health Center, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive services through integrated programs, including prevention and educational resources for substance use, abuse, and the disease of addiction. The $10,000 donation will help fund educational workshops for substance abuse…

YPN Spotlight: Samantha Costello After attending a Young Professionals Network event in 2023 Samantha decided to join the Kankakee County Young Professionals Committee for the 2024 event year. Samantha is a Universal Banker at the People’s Bank of Kankakee County. As a Universal Banker you will find her visiting all three locations of the company, …

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY PARTNERS WITH THE LUSH VINE TO HOST LUNCH N’ LEARN FOR BUSINESS OWNERS KANKAKEE, IL (March 19, 2024) – Local entrepreneurs are invited to attend ‘How to Start a Business in Kankakee’ Lunch n’ Learn session on April 2, 2024, at 11:30am at The Lush Vine, located at 150 N.…

Ambassador Spotlight: Dondi Maricle Dondi Maricle is a very active member of the community. She volunteers at several organizations including the Lions Club, Woman’s Club, and Hippocrates Medical Clinic. This is also her third year at a Chamber serving as an ambassador; however, she has been involved with the chamber for seven years. She loves…

WIN Spotlight: Suzie Bell Fun fact:  Suzie won second place in her age group at a power lifting competition. Suzie has been the President/CEO of Elite Community Credit Union going on 5 years, and has worked in the financial industry almost 20 years.  Currently she was elected to the Illinois Credit Union League Board of…