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Ambassador Spotlight Lindy Casey In February of 2018, Lindy was welcomed as the first Marketing & Public Engagement Manager for the Village of Bourbonnais. In her multifaceted role, she develops communications aimed at informing and engaging residents, promotional support for local businesses, and aiding in efforts to increase the quality of life in Bourbonnais and…

Mobile Pantry Pops up Thursday in Bourbonnais Secret Food Pantry returns August 17 Bourbonnais, IL – The Secret Food Pantry will host its next mobile pop-up event in the Village of Bourbonnais from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 3, on Briarwood Lane. Anyone in need can come for food. There are no residential…

Partner SpotlightBorschnack Pelletier & Co. Brian L. Creek, CPA – Partner Brian began his accounting education at Kankakee Community College where he obtained an Associate’s Degree. He then completed his education at Illinois State University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Brian joined Nykiel, Carlin, & Co., Ltd. in July 1995. In 2006, Nykiel,…

Investor Spotlight —AllSource Environmental AllSource Environmental is a national waste & material management company that provides unique solutions for all of your waste, recycling environmental services, and industrial cleaning needs. Our experienced and professional personnel can assist you with all of your regulated and non-regulated waste streams as well as industrial services. However, our main goal is to find beneficial reuses…

WOMEN IN NETWORKING SPOTLIGHT Tricia Grigas Tricia joined the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce in 2021 to expand her networking and community outreach. Since that time, she has been a member of the WIN committee, Ambassador Committee, and the Golf Outing committee. At 20 years old, Tricia started her carrier in transportation as a driver…

Heather LaFond — Working with Burnout Click Here for Registration Link Join the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce as Women In Networking presents Heather LaFond from Rise & Thrive Wellness, speaking about burnout. Learn more about Heather on the official Rise &Thrive Wellness website! Heather LaFond is a Licensed Professional Counselor who graduated from Adler University…

Benefit Performance for the B. Harley Bradley HouseStarring Gaines Hall Jr. performing“THE LOVES OF MY LIFE”   Featuring the music of the Thilo Wolf Big Band   Saturday, August 19, 6:00 p.m.   Kankakee Country Club, 2011 Cobb Boulevard, Kankakee Gaines Hall, Jr. returns once again for a concert benefiting the Landmark Preservation Fund of the B. Harley …

Village of Bourbonnais – Mobile Pantry Mobile Pantry Pops up Thursdayin Bourbonnais Secret Food Pantry returns August 3! Bourbonnais, IL – The Secret Food Pantry will host its next mobile pop-up event in the Village of Bourbonnais from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 3, on Briarwood Lane. Anyone in need can come for…

KCCVB CTAP Grants Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau continues to invest in tourism-related projects via Community Tourism Action Plan (CTAP) Grants KANKAKEE COUNTY, IL — July 31, 2023 The Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) Board of Directors is proud to continue investing in Kankakee County tourism efforts by expanding on the good…

SBA News Release & Fact Sheet About the U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and…