Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Kankakee Area Career Center
Kankakee Area Career Center is delighted to announce the receipt of a $175,000 grant from the office of Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly FY2022 Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education Appropriations Community Project. Technology is rapidly changing. Kankakee Area Career Center has a great need to upgrade equipment and technology related to curriculum offered. Although…
Spring 2022 Spring Intern Spotlight: Jillian Halsey
Growing up as the oldest of six children, Jillian was born being a leader and has been a major asset to the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce during her internship this spring. Jillian is a Senior at Olivet Nazarene University where she is double majoring in Public Relations and Corporate Communications. After graduation, she will…
Spring 2022 Intern Spotlight: Byron Braham
Byron Graham was born in Chicago and attended Homewood-Flossmoor High School. He now attends Olivet Nazarene University where he is studying Corporate Communications and will graduate in May. Byron first started working with the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce through Inspired Strategies Agency, a course at ONU. After working with the Chamber through his class,…
2022 Leadership and Lunch Presented by Olivet Nazarene University
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2022 Leadership and Lunch Presented by Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL – The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Leadership and Lunch at Olivet Nazarene University in Chalfant Hall on Friday, June 1, 2022, from 11:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. with registration and networking starting at…
Chamber All In for Economic Recovery Coalition Update
To our members: The spring session of the Illinois General Assembly concluded in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 9. The Chambers All In for Economic Recovery Coalition stayed keyed into the activity around our platform throughout the session. This note shares an update and celebrates our successes on each platform item. We encourage you to…
Investor Spotlight: Peoples Bank of Kankakee County
Just about 60 years ago, Romy Hammes, a Ford auto dealer, real estate developer and philanthropist saw a need for greater local decision making and decided to do something about it. The doors of Peoples Bank opened in May 1962 and have stayed open to the Kankakee community ever since. Romy was selling Fords in…
Board Spotlight: Rob Warmbir
For a total of six years, Rob Warmbir has been a diligent and driven accompaniment to the Kankakee Chamber of Commerce. While serving as an ambassador for all six years, he has also been on the board of directors for the past three years. He originally joined the chamber in search of new networking opportunities…
Board Spotlight: Brian Creek
Brian Creek is one of the partners at Borschnack, Pelletier & Co., providing tax services, small business accounting, audits, payroll, consulting, etc. to Kankakee County. It is 100 percent locally owned and one of the leading CPPA Firms in the area. Brian grew up in Manteno and currently lives in Bourbonnais with his wife…
New Park district Interim Executive Director
Dr. Edward Piatt Hello Community Members, My name is Dr. Edward Piatt and I am honored to serve our community as the Interim Executive Director of the Bourbonnais Township Park District. Our mission at the park district is to enrich the quality of life through education, recreation and preservation. BTPD serves all ages, from preschool…
5 Reasons to Participate in Speed Networking
By Jasmyne Humble You’ve heard of speed dating, but what about speed networking? While we are not looking to play matchmaker here, you may want to still consider meeting new professionals in the community while enjoying the same type of fun. Here are five reasons why you should participate in the Young Professionals Network (YPN)…