Ambassador Spotlight: Abigail Smith
“Live less out of habit and more out of intent” – a saying Abigail Smith, fourth year Chamber ambassador, tries to live by. Abigail grew up in Kankakee and graduated from Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) with degrees in marketing and fashion merchandising. She also received her Master’s in Business Administration from ONU. For the past…
Kankakee County’s Community Needs Assessment Survey
Hello, On behalf of the Kankakee County Board, the Kankakee County’s Community Needs Assessment survey will run through Tuesday, July 12th – July 31st. Participation in the survey is critical and open to the public for Kankakee County. The survey is in English and Spanish. Responses will continue to determine how remaining county funding from the federal American Rescue…
ComEd Unveils Plan to Support Beneficial Electrification in Northern Illinois, Including Increased Adoption of Electric Vehicles
CHICAGO (July 6, 2022) -ComEd announced that it has submitted its plan to support the adoption of beneficial electrification (BE) technologies, including customer adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) to the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), which regulates the state’s public utilities. ComEd is proposing to commit $100 million annually over the next three years to promote…
Mobile Pantry Pop Ups Thursday in Bourbonnais
Bourbonnais, IL – The Secret Food Pantry will host its next mobile pop-up event in the Village of Bourbonnais from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 7, in the Bourbonnais Municipal Center parking lot at 700 Main St. NW. The pantry’s founder and organizer, MaryLu Krueger, said anyone in need can come for food…
Visit Kankakee County Luncheon: Everyone’s Invited!
Everyone’s Invited! This past year has been a busy one for the Visit Kankakee County team-from onboarding a new team, to implementing regional marketing initiatives, to just recently opening the doors of our new Visitor Center in downtown Kankakee! Join us for lunch and a recap of the last 12 months at the CVB. This…
Board Spotlight: Vince Clark
Vince Clark was homegrown right here in the heart of Kankakee county. He grew up attending Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School and graduated in the class of 2011. Vince then moved on to attend Olivet Nazarene University, graduating with his Bachelors in 2015. He is currently an agency owner of State Farm Insurance right here…
Investor Spotlight: Ascension Saint Mary
Ascension Saint Mary is a hospital located here in Kankakee County, formerly known as AMITA Health St. Marys Hospital. Ascension Saint Mary, is an investor in the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce, and we wanted to use this platform to spotlight our robust orthopedic program. Ascension Saint Mary continues to invest in their orthopedic program,…
Partner Spotlight: Fisher-Swale-Nicholson Eye Center
Fisher-Swale-Nicholson Eye Center with Solutions in Sight Laser and Surgery Suite is a full-service Ophthalmology practice located in Bourbonnais. They offer the most advanced methods for vision correction in the Bourbonnais and Kankakee Valley Area. They combine ophthalmology, optometry, and opticianry with experience, expertise, and excellence, providing a wide variety of eye care services. They…
Ambassador Spotlight: Alexis Kessler
Alexis Kessler recently moved to Kankakee County from Castalia, Ohio, a small town near Cedar Point Amusement Park. Alexis joined the Chamber soon after she moved to the area. In 2021, Alexis graduated from Tiffin University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a minor in Sociology. Alexis is currently a realtor at McColly Bennett…
Business Basics
The Paid Leave For All Workers Act (PLAWA) went into effect in Illinois on January 1, 2024. Click below to learn more. Click Here to Learn More! The DOL: Times – They Are A Changing! Click the photo above to view a presentation from Amundsen Davis about the new DOL changes regarding salary thresholds, effective…