Economic Alliance Press Release
Febuary 7, 2022 Kankakee County is primed for growth and economic development in 2022. Ranked #5 among small manufacturing economies in the US by AdvisorSmith, the community has a diverse industry base with top international, national and local employers. Food, chemical and plastics manufacturing, transportation and logistics, iron and steel, health care and the hospitality…
Aqua: An Essential Utilities Company
Aqua: An Essential Utilities Company Aqua Illinois takes pride in not only providing best-in-class water and wastewater services for more than 130 years, but also in being a good partner that is committed to the well-being of the communities we serve. Through infrastructure upgrades that enhance resiliency, contributions to local causes and collaboration with local…
ComEd: GIVE-A-RAY
ComEd: GIVE-A-RAY Gain access to community solar and save an average of $1,000 annually on energy bills at no cost to you!* Give-A-Ray is a new solar offering designed to increase your access to solar energy and is made possible by Illinois Solar for All. ComEd is partnering with Trajectory Energy Partners, a community solar…
2022 Google My Business Seminar
Join the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County as we present Google My Business Seminar on Tuesday, February 22nd or March 15th, at the Bourbonnais Public Library. Both presentations will be identical. This is an interactive seminar to help those interested in advancing their presence on Google. This presentation will…
What To Do When OSHA Shows UP, Submitted by Sorensen Wilder & Associates
WHAT TO DO WHEN OSHA SHOWS UP One of the more common questions we get from our clients is “what do we do when OSHA shows up? Seems like everyone just goes blank”. No doubt, it can be stressful. It’s sure not we planned for. And every time somebody says the wrong thing, it can…
Visit Kankakee County: Spreading Love in Kankakee County One Postcard at a Time
Spreading the Love in Kankakee County One Postcard at a Time KANKAKEE COUNTY, IL-February 4, 2022 The Visit Kankakee County team (known locally as the Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau) is helping our community spread the love with their “My Heart is in Kankakee County” postcard campaign. The campaign is being launched just in…
Comcast RISE Applications Now Open to All Women-Owned Small Businesses
COMCAST RISE APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN TO ALL WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES In its first year alone, Comcast RISE has provided over $60 million in grants, marketing and technology services to support more than 6,700 small businesses owned by people of color in Comcast’s national footprint – including nearly 550 in the company’s Greater Chicago Region With…
Leadership & Management Institute at Kankakee Community College
9 a.m. – Noon | Room D124 Limited Seats Available – Register Early Goal Planning Wednesday, Feb. 16 Goals are scientifically proven to be one of the most effective motivators for success. Yet achieving goals eludes a vast majority of society. You will learn a proven goal planning process you can implement immediately and start…
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERT COMING TO KANKAKEE COUNTY-VIRTUALLY
The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce and the Manteno Chamber of Commerce with the support of Kankakee Community College will host a Customer Service Seminar, Turning Service Into Sales, with internationally acclaimed motivational speaker David K. Aaker, IOM. Aaker has given his renowned presentation from Alaska to Texas and everywhere in between! The virtual session…
WIN February Lunch Sponsor: Frank’s Appliance Center and Sleepsource
WIN February Lunch Sponsor: Frank’s Appliance Center and Sleepsource Frank’s Appliance Center and Sleepsource is the Women in Networking February Lunch event sponsor. The WIN lunch will take place on Thursday, February 10 at Adventure Commons from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Dr. Jeff Williamson will be presenting The Power of 168: Shaping Moments and…