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…
Dr. Jeff Williamson Speaking at WIN
About Dr. Williamson Founder of CMG Group Inc, Dr. Jeff Williamson will be speaking at the Women in Networking Luncheon on February 10th. With over 30 years of professional educational and leadership expertise, Dr. Williamson plans to cover several topics during the event. These topics include the economics of time, your vision, your values, as…
ReadyNation Introduces Birth to Five
ReadyNation’s Partnership with Child Care Resource and Referral To ensure the state of Illinois can help identify and respond to early childhood needs at the local level, ReadyNation introduces Birth to Five Illinois. Partnering with the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies, Birth to Five is a new initiative focused on childcare…
Bourbonnais: Event and Skate Plaza Transformed Into Seasonal Ice Rink
Subtitle Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais and Bourbonnais Township Park District are pleased to announce the Event and Skate Plaza located at 600 Main Street NW, behind the Village of Bourbonnais Administration Office, is now available to the public for ice skating (weather permitting). The outdoor frozen rink is a free recreational activity…
ComEd Announces $500,000 Now Available to Fund Community Improvement Projects Â
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: ComEd Media Relations 312-394-3500 ComEd Announces $500,000 Now Available to Fund Community Improvement Projects Annual Powering Communities program to provide grants of up to $10,000 for projects focused on sustainability, safety and the arts CHICAGO (Jan. 20, 2022) – ComEd is now accepting applications for its latest round of Powering Communities…
Ambassador Spotlight: Nicole Burgess, Ambassador Chair
Ambassador Spotlight: Nicole Burgess, Ambassador Chair Since July, Nicole Burgess has stepped into the role as Ambassador Chair and has played a key part in the Chamber’s success in the last few months. Nicole is the Donor Relations Manager at Riverside Healthcare and has worked there since March 2021. Nicole works in the Foundation Office…
Fall 2021 Intern: Rachel Shepard
Starting in August, Rachel Shepard interned at the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce for the last four months. Growing up in Arlington Heights, Rachel came to Kankakee County to attend Olivet Nazarene University on a Track and Cross-Country Scholarship. At Olivet, she double majored in Business Administration and History. At the Kankakee County Chamber of…