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Partner Spotlight – Olivet Nazarene University UNPACKING THE OLIVET MISSION With more than 4,000 universities in America, does it really matter which one a student chooses to attend? Dr. Kent Olney With more than 4,000 universities in America, does it really matter which one a student chooses to attend? Preparation, development and pursuit of one’s life passion…

The Importance of Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Illinois businesses are facing many challenges in today’s economic environment. With the threat of natural disasters, pandemics, and other unforeseen events, it’s more important than ever for business owners to have proper insurance coverage in place. One type of coverage that all businesses should consider is business interruption…

KANKAKEE RIVER WATERSHED CONFERENCE 2023 – THE TIME IS NOW “Sand and sediment flow into the river, and being caught by fallen trees, begin to form a sand bar, turning the sand bar into an island, and redirecting the flow of water.” According to conference organizers Frank Koehler and Angel Crawford, “the time is now…

Child care crisis costs Illinois’ economy nearly $5 billion  New report details impact on working parents & employers; costs of infant-toddler care limitations have doubled since pre-COVID Feb. 2 – Infant-toddler child care challenges drain an estimated $4.9 billion from Illinois’ economy every year, significantly curtailing working parents’ income and job opportunities as well as…

Harbor House hosts events for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month In recognition of February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Harbor House, in partnership with other organizations, is hosting various events to educate teens, parents, and the community about the dating violence epidemic. “Teen dating violence impacts 1 in 3 teens and out of those…

Board Spotlight: Brandi Curvin Since 2020, Brandi Curvin has worked as the Corporate Development Coordinator for Aqua Illinois.  Aqua Illinois is a subsidiary of Essential Utilities Inc. which is publicly traded on the NYSE and is a regulated public water and wastewater utility company providing service to approximately 3 million residents across 8 states. In…

Ambassador Spotlight: Nicole Burgess   Since July 2021, Nicole Burgess has been in the role of Ambassador Chair and has played a key part in the Chamber’s success. Nicole is the Donor Relations Manager at the Riverside Healthcare Foundation, where she has overseen fundraising and event planning since March 2021. Her fundraising efforts for the…

Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureauto invest in tourism-related projects via Community Tourism Action Plan (CTAP) Grants KANKAKEE COUNTY, IL—January 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 work that has been done to drive…

A CALL FOR ART – CLOVE ALLIANCE 2023 Brave, Bold, and Believed Art Show Packet   Eligibility: Clove Alliance is accepting work for the third annual Brave, Bold and Believed Art Show at the Kankakee County Museum. Artists may submit up to two works. Participating artists must be in 7th-12th grade (if entering in the…

2023 Leadership and Lunch Speaker: Justice Mary K. O’Brien Justice Mary Kay O’Brien has been a judge for over 19 years, first on the Third District Appellate Court and most recently as a Justice on the Illinois Supreme Court, having been elected on November 8, 2022, but her commitment to public service began long before…