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United Way Opens 2023-2024 Grant Application  United Way’s annual Community Investment process is open to Kankakee and Iroquois County  serving nonprofit organizations.  Kankakee, Ill. – United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties’ 2022-2023 Community  Investment Fund grant application is now open. These funds are made available to 501c(3) non profit organizations that provide services in…

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Giselle Hernandez Navarro Introducing Giselle Hernandez Navarro, LCSW, CADC Position: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Addictions Counselor, Instructor Giselle Navarro, LCSW, CADC is a Ph.D. candidate in the Counselor Education and Supervision program at Northern Illinois University. Giselle earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Psychology with High Departmental Distinction…

Createur Conference and Pitch Competition To kickstart a new entrepreneurship program, Olivet Nazarene University will host the Createur Conference & Pitch Competition on April 13-14, 2023. Enter the pitch competition to get advice from successful entrepreneurial judges, and even win up to $3,000 to start or grow your business idea. All currently enrolled college or university students,…

Spring Grant Cycle is Now Open! Spring Grant Cycle is Now Open! We will be accepting applications for the Communityworks and Rosie Fund Grants NOW through Friday, March 3, 2023 at 5 pm. The Rosie Fund exists to channel financial aid resources to existing nonprofit organizations for the express purpose of alleviating unmet needs of women in Kankakee County…

ATHENA AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT Contact Info: Mary Thomson (815) 953-0317 Melissa Tanner (815) 685-7355   The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce and Women In Networking are pleased to announce the bi-annual ATHENA Leadership Award® and the Young ATHENA Leadership Award® nominations are now being accepted. The ATHENA and Young ATHENA Leadership Awards®  are presented to exemplary…

The Business Sector Role in Solving the Child Care Crisis: Opportunities & Success Stories The Business Sector Role in Solving the Child Care Crisis: Opportunities & Success Stories Wednesday, January 18, 2023 @ 1 – 1:45 p.m. Central Time REGISTER at:  tinyurl.com/3ht9pa5w Description: Child care has come to the forefront of major concerns for employers as…

2022 President’s Award The President’s Award this year goes to someone who has a demanding career and a busy family life but is always available to talk about the Chamber. John has been a constant cheerleader for the Chamber staff.  He is someone who will give his time to help our organization succeed.  For the…

2022 Ambassador of the Year: Annie Mitchell Our 2022 Ambassador of the year jumped into her volunteering at the Chamber with both feet. Annie is a constant presence over the year attending various events, hunting down cake, helping to secure sponsorship dollars and event gifts. Annie always asks the staff what she can do to…

Manufacturer of the Year: Nucor Steel The 2022 Manufacturer of the Year has invested many dollars into our community over the last few years.  From upgrades at their location to helping as a major funder of the Kankakee Community College Industrial Technology Center that just had their grand opening this summer.  Paul Carlson, KCC dean…

Business of the Year in Innovation & Technology : Carlile Group The Carlile Group dates back to 1998 and is based in Kankakee County serving a 5 county area. They will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary in 2023. They have established themselves as a trustworthy and knowledgeable firm.  As demand for high performing buildings increased, this…