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Nonprofit Board Bootcamp Returns, Empowering Young & Emerging Local Leaders

June 13, 2024

Kankakee, IL. – Board Bootcamp returns July of 2024. This four-session training is designed to equip professionals in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties with the skills and knowledge to serve effectively on nonprofit boards. Board Bootcamp will cover diverse aspects of board service – broken down to be simple and easy to understand. Attendees will hear…

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Capital Development Board to hold information session on June 26 at KCC

June 7, 2024

The Capital Development Board<https://cdb.illinois.gov/> is holding a free informational outreach session at Kankakee Community College on Wednesday, June 26 from 9:30 a.m. – noon. The event is for local contractors and businesses to learn more about opportunities available through government construction contracts. It includes information on pre-qualifying as a government contractor; how to bid on…

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Hoekstra retires

June 6, 2024

Jerald Hoekstra has retired from Kankakee Community College’s board of trustees. Hoekstra served on KCC’s board from November 1991 to May 2024, and was the board chair from 2014 to 2018. “His service to the college has been nothing if not distinguished,” said KCC’s president, Dr. Michael Boyd. “In his leadership role during these 33…

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