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Partner Spotlight: Bear Construction

October 17, 2023

Partner Spotlight Bear Construction BEAR Construction Company is a family-owned business. We take great pride in the outstanding reputation our company has earned during the past 39 years. Our management team and field staff are career professionals with extensive experience in all facets of general contracting. We have been providing client-focused General Contracting and Construction…

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Investor Spotlight: Peoples Bank of Kankakee County

October 17, 2023

Investor Spotlight Peoples Bank of Kankakee County Peoples Bank of Kankakee County is a family owned, community bank with offices in Kankakee, Bourbonnais, and Manteno, Illinois.  It was originally founded in 1962 by Romy Hammes.  Truly a family business, Romy’s son, Jerry Hammes, has served as Bank Chairman since 1980 while Jerry’s son, Jeff, has…

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Ambassador Spotlight: Abigail Smith

October 17, 2023

Ambassador Spotlight Abigial Smith I grew up in Kankakee and graduated from Olivet Nazarene University with degrees in marketing and fashion merchandising. I then went back to ONU for my MBA. About 5 years ago I moved back to Kankakee County to work for the family business. My Grandparents started this business in the 60s, and the…

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