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Partner Spotlight – Jimmy Jo’s BBQ

July 12, 2023

Jimmy Jo’s BBQ Jimmy Jo’s BBQ was founded in 2009 by Jim Johanek and Lloyd Kemble. After researching many regional styles of BBQ, we decided that a Texas style BBQ would fill a niche in the Kankakee County market. Everything at Jimmy Jo’s is made fresh on site, our Brisket and pork are cooked low…

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Ambassador Spotlight – Kaila Gigl

July 12, 2023

Kaila Gigl In December of 2021, Kaila joined the Riverside Senior Life team, an organization that has been a part of the Kankakee Chamber of Commerce for years. After a year of developing in her role, Kaila decided to become more involved in the chamber and became an Ambassador Member at the start of January 2023. Kaila is…

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Board Spotlight – Chris Cunningham

July 12, 2023

Chris Cunningham Our Board Member Spotlight this month is Chris Cunningham, Roll Mill Manager with Nucor. Chris began his career with Nucor in 2006 as an entry-level teammate. Chris received his first leadership opportunity in 2008 as a front-line lead. In 2012 he was promoted to a production supervisor. From there he held various supervisory…

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