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Congratulations ComEd and the economic development team for your hard work in growing our community, helping create jobs and bring new industry to Kankakee County! Your hard work is greatly appreciated! x.com/ComEd/status/1…

Economic development starts with education. Today that was clear as BBCHS hosted the Sept Economic Alliance board meeting. Thank you for your hospitality and to Superintendent Matt Vosberg and the entire staff. Read the full board report here: kankakeecountyed.org/about-us/board…

There are good paying manufacturing jobs in Kankakee County. The average wage is above the national average here. This month we celebrate #manufacturing across Illinois and Kankakee County!

Great things are made in Kankakee County! The Economic Alliance team joined the Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) 'Makers on the Move' bus tour at CSL Behring, along with IMEC, Robin Kelly, State Senator Patrick Joyce, and Rep. Jackie Haas to promote manufacturing across Illinois.

One of the many attractions to the Kankakee County area is the Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena of the Kankakee Valley Park District. Ross Bruni and his team hosted the Nov Economic Alliance Directors meeting to share about the great programs and amenities KVPD has to offer. kankakeecountyed.org/about-us/board…

A special thank you to Dr. Michael Boyd of Kankakee Community College for his leadership and guidance in serving as the Chairman of the Economic Alliance Board of Directors the past two years. We sincerely appreciate Dr. Boyd's insight and ideas as we have worked diligently to grow our community.

Kankakee County proves to be an economical place to live with costs for healthcare, groceries, utilities, transportation and other items significantly less than the national average. Learn more about what this community has to offer. kankakeecountyed.org

Congratulations to Congresswoman Robin Kelly as she is sworn into office representing Illinois' 2nd Congressional District. We are grateful for the continued support by the Congresswoman to the Kankakee County community.

Check out the 2025 Market Profile highlighting Kankakee County's key sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, and education. With expanded residential incentives and a focus on affordable living, Kankakee is a great place to grow and thrive! simplebooklet.com/2025marketprof…

Standing room only at Urban Farmer, Manteno for the Q1 2025 Economic Alliance meeting. Urban Farmer specializes in gluten-free pizza crusts and other products. They are a major employer for Kankakee County with 280 employees between their two locations. kankakeecountyed.org/about-us/board…

The Economic Alliance is proud to honor founding board member Steve Magruder of the Kankakee Iroquois Building & Construction Trades for his continued dedication to bettering Kankakee County. Magruder has served on the Alliance board since its inception in 2007. Thank you Steve!

The Economic Alliance is grateful to honor Pat Martin, founding board member and EVP/Community President of Iroquois Federal. Pat has served on our board since 2007 — and his impact is immeasurable. Thank you, Pat, for your continued dedication to Kankakee County!

Thank you to KSD #111 for hosting our Economic Alliance April meeting. Dr. Teresa Lance shared the needs of the school district and her mission to build a bright future. We also heard from the Kankakee County Hispanic Partnership. View full report here: kankakeecountyed.org/about-us/board…

It makes sense to live in Kankakee County - where your $$ goes further for housing, health care, groceries, utilities and transportation. kankakeecountyed.org

Thank you to Peddinghaus Corp, Bradley for hosting our June 2025 Economic Alliance Board meeting. We greatly appreciate Henry Peddinghaus, Eric Newberry and the entire team for sharing space, breakfast and site tours. View the meeting reports here: kankakeecountyed.org/about-us/

Kankakee County employers are hiring! Free job fair - open to the public.

The Kankakee Area YMCA is building up for their next 130 years in our community. President & CEO David Parker and the YMCA team hosted the Q3 Economic Alliance Board of Directors meeting, sharing his vision and asking for community input. Read the Alliance report: kankakeecountyed.org/about-us/

Innovation never stops. As we celebrate Manufacturing Month, let's applaud the technologies, skilled workers, and forward-thinking that are shaping a bright manufacturing future in Kankakee County. #ManufacturingMonth #KankakeeCounty #Innovation #Manufacturing #Illinois