Posts by kpost_kelsey@kankakeecountychamber.com

Spring 2022 Spring Intern Spotlight: Jillian Halsey Growing up as the oldest of six children, Jillian was born being a leader and has been a major asset to the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce during her internship this spring. Jillian is a Senior at Olivet Nazarene University where she is double majoring in Public Relations…

Spring 2022 Intern Spotlight: Byron Braham Byron Graham was born in Chicago and attended Homewood-Flossmoor High School. He now attends Olivet Nazarene University where he is studying Corporate Communications and will graduate in May. Byron first started working with the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce through Inspired Strategies Agency, a course at ONU. After working…

Five Things You Should Know about the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) by Kankakee County Communications Director Jasmyne Humble The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law in March of 2021, but what do you know about it? You probably are familiar with the high demand conversations and news articles surrounding the COVID-19…

Women In Networking March Event Sponsor: CSL Behring For over half a century, this pharmaceutical company has made an enormous impact on the community in Kankakee County. Over the years, the name of this company has changed, but the work and presence in the community has stayed the same. In 1951, Armour President Fred Specht…

Olivet Nazarene University announces the relaunch of VITA, a program to assist tax filers for free Release Date: February 8, 2022 Contact Name: Chris Perez Organization Name: McGraw School of Business Phone Number: (719) 244-6454 Email: caperez@olivet.edu ONU’s certified accounting students are available for any assistance Kankakee County, IL: Olivet Nazarene University today announced its…

Virtual Customer Service Seminar Presenting Sponsor: Iroquois Mental Health Center For Immediate Release: Contact: Erin Gallagher, 815-641-7760 cell Erin@ErinGallagher.net Covid Relief Employers Can Now Offer Free Mental Health Benefit Business owners can now offer easy-to-implement mental health counseling services as a benefit to employees at no cost to the employers. In an effort to increase…

Board Spotlight: John Keigher Going on his second year, John Keigher plays an important role at the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce as the Board of Directors President. Due to Keigher’s love for community, meeting new people and businesses, he enjoys being a part of the Chamber. Born and raised in Kankakee County, Keigher has…

Ambassador Spotlight: Amber Turner For the past three years, Amber Turner has become a leading Ambassador at the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce. She originally joined the Chamber to learn and connect with the community fostered in Kankakee County. In recent months, Amber proves to contribute immeasurably to the Chamber through her time, support and…

Community Invited to Campus Design Unveiling Bourbonnais partners with the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais is pleased to present the Community Campus final design debut and future of Bourbonnais Thursday, February 24, 2022. From 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the public is invited and encouraged to attend the…