Women In Networking Spotlight – Jackie Bruhn
JACKIE S. BRUHN Jackie has worked in trust services since transitioning her career to the banking industry in 2002. Prior to joining State Bank, she worked in local community bank settings as a trust officer for estate administration, guardianships, grantor trusts, special needs trusts, and investment agencies. Jackie earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in…
Come Brunch with Us!
This past year has been a busy one for the Visit Kankakee County team-from onboarding a new team member and Executive Director, to implementing regional marketing initiatives, to just recently awarding over $500,000 to local organizations to help fund their tourism centric projects! Join us for brunch and a recap of the last 12 months…
ECDA TO HOST NEXT COMMUNITY CONVERSATION AT BIRD PARK MEETING ROOM
KANKAKEE, IL (June 28, 2023) – The City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a Community Conversation on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Bird Park Meeting Room (893 W Station St, Kankakee). This is the fifth Community Conversation in the 2023 series for the residents of Kankakee.…
SBA Business Recovery Center to Temporarily Close In Observance of the Juneteenth Holiday
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today it will temporarily close its Business Recovery Center in Sullivan County, Indiana on Monday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The Center will resume their normal operations on Tuesday, June 20. SBA’s friendly and knowledgeable Customer Service Representatives are available at the centers…
Bettering Your Business Event
Economic Alliance is hosting their next roundtable on June 22nd at Plochman in Manteno! The topics of this conversation is talent succession planning and coaching for seasoned leaders. This event is open to everyone! Click the link below to register. https://www.imec.org/event/bettering-your-business-talent-succession-planning-and-coaching-for-seasoned-leaders-62223/
ECDA TO HOST EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP ON HOME HEALTH HAZARD REDUCTION
KANKAKEE, IL (June 13, 2023) – The City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a workshop on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 5:30 PM in the ECDA Office (200 E Court St., Suite 410, Kankakee). This workshop will review home maintenance checklists to begin building a plan that keeps your home…
ComEd, YMCA of Metro Chicago Launch New High School Training
ComEd, YMCA of Metro Chicago Launch New High School Training Program to Boost Preparedness for the Trades CHICAGO (June 12, 2023) – ComEd today called on Illinois high school students to apply for a new summer job training program, CONSTRUCT Youth Academy, launching next month in partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, to help…
Investor Spotlight: Midland States Bank
Midland States Bank Announces New Market President for Kankakee County and Surrounding Areas EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS – June 6, 2023 – Midland States Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike O’Brien to Market President for the Kankakee area, including Beecher, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Dwight, Grant Park, Herscher, Kankakee, Manteno, and Momence. In his new role,…
Partner Spotlight: Splitting Targets
ABOUT – Splitting Targets was opened in August 2021 to bring something fun and new for all ages! Owners Cory, Marissa, Derrick & Dwayne own and operate the Splitting Targets –  We like to say when people ask – You can throw axes!? Yes you can throw axes  at our axe house! We also…
Ambassador Spotlight: Madison Atkinson
Madi has worked at FASTSIGNS of Kankakee part time in production since she was 16. Once she graduated from Olivet Nazarene University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing in May of 2022, she took on the challenge of becoming our local FASTSIGNS’ new Center Manager. She quickly got connected with the Chamber…