Chamber Chat Sponsor: Mattea’s Joy Gala
On Saturday, February 4, 2022, Mattea’s Joy will be celebrating almost 13 years of helping families with hospitalized children, find joy in their journey. To get tickets to their gala, please visit https://www.matteasjoy.org/ Check out their video below!
Partner Spotlight: BEAR Construction Company
BEAR Construction Company is a product of the American dream. BEAR was started in 1984 by three brothers who had an idea and a dream. They now have five offices across Illinois and one in Wisconsin that offers estimating, project/construction management, and general construction. They have grown tremendously from their start and now have annual…
Investor Spotlight: Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.
Crown Cork and Seal has been around for 130 years and has been serving the Kankakee area since 1969. The company has three divisions: food, aerosol, and beverage packing. The Bradley location produces 12 oz aluminum cans. Their mission is “Building on a tradition of innovation, quality and cost control, we reach ever greater…
Board Member Spotlight: Todd Johnson
Todd Johnson is the Operations Director of the Orthopedics, Neurosciences and Surgical Service Lines for Riverside Healthcare. He has been with the chamber for 10 years. Starting as an ambassador and this year became a member of our Board. Todd believes the Chamber is an integral part of the growth and prosperity of the community. …
Ambassador Spotlight: Annie Mitchell
Annie Mitchell has been a realtor with McColly Bennett since 2021. She grew up in Bourbonnais but has lived and worked in Chicago, Miami and New York City, where she earned her master’s degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Her 20+ years of experience in luxury retail and marketing has built a foundation of…
Press Release: Bradley Bourbonnais Rotary Selling Jigsaw Puzzles
Just in time for your Holiday Shopping. The Rotary Club of Bradley Bourbonnais is offering for sale a limited edition 504 piece jigsaw puzzle. Entitled “REFLECTIONS – SHAPIRO CLOCK TOWER”, the puzzle features the sixty (60) foot tall Shapiro Clock Tower rising majestically over the fall foliage and is reflected in the Kankakee River. Photo…
Press Release: Strong Neighborhoods Fall Fest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/13/2022 Contact: Fiana Smith | neighborhoods@myunitedway.org Strong Neighborhoods Fall Fest Offers Free, Outdoor Roller Skating Rink – October 22nd – This free, family-centered event will feature a pop-up roller skating rink, food provided by Kay’s Kitchen, raffle prizes, and more. Kankakee, Ill. – On Saturday, October 22 nd, 2022, a Strong Neighborhoods…
Intern Spotlight: Sammie Martin
Welcome our Fall intern, Sammie Martin. Sammie is in her last semester at Olivet Nazarene University, studying Public Relations and Strategic Communication. During her time at Olivet, she served as an Account Executive for Olivet’s Student run communication agency, Inspired Strategies Agency (ISA). Sammie also served on the Executive Board for Olivet’s chapter of the…
Ambassador Spotlight: Megan Carrillo
Hardworking, passionate, and trustworthy, Megan Carrillo lives to serve people. She is a long-standing Manteno resident and received an Associate in Applied Science Degree, Business, from Kankakee Community College. Megan has been an insurance agent and financial professional with New York Life Insurance since 2020. She joined the Chamber in July of this year and…
Board Member Spotlight: Matthew Schore
Matthew Schore has been a Board member since January of this year. He was born and raised in Bourbonnais. Matt is the Director of Business Development at A.N. Weber Logistics, where they strive to “Provide excellence in transportation.” Matt finds it really fun to be involved in the Chamber at a deeper level. On the…