The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce and the IKAN Regional Office of Education is accepting nominations for the first Annual Business Partner In Education Award.

Criteria for Eligibility & Selection:

• Member in good standing of the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce.
• Business located or conducts business in Kankakee County.

The nominating committee will be reviewing submissions for the above guidelines. You may share your personal message about the nominee below.

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Criteria for Eligibility & Selection:

• Demonstrates growth and success in commercializing technological innovations.
• Demonstrates growth and success in implementing technological innovations.
• Demonstrates adaptability and successful application of new technology.
• Development and growth of products and/or services.

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Criteria for Eligibility & Selection:

• Kankakee County businesses employing less than 50 full-time employees are eligible to be nominated.
• Institutional facilities, not-for-profit organizations, regional offices and branch offices are not eligible.
• Business has been operating in Kankakee County for 5 years or more.
• Business has a clear plan for future growth of the organization.

The nominating committee will be reviewing submissions for the above guidelines. You may share your personal message about the nominee below.

Nominate a Business

Criteria for Eligibility & Selection:

• Contributions to employment and excellence in employee relations.
• Proven business achievement.
• Excellence in community relations, customer service and reliability.
• Proven marketing and promotional achievements.

Nominate a Business

Criteria for Eligibility & Selection:

• Business has been operating in Kankakee County under 5 years
• A Statement should be included which demonstrates success in overcoming challenges to drive forward its business plan
• A clear plan for future growth of the organization
• “Independently” owned franchises are eligible
• Business must be incorporated.
• Nominees cannot be expansion of an existing business, name change or new location of an existing organization

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Criteria for Eligibility & Selection:

• The organization is a not-for-profit in Kankakee County.
• Setting and achieving clear business objectives and effective use of resources.
• Demonstrates originality and sustainability in generating income or securing funding.
• Shows innovation in services or programs to meet changing demands in Kankakee County.
• Shows an analysis of measurable results in the communities they serve.
• Shows a commitment to people development, whether paid or volunteer, including qualified governance.
• Demonstrates strong and accountable governance leadership.

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