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Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce

Supporting and enhancing Kankakee County's business climate through networking, advocacy and educational opportunities.

2024 Annual Gala and Awards

Each year at our Annual Gala, the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce recognizes local businesses and individuals whose achievements and community involvement have made significant contributions to the economic and social well-being of the County of Kankakee.

Click the link below to nominate your favorite local business in the categories of: Technology and Innovation, New Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Not-For-Profit Organization of the Year, and Manufacturer of the Year.

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Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Kankakee Area Career Center

April 22, 2022

Kankakee Area Career Center is delighted to announce the receipt of a $175,000 grant from the office of Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly FY2022 Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education Appropriations Community Project. Technology is rapidly changing. Kankakee Area Career Center has a great need to upgrade equipment and technology related to curriculum offered. Although…

Spring 2022 Spring Intern Spotlight: Jillian Halsey

April 20, 2022

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 and Corporate Communications. After graduation, she will…

Spring 2022 Intern Spotlight: Byron Braham

April 20, 2022

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 with the Chamber through his class,…