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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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Pat Martin new Executive Vice President and Community President

March 25, 2022

Walter H. “Chip” Hasselbring III, President and Chief Executive Officer of Iroquois Federal has announced that Pat Martin has been appointed Executive Vice President and Community President. Pat brings nearly 40 years of banking experience to Iroquois Federal and our Bourbonnais office. Pat holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Olivet Nazarene University. He…

Understanding America’s Labor Shortage: The Most Impacted Industries

March 21, 2022

“The pandemic caused a major disruption in America’s labor force-something many have referred to as The Great Resignation. In 2021, more than 47 million workers quit their jobs, many of whom were in search of an improved work-life balance and flexibility, increased compensation, and a strong company culture. But a closer look at what has…

Early Care and Education: A Business Imperative

March 18, 2022

Recovery of our workforce and economy demands that Illinois pursue an expert, bipartisan plan for improving our early childhood system, a group of business leaders announced Friday, March 11. The new report from ReadyNation Illinois points to the recommendations issued by the state’s Early Childhood Funding Commission nearly one year ago – a blueprint for strengthening access,…