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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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Here you can find the Chamber's featured blog posts.

Women In Networking Spotlight – Jackie Bruhn

July 12, 2023

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!

June 29, 2023

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

June 29, 2023

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.…