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The leading metro for 5-year employment and earnings growth in the Midwest, Kankakee County, Illinois, is ideally situated 45 miles south of Downtown Chicago along the I-57 Corridor. Ready access to interstate, rail, all utilities, fiber and workforce helps our diversified business community to thrive. A suite of stackable incentives supports targeted industrial, commercial and residential investment.
Investment-ready Development Zones
Learn more about the Bourbonnais Parkway Development Area
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Learn more about the Bradley Route 50 Commercial Corridor
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Learn more about the Kankakee Riverfront Opportunity Zone
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Learn more about the Manteno Diversatech Business Park
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Human Resources Needs Assessment Survey
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County works to improve all aspects of our community in attracting, retaining and growing development...
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Seeking Student Intern
Friday, April 16, 2021
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County is seeking a student intern to assist our office in coordinating county-wide economic development...
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DOW named to 2021 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Midland, MI - Dow has earned a place on the Great Place to Work® and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work...
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Paine Schwartz Partners Announces Investment in Urban Farmer, Manteno’s Plant-based Specialty Dough Producer
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Global food and agribusiness PE leader Paine Schwartz Partners invests in our plant-based specialty dough manufacturer Urban Farmer Foods through...
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