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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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Plochman’s Hosts Roundtable on Manufacturing
Thursday, October 14, 2021
U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (IL-02) spent time at Plochman's Mustard in Manteno, IL to highlight October as manufacturing month.
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Enbridge Renews Commitment to Safer, Cleaner, Affordable Energy
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Enbridge is a leading North American energy infrastructure company with a commitment to being a bridge to a safer, cleaner...
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Veterans incentives plentiful in Kankakee County
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Ideally situated just 45 minutes south of Downtown Chicago along the I-57 corridor, Kankakee County boasts a diverse mix of...
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New Law Brings Natural Gas Service to Pembroke Township
Monday, August 30, 2021
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed into law a bill that will bring natural gas and affordable energy options to the...
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