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The leading metro for employment, output and earnings growth in the United States, Kankakee County is ideally situated 45 miles south of Downtown Chicago along the I-57 Corridor. Ready access to interstate, rail, all utilities, fiber and workforce means our diversified business community – including Fortune and Global 500 companies – is able to thrive. Two Enterprise Zones provide property tax abatement, sales tax exemption and other growth incentives.
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RESearch Kankakee County Development Showcase April 4
Monday, March 11, 2019
You’ve heard a bit about Kankakee County’s tremendous industrial expansions and jobs growth. Now it’s time for a deeper dive...
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Gluten-free Pizza Maker Urban Farmer Expands in Manteno
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Riding the wellness wave, gluten-free pizza maker Urban Farmer LCC has announced the expansion of its Manteno, IL, headquarters with...
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CSL Behring Announces 1.8 Million SF Kankakee Site Expansion
Friday, April 27, 2018
CSL Behring, an Australian-based global biotherapeutics firm, plans to expand its operations center in Kankakee, Illinois. The company will begin...
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Kankakee MSA Up 51 Points, #1 Small Metro in IL Again in 2018
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Not only did the Kankakee Metropolitan Statistical Area retain its ranking as the #1 Small Metro in Illinois in 2018,...
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