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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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Strong Energy-Related Assets a Draw to Illinois
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Northern Illinois offers new and existing businesses a host of strong energy-related assets, including low and stable power prices, industry-leading...
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IMA: A Positive Year for Illinois Manufacturers
Monday, January 10, 2022
The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association is BOLDLY MOVING MAKERS FORWARD and stands shoulder to shoulder with American manufacturers who are leading our nation forward...
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Employee Retention Tax Credits Available
Monday, January 3, 2022
Tax Incentives for 2021 are available for small businesses affected by COVID-related shutdowns and disruptions. For 2021, the employee retention...
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Benefits for Illinois Veterans: Updated for 2022
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
What every Illinois veteran, spouse, dependent or survivor of a veteran should know about the federal and state benefits to...
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