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The Economic Alliance works diligently to report in a timely manner on things like local business expansion, new business development, new and enhanced development incentives, economic news and other items of interest to our community investors and investor prospects.

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Scholarship Opportunity Through Exelon

Exelon is offering scholarships through their HBCU Corporate Scholars Program for Illinois students pursuing a degree at an accredited HBCU. The deadline to apply is November 12.

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Enbridge Renews Commitment to Safer, Cleaner, Affordable Energy

Enbridge is a leading North American energy infrastructure company with a commitment to being a bridge to
a safer, cleaner and affordable energy future. The company released its 2020 Sustainability Report including new environmental, social and governance goals in 2021.

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Friday, August 13, 2021

New B2B Grants Available

Application portal opens August 18, 2021 for $250M in Back to Business (B2B) Grants for small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19.

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

Veterans incentives plentiful in Kankakee County

Ideally situated just 45 minutes south of Downtown Chicago along the I-57 corridor, Kankakee County boasts a diverse mix of an urban and rural lifestyle – offering a suite of business, residential and recreational benefits catering to Veterans.

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Fall Job Fair

Extended unemployment benefits are ending soon. Secure your future now at our Fall Job Fair August 26, 2021 from 10am-1pm at Northfield Square Mall. Many employers from the manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, transportation and hospitality industries will be on hand to accept applications and interview applicants. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Job seekers can enter for a chance to win a big screen TV!

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Nucor Named GM Supplier of the Year

Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) was recognized as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for the third year in a row during a virtual ceremony held this morning. Nucor remains the only electric arc furnace steelmaker to receive this award.

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Friday, May 28, 2021

Cigna Named Among Top Employers for New Graduates

Recognized by new graduates and young professionals for its workplace culture, advancement opportunities, and compensation and benefits, Cigna was named a 2021 Top Employer for New Graduates by Forbes, and ranked higher than its health care industry peers.

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