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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center and the Illinois Manufacturers Association announces the new Supply Chain Center – a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize the way Illinois manufacturers operate.
Friday, June 9, 2023
As the demands of leadership positions continue to evolve, the gap between required skills and employee capabilities is becoming wider. Shockingly, over 74% of leaders feel unprepared and lack the necessary training to face the challenges of their roles.
Friday, June 2, 2023
We are proud to receive the Daily Journal 2023 Progress Award for Excellence in Real Estate. Alliance President/CEO accepted the award with Director of Marketing & Business Attraction Angela Morrey at the awards ceremony June 1.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Cities in the River Edge Redevelopment Zone are eligible for the Illinois Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program, which provides a state income-tax credit equal to 25% of a project’s qualified expenditures to owners of certified historic structures.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Incentives provide up to 75 percent income tax credits on construction jobs for eligible companies through the Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) Tax Credit program.
Thursday, May 18, 2023
The Illinois State Senate passed a measure to require the Illinois Department of Transportation to begin the process of engaging private developers with interest in building a cargo airport in the south suburbs, a significant step forward in the effort to build a cargo hub in the area. This legislation passed with bipartisan support in the Illinois House and Senate and now goes to the Governor’s desk for signature.
Monday, May 15, 2023
The Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority is seeking assistance for the operation of the Development Authority.
Friday, May 12, 2023
A new Diesel Technology Training Program at Kankakee Community College will accept students beginning this summer. Students will be able to complete six diesel classes in 16 weeks. Classes will meet at KCC’s Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Center on south Schuyler Avenue in Kankakee, and LaBeau Bros. on east Court Street in Kankakee. It also will include a video series from PACCAR with aspects of the Peterbilt Training Academy.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Kankakee Community College is one of 28 small community colleges across the nation with a gold ranking in the 2023 Guide to Military Friendly® Schools, published in conjunction with “G.I. Jobs” magazine. Typically, KCC has about 60 veterans who enroll each year, according to the college’s Office of Financial Aid. Among veterans, there are 35 KCC student veterans currently utilizing VA Education benefits.
