High School Tour of Local Employers

The Economic Alliance and the Grundy Livingston Workforce Board are bringing awareness of the job opportunities available and the skills needed for manufacturing positions in our community. One event will be a tour and conversation at Gotion, an energy storage system and electric vehicle battery manufacturer in Manteno.

Kankakee County stands as a thriving hub of industrial growth, economic opportunity, and strategic development. We invite you to view the 2025 Kankakee County Market Profile to learn more.

New grants available at Kankakee Community College will fund a student’s tuition, fees, books and supplies, and assist with other expenses. It is available to students enrolled in manufacturing and information technology programs, industries where there are not enough local workers.

Be part of a crucial conversation involving economic, industry, and community resources dedicated to helping manufacturers not just survive, but thrive.

The Made in Illinois program provides up to $50,000 in matching grant funding to small- and mid-sized Illinois manufacturers to support innovation and strategic advancements in manufacturing.

Kankakee County is moving full steam ahead in welcoming new industry and new opportunity to the region. The area, just 45 miles south of Chicago, showcases an economical cost of living, diverse industry base, significant transportation and infrastructure improvements, and strong education and workforce partners. Check out the 2024 Market Profile for Kankakee County.

Makers Madness is an online contest highlighting amazing manufacturers and their fantastic products made in our state. The contest is a partnership with Comcast Business, an innovation champion and technology provider to manufacturers across Illinois.

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association is proud to announce CSL Behring’s selection as the recipient of the 2023 Barry L. MacLean Manufacturer of the Year that will be awarded at the IMA’s 130th Annual Luncheon on December 8, 2023, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago.

Gotion will make an expected $2.09 billion investment will bring 2,600 jobs to Kankakee County. This is the largest electric vehicle battery production investment in Illinois to date, and the first operation in North America for Gotion.

We want to hear from you and your peers! Are your strategies for enhancing operational efficiency in motion? Could your operations benefit from the guidance of seasoned experts Discover invaluable insights from fellow manufacturers who have successfully implemented impactful practices. Plus, take an exclusive virtual tour of the cutting-edge KCC Manufacturing & Industrial Technology Center.