June Spotlights

Mary Posing

 

Dean of Kankakee Community College (KCC), Mary Posing has been a Chamber Board Member for 15 years. She started in 1997. She is a firm believer in the Chamber, and in recent years joined the Chamber Board.

“I choose to be involved in the Chamber because of all the good things that it does in the community, the networking opportunities, and the promotion for the community and organizations,” said Mary. 

 

 

Dondi Maricle

 

Dondi Maricle is a very active member of the community. She volunteers at several organizations including the Lions Club, Woman’s Club, and Hippocrates Medical Clinic. This is also her first year at a Chamber serving as an ambassador; however, she has been involved with the chamber for five years. She loves meeting new people and forming new friendships.

 

New Employee Spotlight: Amber Bramer

Growing up in the area, Amber graduated from BBCHS. Amber has extensive experience in Membership through the Kankakee Area YMCA. She has continuously volunteered in the Kankakee County area throughout the years.

 

Currently she is Cheer Director for the Bradley Lions Youth Football organization.  Amber will be responsible for new members, membership renewals and retention of current members and daily administrative duties. You can contact Amber at amber@kankakeecountychamber.com.

 
 

New Employee Spotlight: Katie Jones

Katie is our new Marketing and Events Coordinator, she started at the end of May and is only a few weeks into her role.

 

Katie studied Communications at Arizona State University and this is her first out of college position. While, this is her first out of college position she has three years of marketing experience from internships she has had in the past. 

 

Katie is looking forward to meeting and working with all of you. 

 

You can contact her at katie@kankakeeecountychamber.com

 
 

Upcoming Events

 

Join the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce at the Holiday Inn Express as we kick off our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee.

 

June 14

8:30 am- 9:30am 

Holiday Inn Express

 

 

 

 

Join us at KCC for the Grand Opening of their Industrial Technology Center! 

 

                 June 16

               4:00-6:00pm

     KCC Riverfront Campus

 

 

The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce and the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley along with Presenting Sponsor, Ascension Saint Mary, invite our Non-Profit CEOs to our summer event!

Come network and collaborate with others in the non-profit community.  This event is open for any CEO of a non-profit in Kankakee County and is free to attend (registration requested).  Coffee, water and donuts will be provided.

 

Ribbon Cutting

 

Thursday, June 23

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

275 E. Court Street, Suite 102

 

 

Business Before Hours

 

July 7

7:30am-9:30am

 

Bradley House

 

 

 

Join us for Business After Hours with Riverside!

 

 

July 14

5:00pm-7:00pm

Riverside Atrium

 

Join the Young Professionals Network on July 20th at our Axe-Citing Social presented by Ascension Saint Mary.  Young Professionals is a group for professionals 40 and under but ALL are welcome (we promise not to card at the door).

Registration is required on our website.  We are axe-cited to see you all in July!

Join Riverside Healthcare as they present the 2022 Chamber Classic Golf Outing!  This popular event will be at the Kankakee Elks Country Club this year.  Golfers and sponsors are limited! Register today!

 

NOTE: As of March 17, 2022 we have a wait list for ACTIVE HOLE SPONSORS.  Please contact Ashley to get on the list: ashley@kankakeecountychamber.com

 

 

Date and Time
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
6:45 AM - 9:00 AM CDT

Registration and breakfast will start at 6:45am.

The program will begin at 7:30am.

 

Location
Knights of Columbus
187 S Indiana Ave
Kankakee, IL  60901

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