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Chamber Spotlights

 
 

Board Member Spotlight:

Brandi Curvin

 

Since 2020, Brandi Curvin has worked as the Corporate Development Coordinator for Aqua Illinois.  

 

 In Illinois, Brandi assisted in several municipal utility acquisition partnerships and is currently helping Aqua expand in Texas.

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Her board experience taught her the importance of being involved in order to provide the best support to constituents, to effect positive change that fosters growth and success, and that a woman’s voice at the table is valuable.

 

Ambassador Spotlight:

Nicole Burgess

 

Since July 2021, Nicole Burgess has been in the role of Ambassador Chair and has played a key part in the Chamber’s success. Nicole is the Donor Relations Manager at the Riverside Healthcare Foundation, where she has overseen fundraising and event planning since March 2021.

 

Her fundraising efforts for the Riverside Foundation help to make sure that the Kankakee County residents have access to the most advanced, high quality and accessible healthcare.

 

Investor Spotlight:

Ascension Saint Mary - Kankakee

 

"Since 1897, Ascension Saint Mary Kankakee has delivered specialty care and 24/7 emergency care with a level II adult and pediatric trauma center.

 

We provide advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Our care teams listen to understand your health needs and deliver care that's right for you."

 

Partner Spotlight: 

Olivet Nazarene University

 

"Est. 1907

Here, at one of the nation’s premier Christian universities, we believe higher education should have a higher purpose. 

With accredited programs, award-winning academics, and a faculty touting degrees from a wide spectrum of world-class educational institutions, Olivet stands committed to integrating faith and learning. 

 

Nestled in the historic village of Bourbonnais, Illinois, Olivet students gain knowledge and wisdom, and secure degrees that place them ahead of the pack, with portfolios and experience as evidence of an “Education With a Christian purpose.”

 

Upcoming Chamber Events

 

Join the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce and Kankakee Community College as we come together for a four part "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" training.  

 

This four part series will be led by Giselle Hernandez Navarro and the participants will help guide the trainings.  

 

Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST

 

Registration: 8:30 AM
Training: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Kankakee Community College
Iroquois Room

 

Join the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce as Women In Networking presents Emily Lavoie, Certified Eating Psychology Coach, speaking about "What if I can't love my body?".

 

 This event is sponsored by Peoples Bank of Kankakee County.

 

Thursday Mar 16, 2023
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST

 

11:30am- 12:00pm: Registration, Networking and Lunch
12:00pm-1:00pm: Program

 

Adventure Commons

70 Ken Hayes Dr.

Bourbonnais, IL 60914

 

Please enter through the wooden stairs

 

Lunch and Learn: Social Media Marketing

Presented by Target Local Media

 

Wednesday March 22, 2023

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

 

Lunch will be provided. 

 

Bourbonnais Public Library 

250 W John Casey Rd, 

Bourbonnais, IL 60914

 

You've joined the Chamber, now what? Learn more about how to utilize your Chamber membership and more at this informational event. 

 

Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST

Registration and Lunch: 11:00am-11:45am
Program: 11:45am-1:00pm

 

Adventure Commons
70 Ken Hayes Dr.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914

 

THIS EVENT IS FREE!

 

Come join the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce, Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley and other non-profit organizations to network, collaborate and support each other!

 

Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CST

 

The Grow Center
310 Main St NW
Bourbonnais, IL 60914

 

Join the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce and Ascension Saint Mary Kankakee as we present our first annual "No Experience Necessary Bowling Fundraiser"!  Included in your entry fee is: 2 hours of bowling, shoes, contests, pizza, awards and a cash bar.

 

GREAT TEAM BUILDING EVENT!

 

Thursday Apr 27, 2023
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST

12:00pm Registration
1:00pm-3:00pm Bowling Tournament
3:00pm Awards

 

 

Brookmont Bowling Center
200 W Brookmont Blvd
Kankakee, IL. 60901

 

SAVE THE DATES!

Join the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce and Kankakee Community College as we come together for a four part "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" training.  This four part series will be led by Giselle Navarro and the participants will help guide the trainings.

 

Membership Benefits

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