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Chamber Spotlights

 
 
 

Board Member Spotlight:

Rob Warmbir

 

Rob Warmbir is the Board Vice Chair of the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce, and owner of RW Property Services which specializes in farmland management, real estate, and auctions.

 

After college, Rob attained a job as a farm manager and real estate broker. He held this position for 7 years before deciding to start his own farmland management, real estate, and auction company. He also helps conduct numerous charity auctions throughout the year.

 

The Chamber staff can always count on Rob to attend Chamber events and meetings, despite his busy schedule.

 

We appreciate Rob and everything he does for the Chamber!

 

Ambassador Spotlight:

Shlinda Trudeau

 

Shlinda Trudeau is the Director of Administration and self-professed #2 Cheerleader at Clove Alliance.
 
Before being named Director of Administration in 2022, Shlinda was Clove's office coordinator and was responsible for answering phone calls, client check-in, and other administrative assistant duties for nine years. She currently leads and oversees the administrative & operational support of the Clove Alliance team.
 
Shlinda is a wonderful person and is always willing to lend Chamber staff a helping hand. We are so thankful to have Shlinda has a Chamber ambassador. 

 

Investor Spotlight:

STARadio

 

STARadio is one of the premier radio groups in the Midwest serving communities in and around Kankakee and Quincy, Illinois. They serve as far as Hannibal, Missouri and have stations in Great Falls, Montana.

 

They have an awesome team and we are proud to have them as an investor!

Upcoming Chamber Events

 

Join the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce and Olivet Nazarene University as we present Leadership & Lunch. Keynote speaker this year is Justice Mary Kay O'Brien. 

 

Tuesday May 23, 2023
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

 

11:00 AM: Registration, Networking and Lunch
11:30 AM-1:00 PM: Program

 

Chalfant Hall
1 University Ave.
Bourbonnais, IL  60914

 

This event is sold out.

 

Join us at the Kankakee Metro Centre for a ribbon cutting event! 

 

Wednesday May 24, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

 

Kankakee Metro Centre
257 E. Chestnut
Kankakee, IL 60901

 

No registration is required for this event.

 

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

 

Wednesday May 31, 2023
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

 

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

 

Kankakee Community College
Iroquois Room

 

This event is sold out.

 

Join us in welcoming our new Executive Director, Kelsey Post. 

 

Light appetizers and cash bar will be available. We hope to see you all there!

 

Thursday Jun 1, 2023
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 

 

The Majestic
150 N Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

 

This event is free!

 

Join us for a Business After Hours event at Bickford Senior Living of Bourbonnais!

 

Tours and light refreshments will be available. 

 

Thursday Jun 8, 2023
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 

 

100 Jones Dr.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914

 

 

 

Join us in celebrating the grand opening of Piggush Engineering's downtown Kankakee office.

 

Thursday Jun 15, 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

 

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will begin at 5:30 PM.

 

Piggush Engineering
149 N Schuyler Avenue
Kankakee, IL 60901

 

 

Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Essential Smoothies! 

 

Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

 

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will begin at 5:30 PM.

 

Northfield Square Mall 
Food Court
1600 IL-50
Bourbonnais, IL 60914

 

This event is free, but registration is encouraged.

 

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.

 

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