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Welcome to our New Members!
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Anniversary Members
Thank you for your continued support!
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Ambassador Spotlight: Jessica Kinnersley: District Director, State Representative Jackie Haas' Office
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Jessica Kinnersley was born and raised in Kankakee and is the District Director for State Representative Jackie Haas. She just celebrated 7 years working for the Illinois House of Representatives! She graduated from Kankakee High School and went on to get my Bachelors in Anthropology (Archaeology) and Psychology at the University of Illinois in Chicago. She then went on to get her Masters in Social Work from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. Jessica is currently raising two little boys (Liam, 3.5 years and Ollie, 16 months) with her husband, Kent, in Kankakee.
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We are so thankful for our Investor member, PSI Construction. Thank you for your continued support of the Chamber!
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Thank you Borschnack Pelletier & Co for your Chamber Elite membership! We appreciate your continued support!
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We’re thrilled to introduce our new and improved Chamber of Commerce website?designed with you in mind!
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Be sure to check out our brand new Resources tab ? packed with valuable content on Business Basics, Workforce & Education, and more!
Have a resource or article to share ? or a topic you’d like to see included? Let us know! We’re always looking to grow what we offer.
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The Women in Networking group proudly hosted the Leading Ladies Luncheon on May 15th, celebrating the incredible women making a difference in our community.
A huge congratulations to this year’s honorees:
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ATHENA Leadership Award:
Jamie Freedland
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ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award:
Megan Campbell
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WIN Scholarship Recipient:
Anne King
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The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the Board of Directors
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The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce DEI Committee has been hard at work?most recently through on-site visits to two local organizations that are leading the way in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
These visits offered powerful insights into how businesses are actively fostering more inclusive workplaces and driving meaningful change in our community.
👏 A big thank you to LoveALatte and MCA Senior Aduly Day Center for who welcoming us and sharing your journey.
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LoveALatte Coffee was established as a nonprofit pop-up coffee shop in 2018. They are a job training opportunity for adults with special needs in Kankakee County. Interns receive hands on training in customer service, money management, beverage preparation, among other skills related to future successful employment. Mission: To provide post high school job
training to young adults with special needs in Kankakee County. Vision: LoveALatte is the job training hub for adults with special needs who have the goal of securing employment in Kankakee County. Value Statement: EVERYONE can learn, EVERYONE can work, EVERYONE is a valuable member of society
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Founded in 2023, MCA Senior Adult Day Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making every day meaningful for seniors and their families in the Kankakee community. Founder, Alicia Kleinert, recognized a growing need: caregivers often face overwhelming challenges when supporting loved ones who are aging or living with chronic illnesses. With healthcare, assisted living, and skilled nursing costs rising rapidly, families deserve more affordable, flexible options to ensure their loved ones remain safe, engaged, and well cared for. MCA Senior Adult Day Center was created to meet this need ? offering a welcoming, supportive environment where seniors can thrive during the day and caregivers can find peace of mind.
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DEI Panel Recap: “Belonging, Bravery, and Breaking Barriers”
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This month, we had the incredible opportunity to gather for a powerful DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion ? and Accessibility) panel featuring local changemakers committed to building spaces where everyone can feel seen, heard, and valued.
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Do you have an upcoming event, company news or other announcement you would like to share with the Chamber Community? The Chamber Chat Members' Edition newsletter is your opportunty to share information with over 1,100 Chamber members!
The next Chamber Chat Members' Edition will go out Tuesday, May 27th. Flyers MUST be submitted no later than Friday, May 23rd to be included.
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Join us at a Business After Hours TODAY!
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Get ready for the next Coffee & Connections! Meet Chamber staff, network with other Chamber members, and have a FUN Friday morning... You don't want to miss this event!
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This month, get ready for "Deck of Discovery" - a card game with a networking twist! ♠️♥️♣️♦️
NEW THIS MONTH: Networker of the Month! Will it be you??? Show up, share, connect?and you might just walk away with the title! 👑
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State Representative Haas' office will remain open to guests for an
Open House until 6:00 pm!
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Join us for a hands-on Lunch & Learn where we’re diving into AI tools that can make your job easier, faster, and a whole lot smarter 🤖💼 💡 Bring your laptop and get ready to explore real tools at this interactive event!
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