Economic Alliance of Kankakee County Employee Directory

International Trade and DevelopmentIllinois, United States2-10 Employees

The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County operates as a public/private nonprofit partnership focused on stimulating new investment in the Greater Chicago area surrounding Kankakee County, Illinois. It supports a broad range of business activity by offering access to financial incentives and a suite of market intelligence tools that report on current property availabilities and other data relevant to investors and developers. The organization seeks to connect business, workforce, and community development efforts, aiming to promote sustainable and equitable growth across the region.

Based in Kankakee, the alliance positions itself within the international trade and development sector, serving local and regional employers—from large multinationals to startups—by highlighting the county’s transportation infrastructure, labor pool, and diverse primary industries such as life sciences, food processing, health care, and logistics. It emphasizes a low-cost business environment, educational and workforce resources, robust infrastructure, and an extensive regional transportation network, including interstate access, rail, and a major regional airport. A notable recent development is the appointment of a new President and CEO, reflecting organizational leadership changes intended to advance its mission.

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