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   Chamber
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    kankakeecountychamber.com

   2019 MEMBERS CONNECTIONS GUIDE   1
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    the region’s                                                                                            Get Involved......................................................................... 6
                                                                                                            Board of Directors............................................................... 7

    only complete                                                                                           Member Tiers....................................................................... 8
                                                                                                            Annual Marketing Program............................................... 9
                                                                                                            Taste Fest.............................................................................. 11

    orthopedic care.
                                                                                                            Women in Networking....................................................... 12
                                                                                                            Annual Event Pass.............................................................. 14
                                                                                                            Business Before Hours...................................................... 15
                                                                                                            Leadership Management Institute.................................. 19
                                                                                                            Ambassadors........................................................................ 20
                                                                                                            Business After Hours.......................................................... 21
                                                                                                            Leadership & Lunch............................................................ 22
                                                                                                            Member to Member............................................................ 25
                                                                                                            Lucky Connections............................................................. 26
                                                                                                            Friday Night Lights.............................................................. 27
                                                                                                            Future Leaders Tour........................................................... 28
                                                                                                            Legislative Day..................................................................... 29
                                                                                                            Annual Golf Outing............................................................. 31
    JONATHAN          TARUNA MADHAV JOSHUA MILLER, MD          JESSICA SHIN, MD          ANDREW
   COTTON, MD        CRAWFORD, MD, CIME Orthopedic Surgeon     Orthopedic Surgeon      TOFTOY, MD           Hispanic Heritage Day Luncheon................................... 32
Orthopedic Surgeon    Orthopedic Surgeon General Orthopedics     Sports Medicine    Orthopedic Surgeon
  Joint Specialist      Hand Specialist                                               Sports Medicine       State of the County Breakfast.......................................... 34
                                                                                                            Leading Ladies Luncheon (Athena)................................ 35
                                                                                                            Small Business Saturday................................................... 36
                                                                                                            Annual Meeting................................................................... 39
    ChooseRiversideOrtho.com                                                                                Calendar at a glance.......................................................... 40
    (815) 802-7090
    400 Riverside Drive, Bourbonnais

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      Chairman’s Letter                                                              Member to Member
                       As we wrap up another year and look forward to the                                “Within the pages of this book
                       future, I want to thank all of our 400 members for their                          are many ways your business can
                                                                                                         stay connected with the Kankakee County Chamber
                       support over the past year and ask you to continue
                                                                                                         of Commerce and market your business throughout
                       to be engaged in 2019 and beyond. As we look back                                 the region. I encourage you to put our events on your
                       at our successes in 2018, it is clear that support from                           calendar and participate whenever your schedule allows.
                       our members comes in many forms, from countless                                    Membership benefits continue to evolve as our Chamber
                       volunteer hours, to sponsorships and lent professional                             grows. We have the ability to help you with mailings and
                       expertise. We simply could not put on the programming                              marketing strategies, or connect you to new vendors
                       we do without that support.                                                        and partners. Each member offers a new opportunity
                                                                                  for the Chamber, its members, and our communities. It is in that spirit that we
While we are proud of the work we accomplished in 2018, our board, with           present to you this 2019 Chamber Connections Booklet. With 400 members
the help of Barbi Brewer-Watson, our president and CEO, has set its sights on     there is always room for your business or organization to create new customers,
further growth in 2019. A Chamber is only as strong as its membership, and        vendors, or colleagues. When you make a new connection with a member
we all benefit from having more members. As such, the recruitment of new          they share your story with their connections and through a ripple effect; your
members will continue to be a focus of the board and the Chamber staff. Our       business finds community and economic support.
commitment to growth is not limited to membership numbers but includes            Please tap into the Chamber this year. Get connected and stay connected with
expanding our programming and reach as well. To that end, we are excited          the Chamber in 2019. Share with us your news, your deals, and your story so
                                                                                  we can share it with others. Find us on social media and share our posts with
to welcome the Black Business council, the Retail Council, and the Restaurant
                                                                                  your connections. We are on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. Feel
Council to the Chamber. If there is programming that you would like to see the    free to tell others about the Chamber. Place the Chamber logo on your website,
Chamber provide, I would encourage you to contact the Chamber’s offices.          newsletter, or get the Chamber decal for the front door of your business. Lastly,
My request for you in 2019 is simple. Please continue to invest in the Chamber,   join one of our committees. Joining one of our committees puts you in the
                                                                                  center of the work that we are doing in Kankakee County to help our members’
and help us promote commerce in Kankakee County.
                                                                                  businesses and organizations thrive and prosper.
                                                                                  Thank you for being a member of the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce
    Sincerely,                                                                    and being a part of Kankakee County’s exciting growth.”
    Scott Smith
                                                                                  Sincerely,

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    Networking Matters                                                                 Board of Directors
                                             GET INVOLVED!                             Lisa Aprati                           Matt McBurnie - Chair of Leadership
                                                                                       External Affairs Manager              Membership Committee
                                                                                       South Region, ComEd                   Vice President of Institutional
                           WOMEN IN NETWORKING was developed and created               Bernie Anderson                       Advancement Riverside Healthcare
                           to provide networking opportunities to all women. WIN’s     Community Relations and Economic      Tim Milner
                           mission is to empower professional and personal rela-       Development Manager-IL                Owner
                           tionships for women through specific programming and        Nicor Gas                             Milner Broadcasting
                           service opportunities.
                                                                                       Kristina Back - Chair of Leadership   Maureen Powell
                           YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK is a group whose                Development Committee                 Site Head of Communications
                           goal is to grow and equip young professionals to lead the   Owner, Little Caesers                 CSL Behring
                           community. Focus areas are business and social network-     Sonya Comer                           Lisa Ravesloot - Chair of the
                           ing, professional and leadership development, and com-      Owner, FASTSIGNS of Kankakee          Ambassador Committee
                           munity and civic involvement. The group meets monthly
                           for networking evening events.                              Brian Creek, CPA - Treasurer          Business Developer
                                                                                       Manager                               Express Employment
                           KANKAKEE COUNTY AMBASSADORS                                 Borschnack, Pelletier & Co.           Christopher Shride
                           People do business with people they know. With the          Ken Crite                             President
                           assistance of our Ambassadors, the Kankakee County
                                                                                       Coordinator of Career Services        St. Mary’s Hospital
                           Chamber gives you opportunities to meet other business-
                           es and consumers in the community at a variety              Kankakee Community College            Scott Smith - Chairman
    A M B AS S A D O R S   of Chamber-sponsored events.                                Andy Czako                            President
                                                                                       Managing Broker                       First Trust Bank
                           BLACK BUSINESS COUNCIL                                      McColly Bennett Real Estate           Kate Thompson
                           The Black Business Council is a collaboration between
                                                                                       Ariana Dunn                           Controller
                           the Greater Kankakee Black Chamber of Commerce and                                                Nucor Steel Kankakee, Inc.
                                                                                       Owner, The Look
                           the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce starting in
                                                                                       Jeff Hammes - Past Chairman           Cynthia Willis
                           January 2019. The BBC’s 2019 program of work will focus
                                                                                       President                             Executive Director
                           on business development, entrepreneurial development,
                                                                                       Peoples Bank of Kankakee County       Tyjuan Hagler Foundation
                           professional development, and networking. The purpose
                           is to advocate for the creation and growth of minority      Melissa Kahoun                        Susan Wolff
                           businesses that will spur further economic development      Area Manager                          Executive Director of University Relations
                           throughout Kankakee County.                                 Aqua Illinois                         Olivet Nazarene University

                           KANKAKEE COUNTY RESTAURANT COUNCIL                          Gloria Kennedy - Chair of the
                           The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce along with          Black Business Council
                           the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau          Executive Secretary
                           recognizes the challenges of the food and beverage          Avis Huff Student Support
                           industry. The Restaurant Council was formed to meet         Services KSD 111
                           the needs, interests, and demands of this unique sector.
                           The Council meets quarterly, helps to plan TasteFest, and
                           provides a voice for our regions culinary artists.

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MEMBER TIERS

    INVESTOR                         PARTNER
    • Video presence on home         • 15% discount off sponsorship
      page of website                  opportunities
    • 30% discount off sponsorship
      opportunities
                                     • Invitation to all Voice of Business
                                       Legislative Advocacy Events/
                                                                             Annual Marketing Program
                                       Meetings
    • Complimentary foursome                                                 Can’t attend the events? Your business can still be “seen” when
      at annual golf outing          • Four complimentary tickets to         you participate in our annual advertising program. Work with our
                                       the annual State of Kankakee          communications committee to create an ad in seven of our printed
    • Full page ad in Connections
                                       County Breakfast
      Book                                                                   programs, or send us one already designed, and you won’t miss an
                                     • Included on the Future Leaders        opportunity to share your product or service with a large audience.
    • Includes benefits from
                                       of Kankakee County tour agenda
      other tiers
                                     • Pop up ad on website
                                                                             $1,000: Gold                                                                                                     $250: Bronze
                                     • 1/2 page ad in Connections Book       • Logo recognition on website                                                                                    • 1/3 page color ad in 7 annual
                                     • Includes benefits from other tiers     for over 50 Chamber events                                                                                       chamber event programs
                                                                              throughout the year
                                                                             • Full page color ad in 7 annual
                                                                                                                                                                                              $150: Business
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Black and white business card
                                                                              Chamber event programs
                                                                                                                                                                                               ad in 7 annual Chamber event
                                                                             $500: Silver                                                                                                      programs
    BUSINESS                         BUSINESS BASIC                          • Logo recognition on website
    • Enhanced profile Listing on    • Complimentary online profile           for over 50 Chamber events
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Chambers of Commerce are stronger than ever. By joining, you get members-only
      perks, exclusive advertising and network opportunities, and a whole lot of exposure
           for yourself and your organization. Get on board and see the difference!

                                                                      VISIBILITY
                                       It’s not just who you
                                       know, it’s who others
                                       know. Networking is
                                       powerful.                          Stand out and get
                                                                             noticed in your

                                      NETWORKING
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                                LEARNING                                                                                               E P T IN G
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                                                           MEMBER BENEFITS                     through membership.

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                                      Increase contact and            Increase your
                                        access with elected           purchasing power
                                                   officials          through members-only
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                                                                                                                                FEES/ADMISSION: Tickets, or as we like to call them, tasting cards are:
                                                                                                                        •General Admission $25.00 - your tasting card allows you 10 Tastes.      • Food tastings end at 8 pm.
                                                                                                                        •VIP $50.00 - your tasting card allows you 15 tastes and access to       • Craft Beer tastings end at 9 pm.
                                                                                                                         the VIP room for an exclusive Taste Fest experience.

                                                                                                                              Tasting Cards can be purchased online until 1/16/2019. Tasting Cards can be purchased at the door.
                                                                                                                                           You will also be able to purchase additional tasting cards throughout the event.

                                                                                                                       NORTHFIELD
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 CONNECT WITH US TODAY 200 E Court St. Suite 710, Kankakee, IL 60901 • 815.351.9068
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                                WIN is a diverse group of women devoted to
                                fostering professional and personal relationships
                                for the empowerment and development of
                                women through specific programming and
                                                                                     2019 WOMEN IN NETWORKING DATES
                                community service opportunities. At our events,
                                women from various businesses and life stages                        11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
                                meet to discuss issues pertaining to women. We           4TH FLOOR OF THE KANKAKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
                                encourage all women, regardless of age, to join
                                us as we create lasting friendships.                           Jan. 10           May 9           October 10
                                                                                             February 14        June 13         November 14
                                                                                              March 14        September 12      December 12
                                                                                               April 11

                                                                                     For more event information, visit kankakeecountychamber.com/events

     COMMITTEE MEMBERS
     Mimi Barnes                        Jackie Bruhn
     Peoples Bank of Kankakee           HomeStar Bank and Financial
     County                             Services
     Mary Thomson                       Christel Dennison
     Hospice of Kankakee Valley         Riverside Healthcare
     JoAnne Keen                        Jennifer Draper
     Frank’s Appliance Center and       State Bank of Herscher
     Sleepsource                        Julie Phelps
     Melissa Tanner                     CIBC of Illinois
     CSL Behring                        Sandi Cianci
     Rhonda Olechowski                  Kankakee County Circuit Clerk
     The Daily Journal                  Kathy Peterson
                                        Presence Health

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                                                  Business                Before
                 H                 urs
                                                                              KANKAKEE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

     RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT KANKAKEE
     COUNTY’S MOST POPULAR EVENTS

                                                               7:30 - 8:30 AM
                                                 2018 BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS DATES
                                                 January 9................. Presence Heritage Lodge
                    TasteFest                    February 7............... YMCA
                Leadership & Lunch               March 6.................... Hemenover Construction
                                                 April 4....................... Spa Remedy
             Friday Night Lights Fest
                                                 May 8........................ K.C. Convention & Visitors Bureau
                   Golf Outing                   September 6........... FastSigns
              Legislative Reception              October 2................ Bourbonnais Township Park District
       State of Kankakee County Breakfast        November 7............ Riverside Senior Life Bourbonnais
            Leading Ladies Luncheon
                                                               For more event information,
              Annual Awards Dinner                     visit kankakeecountychamber.com/events

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(815) 933-1771
                                                                                                                            Executive Centre
                                                                                                                            200 E. Court St., Suite 608
                                                                                                                            Kankakee, IL 60901
                                                                                                                            www.bpc-cpa.com

                                                                                                                                CERTIFIED PUBLIC
                                                                                     SERVICES PROVIDED                          ACCOUNTANTS
                                                                                     • Audits, Reviews, & Compilations          Dan Borschnack
                                                                                     • Tax Preparation                          Paul Pelletier
                                                                                     • Tax Planning                             Jim Borschnack
                                                                                     • Bookkeeping Services                     Brian Creek
                                                                                     • Quick Books® Consulting                  Bob Sikma
                                                                                                                                Jessica Witvoet

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                           A M B AS S A D O R S
                                                                                      Business                After
     People do business with people they know. With the assistance of our
     Ambassadors, the Kankakee County Chamber gives you opportunities to
     meet other businesses and consumers in the community at a variety of
     chamber-sponsored events.
                                                                                      H                          urs
                                                                                                                KANKAKEE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

     Sarah Andreina                      Amanda Martinez
     Homestar Bank                       People’s Bank of Kankakee County
     Taylor Bennett                      Erika McGrath
     McColly Bennett                     The Daily Journal
     Kelli Bonomo                        Shannon Moore
     Vault 360 / Mia Bella’s Pizza       Main Source Bank
     Bridget Bouck                       Dr. Scott Nims
     McColly Bennett                     Koehler Chiropractic Sports and Rehab
     Rich Bouzek                         Emily Outsen
     Innovel                             McColly Bennett Realestate
     Tiffany DeRocco                     Emily Poff
     United Way of Kankakee              United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois
     & Iroquois Counties                 Counties

                                                                                                  5:30 - 6:30 PM
     Katy Draper                         Brian Prairie
     McColly Bennett                     Ravenspring Creative
     Kris Junge                          Lisa Ravesloot
     Midland States Bank                 Express Employment
     Jan Glazar                          Sara Schoon                                2018 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS DATES
     Harvest View                        Rotary Club of Kankakee
     Amy Gorecki                         Erika Schultz                              January 24.............. Oak Orthopedic
     Riverside HealthCare                Riverside HealthCare
     Lesley Hertz                        Mary Smith
                                                                                    February 21............. Community Arts Council
     Le Body Shop                        Wall Street Financial Group                March 21................... Gretchen Charleton Art Gallery
     Paula Jost                          Robert Warmbir
     First Trust Bank                    Hertz Farm Management
                                                                                    April 25..................... BBCHS Foundation
     Brandi Kaner                        Brent Wright                               May 23..................... A.N. Webber
     Presence St. Mary’s                 B. Wright Business Solutions
     Deb Laskey                          Mike Wright
                                                                                    October 24.............. iFix
     People’s Bank of Kankakee County    Wright Solutions                           November 21.......... Harvest View
     Jim Mancuso
     First American Bank
                                                                                                   For more event information,
                     For more information please contact:                                  visit kankakeecountychamber.com/events
                   ambassador@kankakeecountychamber.com

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LEADERSHIP & LUNCH                                                                                                                                                                     More local
                                                                                                                                                                                    high school grads
 FEBRUARY 6, 2019 • NOON - 1 PM                                                                                                                                                     CHOOSE KCC
                                                                                                                                                                                     than any other
                              Keynote speaker:                                                                                                                                          college.

                              Dr. Genevra A. Walters, Superintendent
                              Kankakee School District No. 111
                              Dr. Genevra Walters vision is to “develop an educational
                              system that creates opportunities for all children to
                              be valued, contributing citizens in a fast-changing
                              global society”. She is committed to the growth and                                                                                                                 E
                              development of life-long learners. Dr. Walters attended
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                              Walters’ emphasis during her doctoral program was
                              teacher education and research.                                                                             Get Started Here!
Dr. Walters began her professional career as a school Social Worker in Kankakee School                           www.kcc.edu/future/start • 815-802-8500
District 111. She was employed in Kankakee School District 111 as an assistant principal
at Kankakee High School and principal at Mark Twain Elementary School. In 2001, Dr.
Walters began working at SPEED S.E.J.A #802 as the Human Resources Coordinator.
She moved to the position of Superintendent at SPEED in January, 2007.

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Dr. Walters has had opportunities to present at numerous local, state, national, and
international conferences on numerous educational topics. During June of 2004, she
presented at the China- US Conference on Educating Students with Special Needs in

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Beijing, China. Her topic was “Building Collaborative Relationships with Families”. The
conference was a wonderful experience and increased her understanding of diversity, her
compassion for people, and the desire to help promote and develop children regardless
of their backgrounds and experiences.
Dr. Walters is the Co-author of the book, “What Works for Special Education and At-Risk
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Learners: A Framework for General Education Teachers and Administrators”. The book
provides a framework and initiatives that can be used to increase the quality of education                                                                                  GROUP INC.
for all students. The strategies in this book can be used in school environments regardless
of abilities or disabilities.
Dr. Walters returned to Kankakee School District 111 as the new Superintendent on May
30, 2014. She states that she is honored to return home and serve the students, families,
and community as the Educational Leader for the Kankakee Community. Join us for
Leadership & Lunch to hear more about her leadership story and journey.                                                                                                      719 N Convent St,

          TICKETS ARE $30.00 AND CAN BE PURCHASED                                                                                                                             Bourbonnais, IL
                         BY REGISTERING AT                                                                                                                                 Phone: 815-936-0075
                   www.kankakeecountychamber.com.
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      292 N Convent, Bourbonnais, IL 60914                  815-933-9287

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                                                              FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
      LUCKY                                                      FEST             A FAMILY FRIENDLY FOOTBALL EVENT

      CONNECTIONS                                                       PRESENTED BY              IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

       March 7, 2019
       4:30 - 6:30 PM

     The Kankakee County Business Community and area
     college and university students all come together for
                                                              FRIDAY, JULY 19                              4-8PM
                                                                         BRICKSTONE BREWERY
     a free networking event on March 7, 2019. Business
                                                                    572 BREWERY LANE, BOURBONNAIS
     Leaders can come to find their pot of gold in a future
     intern or employee, or can provide mentorship to the
     next generation of professionals.                         general admission: $2 • VIP Experience: $50
                                                                          3 and under: FREE
                                                              FOR MORE INFORMATION: kankakeecountychamber.com

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LEGISLATIVE
                                                                                                               RECEPTION
FUTURE LEADERS TOUR
               OF KANKAKEE COUNTY 2018

                                                                                                           2019

                                                                                                             Thursday, Aug. 22
                                         Industry Day..................................6/5
                                         Healthcare Day............................6/12
                                                                                                               5:30 - 7:00 PM
                                         Education Day..............................6/19
                                         Agriculture Day............................6/26
                                                                                                           Kankakee Country Club
                                         History & Tourism Day...............7/10                           2011 Cobb Blvd. Kankakee, IL
                                         Civic & Government Day...........7/17
                                         From 8 a.m to 5 p.m.

                                         Registration fee of $20.00 per day
                                         or $100.00 for all 6 days.
                                         Register at www.kankakeecountychamber.com
                                         Discounts available for multiple registrations from one family.
                                         Scholarships available.
                                         Transportation provided by
                                         Bourbonnais Township Park District.

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We are multimedia storytellers

                                                                       CHAMBER CLASSIC GOLF OUTING
                                                                       KANKAKEE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

                                                                   FRIDAY, AUGUST 23RD
                                                                       OAK SPRINGS GOLF COURSE
                                                                          6740 E 3500 S. RD, ST. ANNE, IL 60964

                                                                    ALL INCLUSIVE GOLF OUTING
                                                                  This all inclusive golf outing is a fantastic way for area
                                                                businesses to enjoy the golfing season and a great way to
                                                               engage with clients and friends in a fun, relaxed environment.

                                                                           EVENT INCLUDES
     Photography     .    Videography         .    Animation           Green & Cart Fee • Ice cold beverages
                                                                      Lunch •Steak Dinner •Games • Prizes
                www.ravenspringcreative.com
          yourstory@ravenspringcreative.com | 630-315-2010              Register at kankakeecountychamber.com

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Please join us in celebrating the cultural diversity of our community as we host the

Hispanic Heritage Day                                                                           PROUD
  Annual Luncheon                                                                               MEMBER
                                                                                                of the
                                                                                                Kankakee
                                                                                                County
                                                                                                Chamber
                                                                                                of Commerce
 Tuesday, Sept. 17 - 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
     Kankakee Public Library • Fourth Floor Auditorium

     Our goal is to raise funds to continue awarding educational gifts to help graduating
     high school seniors, G.E.D. and adult recipients to continue their college education.
              Please make checks payable to Kankakee County Hispanic Partnership.

                        Cost per person - $20.00
                   We will provide a delicious meal and entertainment.

       For more information contact the            Kankakee County Hispanic Partnership, Inc.
                                                                                                         815-936-7600
Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce
                                                                                                         www.PeoplesBankDirect.com
   www.kankakeecountychamber.com
                         815.351.9068                          PO Box 1271 Kankakee, IL 60901

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LEADING LADIES
          State of the County
                                                    LUNCHEON 2019
                                                    THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019 • 11:30 AM TO 1:00 PM.

                Breakfast                                              The ATHENA Leadership Award is presented to
                                                                       an individual who is honored for professional
                                                                       excellence, community service and for actively
                                                                       assisting women in their attainment of
                                                                       professional excellence and leadership skills.
                                                                       The recipients of these prestigious awards will

                      2019                                             be honored at our Athena Awards and WIN
                                                                       Scholarship Luncheon.
                                                                       The WIN Scholarship is open to women who live
     Wednesday, Oct. 23 • 7:00 - 9:00 am                               and/or work in the Kankakee County area, are
                                                                       going back to college to retrain, complete a degree
           Knights of Columbus                                         or certificate program, improve skills needed in
            187 S. Indiana Ave., Kankakee, IL                          the workplace, or complete an advanced degree.
                                                                       Applications are available on the WIN webpage
           Tickets: $25 • Table for 8: $160                            (winkankakee.com), the Kankakee County Chamber
                                                                       of Commerce website (kankakeecountychamber.
       Register at: www.kankakeecountychamber.com
                                                                       com), at Kankakee Community College, Governor’s
                                                                       State University and Olivet Nazarene University or
                                                                       by contacting the WIN committee. Funds for the
                                                                       WIN Scholarship come from private donations and
                                                                       from fund-raising activities conducted by the WIN
                                                                       committee. WIN Scholarship funds are invested
                                                                       with the Community Foundation of Kankakee River
                                                                       Valley.

                                                                 Register at kankakeecountychamber.com

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A small dot on a map.
                                                                             A big place in our hearts.

                                  NOV 30
                                   2019

     SHOP LOCAL
     AND SAVE

                                                                            We are conveniently located in:
                                                                            • Beecher        • Bradley   • Grant Park   • Kankakee    • Momence
                                                                            • Bourbonnais    • Dwight    • Herscher     • Manteno
             FOR THE BEST DEALS VISIT
             kankakeecountychamber.com/shop-small-saturday                  For additional locations
                                                                            visit us at midlandsb.com.
                FOR MORE Barbara Brewer-Watson President and CEO
             INFORMATION Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce                1-855-696-4352
                 CONTACT: 200 East Court Street, Suite 710 • Kankakee, IL
                                                                            Member FDIC                                 Great stength. More heart.

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                                           Annual Dinner

                                                          TECHNOLOGY
                                                          & INNOVATION
                                                              Of the year
                                                                                                          AMBASSADOR
                                                                                                            Of the year
                                           PRESIDENTS
                                           AWARD
                                                                                                                      NEW
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                                                                                                                    Of the year
                                                                            JOIN US!
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                                                                                                 SMALL
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                                           DECEMBER 4 5:30-7:30 PM
                                              For more information, visit kankakeecountychamber.com or find us on     

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              2019 Events at a glance
 January                      February                         March                            April
 9 - Business Before Hours    2 - Bourbonnais Chocolate tour   6 - Business Before Hours        3 - Business Before Hours
 10 - WIN Meeting             6 - Leadership & Lunch           7 - Lucky Connections            11 - WIN Meeting
 24 - Business After Hours    7 - Business Before Hours        14 - WIN Meeting                 25 - Business After Hours
 19 - Taste Fest              14 - WIN Meeting                 21 - Business After Hours
                              21 - Business After Hours                                         Kankakee County Day in
 LMI Begins                                                                                     Springfield

 May                          June                             July                             August
 8 - Business Before Hours    13 - WIN Meeting                 25 - MSMF Preview Night          8-9 - Global Leadership Summit
 9 - WIN Meeting                                               19 - Friday Night Lights Fest    22 - Legislative Reception
 23 - Business After Hours    Future Leaders of Kankakee                                        23 - Golf Outing
                              County

 September                    October                          November                         December
 12 - WIN Meeting             2 - Business Before Hours        7 - Business Before Hours        4 - Annual Dinner and Awards
                              10 - WIN Meeting                 14 - Leading Ladies Luncheon     8 - Downtown Kankakee Winter
                              23 - State of Kankakee County    21 - Business After Hours            Wander
 YPN Lunch with the Mayors        Breakfast                                                     12 - WIN Holiday Luncheon
                              24 - Business After Hours

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         that help individuals, families, and
      organizations pursue their financial goals.

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                                                                                     Northfield Square Mall, south court with Hershey's Ice Cream
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