Kankakee County CEO News

Check out the latest on where the CEO has been, who they've connected with, and where they are going next...

The last email has been sent. The name badges are hung up. The early morning alarms are finally turned off for the summer. And just like that, another year of Kankakee County CEO has ...

The last email has been sent. The name badges are hung up. The early morning alarms are finally turned off for the summer. And just like that, another year of Kankakee County CEO has ...

0 Video 4 Images May-17-2026View Article

A few of our CEO students, including Henry with Topdeck Studios, will be at the Mental Health and Wellness fest today at the Kankakee farmers market. Stop by to say hello!

0 Video 1 Image May-16-2026View Article
What a fun way to wrap up the year for our Kankakee County CEO team! Our students enjoyed a mini golf outing together at Adventure Commons as we celebrated the successes, growth ...

What a fun way to wrap up the year for our Kankakee County CEO team! Our students enjoyed a mini golf outing together at Adventure Commons as we celebrated the successes, growth ...

0 Video 4 Images May-15-2026View Article
Building a Business Around Experience: CEO Students Visit Big Fellas' Mobile Cigar Lounge OK, before we share about this business tour, let’s answer the question: “Why would you bring ...

Building a Business Around Experience: CEO Students Visit Big Fellas' Mobile Cigar Lounge OK, before we share about this business tour, let’s answer the question: “Why would you bring ...

0 Video 6 Images May-13-2026View Article
Inside Gotion Illinois: CEO Students Experience Innovation in Action The CEO program is designed to expose students to a wide variety of businesses, industries, and career paths ...

Inside Gotion Illinois: CEO Students Experience Innovation in Action The CEO program is designed to expose students to a wide variety of businesses, industries, and career paths ...

0 Video 11 Images May-12-2026View Article
Where Business Meets Adventure: CEO Students Visit Haigh Quarry Kankakee County CEO students stepped outside the classroom again this week for a unique business visit to Haigh Quarry ...

Where Business Meets Adventure: CEO Students Visit Haigh Quarry Kankakee County CEO students stepped outside the classroom again this week for a unique business visit to Haigh Quarry ...

0 Video 4 Images May-06-2026View Article
Connecting Policy to People: CEO Students Visit State Representative Jackie Haas Kankakee County CEO students had the opportunity to visit with State Representative Jackie Haas, where ...

Connecting Policy to People: CEO Students Visit State Representative Jackie Haas Kankakee County CEO students had the opportunity to visit with State Representative Jackie Haas, where ...

0 Video 4 Images May-05-2026View Article
One of the things that Katherine learned in the CEO program that stands out to her is, "I learned the many different business that are constantly trying to open up in Kankakee." Today ...

One of the things that Katherine learned in the CEO program that stands out to her is, "I learned the many different business that are constantly trying to open up in Kankakee." Today ...

0 Video 1 Image May-04-2026View Article
"Two things I appreciate about being in the CEO program are the opportunities that it provides to network with business owners, and the chance to get to start my own business and see ...

"Two things I appreciate about being in the CEO program are the opportunities that it provides to network with business owners, and the chance to get to start my own business and see ...

0 Video 1 Image May-03-2026View Article
Henry shared that what he appreciates about the CEO program is, "being able to learn how to make a business from scratch...going through the steps, getting funding... I also appreciate ...

Henry shared that what he appreciates about the CEO program is, "being able to learn how to make a business from scratch...going through the steps, getting funding... I also appreciate ...

0 Video 1 Image May-02-2026View Article
The Kankakee County CEO Program Board & Mentor Appreciation Breakfast was held on Friday, May 1, as students gathered to recognize and thank the dedicated mentors and board members who ...

The Kankakee County CEO Program Board & Mentor Appreciation Breakfast was held on Friday, May 1, as students gathered to recognize and thank the dedicated mentors and board members who ...

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2026 Kankakee County CEO Board and Mentor Appreciation Breakfast

2026 Kankakee County CEO Board and Mentor Appreciation Breakfast

1 Video May-01-2026View Article