A Big Picture Look at Kankakee County’s Economy

At their first business visit of the year, the Kankakee County CEO class visited the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County. President Tim Nugent and Vice President Angela Morrey shared valuable insights about the county’s economic landscape and the opportunities shaping its future. CEO students also received a copy of the 2025 Market Profile (which you can see here: https://simplebooklet.com/2025marketprofiledigital)

Students learned about:
> Key industries in Kankakee County, including life sciences, food processing, healthcare, metals and machining, renewable energy, hospitality, and logistics
>The county’s advantages: strong infrastructure, access to a skilled regional workforce, and a competitive cost of doing business
>How collaboration between business, workforce, and community development drives sustainable growth

The visit gave students a clearer view of how economic development works locally and the role leaders like the Alliance play in shaping the future of our region. Thank you to Tim and Angela for taking the time to share these insights with the CEO students.

8/27/25