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City of Kankakee Launches Bounce Back Kankakee Assistance for Residents and Small Business

20 May 2020 | Press Release

Kankakee, IL – Mayor Wells-Armstrong and the Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) are proud to launch the Bounce Back Kankakee grant program for small business owners and residents. ECDA will start accepting applications on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

The Economic and Community Development Agency Office Opens Application for Citizens Advisory Board (CAB)

23 April 2020 | Press Release

Kankakee, IL – The Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) shall serve the City of Kankakee, in its role for the Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA), in an advisory capacity pursuant to HUD Regulations 24 CFR § 91.105, which requires the provision of citizen participation in development plans. The functions and responsibilities of the CAB shall

All Upcoming Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) Events and Public Meetings Postponed Until Further Notice

13 March 2020 | Press Release
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Economic and Community Development Agency Partners with Ivy League Farms to Host Industrial Hemp Basics Event

02 March 2020 | Press Release

Kankakee, IL – The City of Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency has partnered with Ivy League Farms to present Industrial Hemp Basics v2.0. This is a free, educational event for the community to learn about Industrial Hemp. Topics will include hemp policy and licensing, growing practices, processing, marketing, the International Hemp

The Economic and Community Development Agency Office Awarded Community Revitalization Grant Under the Land Bank Capacity Program (LBCP)

06 February 2020 | Press Release
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The Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) Office Awarded a Subgrant Census 2020 Participation Grant

29 January 2020 | Press Release
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