The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Dinner & 2021 Awards Night (Wednesday), recognizing Amber Turner as the top Ambassador.  Turner is account manager for Agente Staffing/People Etc.  Ms. Turner was praised as the Ambassador of the Year for tireless efforts in promoting the chamber and its involvement community-wide. The nomination referred to Ms. Turner having attended every Chamber event including Business Before and After Events, ribbon-cuttings, golf outings and other fundraisers. 

SERVRPRO of Kankakee County was honored as the Large Business of the Year.  Owner/ Manager Bobby Nichols leads the charge for the Manteno-based SERVPRO operation.  The company is very community-involved, participating and sponsoring many local events.  SERVPRO is a disaster-response firm, specializing in property clean-up and restoration, both business and residential.

Johnsonville Foods of Momence earned the Manufacturer of the Year Award.  The sausage-making plant is also community-minded, donating its products to several groups, including schools.  The Chamber also was a recipient of the many donations.  Johnsonville Foods donated over $25,000 in goods to the community.  Despite the pandemic-driven year, the firm was always maintaining its production levels.  

The Chamber of Commerce's Annual Dinner and Awards program was held at the Knights of Columus in Kankakee.

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