"The Future is Now" was this year's theme for the awards and networking gathering of the Kankakee County Chamber Annual Gala, held Thursday evening at the Quality & Suites in Bradley.  The 2025 Dinner and Awards included the Chamber's Year-in-Review Report from President/CEO Kelsey Post. 

Large and Small Business-of-the-Year recipients were recognized, along with the Not-for-Profit of the Year winner and Technology and Manufacturer-of-the-Year honorees.

+ New Business of the Year:  Nothing Bundt Cakes

+  Large Business of the Year:  Bear Construction

+  Small Business of the Year:  Home Helpers

+  Not for Profit:  Kankakee County Community Service Agency

+  Ambassador of the Year:  Tiffany Heneghan

+  President's Award:  Visit Kankakee County

+  Manufacturer's Award:  Peddinghaus Corp  

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