And like any year, new faces stepped into the forefront and some familiar faces stepped away.
But it is not only faces which changed, locations of long-established businesses were altered, as well as some established businesses being uprooted and replaced by others.
CSL Behring s Jose Gonzalez
Technically, Jose Gonzalez arrived in late 2019 having been named the company s new senior vice president and general manager of the location which employs about 1,800 workers.
But it was in early 2020 when Gonzalez earned his stripes when the company not unlike so many other businesses and organizations is forced to deal with the issues of the COVID-19 virus and the global pandemic.
KANKAKEE â A small business owner has been named as the new executive director of the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce.
Becky Broderick, 44, of Manteno, has assumed the reins of the organization as she replaces Angela Morrey, who accepted the director of marketing and business attraction post with the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County.
âItâs a dream job,â Broderick said. âBeing a connection point for all businesses is really fun for me. Iâm excited to get to know and bring members together so everyone can thrive.â
The owner/operator of a Manteno-based photography studio, Broderick Photography, for the past 17 years, Broderick has been an active member in the Manteno Chamber of Commerce. A Manteno resident since 2000, she served on the chamberâs board of directors the past four years.