Chamber & GEDC Annual Dinner

Learn more about the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce and Grundy Economic Development Council's Annual Dinner honoring local businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs from your community.

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2024 nominations due Jan. 10th!

Please complete and return to the Chamber before Jan. 10, 2024: drop off at 909 Liberty St., Morris or [email protected]. The Chamber & GEDC Annual Dinner will be March 6, 2024 , details to come. Thank you!

 

Qualifications: Nominations will be evaluated using the following criteria: 

• Must be a current member of the Chamber.
• Demonstrates a unique or innovative approach to business.
• Demonstrates involvement in the community.
• Minimum one (1) year in business.
• Made a positive impact in the community

2024 Annual Dinner

March 6th at Jennifer's Garden
New Location: 555 Gore Rd, Morris IL

Please call at 815-942-0113 to register!
RSVP by February 26th

Presenting Sponsors

New- Busey Bank Logo
Three Rivers - CPV Logo
CN Red
Comcast-Logo
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Old-National-Bank-Logo
PG

Sponsors

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Surf Internet
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Premier - $5,000
• Reserved table - 10 complimentary tickets with logo on table top sign
• Logo on invitation and all messaging
• Full page color advertisement in program
• Included and recognized on all marketing promotions including social media, press and radio
• Recognition during event
• Logo included on sponsorship boards at event
• Logo on thank you eblast after event

Gold - $3,500
• 6 complimentary dinner tickets
• Logo on invitation and all messaging
• 1/2 page black & white advertisement in program
• Logo included on sponsorship boards at event
• Logo on thank you eblast after event

Silver - $2,500
• 4 complimentary dinner tickets
• Logo on invitation and all messaging
• 1/4 page black & white advertisement in program booklet
• Logo included on sponsorship boards at event
• Logo on thank you eblast after event

Bronze - $1,000
• 2 complimentary dinner tickets
• Logo on social media and all messaging
• 1/4 page black & white advertisement in program booklet
• Logo included on sponsorship boards at event
• Logo on thank you eblast after event

2024 Award Recipients

Chamber Awards
  • Business of the Year

    Midwest Signworks

  • Entrepreneur of the Year

    Sarah Beach, Sunshine Garden Center

  • Organization of the Year

    Illinois Valley Industries

  • Ambassador of the Year

    Kaylea Mann, Old National Bank

GEDC Awards
  • Welcome to Grundy County Award

    CPV Three Rivers

  • Partnership Award

    Save Dresden Coalition

  • Business of the Year Award

    Grundy Bank

Business of the Year
Lori Bonarek Realty

Entrepreneur of the Year
Stacey and Erik Olson, True Noth

Organization of the Year
Grundy Area Libraries

Ambassador of the Year
Angela Lilek, Midland States Bank & Kaylea Mann, First Midwest Bank

Welcome to Grundy County Award
CPV Three Rivers

Partnership Award
Save Dresden Coalition

Business Award
Grundy Bank

Business of the Year
The Gardens at Park Pointe

Entrepreneur of the Year
Matt Seidel - Country Financial

Organization of the Year
Joliet Area Community Hospice

Ambassador of the Year
Denise Pankey - Shaw Media

Welcome to Grundy County Award
TownePlace Suites by Marriott

Partnership Award
Will County Governmental League

Business Award
Dibble Trucking and Enterprises

Business of the Year
LyondellBasell

Entrepreneur of the Year
John Callahan, U.C. Davis- Callahan Funeral Home
Craig and Cathy Smith, Rolando's Furniture & Appliance

Organization of the Year
Grundy Area PADS

Ambassador of the Year
Brandi Backulich, Grundy Bank

Welcome to Grundy County Award
Hoffman Transportation

Partnership Award
SPACECO, Inc.

Business Award
Tri-State Asphalt

Business of the Year
Big Bash Restaurants

Entrepreneur of the Year
Montage Wine Bar & Spirits

Organization of the Year
Grundy Workforce Services

Ambassador of the Year
Mary Rossio- Joliet Community Hospice, Angels of Hope, & Chamber Board

Welcome to Grundy County Award
Costco Meat Processing Facility

Partnership Award
ComEd Economic Development Department

Business Award
REG Biofuels, Seneca

Business of the Year
D'Arcy Chevy Buck Cadillac

Entrepreneur of the Year
On Broadway Dance Center - Kim Scerine

Organization of the Year
Morris Community YMCA

Ambassador of the Year
Stephanie Coleman - SOCU

Welcome to Grundy County Award
Hampton Inn

Partnership Award
Joliet Junior College

Business Award
Exelon Generation - Dresden Station

Business of the Year
Joliet Slammers

Entrepreneur of the Year
Jane & Stu Kerr, Apple Butter & Shugie's

Kevin Brown, Brown Bear Painting 

Organization of the Year
Grundy - Three Rivers Habitat for Humanity 

Ambassador of the Year
Angela Baumeister, WCSJ

Welcome to Grundy County Award
Airgas

Partnership Award
Marquette Properties

Business Award
US Cold Storage

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