Posts by Christina Van Yperen
Morris welcomes refillery to downtown
MORRIS – Downtown Morris has a new refillery helping the community to reduce waste and think green. The Homestead Refillery at 109 E. Jefferson St. in Morris is owned by Dawn and Lou Maffeo. It opened at the start of the new year and officially celebrated with a Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry…
Read MoreGigi’s celebrates remodel and new service to downtown boutique
MORRIS – Gigi’s has been known for bringing the latest fashion to downtown Morris and is now a stop for a glass of unique wine and whiskey. “We are thrilled to celebrate our recent ribbon cutting and the official launch of our newest evolution: the Tasting Room and Bottle Shop. By blending high-end fashion with…
Read MoreWags 2 Wellness opens new facility and expands pet services
MINOOKA – Wags 2 Wellness Low-Cost Veterinary Center, also known as Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, is offering the same rescue services plus so much more in a brand-new home. The Channahon Minooka Chamber/Grundy County Chamber celebrated the new Wags 2 Wellness location at 949 Bell Road in Minooka with a ribbon cutting celebration with…
Read MoreGrundy Economic Development Council & Grundy Chamber Celebrate Business Achievements at Annual Dinner
MORRIS — The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce and Grundy Economic Development Council (GEDC) hosted its annual dinner, bringing together business leaders, public officials, and community partners to celebrate significant economic accomplishments and honor outstanding contributions across the county. About 500 were attendance for the event March 4 at Jennifer’s Garden in Morris. GEDC President…
Read MoreChamber celebrates La Hacienda Del Patron’s new ownership
MORRIS – The City of Morris and the Grundy Chamber celebrated La Hacienda Del Patron’s new ownership and chamber membership earlier this month. Now owned by Elizabeth Gomez, the Morris restaurant is family owned and open seven days a week at 1840 N. Division St. “Under the new management, guests have noticed a significant positive…
Read MoreSurf Internet services welcomed in Minooka
MINOOKA – The Village of Minooka is taking steps to give local residents and businesses more options for their internet needs. Minooka and the Channahon Minooka Chamber, a part of the Grundy County Chamber, welcomed Surf Internet with a ceremonial groundbreaking Dec. 4. Surf Internet does construction of fiber optics and is a supplier of…
Read MoreBell Fuels moves to downtown Morris
For immediate releaseGrundy Chamber815-942-0113 Bell Fuels moves to downtown Morris MORRIS – Bell Fuels Services Co. has moved its corporate office in Morris to the downtown and looks forward to embedding itself even more to the community.“We plan to continue strengthening the Bell Fuels brand while deepening our support for the Grundy County community. Our…
Read MoreGrundy Chamber exec earns accreditation through IL association
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MORRIS – Grundy Chamber President & CEO Christina Van Yperen was recognized by the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (IACCE) last month for accomplishing required criteria to become an Accredited Chamber Executive. “Christina has demonstrated adaptability and resilience, much like many of the businesses she represents,” stated Grundy County Chamber…
Read MoreEat, Drink, Shop & Be Merry shopping program ends Dec. 15th
COAL CITY – Passports for the Eat, Drink, Shop & Be Merry Passport Program in the Braidwood, Coal City and Diamond area due Monday. The annual program by the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Coalers Business Alliance kicked off on Small Business Saturday last month and goes through Dec. 15. Those…
Read MoreHeartland Bank recognizes library director as Heart of the Community
MINOOKA – This year’s Heart of the Community Award by Heartland Bank is known for making book recommendations, but even more for her love for her community. Three Rivers Public Library Director Laurie Offerman was named as the Heart of the Community Award winner Nov. 20 during Heartland Bank’s annual connect@4 networking event with the…
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