Posts by Christina Van Yperen
Mayor Pat Brennan gives last State of the Village Address virtually
MINOOKA – Mayor Pat Brennan partnered with the Channahon Minooka Chamber to present his last State of the Village Address as mayor May 6. The event was held virtually for the majority of viewers this year to follow COVID-19 guidelines, but Brennan was able to have some staff, village officials and family present and spread…
Read MoreGrundy Chamber joins Chambers All in for Economic Recovery initiative
The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Channahon Minooka Chamber are all in, and has joined the Chambers All in for Economic Recovery initiative. This initiative calls upon our legislators across the state to prioritize economic relief for the business community in the wake of a devastating year. The platform below was designed collaboratively with…
Read MoreChamber Ambassador Spotlight: Dayna Manegold
Chamber Ambassadors are some of the Chamber’s top liaisons to membership. They play a vital role in member retention, recruitment, and communication. Each Ambassador has made a commitment to addressing member needs through information and support, and to ensuring that questions or concerns are heard by the Grundy County Chamber Staff and Board. Below we…
Read MoreIL announces new upcoming business guidelines
Dear Members, The governor announced today a bridge plan that is meant to move us from our current Phase 4 to Phase 5. Once the state’s senior population reaches 70% with is first COVID-19 vaccination, maintains a 20% or lower ICU bed availability rate, and holds steady on COVID rates over a 28-day monitoring period,…
Read MoreIL announces upcoming business guideline changes
The governor announced today a bridge plan that is meant to move us from our current Phase 4 to Phase 5. Once the state’s senior population reaches 70% with is first COVID-19 vaccination, maintains a 20% or lower ICU bed availability rate, and holds steady on COVID rates over a 28-day monitoring period, many businesses…
Read MoreGrundy Chamber welcomes A Place in the Sun tanning salon
MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber welcomes new member A Place in the Sun tanning salon with a new owner- Anna Agustin. The tanning salon, located at 1511 Creek Dr. in Morris, is open Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “The salon has been…
Read MoreFitness Premier in Coal City welcomed by Grundy County Chamber
Fitness Premier in Coal City welcomed by Grundy County Chamber COAL CITY – The Grundy County Chamber and the Village of Coal City welcomed Fitness Premier with a ribbon cutting ceremony March 4 celebrating the fitness center’s grand opening. Fitness Premier – Coal City is located at 995 E. Division Street, and is a full-service…
Read MorePPP loans prioritized for small business today through March 10
Dear Members, Starting today, small businesses are being prioritized for PPP loan applications. From today through March 10, the Small Business Administration will offer PPP loans exclusively to businesses with 20 or less employees and sole proprietors. Larger businesses still have through March 31 to apply for the second round of PPP loans. A reminder, these…
Read MoreAmerican Express Dine Small Campaign – free downloads
American Express has launched a Dine Small campaign to encourage people to support their local restaurants during such a difficult time for them. “We believe food can still bring us together, even when we’re keeping apart. In an effort to help, American Express has developed a dine small campaign to help raise awareness during this…
Read MoreGrundy County moved to Phase 4
Grundy County and all of Region 2 have moved to Phase 4 today, according to the IL. Dept. of Public Health. Phase 4 allows numerous industries to reopen with less restrictions. The details of all the Phase 4 guidelines can be found here. Below is a summary of some of changes. Restaurants & Bars: Indoor…
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