Posts by Christina Van Yperen
Latest COVID-19 Update
Dear Member, Here is the latest information we have to share with our businesses. This afternoon Gov. Pritzker announced a two-month delay in sales tax payments. “Under the directive, eating and drinking establishments that incurred less than $75,000 in sales tax liabilities last year will not be charged penalties or interest on payments due in…
Read MoreGrundy Chamber & GEDC Annual Dinner has record turnout
MORRIS – A record crowd again turned out for the Grundy Economic Development Council and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Annual Dinner held Wednesday, March 11 at the Morris Country Club. More than 290 business and municipal leaders, and guests were in attendance to recognize the organizations’ award winners and celebrate a…
Read MoreChamber Business Spotlight: Nexus Employment in Minooka
MINOOKA – The Channahon Minooka Chamber’s recent Business Spotlight highlights Nexus Employment Solutions Plus Inc., a local staffing agency that has been in business for 11 years. The staffing agency, located at 524 Mondamin Street in Minooka, is owned by George Gorman and Bernadette Travaglini and staffs more than 70 employees, according to a news…
Read MoreChamber Business Spotlight: Allure Beauty Gallery in Channahon
CHANNAHON – The Channahon Minooka Chamber’s recent Business Spotlight highlights a new local business that offers hair, skin, and body services as well as a clothing and home décor boutique – Allure Beauty Gallery. The salon and boutique, located at 24507 W. Eames St. in Channahon is operated by Heather Davis, a licensed cosmetologist with…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: Los Campesinos
MINOOKA – The Channahon Minooka Chamber’s recent Business Spotlight highlights Los Campesinos Mexican Grill in Minooka. The Mexican restaurant is located at 104 Ridge Road, Suite 124, in Minooka and has 8 employees, said owner Felipe Rebollo. It specializes in fajitas and molcajetes, as well as fast and friendly service. The restaurant also is co-owned…
Read MoreMinooka State of the Village Address reflects on 150 years
MINOOKA – The Channahon Minooka Chamber and the Village of Minooka partnered to present the State of the Village Address April 10th in celebration of the village’s 150th Anniversary. With a record breaking 135 people in attendance including village officials, business leaders, elected officials and residents, the address was held in Minooka Village Hall’s Community…
Read MoreMorris Complex Parent LyondellBasell reclaims top spot on “World’s Most Admired Companies” list
The Chamber wants to congratulate member LyondellBasell on this excellent honor – and for two years in a row! Congratulations LyondellBasell! MORRIS – LyondellBasell, the operator of the Morris facility, has been named to Fortune Magazine’s 2019 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.” This is the second consecutive year that LyondellBasell earned this distinction…
Read MoreWelcome Nan’s Catering & Home Cooking to the Chamber
MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry welcomes Nan’s Catering & Home Cooking to the Chamber. The Morris catering business is owned by Annie Barrins who started her business with the hope of keeping family dinners alive. “My earliest memories were built around the dinner table with my parents and three brothers…
Read MoreBirdies, Bogeys & Brews outing brings more than double the golfers
CHANNAHON – The Channahon Minooka Chamber took a chance with its annual golf outing this year, changing the format, theme and even adding an off-site location and it was well-received with more than double the golfers attending compared to last year’s event. The Birdies, Bogeys & Brews Golf Outing, presented by D’Arcy Chevrolet, was held…
Read MoreDock Rotz Tavern celebrates 5 years, announces 2nd location
MINOOKA – The Channahon Minooka Chamber’s recent Business Spotlight highlights Dock Rotz Tavern, which celebrated its fifth anniversary Aug. 26 Dock Rotz, located at 859 Ridge Road in Minooka, is a full-service restaurant and bar featuring high-end bar food with a family-friendly atmosphere. It employs about 35 and is owned by Carrie Beamish and Rick…
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