Posts by Christina Van Yperen
Join Luevano’s Barber Lounge for grand opening celebration Aug. 26
MORRIS – Luevano’s Barber Lounge is hosting a grand opening, family-friendly celebration Aug. 26. The barbershop owners Oscar Luevano and Daisey Martinez are welcoming the community to join them in celebrating their official grand opening from 12-3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 26. All are invited to the Barber Lounge, 100 W. Commercial Dr. Suite 6…
Read MoreWalmart celebrates grand reopening
MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry held a ribbon cutting last week with Walmart to celebrate the store’s new remodel and 30th anniversary. After three months, Walmart’s newly remodeled departments and expanded options have been completed. “We’ve expanded our food categories, home lines and furniture categories. We also have a new…
Read MoreChamber Business Spotlight: Advanced Urology
MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry recently held a ribbon cutting celebrating the new expansion of Advanced Urology Associates’ Morris office. Advanced Urology’s Morris office is located at 1401 Lakewood Dr. Unit 3, and was recently expanded and remodeled. With locations in Morris, New Lenox, and Joliet, more than 100 people…
Read MoreChamber Business Spotlight: Hester Street
MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry recently held a ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening on Hester Street – a family venue in downtown Morris. The family-owned business opened its doors July 13 at 802 Liberty Street, Unit A, in Morris. Christina and Michael Hester are offering a location for imaginary…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: Designer Decks by M.J. Inc.
MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s recent Business Spotlight highlights Designer Decks by M.J. Inc. The family-owned business is located in Morris and has six employees. The 30-year business specializes in custom deck building, fencing, gazebos, pergolas, and more. They also do home remodeling, commercial and residential snow removal. “We’ve been…
Read MoreChamber Business Spotlight: HUSH Salon on Sage
CHANNAHON – The Channahon Minooka Chamber’s recent Business Spotlight highlights HUSH Salon on Sage. The new salon is located at 24913 Sage St., Channahon and is open Tuesday through Saturday by appointment. The salon has been open for three months and has seven stylists, one receptionist and one on-call make-up artist. “We are a high-end…
Read MoreVan Yperen receives US Chamber scholarship
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Christina Van Yperen, Executive Director, of the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry, has been awarded a Regent Scholarship. Given to professionals across the country, the Regent Scholarships recognize each recipient for…
Read MoreChannahon State of the Village Address draws great crowd
CHANNAHON – The Channahon Minooka Chamber and the Village of Channahon partnered again this year to bring the State of the Village address to the business community March 7. The annual event was held at the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon and had about 120 people attend, including numerous Grundy and Will County…
Read MoreChamber Business Spotlight: Alphabet Avenue Therapy
CHANNAHON – The Channahon Minooka Chamber’s recent Business Spotlight highlights a playgroup and therapy clinic. Alphabet Avenue Therapy, 24457 W. Eames Street in Channahon is owned by Kim Meinke and has three employees. “We provide therapy services to infants, toddlers, and school-aged children in a child-centered and play-based setting,” Meinke said in a news release.…
Read MorePlease support United Way at the Hot Dog Eating Contest June 9
MORRIS – This year’s Grundy Bank Brown Bag Hot Dog Eating Contest is just around the corner and I am sad to say after what I believe has been eight years, I will not be participating this year. In all honesty, there just isn’t enough room in this belly of mine at 34 weeks pregnant…
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