Posts by Christina Van Yperen
Chamber 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…
Read MoreJoin 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…
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