Posts by Christina Van Yperen
Don’t forget your staff needs to do sexual harassment prevention training
As we come closer to the end of 2023 do not forget that your business and organization staff is required by Illinois Law to do Sexual Harassment Prevention Training every year. There are free resources for this available on Illinois.gov here: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Videos and Audio (illinois.gov). There is a certification sheet as…
Read MoreJoyful Crystals opens in downtown Minooka
MINOOKA – A new healing crystals and energy healing shop has opened in downtown Minooka. Joyful Crystals opened at 304 W. Mondamin St., Suite 120 and is owned by Erika Blanco and Matt Bielski. They have owned the business for four years, but officially opened their Minooka location in November. “We offer natural healing crystals…
Read MoreChamber’s EMPOWER event inspires connection through local leaders
MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry in partnership with GLOW Pro Coaching by Jonelle Carter hosted their first EMPOWER: An inspirational Women’s Event Nov. 14. There was about 130 women and men who attended the event at the new Morris Theater which has been transformed into a banquet space. EMPOWER was…
Read MoreThrive Dance Project opens in Channahon
CHANNAHON – A new dance studio is thriving in Channahon. The Thrive Dance Project is a dance studio that offers recreation and competitive dance for youth in the community. It opened in May and is located at 25445 Pheasant Lane, Suite C-E in Channahon. “We are looking to do something different. Our dancers will receive…
Read MoreChildren’s Advocacy Center of Grundy County opens in new location
MORRIS – The Children’s Advocacy Center of Grundy County now has a home of its own. On Sept. 28 the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry had a ribbon cutting ceremony with Morris Mayor Chris Brown, State’s Attorney Russ Baker, CAC Executive Director Timberlie Jahn and other area officials at its new location at…
Read MoreBirth to Five joins Grundy Chamber to support community efforts
YORKVILLE – The Grundy County Chamber welcomes Birth to Five Illinois Region 24 to its Chamber membership. “Birth to Five Illinois is reimagining a more equitable Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) system that respects family and community voice and works to ensure it is centered and prioritized at every level of decision-making in Illinois,”…
Read MoreUnlocking Abilities ABA therapy center is taking new clients
MORRIS – Applied Behavior Analysis therapy center Unlocking Abilities Behavior & Learning, has a new location open in Morris and is taking on new clients. Unlocking Abilities is located at 1715 N. Division St., Unit D, Morris and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by appointment. The center specializes in implementing Applied Behavioral…
Read MoreNew dog and cat grooming business open in Minooka
MINOOKA – A new full-service dog and cat grooming shop is open in downtown Minooka and ready to take care of your furry friend. Dog Gone Grooming is open at 113 W. Mondamin St. in Minooka Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dog Gone is owned by Kelly McGovern and has seven…
Read MoreGrundy Resiliency Project website launched
MORRIS – The Grundy Resiliency Project website, resilientgrundy.com, is live and filled with information on the project’s goals, progress and future plans. The resiliency project is being done by the Grundy Economic Development Council and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry to help diversify our local economy. The organizations were given a $600,000…
Read MoreGEDC and Grundy Chamber Move Forward with County Wide Economic Resiliency and Diversification Plan
MORRIS – The Grundy Resiliency Project has taken its first major step toward building a more diverse economy for Grundy by awarding its economic overview to the University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute. This economic study is part of the resiliency project by the Grundy Economic Development Council and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce…
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