Posts by Christina Van Yperen
New 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…
Read MoreSecond Annual Morris State of the City Address a Great Success
On June 21 the City of Morris held its second annual State of the City Address. The event was hosted by the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry and had about 200 people attend the event held at Morris Country Club. It was a booming success. The night started with Christina Van Yperen, President…
Read MoreYMCA SELECTS GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOR NEW FULL-FACILITY YMCA IN GRUNDY COUNTY
MORRIS, ILLINOIS- The YMCA announced today that it has selected Narvick Bros. as the general contractor for its new full-facility YMCA in Grundy County. Construction of the new Y, which will be built in partnership with Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers on land adjacent to Morris Grade School, will begin this summer. A groundbreaking ceremony…
Read MoreQuality First Inspections now serving Grundy County
Quality First Inspections, a residential and commercial inspection company, will check your home for leaks, needed repairs, safety issues and even for monsters under your bed. Mark Stelmack, a licensed home inspector, is the owner of Quality First Inspections, and goes above and beyond for his clients – including reassuring nervous children who might be…
Read MoreElevated Life Therapy offers counseling services in Morris
MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry proudly welcomes new Chamber member Elevated Life Therapy of Morris. Elevated Life Therapy, 105 E. Main St., is owned and operated by Raeann Lowry. After gaining years of experience in counseling services, she decided it was time to open her own practice. The therapy office…
Read MoreVan Yperen Elected to the Board of Directors of the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
Grundy Chamber President & CEO Christina Van Yperen has joined the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Board for a three-year term. “Christina exemplifies that it takes to be a true leader in the chamber industry – not only has she worked to create impactful solutions in her own chamber, but she has as…
Read MoreChamber & GEDC celebrate annual dinner
MORRIS – the Grundy Economic Development Council and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Annual Dinner was a night filled with celebrations for both organizations and the county’s local business economy. More than 290 business and municipal leaders, and guests were in attendance to recognize the organizations’ award winners. The evening began with…
Read MoreVan Yperen Completes Third Year at Institute for Organization Management
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Christina Van Yperen, President & CEO of the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry has recently completed her third year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at University…
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