Posts by Christina Van Yperen
Chamber & 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…
Read MoreGalentine’s Day Feb. 9 in Coal City area
COAL CITY – This year marks the fifth year for a Galentine’s Day shopping event in Coal City, Diamond and Carbon Hill. Galentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and friendship with your girlfriends, and this year the Coalers Business Alliance is celebrating for even longer starting the festivities at 2 p.m. and going…
Read MoreChamber closing at 1 p.m. today – last chance for gift certificates
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! The Chamber will be closing the office today (Friday, Dec. 23) at 1 p.m. Please stop in before then for any last minute gift certificates needed before Christmas. If you are planning to make a large order, please call ahead at 815-942-0113. Thank you for shopping local this holiday…
Read MoreGrundy Chamber celebrates McCullough Implement Company
MORRIS – McCullough Implement Company officially celebrated its purchase of the former Turf Team with a holiday open house and ribbon cutting Dec. 3. “The Price family did an outstanding job serving the community as Turf Team and we want to continue that legacy,” Owner Matt McCullough said. “When you walk in the door today,…
Read MoreGrundy Chamber celebrates Laki Hawaiian Ice new storefront
MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber and City of Morris welcome Laki Hawaiian Ice’s new storefront location in downtown Morris. The community fell in love with Laki Hawaiian Ice 19 months ago with its mobile trailer serving delicious Hawaiian Ice at local parks and festivals. With the expansion of its own storefront, Laki now serves…
Read MoreChamber and Coal City welcome The Cove
COAL CITY – The Grundy County Chamber and Village of Coal City welcome The Cove, a nutrition club offering beverages for your health and wellness. Laura and Tyler Jones opened the business located at 30 N. Broadway St. in Coal City about three months ago. It is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to…
Read MoreShop Local Season has begun in Grundy County
The holidays are here which means its Shop Local Season and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry reminds you the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be found right here in Grundy County. Throughout the county local retailers have already started their Holiday Open House events and the shopping season kicked…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: LUSH MedSpa
MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry recently held a ribbon cutting welcoming new Chamber member LUSH MedSpa in downtown Morris. LUSH offers physical and mental transformations through self-care service treatments. The MedSpa is located at 316 Liberty St. in Morris and is owned by Lisa Johnson. “A MedSpa has a medically-licensed…
Read MoreChamber office will be closed Nov. 2-Nov. 4
We are so sorry for the inconvenience, but our offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 2 through Friday, Nov. 4. The Chamber staff is attending the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Conference to better ourselves for our membership. Please leave us a voice message at 815-942-0113 or email [email protected] and we will get…
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