Posts by Christina Van Yperen
IL mask-mandate lifted – including for businesses
Due to the continued decrease in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, and increase in available ICU beds, the Illinois indoor mask requirement has ended today, Monday, February 28. Since the Governor announced his plan to lift the indoor mask requirement, the number of people in the hospital with COVID-19 has been cut in half and the…
Read MoreAnnual Galentine’s Day event in Coal City area is Feb. 10
COAL CITY – This year marks the fourth 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 from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10. “This event has turned…
Read MoreFREE sexual harrassment prevention training for your staff
Dear Chamber Members, With the Illinois Human Rights Act that passed in 2020, businesses and organizations are now required to provide sexual harassment prevention training every year. Linked below is a FREE resource from the the Illinois Department of Human Rights that you as an employer can provide to your employees to meet this obligation.…
Read MoreMorris Ice Rink Ribbon Cutting reschedule
Due to the warm weather and rain, the ice rink is not quite ready yet. The ribbon cutting originally scheduled for today is rescheduled for 10 a.m. this Saturday, Dec. 4. The rink is located at lower Goold Park in Morris. Please visit the city and/or Chamber Facebook pages for updates.
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: Tarra Ann Photography celebrates new location
MORRIS – Tarra Ann Photography celebrated its new location Nov. 10 with a ribbon cutting with the Grundy County Chamber. The Tarra Ann Photography studio is in a new larger location, not far from its original location. In fact, it’s in the same building, just upstairs now at 534 Bedford Road in Morris. The new…
Read MoreForepaws celebrates new location
MINOOKA – The Channahon Minooka Chamber and the Village of Minooka recently celebrated the new location of Forepaws, a one-stop-shop for all your pet needs. Forepaws is now located at 453 S. Ridge Road in Minooka, formerly the Family Video location, and is owned by Megan Kurzweil. “Forepaws is a locally owned and operated by…
Read MoreContact Congress on new proposed IRS reporting mandates
The American Families Plan proposal from the White House includes new IRS reporting mandates that would require banks and credit unions to report all customer account activities over $600. The new requirements raise workload, cost, and privacy concerns for small businesses. Part of the plan requires financial institutions to report transactions of $600 or more…
Read MoreMorris Downtown Trick or Treat set for 5-7 p.m. Oct. 28
Participating downtown Morris businesses will host Trick or Treat from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28 following the Morris Lions Club’s costume contest on the Grundy County Courthouse lawn. Families are encouraged to dress up and Trick or Treat downtown. Participating businesses are listed below and will be marked with a pumpkin poster in their…
Read MoreVillage of Coal City and Chamber celebrate downtown renovations
COAL CITY – The Village of Coal City and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry partnered to celebrate the new renovation of Broadway Street in downtown Coal City Sept. 18. The Village hosted a community-wide celebration that Saturday – Fall Fest. The event included family-orientated activities including a car show, children’s games, 5K,…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight – Jimmy D’s Quick Lube
MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber and the Morris community welcome new business, Jimmy D’s Quick Lube, 1400 Park Blvd. in Morris. The quick lube provides full service oil changes including battery checks, fluid top-off, tire pressure checks, and making sure all exterior lights are in working order. Vehicles also leave with vacuumed floors and…
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