Posts by Christina Van Yperen
Second 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…
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,…
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