Events
Goodwill opens new donation center in Coal City
Goodwill of Central Illinois officially opened its newest donation center in Coal City. The facility is located at 155 E. Division Street. Hours of operation are Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. “We are proud to be opening a donation location in Grundy County,” said Goodwill…
Read MoreGRUNDY COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS CELEBRATE MILESTONES WITH RECORD BREAKING CROWD
MORRIS – Grundy County’s business community continues to grow in support of the Grundy Economic Development Council and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry as shown at their Annual Dinner Wednesday where 550 guests registered to attend and celebrate the organizations’ business awards. This is the second year the event has been held…
Read MoreGroundbreaking set for Thursday for The Preserve at Heritage Woods in Minooka
Minooka – Bill Aeschliman, owner of JB Property Pros, LLC, is pleased to announce the latest advancements in the development of The Preserve at Heritage Woods, a comprehensive Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) designed to provide a seamless transition for seniors as their care needs evolve. We are excited to announce a groundbreaking ceremony will…
Read MoreTown Halls being held for community input on Grundy’s economy
MORRIS – The Grundy Chamber and the GEDC are inviting the public to attend a town hall event to share their thoughts and visions for the future of Grundy County. The Advancing Grundy Town Hall Meetings will be an interactive event asking the public about their vision for Grundy County’s economy. The town hall meetings…
Read MoreGrundy Area PADS celebrates new office
MORRIS – Grundy Area PADS celebrated its new home in Morris June 11 with a Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry ribbon cutting ceremony. PADS is now housed at 1409 N. Division St. in Morris. It provides housing assistance, emergency shelter and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness in the Grundy County area. The…
Read MoreGEDC and Grundy Chamber retain TIP Strategies for Economic Resiliency and Diversification Plan
MORRIS – The action-plan phase of the Resilient Grundy Project has begun with the awarding of diversification plan work to TIP Strategies of Austin and Seattle. This diversification plan will be a roadmap for Grundy’s economic future and is part of the resiliency project by the Grundy Economic Development Council and the Grundy County Chamber…
Read MoreNew Mother’s Day Flower March set for May 9 in Coal City & Diamond
Calling all mothers – or anyone who enjoys flowers – join the Coalers Business Alliance for its new Mother’s Day Flower March event from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 9. To celebrate Mother’s Day, and to provide an opportunity for community members to get to know some of the local businesses better, the CBA is…
Read MoreFamily Fest 2024 in Minooka another success
MINOOKA – The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry had another successful year with Family Fest 2024 held in Minooka at the Minooka Jr High School. With more than 1,000 families in attendance and 50 different vendors the expo was a huge success. Family Fest is an annual event by the Chamber that switches…
Read MoreChamber & GEDC celebrate with record breaking numbers
MORRIS – The Grundy Economic Development Council and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry held their largest Annual Dinner yet with more than 450 guests at Jennifer’s Garden to celebrate the organizations’ business awards. This year’s location change to Jennifer’s Garden in Morris allowed the GEDC and Chamber to welcome more attendees to…
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…
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