Events
Chamber & 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…
Read MoreChamber’s EMPOWER event inspires connection through local leaders
MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry in partnership with GLOW Pro Coaching by Jonelle Carter hosted their first EMPOWER: An inspirational Women’s Event Nov. 14. There was about 130 women and men who attended the event at the new Morris Theater which has been transformed into a banquet space. EMPOWER was…
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 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 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 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 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 MorePatrolman Clarence Roseland Memorial Road dedicated in Morris
MORRIS – As residents and visitors drive down Route 47 in Morris over the Illinois River Bridge, a new sign is visible dedicating the road to Patrolman Clarence Roseland, and igniting memories and thoughts of Morris’s fallen officer. On Sept. 7 State Representative Welter and Senator Sue Rezin held a ceremony dedicating Route 47 from…
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