Events
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 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…
Read MoreChamber Anniversary Feature: Allegra
As the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry celebrates 75 years of building, connecting and engaging our business community, we are recognizing some of our longest members who have helped us to succeed. Allegra Coal City, once known as Baily Printing, opened 74 years ago and is a full-service union print, mail, marketing and…
Read MoreMayor Chris Brown gives first State of the City Address at Chamber event
MORRIS – Mayor Chris Brown and the city of Morris partnered with the Grundy County Chamber to present the city’s first State of the City Address June 22. To celebrate Brown’s first official address as mayor, numerous sponsors stepped up to support this Chamber event including presenting sponsor The Stenger Devermann Group at Morgan Stanley;…
Read MoreLocation change for Morris State of the City Address
Due to the extreme heat expected next week, we have moved the location of the Morris State of the City Address to the Morris Country Club, 2615 U.S. Route 6 in Morris. The event is still from 5-7 p.m. on June 22. You casual summer attire is encouraged to accommodate such a hot day. Registration…
Read MoreChamber Anniversary Feature: Downers Grove Sportsmens’ Club
As the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry celebrates 75 years of building, connecting and engaging our business community, we are recognizing some of our longest members who have helped us to succeed. The Downers Grove Sportsmen’s Club was founded 72 years ago on about 60 acres in unincorporated Downers Grove. With the need…
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