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Minooka children’s clothing organization opens in new, larger location
MINOOKA – Hearts With Compassion, a children’s clothing nonprofit, has opened in a new location in Minooka at 408 W. Mondamin St., Unit 7. “Hearts With Compassion is a nonprofit storefront in downtown Minooka with a mission to provide children’s clothing and necessary baby care items to children and families in need through an exchange…
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 MoreChicken n Shakes opens in Minooka
MINOOKA – A new chicken restaurant with a twist has opened up in Minooka. Roosty’s Chicken n Shakes, 454 W. Mondamin St. in Minooka, celebrated its grand opening March 23 with a ribbon cutting with the Village of Minooka and the Channahon Minooka Chamber/Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry. “Roosty’s Chicken n Shakes is…
Read MoreLittle Learner Children’s Academy in Minooka celebrates grand opening
MINOOKA – The Little Learner Children’s Academy family is thrilled to have their dream come true with the opening of their new facility at 496 Prairie View Dr. in Minooka. “This center has been a long time in the making, and we are so excited to welcome you to our school,” owner Melissa Karanjia said…
Read MoreCat & Hound Market expands business to offer grooming services
MORRIS – Cat & Hound Market is the local go-to for your pet’s culinary needs, and now for all of your cat and dog grooming needs. On March 14 Cat & Hound located at 221 Liberty St. in downtown Morris celebrated its new grooming services with a ribbon cutting with the Grundy County Chamber of…
Read MoreRooted Ribbon Cutting
Minooka and Chamber welcome new farm-to-table restaurant to downtown Minooka MINOOKA – Downtown Minooka’s new farm-to-table restaurant offers a unique experience for people and their taste buds. Rooted is owned by Eddie Duracka and Brenda Keener, both Minooka natives. The restaurant is located at 125 W. Mondamin Street and opened in December. In just three…
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 MoreGEDC & Chamber begin next step of Economic Resiliency and Diversification Plan
MORRIS – The Grundy Resiliency Project is taking proposals for the second part of the project – the Grundy County Economic Diversification and Resiliency Plan. The objective of this strategic Economic Diversification and Resiliency plan is to identify, recommend, and justify key initiatives, action items, and market-driven opportunities for economic diversification in Grundy County to…
Read MoreVan Yperen of Grundy Chamber Graduates from Institute for Organization Management
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce TUCSON, AZ — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Christina Van Yperen, IOM, President & CEO, of the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry, graduated from the program in Tucson,…
Read MoreCade’s Corner Pub Four Year Anniversary and Ribbon Cutting
MORRIS – Cade’s Corner Pub celebrated their four-year anniversary on November 17. In honor of their four-year anniversary, Cade’s invited the community and Chamber members for refreshments and socializing. At this time the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting with Cade’s to celebrate not only their anniversary but also their new chamber…
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