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The YMCA needs your input
From the Morris YMCA: As we prepare for the grand opening of the new Morris Hospital YMCA in early 2025, we are excited to learn more about the types of programs and classes Y members and the community would like to see offered in the new facility. We have designed a series of four short…
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 Morebe savvy marketing Welcomed into Grundy County Chamber of Commerce
COAL CITY – The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce and Channahon Minooka Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce be savvy marketing as a new member. This innovative company is set to energize the local business community with fresh and effective digital marketing strategies. The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry celebrated its new…
Read MoreMinooka 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…
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