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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 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…
Read MoreDon’t forget your staff needs to do sexual harassment prevention training
As we come closer to the end of 2023 do not forget that your business and organization staff is required by Illinois Law to do Sexual Harassment Prevention Training every year. There are free resources for this available on Illinois.gov here: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Videos and Audio (illinois.gov). There is a certification sheet as…
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 MoreThrive Dance Project opens in Channahon
CHANNAHON – A new dance studio is thriving in Channahon. The Thrive Dance Project is a dance studio that offers recreation and competitive dance for youth in the community. It opened in May and is located at 25445 Pheasant Lane, Suite C-E in Channahon. “We are looking to do something different. Our dancers will receive…
Read MoreChildren’s Advocacy Center of Grundy County opens in new location
MORRIS – The Children’s Advocacy Center of Grundy County now has a home of its own. On Sept. 28 the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry had a ribbon cutting ceremony with Morris Mayor Chris Brown, State’s Attorney Russ Baker, CAC Executive Director Timberlie Jahn and other area officials at its new location at…
Read MoreBirth to Five joins Grundy Chamber to support community efforts
YORKVILLE – The Grundy County Chamber welcomes Birth to Five Illinois Region 24 to its Chamber membership. “Birth to Five Illinois is reimagining a more equitable Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) system that respects family and community voice and works to ensure it is centered and prioritized at every level of decision-making in Illinois,”…
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