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Van Yperen receives US Chamber scholarship
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Christina Van Yperen, Executive Director, of the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry, has been awarded a Regent Scholarship. Given to professionals across the country, the Regent Scholarships recognize each recipient for…
Read MoreChamber Members Learn About Creative Problem Solving from Karyn Ross Consulting
Karyn Ross, with Karyn Ross Consulting, joined us for this month’s luncheon to teach us about practical creativity and turning ideas into wow services. Karyn is an author, speaker, consultant and coach who helps organizations big and small create better ways to work. She has a Master’s Degree in Sculpting and uses that creativity to…
Read MoreChamber Mythbusters
Myth #1: The Chamber is a branch of the local government Truth: The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based 501©6 non-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Although we work closely with the towns and villages in the area to make Grundy County a better place to live, work and play…
Read MoreTop 7 Reasons to Join the Chamber
Have you ever wondered what exactly the chamber does or thought about joining? Here are 7 reasons to make an investment in the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce today! Networking The Chamber provides you with plenty of opportunities to network with fellow business owners. Coffee & Company is our morning networking event that is held…
Read MoreA Home for the Holidays: The Hill Family Will Move into their Habitat for Humanity ‘Forever’ Home
LyondellBasell Contribution Comes In As Largest 2017 Donation for Grundy Three Rivers Habitat for Humanity MORRIS, Ill. – When the Hill Family of Coal City looks back on 2017, the family of four is grateful for so many things; each other, their health and now their forever home thanks to Grundy Three Rivers Habitat for…
Read MoreChamber Tip Tuesdays
The Chamber recently started “Chamber Tip Tuesday” in which we post one tip a week on ways you can use your Chamber membership. These tips are a great reminder about member benefits and allow you to fully utilize your membership. Take a look at the list of tips we’ve given so far and keep an…
Read MoreLearning to Accept Failure
by Zack Hajduk, Owner of Zack’s Holiday Lighting Each month we will feature a guest blog post from one of our Business Expansion Network (BEN) members. To learn more about BEN click here or give us a call at 815-942-0113. We are taught in school what to do in order to be successful in…
Read MoreTo PMI or Not to PMI: Understanding Private Mortgage Insurance
by Christy Lister, Mortgage Loan Originator Each month we will feature a guest blog post from one of our Business Expansion Network (BEN) members. To learn more about BEN click here or give us a call at 815-942-0113. Whether it is your first time buying a home or your fourth time, it is stressful!!…
Read MoreTips for the Beginner – Marketing Your Business with Facebook Pages
by Ariana Nuccio, Artful Marketing Each month we will feature a guest blog post from one of our Business Expansion Network (BEN) members. To learn more about BEN click here or give us a call at 815-942-0113. “Think about your goals as opposed to criticism, technique or perfection. If you concentrate on those…
Read MoreChamber Business Spotlight: Alphabet Avenue Therapy
CHANNAHON – The Channahon Minooka Chamber’s recent Business Spotlight highlights a playgroup and therapy clinic. Alphabet Avenue Therapy, 24457 W. Eames Street in Channahon is owned by Kim Meinke and has three employees. “We provide therapy services to infants, toddlers, and school-aged children in a child-centered and play-based setting,” Meinke said in a news release.…
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