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FREE sexual harrassment prevention training for your staff
Dear Chamber Members, With the Illinois Human Rights Act that passed in 2020, businesses and organizations are now required to provide sexual harassment prevention training every year. Linked below is a FREE resource from the the Illinois Department of Human Rights that you as an employer can provide to your employees to meet this obligation.…
Read MoreMorris Ice Rink Ribbon Cutting reschedule
Due to the warm weather and rain, the ice rink is not quite ready yet. The ribbon cutting originally scheduled for today is rescheduled for 10 a.m. this Saturday, Dec. 4. The rink is located at lower Goold Park in Morris. Please visit the city and/or Chamber Facebook pages for updates.
Read MoreContact Congress on new proposed IRS reporting mandates
The American Families Plan proposal from the White House includes new IRS reporting mandates that would require banks and credit unions to report all customer account activities over $600. The new requirements raise workload, cost, and privacy concerns for small businesses. Part of the plan requires financial institutions to report transactions of $600 or more…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight – Jimmy D’s Quick Lube
MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber and the Morris community welcome new business, Jimmy D’s Quick Lube, 1400 Park Blvd. in Morris. The quick lube provides full service oil changes including battery checks, fluid top-off, tire pressure checks, and making sure all exterior lights are in working order. Vehicles also leave with vacuumed floors and…
Read MoreMegan Arseneau State Farm opens in Minooka
MINOOKA – The Channahon Minooka Chamber and the Village of Minooka recently welcomed new State Farm Agent Megan Arseneau with a ribbon cutting ceremony where Jake from State Farm even made an appearance. Well, it was just a life-size cutout of Jake, but Arseneau brought the fun with “Jake” photo-ops, giveaways, cookies, and a friendly…
Read MoreMayor Pat Brennan gives last State of the Village Address virtually
MINOOKA – Mayor Pat Brennan partnered with the Channahon Minooka Chamber to present his last State of the Village Address as mayor May 6. The event was held virtually for the majority of viewers this year to follow COVID-19 guidelines, but Brennan was able to have some staff, village officials and family present and spread…
Read MoreChamber Ambassador Spotlight: Dayna Manegold
Chamber Ambassadors are some of the Chamber’s top liaisons to membership. They play a vital role in member retention, recruitment, and communication. Each Ambassador has made a commitment to addressing member needs through information and support, and to ensuring that questions or concerns are heard by the Grundy County Chamber Staff and Board. Below we…
Read MoreChamber Ambassador Spotlight: Dayna Manegold
Chamber Ambassadors are some of the Chamber’s top liaisons to membership. They play a vital role in member retention, recruitment, and communication. Each Ambassador has made a commitment to addressing member needs through information and support, and to ensuring that questions or concerns are heard by the Grundy County Chamber Staff and Board. Below we…
Read MoreIL Small Business Advocates Call For Funding and Improved BIG Program
March 25, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Elliot Richardson // 847-380-4900 // [email protected] Illinois small businesses are fighting to recover from the pandemic. However, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity reports that out of the 40,000 businesses that applied for a Business Interruption Grant, only about 9,000 received funding. Business owners hanging on by…
Read MoreGrundy Chamber welcomes A Place in the Sun tanning salon
MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber welcomes new member A Place in the Sun tanning salon with a new owner- Anna Agustin. The tanning salon, located at 1511 Creek Dr. in Morris, is open Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “The salon has been…
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