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Grundy County Job Crawl – a unique job fair – May 18
Are you struggling to find candidates to fill open positions? We are excited to announce the Grundy County Job Crawl on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. The purpose of this one-day event is to connect employers with job seekers and get our community back to work! If you have open job vacancies, we encourage your participation.…
Read MoreNew Year, New You, New Biz: Find Your Motivation in 2022
By Christina R. Metcalf If you’re like me—and almost everyone else in this country—the end of the year is a time to look back and assess. I enjoy the nostalgia and reminiscing that occurs at this time of year, but it can also be a time of dread. It’s a time to realize you either…
Read MoreFREE 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…
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