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True North in Morris expands location
MORRIS – The Grundy Chamber recently helped True North celebrate its 10,000 square-foot expansion with a ribbon cutting kicking off the store’s recent “Grand Party’versary.” True North is owned by Stacey and Erik Olson and is located at 539 Bedford Road in Morris. It’s an antique store featuring 100 vendors, but it’s not your average…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: Wyman Automotive in Minooka
MINOOKA – The Channahon Minooka Chamber welcomes Wyman Automotive, a new business in Minooka, to the Chamber. The full-service automotive business is owned by Paul and Lisa Ellis and is located at 800 Rail Way Court Minooka. The business opened about four months ago and employs five people with more than 50 years experience combined.…
Read More35 local businesses to receive small business grants
The Community Foundation of Grundy County and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry are excited to announce 35 local small businesses have been selected to receive $1,000 grants to support their efforts to serve the community during this pandemic. “Yes, we gave a few grants to small businesses as a result of the…
Read MoreChamber & Foundation offer grants for businesses impacted by COVID-19
The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Community Foundation of Grundy County have teamed up to offer $1,000 small business grants to local businesses and Chamber members impacted by COVID-19. Through the contributions of Community Foundation donors, Grundy County Chamber members, community members and a sponsorship from LyondellBasell, the two organizations have…
Read MoreMorris Hospital Offers COVID-19 Testing By Appointment
MORRIS, IL – As of June 1, Morris Hospital is offering COVID-19 testing by appointment for asymptomatic patients. Those who are tested do not require a known exposure to the COVID-19 virus. Testing is available for patients of all ages from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday-Friday, but appointments are required – no exceptions. Anyone…
Read MoreReopening Ribbon Cuttings-let’s get yours scheduled!
With Illinois moving into Phase 3, many of our local businesses are reopening tomorrow, including the Grundy County Chamber! Per the guidelines for offices, we will be staggering our employee shifts, but we’ll be in office Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We were excited to do our very own “Reopening Ribbon Cutting,”…
Read MoreGrundy Chamber & GEDC Annual Dinner has record turnout
MORRIS – A record crowd again turned out for the Grundy Economic Development Council and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Annual Dinner held Wednesday, March 11 at the Morris Country Club. More than 290 business and municipal leaders, and guests were in attendance to recognize the organizations’ award winners and celebrate a…
Read MoreTips and Tricks to Ace Experiential Marketing
By Christina R. Green Experiential marketing is a big way to get your audience’s attention. In the past, it was something only big brands did. But now mom and pop businesses are getting involved and realize it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to give your customers a memorable experience. The return-on-investment is…
Read MoreChamber Business Spotlight: Nexus Employment in Minooka
MINOOKA – The Channahon Minooka Chamber’s recent Business Spotlight highlights Nexus Employment Solutions Plus Inc., a local staffing agency that has been in business for 11 years. The staffing agency, located at 524 Mondamin Street in Minooka, is owned by George Gorman and Bernadette Travaglini and staffs more than 70 employees, according to a news…
Read MoreChamber Business Spotlight: Allure Beauty Gallery in Channahon
CHANNAHON – The Channahon Minooka Chamber’s recent Business Spotlight highlights a new local business that offers hair, skin, and body services as well as a clothing and home décor boutique – Allure Beauty Gallery. The salon and boutique, located at 24507 W. Eames St. in Channahon is operated by Heather Davis, a licensed cosmetologist with…
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