Women in Business
Brianna Lynn’s Boutique celebrates 35 years in downtown Morris
MORRIS – Dressing ladies in the latest fashion still brings mother and daughter duo Maureen Headrick and Monica Brehm joy, even after 35 years of owning Brianna Lynn’s Boutique. Brianna Lynn’s 35th anniversary is in May. The fine women’s apparel and accessories store in downtown Morris, 215 Liberty St., will be celebrating with its customers…
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 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…
Read MoreMontage celebrates 13 years in business, 1 year in new location
MORRIS – The month of August is a special month for Montage Wine Bar & Spirits. Its annual August celebration recapping the years and the evolution of the business is right around the corner, but what makes it even more special is that Montage will also be celebrating one year in its new location. In…
Read MoreChamber Business Spotlight: HUSH Salon on Sage
CHANNAHON – The Channahon Minooka Chamber’s recent Business Spotlight highlights HUSH Salon on Sage. The new salon is located at 24913 Sage St., Channahon and is open Tuesday through Saturday by appointment. The salon has been open for three months and has seven stylists, one receptionist and one on-call make-up artist. “We are a high-end…
Read MoreVan 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 MoreWomen in Business Group Learns About B2B and B2C Marketing
Dee Reinhardt, Social Media Strategist with Time 2 Mrkt, met with our Women in Business group today to speak about business to business (b2b) and business to consumer (b2c) marketing. She also spoke about various social media platforms and which platform is better for your business. In her presentation she said that blogs, LinkedIn, and…
Read MoreWiB learn the difference between organic, natural, and locally grown food
MORRIS – Drusilla Banks, Nutrition and Wellness Educator with the University of Illinois Extension, presented at the most recent Women in Business Luncheon on Wednesday, April 26 held at the Quality Inn in Morris. She spoke about organic, natural and local food. Banks explained that sales of organic foods have continued to grow and now…
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