Chamber & GEDC Annual Dinner
Learn more about the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce and Grundy Economic Development Council's Annual Dinner honoring local businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs from your community.
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2025 nominations are due Jan. 10th!
Please complete and return to the Chamber before Jan. 10, 2025: drop off at 909 Liberty St., Morris or [email protected]. The Chamber & GEDC Annual Dinner will be March 5, 2025, details to come. Thank you!
Award Categories:
Business of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year
Organization of the Year
Qualifications: Nominations will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Must be a current member of the Chamber.
• Demonstrates a unique or innovative approach to business.
• Demonstrates involvement in the community.
• Minimum one (1) year in business.
• Made a positive impact in the community
2025 Annual Dinner
March 5th at Jennifer's Garden
New Location: 555 Gore Rd, Morris IL
Premier Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Premier - $5,000
• Reserved table - 10 complimentary tickets with logo on table top sign
• Logo on invitation and all messaging
• Full page color advertisement in program
• Included and recognized on all marketing promotions including social media, press and radio
• Recognition during event
• Logo included on sponsorship boards at event
• Logo on thank you eblast after event
Gold - $3,500
• 6 complimentary dinner tickets
• Logo on invitation and all messaging
• 1/2 page black & white advertisement in program
• Logo included on sponsorship boards at event
• Logo on thank you eblast after event
Silver - $2,500
• 4 complimentary dinner tickets
• Logo on invitation and all messaging
• 1/4 page black & white advertisement in program booklet
• Logo included on sponsorship boards at event
• Logo on thank you eblast after event
Bronze - $1,000
• 2 complimentary dinner tickets
• Logo on social media and all messaging
• 1/4 page black & white advertisement in program booklet
• Logo included on sponsorship boards at event
• Logo on thank you eblast after event
Please contact the Chamber directly at [email protected] to sign up for sponsorship.
2024 Award Recipients
Chamber Awards
Business of the Year
Midwest Signworks
Entrepreneur of the Year
Sarah Beach, Sunshine Garden Center
Organization of the Year
Illinois Valley Industries
Ambassador of the Year
Kaylea Mann, Old National Bank
GEDC Awards
Welcome to Grundy County Award
CPV Three Rivers
Partnership Award
Save Dresden Coalition
Business of the Year Award
Grundy Bank
Business of the Year
Lori Bonarek Realty
Entrepreneur of the Year
Stacey and Erik Olson, True Noth
Organization of the Year
Grundy Area Libraries
Ambassador of the Year
Angela Lilek, Midland States Bank & Kaylea Mann, First Midwest Bank
Welcome to Grundy County Award
CPV Three Rivers
Partnership Award
Save Dresden Coalition
Business Award
Grundy Bank
Business of the Year
The Gardens at Park Pointe
Entrepreneur of the Year
Matt Seidel - Country Financial
Organization of the Year
Joliet Area Community Hospice
Ambassador of the Year
Denise Pankey - Shaw Media
Welcome to Grundy County Award
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Partnership Award
Will County Governmental League
Business Award
Dibble Trucking and Enterprises
Business of the Year
LyondellBasell
Entrepreneur of the Year
John Callahan, U.C. Davis- Callahan Funeral Home
Craig and Cathy Smith, Rolando's Furniture & Appliance
Organization of the Year
Grundy Area PADS
Ambassador of the Year
Brandi Backulich, Grundy Bank
Welcome to Grundy County Award
Hoffman Transportation
Partnership Award
SPACECO, Inc.
Business Award
Tri-State Asphalt
Business of the Year
Big Bash Restaurants
Entrepreneur of the Year
Montage Wine Bar & Spirits
Organization of the Year
Grundy Workforce Services
Ambassador of the Year
Mary Rossio- Joliet Community Hospice, Angels of Hope, & Chamber Board
Welcome to Grundy County Award
Costco Meat Processing Facility
Partnership Award
ComEd Economic Development Department
Business Award
REG Biofuels, Seneca
Business of the Year
D'Arcy Chevy Buck Cadillac
Entrepreneur of the Year
On Broadway Dance Center - Kim Scerine
Organization of the Year
Morris Community YMCA
Ambassador of the Year
Stephanie Coleman - SOCU
Welcome to Grundy County Award
Hampton Inn
Partnership Award
Joliet Junior College
Business Award
Exelon Generation - Dresden Station
Business of the Year
Joliet Slammers
Entrepreneur of the Year
Jane & Stu Kerr, Apple Butter & Shugie's
Kevin Brown, Brown Bear Painting
Organization of the Year
Grundy - Three Rivers Habitat for Humanity
Ambassador of the Year
Angela Baumeister, WCSJ
Welcome to Grundy County Award
Airgas
Partnership Award
Marquette Properties
Business Award
US Cold Storage
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