2011 Annual Chamber Dinner Recap

Over 200 investors, business and municipal leaders, and guests were in attendance at Morris Country Club in Morris for the Annual Dinner hosted jointly by the Grundy Economic Development Council (GEDC) and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Mr. Pete Brummel, Senior Vice President of Grundy Bank and current Chair of the GEDC welcomed the attendees and thanked them for their support of the two organizations. Brummel then introduced Grundy County Board Vice-Chair John Almer. Mr. Almer addressed the audience, and offered remarks about the importance of the GEDC and Chamber stating, "The boards and staff of these two organizations give of their time and talent in an effort to improve the business climate in our region, which in turn helps the County as a whole".

After dinner, the awards presentation commenced as follows:

Scenes from the 2011 Annual Chamber Dinner

Congratulations to the 2011
Award Recipients

Welcome to Grundy County Award
BMW of North America, LLC

Partnership Award
Grundy Area Vocational Center (GAVC)

Volunteer of the Year Award
Larry Tarman

Business Growth Award
Grainco FS

Business of the Year
Rezin Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Entrepreneur of the Year
Ginger Shepherd, owner of Montage Wine Bar & Tasting Room

Organization of the Year
Operation: MOMs Cookies, Inc.

Community Service Award
AkzoNobel

Ambassador of the Year
Terri Gilmoure, Country Financial

Channahon Minooka Chamber Volunteer of the Year
Judi Tapella, Mary Kay