Thank you, GEDC Board Members! The GEDC bids a grateful farewell to two of its esteemed board members: Gideon Blustein, with Illinois Realtors, and Sue Avery, Superintendent of Gardner-South Wilmington. A heartfelt thank you to each for their time and support.
Remember to shop small this season! Grundy County's local businesses are a key pillar of our economy and make our community unique. Show your support by doing your holiday shopping with small businesses.
Grant Funds Available to Assist Grundy Businesses - Are your employees in need of training? The Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Board has $10,000 in Incumbent Worker training grant funds that must be spent by June 30, 2023. These grant dollars are intended to help employers offset their training costs for current employees who need new or upgraded skills. If your business is considering employee training in the near future please contact the Workforce Board to see how they can help! Funds are available on a first, come first serve basis. Please contact Ann Rzasa, arzasa@glkwb.com or 815-483-8291.
Thank you to Representative David Welter for his service to the 75th District in Springfield since 2016. We are grateful for his leadership and advocacy related to critical issues for Grundy County, and we wish him all the best in his next chapter.
Grundy County Board - Thank You and Welcome! Sincere thanks to Mike Onorato, Jake Olsen, Millie Dyer, David Valdivia, Debra Jo Kinsella, and Cody Mulac for their service to the County as Board members. A warm welcome to Grundy County's newest board members: Christina Jenkins-Likar, Douglas Ferro, Nathanael Greene, Joe Schiavone, James Riley, and Georgette Vota.
Inclusive Employment Virtual Training Opportunity - Experiencing challenges with employee recruitment in the current market? The Workforce Partners of Metro Chicago is hosting a free virtual “inclusive employment” training session on December 15 and January 10 for employers addressing how to expand their employee pool using inclusive strategies. Click here to view a flyer for more information.
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