Grinnell Retailers Host Ridiculous Day July 20
GRINNELL, IA – Grinnell retailers are hosting their annual Ridiculous Day sidewalk sales on Saturday, July 20. Sales begin at 8 AM and many stores will be open into the afternoon. Main Street in downtown Grinnell will be closed until 3 PM to accommodate street vendors, live music and mobile eateries. The Grasshoppers, a local […]
Grinnell Fourth of July Parade was a hit
Nearly 70 Grinnell businesses, organizations along with area communities were represented at the annual Fourth of July Parade on a comfortable Thursday, July 4 afternoon. Both sides of the parade route were lined with folks of all ages dressed in festive clothing and kids with candy bags awaiting to be filled. All were there for […]
Bite Sized Learning Returns with 3 interactive programming sessions
GRINNELL – The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Bite Sized Learning sessions again in 2024. Bite Sized Learning is an educational series where attendees learn about various topics and techniques applicable to small businesses, community organizations and large businesses. Bite Sized Learning runs from 8:30-9:30 AM at the Drake Community Library; […]
Menner Appointed to USDA As Senior Advisor
Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce · Congratulations to member The Bill Menner Group on his recent appointment as Senior Advisor, working primarily with USDA Rural Development‘s State Operations Office, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Bill is an active and integral member of the Grinnell Chamber, connecting our organization with individuals and opportunities across […]
Grinnell Chamber Staff and Ambassadors Celebrate AT&T Grand Opening
Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber staff and a few ambassadors were able to help Optimum Wireless AT&T-Grinnell celebrate their grand opening in Grinnell this afternoon! Jared and his team gave us an overview of services they provide; spanning everything from cell phones and tablets to home WiFi networks and even their FirstNet program for […]
Grinnell College Board of Trustees Approves Construction of the Civic Engagement Quad Core Project
Photo Courtesy of Adjaye Associates At the conclusion of the fall board meeting on Oct. 1, 2022, the Grinnell College Board of Trustees approved the Civic Engagement Quad (CEQ) Core Project. The CEQ presents a distinctive model for student residential living, education and development. Opening in the fall of 2024, the building will sit at Sixth […]