Public - Government & Education

Joliet Junior College

Joliet Junior College is our nation’s first public community college, established in 1901. JJC has educated generations of students in the Grundy County area and beyond, through degree programs and transfer opportunities, career and technical training, continuing education, and much more. With nearly 180 degrees and certificates, students have access to quality education while saving

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Grundy Area Vocational Center

For over 48 years GAVC has been providing regionally specific training programs to local high school juniors and seniors in Grundy County. The combined efforts with our local schools, JJC and industry has allowed GAVC to establish strong foundational skills needed to become a successful employee in our region. Through a coordinated effort with GEDC,

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County of Grundy

The County of Grundy provides economic development incentives to new and expanding businesses in Grundy County. The County serves our residents and business community by providing public safety, justice, health, transit, emergency planning, roadway, and public records operations. The County has reduced the County tax rate two years in a row. Grundy County is situated

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City of Morris

Just 60 miles Southwest of Chicago, Morris is the County Seat for Grundy County with a population of nearly 14,000. There are many opportunities for residential, commercial and industrial development. Located just off Interstates 80 & 55, as well as the Illinois River, the setting is ideal. Our historic downtown, situated along the I&M Canal,

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The GEDC and the Grundy County Chamber are seeking proposals for an Economic Diversification and Resiliency Plan for Grundy County. To learn more and to view the full RFP, click here. Submissions accepted via email until February 9, 2024 at 4 PM.