I received a warning e-mail from the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce and Industry Friday and thought I would pass on the message.
Sounds like someone is trying to scam our local businesses. Don't let them fool you!
From the chamber:
"We have received calls from members in regards to a company named Universal Advertising who is calling area businesses. They are soliciting businesses to buy advertising for a magnet.
The sales rep is suggesting they are affiliated with the Chamber or have been contracted by the County - neither of these statements are true. Neither the Grundy County Chamber or the County Administration is affiliated with this business.
After receiving notice by members, I attempted to speak with Cindy, the company representative - and was 'disconnected'-twice!
The company does not have an agreement with the Chamber or the County and we suggest you use your best judgment if contacted by them. Please don't hesitate to contact the Chamber if you have any questions."
Mallory Medved is an assistant managing editor of weekly publications for
the Sun-Times News Group. She helps cover the Lincoln-Way area and towns
southwest of Joliet. Being naturally nosy has led her to a career in
journalism and fulfilled her dream of getting paid to read. Being a new
homeowner and a future bride, she's also perpetually broke, but enjoys
hearing about other people in the same situation. She lives in Plainfield
but is a native of New Lenox.
Christina Chapman is a Will County resident who desperately wants to live in Grundy County. But since she lost that battle with her boyfriend when they bought a house, she makes due covering Grundy County news for The Herald News in Joliet. When not covering municipal meetings, school events and finding the truth behind the latest coffee talk, she is trying to balance life as a young home owner who is fighting the stereotype that she is living in sin because she is not yet married. She hopes to share with you her perspective on life and the news in hopes that you’ll share yours.
Is it possible for the Chamber to take a more aggressive approach?
Like solicit a order with false-intentions on the grounds of mis-representation? It may be harsh, but there is no reason for this kind of activity. All it does is send bad messages through out a community that harm businesses selling magnets...