The Clinton YMCA and the Clinton Chamber of Commerce are teaming up for a special open house event today.

Clinton Y Executive Director Rennie Cluver explains they are bringing in Chamber business members for a socially distanced open house to preview the remodel they took on during the pandemic. He hopes the open house will implore businesses to donate to the Strong Kids Campaign. If a business contributes, its contribution will qualify its employees for a discount for a Y membership.

According to Cluver, the focus is not only to help increase memberships and revenue for the Y but to also help create a more healthy workforce in the community. He says a healthy workforce is a more productive workforce that is happier and has fewer days missed due to sickness.

Today's event goes from 10 am to 11 am. Business owners can tour the facility and hear more about the business memberships, which allows any business donors to offer their employees a percentage off of a membership to the YMCA.

In March and April, the Y remodeled their front desk and entryway along with their wellness center. 

Businesses interested in a business membership can contact the YMCA at 217-935-8307.