President’s Message for January 2026
Dear ECCI Members, As I celebrate my first year as President & CEO of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry, I’m filled with gratitude and excitement for what’s ahead. Over the past year, it has been incredibly inspiring to work alongside our Board of...
ECCI Joins U.S. Chamber Coalition Supporting USMCA
Hello Members, We are pleased to share that the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce signed onto the U.S. Chamber of Commerce coalition letter in support of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). USMCA is currently entering a formal review process (required under...
Giving Tuesday ECCI Centennial Celebration NFP Is Tax Deductible
This Giving Tuesday (and through January 2026) you can join Chamber members and the public in making a tax-deductible donation to the ECCI Centennial Celebration NFP to support the Civic Hall of Fame Public Memorial Fund, Second Century Fund and/or Ralph P. Pechanio Student Internship Endowment Fund at Elmhurst University.
President’s Message for December 2025
This month, we also welcomed newly elected and returning ECCI Board Members along with the 2025–26 Executive Committee. Their leadership will help guide our work in the year ahead as we focus on strengthening member engagement, expanding programs, and elevating the visibility of Elmhurst’s business community. I am grateful for their commitment and excited for all that’s ahead.
ECCI Civic Hall of Fame Relocates to Community Bank of Elmhurst
On November 19, the ECCI Civic Hall of Fame Public Memorial was relocated from the Elmhurst Public Library to the lobby of Community Bank of Elmhurst’s downtown Elmhurst branch.
Elmhurst Chamber Elects Officers for 2026
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors elected three officers and approved one appointment for its six-member Executive Committee for 2025-26 at its regular monthly meeting held in the Hammersmith Community Room at Community Bank of Elmhurst...
Elmhurst Chamber Installs New Board Directors
A Nominating Committee slate of five recently-elected candidates officially began three-year terms as members of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors at the Board’s November 12 meeting at Community Bank of Elmhurst (330 West Butterfield Road).
President’s Message for November 2025
As we enter the season of gratitude, I would like to take a moment to thank all our members, partners and community friends who make the Elmhurst Chamber such a special organization. Your continued support and involvement truly make a difference. Our mission remains clear: promoting an environment that creates success for local businesses and our community.
‘Stories Behind The Songs’ Benefits Post 187
Multiple Grammy Award-winner Frank Myers will headline a quarter of Nashville songwriters performing at the Sixth Annual Military Benefit, titled ‘Stories Behing the Songs,” in the Normandy Banquet Room at Elmhurst American THB Post 187 on Saturday, October 18, from 6 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
President’s Message for October 2025
Happy Fall! October has always been my favorite month. I love everything about this season — the crisp air, cozy evenings, long walks with my dog Bradley Cooper and the way Elmhurst shines when our tree-lined streets burst with color.
