ECCI Selects Bagnole to Direct Member Services
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry has hired Grace Bagnole to fill its vacant Director of Member Services position, effective August 2, ECCI President and CEO John R. Quigley announced.
ECCI, American Legion Hosting Country Music Events (Updated)
Thanks in part to City of Elmhurst Explore Elmhurst Grant Program funding support, Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 will partner with the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry to co-host a trio of country music-themed events—highlighted by the Second Annual Nashville Songwriter Fundraiser on October 16—all staged inside the Legion’s Normandy Banquet Room.
President’s Message for July 2021
Dear Members: Our Chamber is currently seeking qualified candidates to re-staff the Director of Member Services position, which has been vacant since Mariella Mastromauro resignation last October 31 to take a membership retention position with the Greater Naples...
DuPage County ‘Reinvests’ in Small Business Relief
DuPage County, in conjunction with Choose DuPage, is providing additional Reinvest DuPage grants to eligible businesses, nonprofits and 1099 workers impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic to use for business expenses such as payroll, rent and utilities.
ECCI, American Legion Hosting Country Music Events
Last October 30—with the State of Illinois shut down due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic—the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry co-staged the Inaugural Nashville Songwriter Fundraiser netting more than $14,000 to benefit Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 and the military veterans whom they serve.
ECCI Seeks Director of Member Services
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is now accepting application for the position of Director of Member Services, ECCI President and Chief Operating Officer John R. Quigley announced on June 11.
June 11 Marks Restore Illinois Phase 5 Reopening
Following weeks of steady decreases in new positive Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and with more than 67 percent of residents age 18 and older receiving their first vaccine dose, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on June 4 released Restore Illinois Phase 5 guidelines, which will go into effect on June 11 and marks a full reopening of all businesses and activities.
President’s Message for June 2021
While Elmhurst’s Memorial Day Parade was cancelled for a second straight year due to Restore Illinois Bridge Phase Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic restrictions, a Second Annual “Always Remember” Convoy took place on May 31, followed by the traditional in-person Military Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park. Click HERE to watch both events.
Restore Illinois Bridge Phase Begins Towards June 11 Reopening
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) confirmed on May 13 the entire state will move into the Bridge Phase of the Restore Illinois reopening plan today. The Bridge Phase is the final step before the full reopening of Phase 5.
ECCI Treasurer Donates $10K to Support NFP
In conjunction with our Chamber’s May-long solicitation for tax-deductible donations to install an interactive Civic Hall of Fame public memorial as part of the City of Elmhurst’s $25 million Metra Train Station new construction project, ECCI Board of Directors Treasurer Ralph Pechanio has contributed another $10K to the ECCI Centennial Celebration NFP.
Governor Announces Bridge to Phase 5 Starts May 14
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced on May 6 that barring any significant reversals in key Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic statewide indicators, Illinois will move into the Bridge Phase with higher capacity limits on Friday, May 14, and return to normal business operations as soon as Friday, June 11.
ECCI Civic Hall of Fame Memorial Fundraiser in May
In memorium of the April passing of ECCI Civic Hall of Famers Thomas O. Myers Jr. (2006) and Jim Van Ewyk (2004), the ECCI Centennial Celebration NFP, an Internal Revenue Service (IRS)-designated 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has selected the month of May to solicit tax-deductible gifts to fund a Civic HOF Public Memorial as part of the City of Elmhurst’s $25 million project to construct a new Metra Train Station in downtown Elmhurst.