September 7–13 is Chamber of Commerce Week in Illinois, and we’re celebrating all month long in Elmhurst! The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be hosting a full month of networking events and offering special recruitment incentives for new and returning members
Financial Advisor Kevin Kost of Elmhurst will be honored as the 2025 Good Works Award recipient presented at “Networking on the 9s,” the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 77th Annual Golf Outing, to be held at Sugar Creek Golf Course in Villa Park on Friday, September 12.
What an exciting and eventful summer it has been! The Chamber is honored to take part in so many wonderful events throughout our city, and we’re grateful for the continued support and engagement from our members and community.
Summer in Elmhurst is in full swing, and there are many ways to celebrate: The Farmers Market is in a brand-new location on Brush Hill Road and the Elmhurst History Museum opened a new outdoor performance stage. Additionally, the Spring Road Business Association is offering its annual Music at the Gazebo summer concert series, and there are so many yummy outdoor dining options to explore.
The Illinois Chamber of Commerce today released its Annual End of Session Report for the 104th Illinois General Assembly’s 2025 Legislative Session.
At the start of the legislative session, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce was encouraged by Governor J.B. Pritzker’s proposed budget, which emphasized fiscal discipline, investment in education, and economic development, without raising taxes.
As we step into June, I’m thrilled to reflect on some exciting developments for our city and share advocacy efforts by our Chamber.
In a May 21 article published in the New York Times’ Living In section, the City of Elmhurst is heralded for evolving from its longstanding reputation as a sleepy bedroom community to an increasingly popular enclave for professionals seeking to trade big-city life for a thriving suburb, and asks the questions “Is This Chicago Suburb for You?”.
Hundreds of dogs, cats and other household family members participate in the 32nd Annual Spring Road Pet Parade on May 17.
The United States Chamber of Commerce today sent a letter to top officials in President Donal J. Trump’s administration responsible for tariff work expressing concern about the impact felt by small businesses across the country and asking for immediate relief.
Thank you to the ECCI members who joined me and the City of Elmhurst’s Economic Development Commission and Explore Elmhurst for “Coaching Skills for People Leaders” on April 24. The event included a presentation followed by a hands-on training session.
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry, aligning with the United States Chamber of Commerce, has signed a letter to Congress urging federal lawmakers to preserve the B-SALT deduction to prevent a hidden tax increase on American businesses.