Elmhurst Chamber to Honor Nicky Steinberg of Elmhurst Living Magazine as 2025 Ambassador of the Year
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry will recognize Nicky Steinberg, owner of Mindset Media LLC and publisher of Elmhurst Living Magazine, as the 2025 Ambassador of the Year during its 107th Annual Awards Gala on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 5 to 9...
Elmhurst Chamber to Honor John Noldan of Rate as 2025’s Chamber Business of the Year
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry will recognize John Noldan of Rate as the recipient of the A.J. “Toche” Terrones Chamber Business of the Year Award during its 107th Annual Awards Gala on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Three Oaks...
Elmhurst Chamber to Induct Cathy Jordan into the Civic Hall of Fame
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry will honor Cathy Jordan with induction into the Civic Hall of Fame as a 2025 Inductee during its 107th Annual Awards Gala on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Three Oaks Ballroom at The Drake Oak Brook,...
State of American Business 2026: A Call for Growth, Free Enterprise, and Fearless Leadership
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark delivered the 2026 State of American Business keynote at U.S. Chamber headquarters, sharing a clear message for the nation’s economic future: it must be growth-oriented, future-focused, and fearless. As...
President’s Message for February 2026
Dear ECCI Members, I hope everyone is staying warm during these frigid winter temperatures! We have so much happening at ECCI, and I’m excited to share a number of updates and highlights with you. First, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to Community Bank of...
Board of Directors Appointment Announcement
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors approved the appointment of a new Board of Directors Secretary for the 2026 term at its regular monthly meeting held on January 20 in the Hammersmith Community Room at Community Bank of Elmhurst....
29th Annual State of Our City Address
A Look at Where Elmhurst Is—and Where We’re Headed Community leaders, business owners, and chamber members gathered for the 29th Annual “State of Our City” Mayoral Address, hosted by the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry at Community Bank of Elmhurst. The...
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.