by Elmhurst Chamber | Nov 1, 2012 | News, President's Message
Dear Members: You are receiving my President’s Message for November early as I leave for Phoenix on Sunday morning to compete in the Men’s Senior Baseball League World Series. November 6 General Election There is a lot more than a Presidential race to be... 
by Elmhurst Chamber | Oct 2, 2012 | News, President's Message
Dear Members: As you read this, the Thorne Building on Addison Avenue in downtown Elmhurst and the Elmhurst Ford building on North York Road are being demolished to make way for new and exciting developments…or should I say redevelopments. The Addison... by Elmhurst Chamber | Sep 6, 2012 | News, President's Message
Dear Members: I am sending my President’s Message for September out a few days early, in hopes that it will not get lost in the hustle and bustle of your Labor Day weekend. Chamber Week in Elmhurst Elmhurst Mayor Peter DiCianni has declared September... by Elmhurst Chamber | Aug 3, 2012 | News, President's Message
Dear Members: By the time you read this month’s President’s Message, it’s likely that Member Advocate Kevin O’Keeffe and I will be on our way to Louisville, Kentucky, for the American Chamber of Commerce Executive’s (ACCE) Annual Convention—a first for both of us. The... by Elmhurst Chamber | Jul 6, 2012 | News, President's Message
Dear Members: Thanks in no small part to a huge generator hooked up by the Public Works Department, the City of Elmhurst was able to conduct its Joint Review Board (JRB) meeting for the proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District along North York... by Elmhurst Chamber | Jun 1, 2012 | News, President's Message
Dear Members: The City of Elmhurst is continuing work on proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts for North York Street, York and Vallette streets, and Riverside Drive area. TIF District review is being handled by the Elmhurst City... by Elmhurst Chamber | May 8, 2012 | News, President's Message
Dear Members: The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is encouraging small businesses to contact their state legislators to protest a 21% hike in the State of Illinois’ minimum wage to $10 per hour from $8.25 (third highest in the nation)—a proposal being debated by... by Elmhurst Chamber | Apr 10, 2012 | News, President's Message
I am happy to report that, in his first two months as our new Member Advocate, Kevin O’Keeffe has recruited 19 members (12 new and seven reactivated) to the Chamber, as compared to only seven for same time period in 2011 when the position was unfilled. As the... by Elmhurst Chamber | Mar 2, 2012 | News, President's Message
Dear Members: Rather than contact me directly with their questions or concerns, a member or two shared Tuesday’s “Shop Members First” Member Message about a political fundraiser with non-members, including an elected official who expressed concern that the broadcast... by Elmhurst Chamber | Feb 3, 2012 | News, President's Message
Dear Members: If you didn’t attend the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s 93rd Annual Awards Gala at the Diplomat West Banquet Halls on January 25, you not only missed out on a wonderful night of celebration for our business community—but you also... by Elmhurst Chamber | Dec 28, 2011 | News, President's Message
Dear Members: I am sending you my President’s Message a few days earlier than usual because I want to encourage you to celebrate the New Year’s weekend in Elmhurst with family and friends. Dine at your favorite restaurant. Toast at the neighborhood bar. Watch a... by Elmhurst Chamber | Dec 1, 2011 | News, President's Message
Dear Members: You are receiving my monthly President’s Message a day early as there are a couple of coming events—Thursday’s Tree Lighting in Wilder Park and Saturday’s Chicago Blackhawks Roadshow Party among them—that you might want to attend. Got It!...