Community News
Updates, announcements, and insights from the Chamber and local business community.
‘Stories Behind The Songs’ To Benefit American Legion
Veterans Day is traditionally a special occasion in Elmhurst as the community gathers in numerous ways to “Always Remember” those who serve and have served in the United States Armed Forces and this November 11 portends to be an even more memorable day.
President’s Message for October 2023
Jennifer Veremis, our Chamber’s newly-contracted Membership Associate, is seeking member assistance in identifying prospective members who might benefit for joining our organization.
“Networking on the 9s” Golf Outing Photo Page
Members of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Villa Park Chamber of Commerce came together at “Networking on the 9s,” ECCI’s 75th Annual Golf Outing, staged at Sugar Creek Golf Course in Villa Park on September 22..
Good Works Award Honors Markiewicz Posthumously
The late Gregg Markiewicz will be honored as the 2023 Good Works Award recipient presented at “Networking on the 9s,” the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 75th Annual Golf Outing, to be held at Sugar Creek Golf Course in Villa Park on Friday, September 22.
President’s Message for September 2023
Thanks to Presenting Sponsor Itasca Bank & Trust and Event Sponsors Edward-Elmhurst Health and Duly Health and Care, all ECCI members, for their support of the August 29 Multi-Chamber Hunger Action Luncheon at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn.
Chamber of Commerce Week Part of September Celebrations
In celebration of Chamber of Commerce Week in Illinois, the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry is sponsoring a month of networking and fundraising events, and offer recruitment incentives for new and reactivating members.
Multi-Chamber Hunger Action Luncheon Photo Page
Some 275 businesspeople representing the Elmhurst Chamber of Coimmerce & Industry and 12 fellow chambers of commerce participate in the August 29 Hunger Action Luncheon staged at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn.
City’s New Explore Elmhurst Website Goes Live
The City of Elmhurst’s new and improved Explore Elmhurst website is now live at ExploreElmhurst.com.
Elmhurst American Legion Concert Honors Community Supporters
Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 will honor a number of past and present Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry members at a Community Appreciation concert in the Normandy Banquet Room and adjoining bar at 310 West Butterfield Road on Saturday, August 12, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Multi-Chamber Luncheon Supports Hunger Action Month
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry is among 13 chambers of commerce participating in a Hunger Action Luncheon at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn on Tuesday, August 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to promote local food pantries heading into Hunger Action Month in September.
President’s Message for August 2023
Elmhurst firefighters are working to raise $150K to memorialize 9/11 in a new piece of public sculpture designed by Jason Peot featuring a piece of rail recovered from below the Twin Towers in downtown New York for display near Fire Station No. 2 on South York Street.
SBA Offers March Storm-Related EIDL Assistance
Businesses and not-for-profit organizations across DuPage County financially hurt by the March 31 storms are among those eligible for United States Small Business Administration assistance via a low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), or working capital loan.