Community News
Updates, announcements, and insights from the Chamber and local business community.
‘Uncertainties’ Cloud Economic Picture: Fed Reports
While America’s post-pandemic economy is strong on a number of fronts, there are still some “uncertainties” that cloud the financial picture in the eyes of small businesses and wage earners alike.
21st Annual Multi-Chamber Economic Outlook Luncheon Photo Page
Nearly 280 members and 40 exhibitors from the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry and 23 other suburban chambers of commerce participate in the 21st Annual Economic Outlook Luncheon at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills in Oak Brook on April 6.
President’s Message for April 2023
Early voting for the April 4 Consolidated Elections will be available at Elmhurst City Hall (209 North York Street) and polling places across DuPage County will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Any eligible voter in DuPage can access any polling location within the county.
Illinois Announces $175M in B2B Grant Funding
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IDCEO) on March 21 announced that $175 million in Back to Business (B2B) grant funding will be available starting April 5 and running through May 10.
Elmhurst University’s Chen Given ECCI Chairman’s Award
Desiree Chen, Senior Director of Communications and External Relations at Elmhurst University, received the 2022 Chairman’s Award at the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 104th Annual Awards Gala in the Presidential Room at Elm West Banquets on March 10.
Sanchez Honored as ECCI Ambassador of the Year for 2022
Elmhurst real estate agent Eva Sanchez was honored as 2022 Ambassador of the Year at the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 104th Annual Awards Gala in the Presidential Room at Elm West Banquets on March 10.
ECCI Civic Hall of Fame Welcomes Elmhurst Veterinarian
Long-time Elmhurst veterinarian John DeVries was honored as the 2022 inductee into the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) Civic Hall of Fame at the Chamber’s 104th Annual Awards Gala in the Presidential Room at Elm West Banquets (formerly Diplomat West Banquets) on March 10, 2023.
Helping Hands Cleans Up as ECCI Business of the Year for 2022
Helping Hands Cleaning Service received the A.J. “Toche” Terrones Business of the Year Award for 2022 at the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 104th Annual Awards Gala held in the Presidential Room at Elm West Banquets March 10.
104th Annual ECCI Awards Gala Photo Page
More than 160 members of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry and their guests celecrated the 104th Annual ECCI Awards Gala in the Presidential Room at Elm West Banquets on March 10
ECCI Celebrating 104th Annual Awards Gala
Some 160 Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry members and their guests will gather together to celebrate the Chamber’s 104th Annual Awards Gala in the Presidential Room at Elm West Banquets, 681 West North Avenue, on Friday, March 10, from 5 to 9 p.m.
President’s Message for March 2023
The Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee on which I serve will stage its 26th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade down Spring Road on Saturday, March 4, at 12 noon, stepping off north from Wilson Street and marching to the former Silverado Grill.
President’s Message for February 2023
In her 2023 State of American Business Address on January 12 to businesses, business organizations and chamber of commerce across America and the world, United States Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne Clark urged federal government to reject partisan politics, pursue an actionable agenda to strengthen America and give businesses the best opportunity to succeed.