Community News
Updates, announcements, and insights from the Chamber and local business community.
President’s Message for August 2022
Along with more than fellow 20 Illinois chamber of commerce executives (and members of their staff), I participated in the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Annual Convention at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis from July 26-29—our first in-person gathering since 2019 in Long Beach in southern California prior to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.
Chicagoland Chamber Survey Reports on Small Business Resilience
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce announced the findings of its 2022 Chicago Small Business Outlook Survey at the Chicago Urban League on July17.
Elmhurst Hires New Business Development Manager
The City of Elmhurst has hired Heather Bereckis as its new Business Development Manager, to assume her position on July 27.
President’s Message for July 2022
For more than two decades, ECCI has participated as an active and integral member of the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce Executives (WSCCE) peer group serving DuPage County and several neighboring counties.
Ahlgrim Donation Lifts ECCI Civic Hall of Fame Beyond Goal
The ECCI Centennial Celebration NFP’s Capital Campaign officially surpassed its Civic Hall of Fame public memorial fundraising goal of $50,000 in June, thanks to a generous five-figure donation from the 2020 HOF Inductee couple of Scott and Charity Ahlgrim, formerly of Ahlgrim Funeral Home in Elmhurst.
Hometown Banker Joins ECCI Board of Directors
Elmhurst resident Angela Villegas of Lakeside Bank was sworn in as a member of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Board of Directors during the Board’s June 14 meeting in the second-floor Hammersmith Community Room at Community Bank of Elmhurst.
President’s Message for June of 2022
Dear Members: Back after a two-year hiatus, the Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley program offers residents and visitors a FREE 30-minute ride around the lively City of Elmhurst, connecting the shopping districts of downtown Elmhurst, Spring Road, and York and Vallette....
True Patriots Care Stages U.S. Flags in Wilder Park
In conjunction with Elmhurst’s 104th Memorial Day Parade, True Patriots Care will stage a patriotic display of some 130 American flags—honoring service members from Elmhurst’s public and private high schools killed in action—in the Wilder Park on the lawn east of the Wilder Mansion from Thursday through Monday, May 26-30.
Illinois Army National Guard Band Makes Elmhurst Parade Debut
The 144th Army Band representing the Illinois Army National Guard will make its City of Elmhurst debut marching in Elmhurst’s 104th Annual Memorial Day Parade through downtown Elmhurst on Monday, May 30, stepping off at 9:30 a.m.
Vietnam Veteran Is Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal
The Grand Marshal for Elmhurst’s 104th Memorial Day Parade is former Elmhurst resident Robert J. “Bob” Fonzino, a United States Army Lieutenant and medal-winning platoon leader as a Vietnam War combat veteran. “For me, Memorial Day is a day of reflection,” stated...
Elmhurst Celebrates 104th Memorial Day Parade on May 30
Led by Grand Marshal Robert Fonzino, a Vietnam War combat veteran as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army and former resident of Elmhurst, some 75 entries will march in Elmhurst’s 104th Annual Memorial Day Parade through downtown Elmhurst on Monday, May 30, stepping off at 9:30 a.m.
President’s Message for May of 2022
In cooperation with the Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187, City of Elmhurst and Elmhurst Park District, our Chamber is organizing an in-person 104th Annual Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade and Post-Parade Military Ceremony on Monday, May 30, with Vietnam War veteran and retired U.S. Army Lt. Robert “Bob” Fonzino serving as the Grand Marshal.