Community News
Updates, announcements, and insights from the Chamber and local business community.
President’s Message for January 2022
On December 20, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law a comprehensive gambling bill featuring a Video Gaming Act amendment that will allow qualified nationally-chartered fraternal and veterans organizations to apply for a video gaming license if the proposed establishment meets specified criteria—even if currently prohibited in home-rule communities, as is the case here in Elmhurst.
Mayor Levin to Deliver Annual “State of Our City” Address
Elmhurst Mayor Scott Levin will deliver the Annual “State of Our City” Mayoral Address at the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Membership Breakfast hosted by Community Bank of Elmhurst, 330 West Butterfield Road, on Thursday, January 16, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Cronin to Deliver Annual Multi-Chamber State of County Address
DuPage County Board Chair Dan Cronin of Elmhurst will deliver the his final State of DuPage County Address during a Multi-Chamber Luncheon and Expo at the Westin Chicago Lombard, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard, on Wednesday, January 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
President’s Message for December 2021
Before the end of December, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign into law a comprehensive gambling bill featuring a Video Gaming Act amendment that will allow qualified nationally-chartered fraternal and veterans organizations to apply for a video gaming license if the proposed establishment meets specified criteria—even if currently prohibited in home-rule communities, as is the case here in Elmhurst.
Value of Small Business Saturday is Growing
Holiday shoppers alienated with the traditional bedlam of Black Friday should support Small Business Saturday by shopping locally on November 27—whether done in person or online.
Federal Investment to Rebuild Infrastructure, Creates Jobs
On November 15, United States President Joseph R. Biden will sign into law the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to start rebuilding America and turbocharge our nation’s economic growth—including at least $17 billion to fund projects across the State of Illinois.ois.
ECCI Board of Directors Elects Officers for 2022
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry Board of Directors elected three officers and approved one appointment for its six-member Executive Committee for 2022 at its regular monthly meeting held in the Hammersmith Community Room at Community Bank of Elmhurst on November 9.
U.S. House Passes $1.2T Infrastructure Bill
Late on November 5, the United States House of Representatives voted 228 to 206 to pass the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, as approved 60 to 39 by the U.S. Senate back on August 10, which President Joe Biden is expected to sign.
President’s Message for November 2021
The City of Elmhurst ranks first of five Illinois municipalities ranked among the Top 100 “Best Small Cities in America,” according to a WalletHub study of affordability, safety, local economy, health care and other factors ranging from local restaurants to schools.
U.S. Chamber Recognizes National Support Your Local Chamber Day
Today (October 20) is National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day and the United States Chamber of Commerce hopes that you will join them in highlighting the work done by the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry and chambers of commerce across the country.
Elmhurst Changing Downtown Parking Times, Allocations
The City of Elmhurst will make changes to on-street and deck parking times and space allocations within the Central Business District (CDB), starting October 19, as approved at the October 5 City Council meeting based on the recommendation of the Public Affairs and Safety Committee (PA&S).
President’s Message for October 2021
As we move into Fourth Quarter of 2021’s consumer holiday season, I am still stunned by the employment numbers that purport continuing job growth at the same time that millions of positions remain unfilled as American workers struggle with new career choices and concerns over Coronavirus (COVID-19) and related vaccination mandates in the workplace.