Community News
Updates, announcements, and insights from the Chamber and local business community.
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.
“Networking on the 9s” Photo Page
73rd Annual Golf OutingMembers of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry and guests came out for the 73rd Annual ECCI Golf Outing at Sugar Creek Golf Course in Villa Park on September 23ECCI Board of Directors First Vice Chair Eva Sanchez of See Your House...
DuPage Medical Group Changes Name to Duly Health and Care
With the continued growth and evolution of DuPage Medical Group in the last several years, the Chicago area organization announced on September 15 a new name designed to better reflect its reimagined model of care delivery focused on the relationship between patients and their physicians and care teams: Duly Health and Care.
Edward-Elmhurst Health Merging with NorthShore System
NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) and Edward-Elmhurst Health on September 8 announced their intention to merge the two healthcare systems under a new parent system, pending regulatory approval. Together, the organizations will extend their focus on community-connected, expert care while serving as a best place to work, learn, practice and receive care.
102nd Annual Awards Gala Photo Page
102nd Annual Awards GalaMore than 90 members of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry and guests celecrated the 102nd Annual ECCI Awards Gala in the Normandy Banquet Room at Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 on September 8Uniting in support of ECCI are the...
President’s Message for September 2021
Dear Members: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s August 30 indoor mask mandate—applicable to both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents statewide—will not deter the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry from safely conducting daily business and events as usual....
Chamber President/CEO to Receive ECCI Chairman’s Award
Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and Chief Executive Officer John R. Quigley will receive the 2020 Chairman’s Award at the Chamber’s 102nd Annual Awards Gala in the Normandy Banquet Room at Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, from 7:30 to 10 a.m.