Community News
Updates, announcements, and insights from the Chamber and local business community.
State of American Business 2026: A Call for Growth, Free Enterprise, and Fearless Leadership
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark delivered the 2026 State of American Business keynote at U.S. Chamber headquarters, sharing a clear message for the nation’s economic future: it must be growth-oriented, future-focused, and fearless. As...
President’s Message for February 2026
Dear ECCI Members, I hope everyone is staying warm during these frigid winter temperatures! We have so much happening at ECCI, and I’m excited to share a number of updates and highlights with you. First, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to Community Bank of...
Board of Directors Appointment Announcement
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors approved the appointment of a new Board of Directors Secretary for the 2026 term at its regular monthly meeting held on January 20 in the Hammersmith Community Room at Community Bank of Elmhurst....
29th Annual State of Our City Address
A Look at Where Elmhurst Is—and Where We’re Headed Community leaders, business owners, and chamber members gathered for the 29th Annual “State of Our City” Mayoral Address, hosted by the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry at Community Bank of Elmhurst. The...
President’s Message for January 2026
Dear ECCI Members, As I celebrate my first year as President & CEO of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry, I’m filled with gratitude and excitement for what’s ahead. Over the past year, it has been incredibly inspiring to work alongside our Board of...
ECCI Joins U.S. Chamber Coalition Supporting USMCA
Hello Members, We are pleased to share that the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce signed onto the U.S. Chamber of Commerce coalition letter in support of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). USMCA is currently entering a formal review process (required under...
Giving Tuesday ECCI Centennial Celebration NFP Is Tax Deductible
This Giving Tuesday (and through January 2026) you can join Chamber members and the public in making a tax-deductible donation to the ECCI Centennial Celebration NFP to support the Civic Hall of Fame Public Memorial Fund, Second Century Fund and/or Ralph P. Pechanio Student Internship Endowment Fund at Elmhurst University.
President’s Message for December 2025
This month, we also welcomed newly elected and returning ECCI Board Members along with the 2025–26 Executive Committee. Their leadership will help guide our work in the year ahead as we focus on strengthening member engagement, expanding programs, and elevating the visibility of Elmhurst’s business community. I am grateful for their commitment and excited for all that’s ahead.
ECCI Civic Hall of Fame Relocates to Community Bank of Elmhurst
On November 19, the ECCI Civic Hall of Fame Public Memorial was relocated from the Elmhurst Public Library to the lobby of Community Bank of Elmhurst’s downtown Elmhurst branch.
Elmhurst Chamber Elects Officers for 2026
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors elected three officers and approved one appointment for its six-member Executive Committee for 2025-26 at its regular monthly meeting held in the Hammersmith Community Room at Community Bank of Elmhurst...
Elmhurst Chamber Installs New Board Directors
A Nominating Committee slate of five recently-elected candidates officially began three-year terms as members of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors at the Board’s November 12 meeting at Community Bank of Elmhurst (330 West Butterfield Road).
President’s Message for November 2025
As we enter the season of gratitude, I would like to take a moment to thank all our members, partners and community friends who make the Elmhurst Chamber such a special organization. Your continued support and involvement truly make a difference. Our mission remains clear: promoting an environment that creates success for local businesses and our community.