Community News
Updates, announcements, and insights from the Chamber and local business community.
DuPage County Commits $2.5M in Restaurant COVID-19 Relief
The DuPage County Board of Commissioners today approved a resolution authorizing $2.5 million in additional funding for a new phase of the DuPage County Small Business Relief Program designating $15,000 grants for county restaurants and food service establishments.
Governor Shuts Down Dining Across DuPage County
Citing a resurgence of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic cases and hospitalizations, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on October 21 announced new mitigations in Regions 7 and 8 (including DuPage County) that will again shut down indoor dining in restaurants and bars, effective Friday, October 23, at 12:01 a.m.
American Legion Benefit Concert Features Nashville Songwriters
The Nashville-based country singer/songwriter tandem of Steve Bogard and Jason Sever will perform in concert to benefit Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 on Friday, October 30, from 7 to 10 p.m.
ECCI Joins Opposition To Graduated Income Tax Amendment
The Board of Directors of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce at its October 12 meeting voted to endorse the Illinois Chamber of Commerce’s opposition to the Graduated Income Tax Amendment, or “Fair Tax,” to the State of Illinois Constitution on the November 3 Presidential Election ballot.
Back to Business Illinois Promotes Workplace Safety
Designed to get employees back on the job safely and effectively, Back to Business Illinois is a free, voluntary service through the State of Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) connecting small businesses of 250 employees or less with consultants who will help them address workplace safety and health issues related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.
President’s Message for September 2020
As part of their November 3 Presidential Election ballot, voters across the State of Illinois will decide on an amendment proposing to change Illinois’ Constitution to allow state lawmakers to adopt a graduated (or progressive) income tax formula over the current flat tax rate.
IDCEO Opens Round 2 of Business Interuption Grants
The Governmental Affairs Committee of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is forwarding information on Round 2 of the State of Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s (IDECO) Business Interuption Grant (BIG) Program as follows:
“Networking on the 9s” Photo Page
Members of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry and guests came out for the 72nd Annual ECCI Golf Outing at Sugar Creek Golf Course in Villa Park on September 16
September 10 Designated for 2020 U.S. Census At Work Day
A statewide Day of Action organized by the ILCountMeIn2020 coalition, Census At Work Day is an opportunity for Illinois employers to show their commitment to a fair and accurate count in the 2020 Census.
Deadline Extended on Small Business Relief Letter to Congress
The deadline for small business owners and chambers of commerce to sign onto a nationwide letter to Congressional leaders in support of a bipartisan approach to small business recovery from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic crisis has been extended to Thursday, September 3, at 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
President’s Message for September 2020
In celebration of September’s Chamber of Commerce Week in Illinois, the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry will sponsor a month of networking and fundraising events, offer recruitment incentives for new and reactivating members, and conduct a special sale on Elmhurst-Opoly board games.
ECCI Joins Big Business Congressional Ask for Small Business Relief
Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ECCI) President and CEO John R. Quigley today joined more than 100 small and large business CEOs and fellow Chamber executives across the United States by signing onto a letter to Congressional leaders in support of a bipartisan approach to small business recovery from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic crisis.