Community News
Updates, announcements, and insights from the Chamber and local business community.
“Networking on the 9s” Photo Page
Members of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Villa Park Chamber of Commerce hit the links for “Networking on the 9s,” ECCI’s 71st Annual Golf Outing, held at Sugar Creek Golf Course in Villa Park on September 18.
President’s Message for September 2019
In celebration of Chamber of Commerce Week in Illinois, our Chamber will sponsor a month of networking and fundraising events, offer a new member recruitment incentive and hold a special sale on our Elmhurst-Opoly board game.
September Celebrations Includes Chamber Week
In celebration of Chamber of Commerce Week in Illinois, the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry will sponsor a month of networking and fundraising events, offer a new member recruitment incentive and hold a special sale on our Elmhurst-Opoly board game.
York INCubator Program Seeks Business Mentors
York Community High School’s new Business INCubator Program is recruiting an additional 10 to 15 volunteers with business-oriented skills and expertise to serve roles as experts, mentors, coaches and Board advisors for a select group of students seeking an authentic entrepreneurial education while building a business during this year-long course.
DuPage CVB Launches New Website
The DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau on August 7, after months in development, launched its new website to provide the best tools and resources to visitors, as well as stakeholders, members, resident and civic leaders.
29th Annual New Teachers Luncheon Photo Page
Members of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry treat 47 new teachers to lunch at our Chamber’s 29th Annual New Teachers Luncheon held at The Diplomat West Banquet Halls on August 6.
Sen. Cullerton Job Fair Returns to Odeum
With Gift-In-Kind sponsorship from the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Illinois State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-23rd District) will host his annual Job Fair at the Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park on Wednesday, August 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
President’s Message for August for 2019
Even before July 1—when the State of Illinois doubled its motor fuel tax from 19 cents to 38 cents per gallon to help fund $45 billion in transportation infrastructure projects—Elmhurst residents and business were already curb deep in road construction projects.
President’s Message for July 2019
Happy Fourth of July week!!! If you’re driving for this holiday weekend, be aware that the State of Illinois doubled its motor fuel tax from 19 cents to 38 cents per gallon, effective today, to help fund $45 billion in transportation infrastructure projects. The state gas tax now will increase automatically based on the rate of inflation.
Sixth Annual Chamber Pig Roast Photo Page
Sixth Annual Chamber Pig Roast Members of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry and guests came out for the Sixth Annual Chamber Pig Roast at The Silverado Grill on June 26. Jack Island, Owner of The Silverado Grill, and Jim Lawshee of BBQ Jim's pair up to...
ECCI Joins U.S. Chamber in Support of USMCA Trade Agreement
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry today joined fellows chambers of commerce across the country by signing on to the United States Chamber of Commerce’s Letter to the U.S. Congress (see below) in support of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Trade Agreement.
Edward-Elmhurst Named Among Top Health Systems
Edward-Elmhurst Health has been named one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems by IBM Watson Health. Edward-Elmhurst was one of five systems recognized in the Medium Health Systems category.