Community News
Updates, announcements, and insights from the Chamber and local business community.
101st Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade is May 27
Led by Grand Marshal Lori Tompos, a Desert Storm and Gulf War combat veteran as a Captain in the United States Army and resident of Elmhurst, some 90 entries will march in Elmhurst’s 101st Annual Memorial Day Parade through downtown Elmhurst on Monday, May 27, stepping off at 9:30 a.m.–the first female to serve as the Parade’s Grand Marshal.
Crain’s Honors Edward-Elmhurst Health CEO
Crain’s Chicago Business magazine has named Mary Lou Mastro, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Edward-Elmhurst Health, among its 2019 Notable Women Executives Over 50.
ICCP Names Goworowski as New President
IC Catholic Prep’s (ICCP) Pastor and Board of Directors have announced the selection of Barbara Goworowski, Class of 1979, as the new President of IC Catholic Prep, effective July 1, 2019.
President’s Message for May 2019
On Monday, May 27, thousands of patriotic citizens will line the streets throughout downtown Elmhurst and along the way to the Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park for the 101st edition of Elmhurst’s Memorial Day Parade—marking our community’s start of a second century to “Always Remember” our nation’s military men and women.
Spring Luncheon and Expo Photo Page
ECCI paid tribute to more than 40 honorees in attendance at our 31st Annual Spring Luncheon and Expo. titled a “Salute to Women of Business,” held at the Diplomat West Banquet Halls on April 24.
New Home Star Among Crain’s Best Places to Work
Elmhurst-based New Home Star, an Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry member since 2016, took first place in Chicago for the large category and third place overall in the prestigious Crain’s Best Places to Work award.
Independent’s ECCI Special Section Wins Award
“100 YEARS of BUSINESS,” the Elmhurst Independent’s special section on the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s 100th Anniversary Celebration, has received an Illinois Press Association (IPA) display advertising award in the newspaper organization’s annual state contest.
U.S. Chamber Recognizes Congress’ Pro-Business Voters
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today honored 263 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and 55 members of the U.S. Senate with its annual Spirit of Enterprise Award, given in recognition of their support for pro-growth policies in the second session of the 115th Congress.
President’s Message for April 2019
I am e-mailing my President’s Message for April 2019 to you a weekend early to avoid any April Fool’s Day confusion. No fooling.
President’s Message for March 2019
Businesspeople (including numerous Chamber members) and students gathered today in the Frick Center at Elmhurst College for “The ABCS of Gens Y and Z” workshop designed to better connect employers with their workforce younger than Gen X.
Economic Outlook Luncheon Photo Page
Nearly 300 members and guests representing the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry and 14 other chambers of commerce attend the 17th Annual Multi-Chamber Economic Outlook at Ashyana Banquets in Downers Grove on February 14.
President’s Message for February 2019
My thanks to you Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry members and guests who braved the inclement weather on January 25 to ring out our Centennial Celebration at our 100th Annual Award Gala at The Drake Oak Brook Hotel—the inaugural event staged in the hotel’s newly-renovated main floor ballroom.
