Community News
Updates, announcements, and insights from the Chamber and local business community.
Annual Holiday Business After Hours Photo Page
More than 125 members of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry and guests turn out for the Annual Holiday Business After Hours hosted by Community Bank of Elmhurst on December 13.
President’s Message for December 2018
As we head into the final month of our Centennial Celebration year, I am excited to report that the $150,000 goal for the Ralph P. Pechanio Student Internship Endowment Fund at Elmhurst College has surpassed its goal thanks to yet another generous gift by the fund’s namesake benefactor.
Chamber Board Elects Officers for 2019
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry Board of Directors elected three officers and approved one appointment for its six-member Executive Committee for 2019 at its regular monthly meeting held November 20 in the Hammersmith Community Room at Community Bank of Elmhurst.
ECCI Board Welcomes New Directors
A recently-elected Nominating Committee slate of five candidates officially began three-year terms as members of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors at the Board’s November 20 meeting at Community Bank of Elmhurst (330 West Butterfield Road).
Pechanio Named Bicentennial HONOR 200 Veteran
Elmhurst resident Ralph P. Pechanio, long-time supporter of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry, is among 200 veterans statewide chosen by the Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs as a Bicentennial HONOR 200 recipient.
President’s Message for November
Hello from sunny Phoenix, Arizona, where I am fortunate enough to be playing in the Men’s Senior Baseball League World Series (60 and over) at major league complexes across the metropolitan area.
Pedersen Ryberg Celebrates 60 Years and New Owner
In 1958, Vernon Pedersen purchased a large parcel of land comprised mostly of fruit orchards on which he designed and built his flagship funeral home to the highest standards available. Sixth years later, the company that still bears his name is now under new ownership and direction.
Community Bank Appoints Bretl as Director
The Board of Directors of Community Bank of Elmhurst is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua E. Bretl to the Bank’s board.
ECCI Welcomes New Director of Member Services
Mariella Mastromauro has been hired as the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s new Director of Member Services, effective October 16, ECCI President and CEO John R. Quigley announced.
Chamber Board Vote Endorses School Referendum
The Board of Directors of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry by special vote late in September passed a resolution of support for the proposed $168.5 million referendum for Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 on the ballot for the November 6 General Election.
President’s Message for October
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Board of Director late last month voted its endorsement of the $168.5 million referendum for Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 appearing on the November General Election ballot, as recommended by our Governmental Affairs Committee.
70th Annual Golf Outing Photo Page
More than 100 members of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry and guests came out for “Networking on the 9s,” our 70th Annual ECCI Golf Outing, held at Sugar Creek Golf Course in Villa Park on September 20.