Community News
Updates, announcements, and insights from the Chamber and local business community.
Chamber Week Part of September Celebrations
In celebration of Chamber of Commerce Week in Illinois, the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry will sponsor a month of networking and special events, stage our annual new member recruitment campaign and kickoff the public sales of our Elmhurst-Opoly board game.
28th Annual New Teachers Luncheon Photo Page
Chamber members hosted more than 40 new teachers from Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 and Immanuel Lutheran School at the 28th Annual New Teachers Luncheon at Diplomat West Banquet Halls on August 6.
President’s Message for August
With only five months left in our Chamber’s 100th Anniversary year, now is the perfect time for you or your member business/organization to contribute to our $250,000 Centennial Celebration Capital Campaign—especially with Treasurer Ralph Pechanio offering to match up to $25,000 in gifts to his endowment fund at Elmhurst College.
Elmhurst Garden Club Wins National Awards
Elmhurst Garden Club, an Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry members since 1998, received four awards by National Garden Clubs, Inc., at the 89th Annual NGC National Convention held in Philadelphia from May 20-24, including two firsts, one third and one recognition.
President’s Message for July
Dear Members: Thanks to all you members who by phone, e-mail, mail or in person offered your congratulations on yours truly’s most-humbling selection as one of only 15 C-Suite of the Year Award honorees for 2018 as chosen by the Daily Herald Business Ledger. This...
Quigley Named C-Suite of the Year Awardee
Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry President and CEO John Quigley has been chosen by The Daily Herald Business Ledger as a 2018 C-Suite of the Year Awards honoree.
Chamber Seeking New Office Manager
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is seeking qualified candidates to fill a permanent part-time position of Office Manager, working an average of 25 hours per week at an hourly wage of $20 per hour.
Fifth Annual Chamber Pig Roast Photo Page
Some 80 Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry members and guests savor Barbeque Jim’s roast pig with all the fixings at the Fifth Annual Chamber Pig Roast at The Silverado Grill on June 13.
Independent Special Section to Celebrate ECCI Centennial
The Elmhurst Independent is presenting a special keepsake publication that will feature the history of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry over the last 100 years.
Presidents Message for June 2018
While the City of Elmhurst’s roots date back to the 1830s, it was back in 1918 that a group of some 60 prominent businesspeople gathered in H.O. Stevens’ home to establish the Elmhurst Boosters’ Club that developed into our Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry of today.
Photo Page: 100th Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade
More than 90 entries marched in Elmhurst’s 100th Annual Memorial Day Parade through downtown Elmhurst on May 28.
Abraham Lincoln To March and Speak On Memorial Day
Abraham Lincoln (as portrayed by Kevin Wood), America’s President during the Civil War, will march in Elmhurst’s 100th Annual Memorial Day Parade through downtown Elmhurst on Monday, May 28, at 9:30 a.m. and then speak at the Post-Parade Military Ceremony at the Veterans’ Memorial in Wilder Park at 11 a.m.
