Community News
Updates, announcements, and insights from the Chamber and local business community.
Presidents Message for May 2018
Elmhurst’s Memorial Day began the same year (1918) that as our Centennial-celebrating Chamber and will conduct its 100th Anniversary march on Monday, May 28, stepping off from the intersection of York and Third streets in downtown Elmhurst at 9:30 a.m.
Photo Page: “Salute to the Jewels of Elmhurst”
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry salutes 18 members as “Jewels of Elmhurst” at our 30th Annual Spring Luncheon and Expo held at the Diplomat West Banquet Halls on April 25.
President’s Message for April 2018
President Donald Trump on March 28 nominated Illinois State Senator Kyle McCarter (R-54th District) of downstate Lebanon to serve as our United States Ambassador to the African Republic of Kenya, where he has done charity work since 1984.
Photo Page: Annual Awards for Business Excellence
The Daily Herald Business Ledger honors 26 businesses and organizations, including the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry, at its Annual Awards for Business Excellence 2018 reception held at Danada House in Wheaton on March 29.
11th Annual Elmhurst College Governmental Forum
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush will be the Keynote Speaker at Elmhurst College’s 11th Annual Governmental Forum at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center on Wednesday, April 18, at 11:30 a.m.
Photo Page: 12th Annual Multi-Chamber Spring Luncheon and Expo
Members of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry and 15 other west suburban chambers turned out to hear Chicago Cubs Chairman and Owners Tom Ricketts’ Keynote Address at the 12th Annual Multi-Chamber Spring Luncheon and Expo held at Bobak’s Signature Events in Woodridge on March 7.
President’s Message for March 2018
So, did you lose three to fourth months of earnings in the recent United States stock market drop and then gain most of it back days later?
ECCI Wins Award for Business Excellence
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ECCI) is among 26 suburban based companies and business organizations selected to receive the Daily Herald Business Ledger’s 28th Annual Awards for Business Excellence (AABEs).
Photo Page: 16th Annual Multi-Chamber Economic Outlook Luncheon
More than 250 business people and nearly 35 vendors representing Elmhurst and 12 other local chambers of commerce turned out for Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Senior Economist and Economic Adviser William Strauss’ Keynote Address at the 16th Annual Multi-Chamber Economic Outlook Luncheon at Asyhana Banquets in Downers Grove on February 13.
Elmhurst-Opoly Board Game Is Historic
Your Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is in the process of creating Elmhurst-Opoly board game!!! Based on the well-known Monopoly©, our version will feature long-established businesses, as well as businesses that reflect “a sign of the times.”
President’s Message for February 2018
WOW!!! Now that’s how you kick off a Centennial Celebration year!!! Thanks to the “sellout” crowd of members and guest who celebrated our Chamber’s 99th Annual Award Gala and 100th Birthday Bash at The Drake Oak Brook Hotel on January 26. And mark your 2019 calendar so as not to miss our 100th Annual Awards Gala on January 25.
Photo Page: 99th Annual Awards Gala and 100th Birthday Bash
A “sellout” crowd of members and guests celebrated our Chamber’s 99th Annual Awards Gala and 100th Birthday Bash at The Drake Oak Brook Hotel on January 26, culminating with a champagne toast and chocolate-covered fruit treats.