Community News
Updates, announcements, and insights from the Chamber and local business community.
Court Reinstates Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting
On February 18, the United States District Court for the Eastern District in Texas lifted the injunction that was preventing the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Finance Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) from enforcing Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOIR) requirements under the Corporate Transperancy Act (CTA) of 2024.
President’s Message for February 2025
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Annual “State of Our City” Mayoral Address event on January 27. It was an honor to give my first public address at this important gathering.
DuPage County Allocates $1.05 Million In NFP Grants
The DuPage County Board of Commissioners at their January 28 meeting voted to make $1.05 million in grant funding available to eligible charitable agencies that serve DuPage residents.
New ECCI President and CEO Shares Her Business Experience
Good morning, everyone. Thank you for participating in our Chamber’s Annual “State of Our City” Mayoral Address. Thank you to the Community Bank of Elmhurst for graciously hosting us this morning.
‘State of Our City’ Mayoral Address Photo Page
A standing-room-only crowd of some 150 businesspeople, elected officials and guests attend the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Annual “State of Our City” Mayoral Address Membership Breakfast hosted in Community Bank of Elmhurst’s second-floor Hammersmith Community Room on January 23.
Opinion Poll Confirms Chamber Impact, Value
Results from a landmark nationwide public opinion poll conducted by The Harris Poll in partnership with the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) confirmed United States adults’ overwhelming-positive perceptions of their local chamber, the role chambers play in their communities and the value of chamber member to businesses.
All Business, All Policy Is Local: U.S. Chamber
In this year’s State of American Business keynote address, United States Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark said the foundation of America’s enviable economic growth is the thriving businesses in your own town, city, and neighborhood.
Job Market Still Historically Tight: U.S. Chamber
The December 2024 jobs report, the last before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office, reveals a labor market that is much tighter than it was eight years ago before President Trump first took office, but depending on the data point, not quite as tight as it was just before the pandemic, the United States Chamber of Commerce is reporting.
Elmhurst Mayor to Deliver ‘State of Our City” Address
Elmhurst Mayor Scott Levin will deliver the Annual “State of Our City” Mayoral Address at the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Membership Breakfast hosted by Community Bank of Elmhurst, 330 West Butterfield Road, on Thursday, January 23, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
President’s Message for January 2025
I am honored to be the new President and CEO of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry. As a dedicated long-time Chamber member, small business owner and Elmhurst resident for more than 25 years, I’m humbled to begin this new chapter as the first female to assume this title in our Chamber’s 106-year history. I’ve always felt a deep connection to this community and am excited to bring my experience and passion to this position.
Elmhurst Chamber Announces New President/CEO
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors at its December 10 meeting at Community Bank of Elmhurst approved the hiring of Elmhurst resident Jennifer Veremis as President and CEO, effective January 1, 2025.
President’s Message for December 2024
Results from a landmark nationwide public opinion poll conducted by The Harris Poll in partnership with the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) confirmed United States adults’ overwhelming-positive perceptions of their local chamber, the role chambers play in their communities and the value of chamber member to businesses.