Community News
Updates, announcements, and insights from the Chamber and local business community.
President’s Message for March 2024
The Illinois Restaurant Association will stage a Hospitality Industry Roundtable at Lucca Oteria in Oak Brook on Tuesday, March 12, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. to discuss legislation impacting restaurant and hospitality businesses, with the ECCI among the participating local chambers of commerce
President’s Message for February 2024
Free enterprise was the star at the United States Chamber of Commerce’s Annual “State of American Business” Address on January 11, featuring presentations by U.S. Chamber President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark and other business leaders.
President/CEO Delivers His 25th State of Our Chamber Address
Good morning and thanks to all of you for being a part of our Chamber’s Annual “State of Our City” Mayoral Address Membership Breakfast. I also want to give a special “Thank You” to our friends here at Community Bank of Elmhurst who have partnered with us for a quarter century to provide the Hammersmith Community Room as the venue and, as importantly, pick of the check for our breakfast buffet.
U.S. Chamber Reports ‘State of American Business’ Is Optimistic
Free enterprise was the star at the United States Chamber of Commerce’s Annual “State of American Business” Address on January 11, featuring presentations by U.S. Chamber President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark and other business leaders.
President’s Message for January 2024
Elmhurst Mayor Scott Levin and former Mayors Tom Marcucci, Pete DiCianni and Steve Morley will headline a roast of yours truly in the Normandy Banquet Room at Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 on Friday, February 2, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Holiday Business After Hours Photo Page
More than 100 ECCI members and guests share the Christmas spirit during our December 7 Holiday Business After Hours hosted by Community Bank of Elmhurst.
Spring Road Winter Fest Photo Page
Hundreds of families enjoy visits with Santa, sleigh rides, caroling, tree lighting and more at the Spring Road Business Association’s 2023 Winter Fest around the Gazebo on December 9.
President’s Message for December 2023
Elmhurst TV local cable coverage of the 40th Annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot through the streets of downtown Elmhurst on Thanksgiving morning will air in December on Comcast Channel 6 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 on Fridays at 6 p.m., starting tonight. Click HERE to watch online via Elmhurst TV’s YouTube page.
ECCI Board Elects Officers for 2023-24
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors elected two officers and approved one appointment for its six-member Executive Committee for 2024 at its regular monthly meeting held in the Hammersmith Community Room at Community Bank of Elmhurst on November 14.
ECCI Board Installs New Directors
A recently-elected Nominating Committee slate of four candidates officially began three-year terms as members of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry Board of Directors at the Board’s November 14 meeting at Community Bank of Elmhurst (330 West Butterfield Road).
‘Stories Behind The Songs’ Military Benefit Photo Page
Nearly 200 supporters of Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 attend the “Stories Behind The Songs” Fourth Annual Military Benefit featuring a trio of Nashville-based songwriters in the Normandy Banquet Room on November 11.
President’s Message for November 2023
With donations from our Chamber and yours truly, fundraising by the Elmhurst Firefighters to develop a First Responders Memorial Plaza at First Station No.2 has raced past the $100K mark towards its goal of $150K.