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Illinois’ New Paid Leave Law Is Onerous
The State of Illinois’ new Paid Leave for All Workers Act is among a half-dozen, pro-employee labor laws passed in 2023 and in effect for 2024, along with amendments made to five existing labor laws, it was reported during the Illinois Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Chamber Day at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel in Springfield on April 10.
22nd Annual Multi-Chamber Economic Outlook Luncheon
Some 300 businesspeople, elected officials and guests attend the 22nd Annual Multi-Chamber Economic Outlook Luncheon at the Oak Brook Hills Resort and Conference Center on April 4.
Umbrella Sky Displays Return to Downtown Elmhurst
The City of Elmhurst’s Public Arts Commission and Elmhurst City Centre will partnered again to bring you Umbrella Sky Elmhurst in 2024 at the same three downtown Elmhurst locations–only the sixth city across the United States to host the colorful displays.
105th Annual ECCI Awards Gala Photo Page
Some 140 businesspeople, elected officials and guests attend the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 105th Annual Awards Gala in the Presidential Room at Elm West Banquets on March 22.
ECCI Civic Hall of Fames Welcomes Elmhurst Foodraiser
Long-time Elmhurst charity organizer Dan Gibbons will be honored as the 2023 inductee into the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) Civic Hall of Fame at the Chamber’s 105th Annual Awards Gala in the Presidential Room at Elm West Banquets (681 West North Avenue) on Friday, March 22, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Alan Energy Services Named ECCI Business of the Year
Alan Energy Services Air Conditioning and Heating Company will receive the A.J. “Toche” Terrones Business of the Year Award for 2023 at the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 105th Annual Awards Gala held in the Presidential Room at Elm West Banquets, 681 West Avenue, on Friday, March 22, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Endeavor Health’s Dalough Garners ECCI Chairman’s Award
Colin Dalough, Manager of Community and Government Relations at Endeavor Health, will receive the 2023 Chairman’s Award at the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 105th Annual Awards Gala in the Presidential Room at Elm West Banquets, 681 West Avenue, on Friday, March 22, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Realtor Sanchez Named ECCI’s First Repeat Ambassador of the Year
Elmhurst real estate agent Eva Sanchez will be honored as the first repeat Ambassador of the Year at the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 105th Annual Awards Gala in the Presidential Room at Elm West Banquets, 681 West North Avenue, on Friday, March 22, from 5 to 9 p.m.
ECCI to Celebrate 105th Annual Awards Gala
More than 120 Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry members and their guests will gather together to celebrate the Chamber’s 105th Annual Awards Gala in the Presidential Room at Elm West Banquets, 681 West North Avenue, on Friday, March 22, from 5 to 9 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
‘Stories Behind The Songs’ To Benefit American Legion
Veterans Day is traditionally a special occasion in Elmhurst as the community gathers in numerous ways to “Always Remember” those who serve and have served in the United States Armed Forces and this November 11 portends to be an even more memorable day.