Economic Outlook Luncheon and Expo
18th Annual Economic Outlook Luncheon and Expo
Nearly 300 members and guests from the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry and surrrounding area chambers particpate in the 18th Annual Multi-Chamber Economic Outlook Luncheon and Expo at Ashyana Banquets in Downers Grove on Feburary 7
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Keynote Speaker William A. “Bill” Strauss, Senior Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, receives an Elmhurst-Opoly board game as parting gift in his 13th and final year as the Keynote Speaker/
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Greg Bedalov, President and CEO of Choose DuPage, reports on the many economic strengths of DuPage County.
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Beth Marchetti, Executive Director of the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau, shares success stories on attracting more business, leisure and sports travelers.
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Personal Banking Officer Emmylou Feliciano (l. to r.), Vice President/Elmhurst Branch Manager Andrea Pokrefke and Senior Vice President/Head of Retail Briana Hansen work the exhibit table for event co-sponsor Suburban Bank & Trust.
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Elmhurst attendees included ECCI Board of Directors member Ken Bartels of Community Bank of Elmhurst, Assistant City Manager Mike Kopp and Business Development Cordinator Erin Jason, both of the City of Elmhurst, and Elmhurst History Museum Director Dave Oberg
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J.S. White & Associates is among some 40 business exhibitors vending their good and serves.
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ECCI Board member Sean Daly of event co-sponsor SBT and Anam Bokhari of Pinot’s Palette visit with Director of Member Services Mariella Mastromauro at the registration table.