ELMHURST PLANS SEPTEMBER CELEBRATIONS
AROUND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEEK
ELMHURST, Ill., August 29, 2008 – In celebration of Chamber of Commerce Week in Elmhurst from September 8-12, the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is sponsoring a month of special events and its annual new member campaign.
At the request of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Governor Rod Blogojevich has proclaimed September 8-12 as Chamber of Commerce Week in Illinois.
Mayoral Proclamation
Elmhurst Mayor Thomas D. Marcucci has issued a Mayoral Proclamation declaring September 8-12 as Chamber of Commerce Week in Elmhurst.
Established in 1918, the Elmhurst Chamber is a voluntary organization of business and professional men and women who have joined together for the purpose of promoting the civic and commercial progress of the community.
The Chamber also serves the needs of its members through services, programs and events that provide opportunities for networking and referral, business education, development and promotion, governmental representation and community involvement.
“With some 640 members, the Elmhurst Chamber is the largest organization representing the interests of our businesses, and promoting commerce and industry throughout our community,” said John Quigley, Chamber President and CEO since 1999.
New Member Campaign
The Chamber’s new member campaign, which runs through September, features a 16-month membership (good through 2009) at the annual cost. Chamber membership starts at $225 per year for businesses with five employees or less, plus a $25 registration fee. New members can pay their Chamber dues via a monthly direct debit program.
For more information, contact Member Advocate Betsy D’Onofrio by phone at 630-834-6060 or via e-mail at betsyd@elmhurstchamber.org.
During Chamber of Commerce week, Elmhurst will participate in a multi-chamber Harvest Hoedown Business After Hours hosted by the Business & Professional Institute (BPI) at the College of DuPage (COD). Also in September, the Chamber will sponsor its annual Steak Fry Business After Hours and monthly Membership Breakfast.
Event registration can be done on-line at www.elmhurstchamber.org via the event calendar module, e-mail at info@elmhurstchamber.org or phone at 630-834-6060.
Harvest Hoedown Business After Hours
Hundreds of businesspeople from 22 west suburban chambers will gather at the Harvest Hoedown Business After Hours hosted by the BPI at COD, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, on Wednesday, September 10, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Along with Elmhurst, participating chambers include Addison, Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Darien, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Hanover Park, Hinsdale, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, Roselle, Villa Park, Warrenville, Winfield, West Chicago, Westmont, Wheaton and Woodridge.
The event will include networking opportunities, appetizers and refreshments, door prizes and more.
Steak Fry Business After Hours
In celebration of the last days of summer, ARC Disposal and Recycling Co., Inc. (2101 South Busse Road, Mt. Prospect) and the Elmhurst Jaycees (P.O. Box 235) are co-sponsoring the Chamber’s 2008 Steak Fry Business After Hours at The Hub at Berens Park, 493 Oaklawn Avenue, on Wednesday, September 17, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The Silverado Grill (447 Spring Road) will cater a steak (or chicken) dinner at a cost of $15.00 per member, while children/grandchildren will eat hot dogs for free.
Chamber members also will have free use of many of The Hub’s amenities, including an 18-hole miniature golf course, batting cages, spray ground (weather permitting) and the Lee A. Daniels Pavilion.
This marks the fourth year in a row that the Chamber and Elmhurst Park District (225 Prospect Avenue) have partnered to stage the Steak Fry at The Hub.
Membership Breakfast
Christ United Methodist Church, 920 Swain Avenue, and Toastmasters International Club #7446 (One Lincoln Center, Suite 1300, Oakbrook Terrace) will
co-host the Membership Breakfast at Christ UMC on Wednesday, September 24, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
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