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.
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.
If you have not already done so, please vote in the November 5 Presidential Election. Voting is your most-influential right of being an American citizen…the pen being mightier than the sword.
Yours truly joined hundreds of elected officials, City of Elmhurst staffers, business leaders and residents at the official dedication of First Responders Memorial sculpture and plaza outside Fire Station No. 2. on September 11—23 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks starting in New York.
Classic Cinemas’ York Theatre will celebrate its 100th Anniversary during an invitation-only special event on Sunday, September 1, featuring the debut of the “York: 100 Years of Movie Magic” documentary and then a screening of silent-film legend Buster Keaton’s 1924 film Sherlock Jr. complete with live organ accompaniment.
Director of Member Services Jennifer Veremis and yours truly were among a delegation of chamber leaders representing Illinois at the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 2024 Convention at the Dallas Omni Hotel and Convention Center from July 16-19.