June President’s Message

  Dear Members:   The City of Elmhurst is continuing work on proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts for North York Street, York and Vallette streets, and Riverside Drive area.   TIF District review is being handled by the Elmhurst City...

May President’s Message

  Dear Members: The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is encouraging small businesses to contact their state legislators to protest a 21% hike in the State of Illinois’ minimum wage to $10 per hour from $8.25 (third highest in the nation)—a proposal being debated by...

April President’s Message

I am happy to report that, in his first two months as our new Member Advocate, Kevin O’Keeffe has recruited 19 members (12 new and seven reactivated) to the Chamber, as compared to only seven for same time period in 2011 when the position was unfilled.   As the...

March President’s Message

Dear Members: Rather than contact me directly with their questions or concerns, a member or two shared Tuesday’s “Shop Members First” Member Message about a political fundraiser with non-members, including an elected official who expressed concern that the broadcast...

February President’s Message

  Dear Members:   If you didn’t attend the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s 93rd Annual Awards Gala at the Diplomat West Banquet Halls on January 25, you not only missed out on a wonderful night of celebration for our business community—but you...

January President’s Message

Dear Members:   I am sending you my President’s Message a few days earlier than usual because I want to encourage you to celebrate the New Year’s weekend in Elmhurst with family and friends. Dine at your favorite restaurant.  Toast at the neighborhood...