Last October 30—with the State of Illinois shut down due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic—the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry co-staged the Inaugural Nashville Songwriter Fundraiser netting more than $14,000 to benefit Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 and the military veterans whom they serve.
Thanks in part to City of Elmhurst Explore Elmhurst Grant Program funding support, this year ECCI and Post 187 will co-host a trio of country music-themed events—highlighted by the Second Annual Nashville Songwriter Fundraiser on October 16—all staged inside the Legion’s Normandy Banquet Room.
The Nashville Songwriter event will feature the return of country singer/songwriter Jason Sever, a native Texan who has worked the past 20 years in Music City U.S.A, as a headlining solo artist, studio musician and ensemble performer, along with two fellow performers.
The ticket cost of $85 includes alcoholic beverages, pop and snacks. Tickets will be sold online via our Chamber’s website at elmhurstchamber.org, starting as early as August.
For the Nashville event, $3K Sponsors will receive a full-page display ad in the concert program, website and social media exposure, and a reserved table of 10, while $1K Sponsors will receive a half-page ad, website and social media exposure and a reserved half-table for five. Blue, Red and White Supporters levels are available for $500, $250 and $100, respectively.
In addition, Petty/Cash (pettycashband.com) and Freebyrd (freebyrdrocks.com)—local tribute bands with Elmhurst ties—will perform 7 p.m. concerts on July 24 and August 14, respectively. The presenting sponsor of Freebyrd is ECCI member Community Bank of Elmhurst, whose headquarters is located immediately west of Post 187.
While staged in the Normandy Room, the venue will allow concertgoers access to the adjacent indoor bar and an outdoor gathering area.
At both summer concerts, a $10 tax-deductible cover charged at the door will benefit the ECCI Centennial Celebration NFP’s Civic Hall of Fame Public Memorial Fund, while the Legion will profit from all food and beverage sales.
Since being chartered in 1919, Elmhurst’s American Legion Post has welcomed qualified military personnel from all branches of the United States Armed Forces, enabling veterans to continue serving their God, Country and Community.
The Legion’s mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends and families embodied in the Preamble of the organization’s Constitution.
Established in 1918, the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a voluntary organization of business and professional men and women who have joined together to promote 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.
ECCI’s mission is to promote an environment that creates success for local businesses and our community.