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CityOf Elgin

 
Leadership Team
 
“The Economic Development Council (EDC) helps ensure the leadership is pointed in the right direction and is on the same page.”

- Patrick Hayes, Fabric Images
 

Each of the Challenge 21 key initiatives is spearheaded by a committee consisting of volunteer business and civic leaders. The chairs of these committees form the EDC along with representatives from other community stakeholder organizations.
   
Committee Chairs
John Cassidy

Business Recruitment, Retention & Expansion Committee
John Cassidy, Principal, Lee & Associates
John is familiar with advantages of the Elgin area as a place to do business. As a founding Principal with the firm Lee & Associates, John helps local and national clients with their location needs and real estate programs. Read More > >
 
KarenFox

Enhancing Elgin Committee
Paula Amenta, Managing Director of Marketing & Communications, Elgin Community College
Sue Olafson, Public Information Officer, City of Elgin
Paula and Sue, as Committee Co-chairs, exemplify the Challenge 21 partnerships, involving the City, Elgin Community College and other stakeholders. Read More > >
 
CathyHurlbut Transportation & Development Committee
Cathy Hurlbut, Attorney at Law/Managing Partner, Hurlbut & Hurlbut, P.C.
Cathy brings several important perspectives as Chair of the Transportation and Development Committee. She is Vice Chair of Kane County’s Transportation Committee, smaller business owner and Past Chair of the Elgin Area Chamber. Read More > >
 
PatrickHayes Workforce Development Committee
Patrick Hayes, Chairman, Fabric Images
Pat is playing a significant leadership role in Challenge 21 because of his previous experience with the Chamber as a business owner. Read More > >
 

Also included on the EDC are important community partners in economic development:

• The Elgin City Council
• Elgin City Manager
• Elgin Area Convention and Visitors’ Bureau, President and CEO
• Downtown Neighborhood Association, Executive Director
• City and Chamber economic development staff.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce
31 South Grove Avenue
P.O. Box 648
Elgin, Illinois 60120
Tel: (847) 741-5660
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