Elgin Area Chamber: Elgin, Illinois Chamber of Commerce

What do you see as the benefits of the Chamber to date?

"Well, we wouldn’t have invested in this city (buying the Elk’s Lodge) if we weren’t a part of the Chamber, so chances are we wouldn’t even be here and that would have been a shame. Quite simply, we worked with Leo Nelson to find suitable space. He was great. Plus, we’ve met so many Elginites that we truly feel this is home. I cannot stress enough how valuable our relationship with the Chamber has been to my firm’s success."

Charles Falls, President
Demi & Cooper

Staff

To view more information about the Elgin Area Chamber staff, please select one of the links below:

Leo Nelson - President
Terry Gajewski - Vice President, Finance/Information Systems
Carol Gieske - Vice President, Communications & Special Events
Robert Malm - Challenge 21 Campaign Director
Jeanette Mihalec - Vice President, Membership
Mike O'Kelley - Vice Preseident, Economic Development
Catherine Smith - Adminstrative Assistant
Pat Tindle - Administrative Coordinator

Leo Nelson
President

Trying to bring a positive change to the greater Elgin area and hitting a roadblock? Call Leo! He can often remove the roadblock or connect you with someone who can.

Solving you business problems is our business because "It's happening here!"

Terry Gajewski
Vice President, Finance/Information Systems

Do you have a question on an invoice or a payment? Contact Terry for these needs as well as to share your thoughts, ideas, or report trouble on our web site. Be sure to let her know about new or changes to your URLs.

Providing a complimentary link to member sites in our Business Search is just one of the many ways the Elgin Area Chamber is working for you.

Carol Gieske
Vice President, Communications & Special Events

A longtime community organizer serving as President of the Provena Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation and UnitedWay of Elgin, Carol has raised more than $44 million for the greater Elgin area. Her vast knowledge of the community is beneficial to Chamber members and she is available to assist you in your marketing, promotional and communications needs.

Sponsoring an event is a visible and rewarding way to promote your company and to support the programs and mission of the Chamber and Carol is ready to assist members in available opportunities.

Robert Malm
Challenge 21 Campaign Director

Contact Bob to find out more on becoming a contributor to Challenge 21. Challenge 21 is a dynamic economic development public/private partnership spearheaded by the Elgin Area Chamber. It is committed to improving the quality of life in the Elgin Area by creating a more vibrant and diverese economy.

Jeanette Mihalec
Vice President, Membership

Contact Jeanette to find out more on the benefits of membership, advertising opportunities (on this web site, e-mail blasts, or in the printed version of our newsletter), certificates of origin, our referral groups (EARN 1, and EARN 2), and other services the Chamber offers.

Jeanette can also answer questions about our members and our community.

If you are not a member of the Elgin Area Chamber, sign up here to receive information on becoming a member.

Michael O'Kelley
Vice President - Economic Development

The Elgin area is fast-paced and high growth and Michael's goal is to insure that your business thrives in this environment. Whether your looking to expand, find a new business site or need to find a business solution call Michael -- your Chamber partner for business.

P at Tindle
Administrative Coordinator

Pat maintains our membership records in our internal databases. If you're a member, inform us about moves, additions or deletions for your firm's data. Need copies of invoices or statements? Contact Pat, she'll be happy to send these right over to you.

Catherine Smith
Adminstrative Assistant

Catherine is your first point of contact when you call or come in to the Chamber. She'll be sure to get you in contact with the appropirate staff person to help meet your needs. See a special event of ours you would like to attend? Contact Catherine to make your reservation!

If you have any further questions about the Elgin Area Chamber and the services we provide, please call us at 1-847-741-5660. Or request more information about the benefits of membership from us at, info@elginchamber.com.

Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce
31 South Grove Avenue • P.O. Box 648 • Elgin, Illinois 60120
Tel: (847) 741-5660 • Fax: (847) 741-5677