Events Calendar

Join us at ''Rotary Connex'', a Business After Hours hosted by the Elgin Noon and Breakfast Clubs on Thursday, April 25 from 4 to 8 p.m. ? Join the Elgin Rotary Clubs for food, drink and learn about service in the community ? Elgin Craft Beer Fest Kick-Off Party ? Celebrate Elgin Noon Rotary awarding$ 150,000 to students attending ECC ? Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Elgin Breakfast Rotary ? Door Prizes & Lots of them! If you are a business looking for ways to give back, we are here to help you make those connections. One of our goals is to empower and promote businesses that are proactive in giving back to the communities they serve. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBl LITY WHY CONNECT? Because when employees and customers feel that the company supports what is important and relevant to them, their community, their children, they are more likely to become engaged and advocates of the company. These advocates positively influence the company's culture and brand reputation, helping to further differentiate it from its competitors. Get involved .. .it is no secret that companies have seen increased returns on their philanthropic investment when they focus on the communities in which their employees and customers work and play! ... read more

What a fun night! Here's your opportunity to share your talent with the community an an Open Mic night at First United Methodist Church. ... read more

Ven a celebrar el Dia del Nino con toda la familia. Busca boletos en la biblioteca y/o las dos sucursales de Gail Borden. El programa se presentara en espanol con traduccion en espanol. Come celebrate Children's Day with the entire family. Free tickets will be available at the library Gail Borden. This program will be presented in spanish with translation into english ... read more

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Shoe Drive! April is Foot Health and Awareness Month! Donate your lightly used or new shoes. Donations will be going to the local YWCA 4/22-5/06. Donate Now ... read more

Learn how to maximize your membership and be engaged at the Elgin Area Chambers Member Orientation. Whether you're a new or existing member, you can attend a Member Orientation at the Chamber to learn how to plug in. You'll learn about your benefits and available opportunities as an EAC member at this event to be held at the Chamber office at 31 S. Grove Avenue. ... read more

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EARN, the Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business. ... read more

WRMN 1410 Invites you to put a little salsa in your step and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us at Sammy's Mexican Grill & Bar, 1354 Lake Street, Roselle. Listen Monday through Friday 10-12 & 4-7 or Saturdays 8am-noon for LIVE opportunities to earn your Fun Buck entry. Then mark your calendar for Friday, May 3 to celebrate, Sammy's style! WRMN will be broadcasting LIVE with games, giveaways and the all-inclusive* trip, with airfare to shake your maracas in beautiful Cancun, Mexico. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style with WRMN 1410, Huntley Travel and Sammy's Mexican Grill & Bar. ... read more

gala, fundraiser, chocolate, Open Door Health Center ... read more

Start your week out right by joining our Legislative Brew event on Monday, May 6 from 9 to 10 am at the Chamber office featuring Congressman Sean Casten. You will have a chance to catch up over coffee with Congressman Sean Casten, ask your questions and mix and mingle with other Chamber members all in an informal setting. Sean Casten represents Illinois? 6th Congressional District, located in suburbs west of Chicago, and is serving as a freshman in the 116th Congress. As a scientist, clean energy entrepreneur, author, and now as a Member of Congress, Casten has dedicated his life to fighting climate change. In Congress, he currently serves on the House Financial Services Committee, the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, the Select Climate Crisis Committee, and is a Co-Chair on the New Dems Climate Change Task Force. A resident of Downers Grove, Rep. Casten earned a BA from Middlebury College and a Master of Engineering Management and a Master of Science in Biochemical Engineering from the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College. Casten worked as a clean energy consultant and served as the president and CEO of Turbosteam Corporation, which focused on utilizing energy recycling technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by generating heat and power from previously wasted energy. In 2006, Casten co-founded Recycled Energy Development (RED), which focused on recycling wasted energy and converting energy facilities to cleaner, more economic uses. RED built, owned, and operated industrially-sited waste energy recovery plants throughout North America. RED was sold to Ironclad Energy Partners in 2016. Casten was a founding chairman of the Northeast CHP Initiative, a nonprofit advocacy organization with a mission to advance policies that favor energy efficiency in the Northeast United States. Sean and his wife Kara live in Downers Grove, Illinois, with their two daughters, Gwen and Audrey. The Elgin Area Chamber connects our members with the information, opportunities, and people from across the political spectrum that makes a difference to your business with ''Legislative Brew.'' Sometimes we'll meet for coffee, other times we just might meet for a ''brew.'' In any case, EAC will bring together a mix of individuals engaged in government and the policy discussions facing our community, region, and state in for a cup and conversation. Chamber members, to reserve your seat for our next Legislative Brew sponsored by AT&T with Congressman Sean Casten, visit ElginChamber.com or call 847-741-5660 for more information. ... read more

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Join us in celebrating Caffe Mariani Java and Gelato in Elgin! ''Come for Java, stay for Gelato'' a family owned and operated Caffé in Far West Elgin. Randy and Lisa Mariani, long time Elgin residents, have created a place for the community to gather and enjoy amazing coffee, tea, gelato, ice cream, and a variety of soups, salads, wraps, and sandwiches. Through our program, Be the ?Change? You Want to See in the World, we are spotlighting a local cause each month for guests to leave/donate their spare change. ... read more

A program of the Elgin Area Chamber, the Elgin Area Small Business Academy provides business ownership fundamentals and assists you in expanding your network of contacts to help grow your business. This is the first in a series of free, monthly workshops to help business owners that are taught by local business owners. ... read more

Join us for the Grand Opening of Firehouse Subs in South Elgin. Savor a hot sub sandwich with premium meats and cheeses, steamed to perfection, then pilled high on a toasted private recipe oil. Founded by Fireman, proceeds from every meal help local first responders. Looking for catering options? Ask Elizabeth for specials and promotions ... read more

Help us celebrate Express Employment Professionals 5 years anniversary at this Multi-Chamber event with Elgin Area Chamber, Northern Kane, and Hampshire ... read more

EARN Too Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business. ... read more

EARN, the Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business. ... read more

Join us for an evening of great food and entertainment! Enjoy scrumptious bites and beverages, a chance to win getaways and packages, and mingling, all in the distinct atmosphere of The Brix on the Fox. Don?t miss the opportunity to support Food For Greater Elgin and our efforts to fight youth hunger! ... read more

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. The organization’s membership exceeds 352,000 in more than 16,400 clubs in 141 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all backgrounds build confidence as speakers and leaders. Better Speakers and Leaders Toastmasters is the best way for anyone—whether a working professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree—to improve his or her communication and leadership skills. Members overcome the fear of public speaking and learn skills that aid them in becoming more successful. Toastmasters creates better listeners and stronger team members and leaders who can comfortably give and receive constructive evaluations. Joining a Toastmasters club is easy. A listing of clubs by geographic area can be located on the Toastmasters website at www.toastmasters.org/find. Visitors to the website can select the most convenient club, attend a meeting and apply for membership. (Applicants must be 18 or older.) New clubs can be started with permission and assistance from Toastmasters International. Linda Lingle Former Governor of Hawaii “Toastmasters is the best and least expensive personal improvement class you can go to. Anybody who begins and sticks with it for any length of time ends up a better speaker. As a result, they build confidence and are able to do their jobs better. ... read more

Could you use a part-time sales force to grow your business? Interested in getting more leads? How about talking with business owners/managers who have been there and can offer their advice? If so, then EARN is for you! EARN, the Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only networking group where you can grow your business through networking. EARN groups are composed of non-competing businesses that get together regularly to generate new business for fellow members through a system of referrals and leads. By meeting frequently, the businesses become well acquainted and build trust among the members. In time, leads are referred, and there is a greater opportunity for sales to be generated. Members also increase their visibility, their knowledge of the community, and their general knowledge of business. Members of our EARN networking groups attend the scheduled referral meetings, provide referrals and leads, and report results. Currently, the Chamber's four EARN groups have a limited number of openings. Each networking group offers a different operating style, from casual to highly structured. At our meetings, the agenda includes *Networking/Social time *Introductions & business descriptions *Pass Leads *Craft Talk by a member *Chamber Time This EARN Too networking group meets every other Monday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. You'll share great conversation about business through the Chamber's EARN groups! If you want to grow your business by joining this EARN group, or any of our others, or for more information, please contact Carol Gieske at 847-741-5660 or cgieske@elginchamber.com ... read more

EARN, the Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business. ... read more

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EARN I Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business through a part-time sales force! ... read more

Could you use a part-time sales force to grow your business? Interested in getting more leads? How about talking with business owners/managers who have been there and can offer their advice? If so, then EARN is for you! EARN, the Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only networking group where you can grow your business through networking. EARN groups are composed of non-competing businesses that get together regularly to generate new business for fellow members through a system of referrals and leads. By meeting frequently, the businesses become well acquainted and build trust among the members. In time, leads are referred, and there is a greater opportunity for sales to be generated. Members also increase their visibility, their knowledge of the community, and their general knowledge of business. Members of our EARN networking groups attend the scheduled referral meetings, provide referrals and leads, and report results. Currently, the Chamber's four EARN groups have a limited number of openings. Each networking group offers a different operating style, from casual to highly structured. At our meetings, the agenda includes *Networking/Social time *Introductions & business descriptions *Pass Leads *Craft Talk by a member *Chamber Time This EARN Too networking group meets every other Monday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. You'll share great conversation about business through the Chamber's EARN groups! If you want to grow your business by joining this EARN group, or any of our others, or for more information, please contact Carol Gieske at 847-741-5660 or cgieske@elginchamber.com ... read more

at at Portillo's and support Anderson Animal Shelter. Portillo's will give us 20% of all orders that show the flyer on their phone form 5pm - 8pm on June 11. ... read more

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. The organization?s membership exceeds 352,000 in more than 16,400 clubs in 141 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all backgrounds build confidence as speakers and leaders. Better Speakers and Leaders Toastmasters is the best way for anyone?whether a working professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree?to improve his or her communication and leadership skills. Members overcome the fear of public speaking and learn skills that aid them in becoming more successful. Toastmasters creates better listeners and stronger team members and leaders who can comfortably give and receive constructive evaluations. Joining a Toastmasters club is easy. A listing of clubs by geographic area can be located on the Toastmasters website at www.toastmasters.org/find. Visitors to the website can select the most convenient club, attend a meeting and apply for membership. (Applicants must be 18 or older.) New clubs can be started with permission and assistance from Toastmasters International. Linda Lingle Former Governor of Hawaii ?Toastmasters is the best and least expensive personal improvement class you can go to. Anybody who begins and sticks with it for any length of time ends up a better speaker. As a result, they build confidence and are able to do their jobs better. ... read more

EARN I Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business through a part-time sales force! ... read more

Tune in to WRMN 1410 AM the fourth Tuesday of every month from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. to listen to Chamber Chat, the radio show hosted by the Elgin Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Carol Gieske. Conversations on Chamber Chat feature Chamber and community programs, local business issues, and what is going on in the greater Elgin business community. Each show also gives a quick rundown of what's happening at the Chamber in the upcoming weeks, and how that helps Elgin area businesses connect, grow and succeed. If there is a topic you would like to hear discussed, let us know sending an email to info@elginchamberr.com or call the Chamber Office 847-741-5660 with your idea! Thanks to Elgin Community Broadcasting LLC. WRMN 1410AM Radio and our producer Mark Bialek for making the show a success! ... read more