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Events Calendar
Search for Event by:Saturday Feb 16, 2019 - Sunday Feb 17, 2019Anderson Animal Shelter Mega Adoption Event ... read moreSunday Feb 17, 2019 - Monday Feb 18, 2019... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, Community, SchoolsMonday Feb 18, 2019Curves: The membership with more! Join for $1 (with annual membership) between 12/26/18 - 2/28/19 and get: 30-Minute total body circuit workout (strength training, cardio & stretching), experienced & professional coach at EVERY workout, one-on-one monthly coaching session, specialty fitness classes, safe & effective... ... read moreCategories: Community, BusinessTuesday Feb 19, 2019... read moreCategories: BusinessWednesday Feb 20, 2019
EARN Too Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business. ... read moreCategories: EAC Events, BusinessWednesday Feb 20, 2019Thursday Feb 21, 2019
EARN, the Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business. ... read moreCategories: EAC EventsThursday Feb 21, 2019
buying a home, selling a home, buying and selling real estate ... read moreCategories: Community, BusinessThursday Feb 21, 2019... read moreCategories: Community, Clubs/OrganizationsThursday Feb 21, 2019
Judson University is hosting a concert featuring Sanctus Real and Mass Anthem, two Christian pop artists. ... read moreCategories: Festivals & Celebrations, Arts & Culture, Community, Schools, Home & FamilyFriday Feb 22, 2019
This month?s Legislative Brew event featuring Elgin City Councilman John Steffen and sponsored by AT&T will be Friday, February 22 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Chamber office. You will have a chance to catch up over a brew with Councilman Steffen, ask your questions and mix and mingle with other Chamber members all in an informal setting. John Steffen was born and raised in Elgin and has lived here all of his life. He has served on a variety of community organizations including the Elgin Noon Kiwanis Club, United Way of Elgin, Downtown Neighborhood Association, Elgin Community Network, and the Elgin Kane and Illinois State Bar Associations. John is a 1982 graduate of Larkin High School and received a Bachelor?s from the University of Illinois before receiving his Juris Doctorate degree from The John Marshall Law School. He has been an attorney since 1989 and was recently elected to his third term on the Elgin City Council. Our Legislative Brew series helps connect our members with the information, opportunities, and people from across the political spectrum that make a difference to your business. Sometimes we?ll meet for coffee, other times for an actual cold ?brew.? In any case, EAC will continue to serve up cups of conversation throughout the year with individuals engaged in government and the policy discussions facing our community, region, and state. ... read moreCategories: EAC EventsFriday Feb 22, 2019What 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 moreCategories: CommunitySaturday Feb 23, 2019Job fair at School District U-46. Same-day interviews so bring your resume and let's talk about your future with U-46! ... read moreCategories: Community, Continuing Education, Business, Job FairsMonday Feb 25, 2019Curves: The membership with more! Join for $1 (with annual membership) between 12/26/18 - 2/28/19 and get: 30-Minute total body circuit workout (strength training, cardio & stretching), experienced & professional coach at EVERY workout, one-on-one monthly coaching session, specialty fitness classes, safe & effective... ... read moreCategories: Community, BusinessMonday Feb 25, 2019... read moreCategories: Community, Continuing EducationTuesday Feb 26, 2019
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. ... read moreCategories: Community, EAC Events, BusinessTuesday Feb 26, 2019Tuesday Feb 26, 2019Harting jobs, Hoffer Plastics jobs ... read moreCategories: Job FairsWednesday Feb 27, 2019Wednesday Feb 27, 2019Thursday Feb 28, 2019
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 moreCategories: EAC EventsThursday Feb 28, 2019
HR essentials, recruiting, hiring, employer liability, DOL regulations, FMLA, harassment, discrimination, discipline, termination EEOC ... read moreCategories: BusinessThursday Feb 28, 2019
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 moreCategories: Community, Continuing Education, Clubs/Organizations, BusinessFriday Mar 1, 2019
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 moreCategories: EAC Events, BusinessWednesday Mar 6, 2019
EARN Too Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business. ... read moreCategories: EAC Events, BusinessThursday Mar 7, 2019
EARN, the Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business. ... read moreCategories: EAC EventsThursday Mar 7, 2019Sunday Mar 10, 2019Starship Travel is hosting our 4th Annual Travel show celebrating our 33rd Anniversary and our second location in South Elgin. Please join us on Sunday, March 10 from 11 AM - 2 PM at the Elgin Country Club, 2575 Weld Road in Elgin and meet travel professional from all of the major travel brands. Open to the public, our Travel Show will have prizes galore! Grand prize – 5 Night Vacation We have Complimentary Valet parking for all of our guests. We were presented with the “Best Travel Show” award by MAST for 2016 and 2017 and we hope to receive this honor again for our show held in March 2018. Cruises,all-inclusive vacations, you call it we will make it happen! We plan custom vacations to exotic places like Europe, Iceland, Asia and Africa. We will be present to answer all your travel questions. Join our group to Africa Oct 2, 2019. RSVP to Linda Schreiber at Linda@Starshiptravel.com ... read moreCategories: Community, Recreation & Sports, Home & FamilyWednesday Mar 13, 2019
The Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce is offering a unique opportunity for community members to experience the Chinese culture, history, and business through an all-inclusive opportunity to travel and Discover China in October. This unforgettable trip to China doesn't have to be stressful as your travel and destinations are planned for you, so all you have to do is enjoy the amazing experience! From October 5-13, you will visit memorable sites, both ancient and modern, and enjoy a multitude of unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re interested in traveling for personal or professional reasons, this nine-day trip provides an unparalleled opportunity. We are convinced that this will be one of the most unique trips you will ever take! Join us for an information session to learn all about the tour on Wednesday, March 13 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 Grove, Elgin on the Grove Room on the second floor. Please call Denise at the Chamber 847-741-5660 for details or questions you have about the trip. We are partnering with Citslinc International Inc. to provide a 9-day, all-inclusive tour of Beijing, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Shanghai for $2,499 per person. Citslinc is one of the largest providers of foreign tours to China and works exclusively with over 800 Chambers of Commerce in Canada and the US and over 20,000 people travelled with Citslinc on Chamber tours last year alone. This fully escorted trip is meant to be an introduction to the people, history, culture, commerce and daily life of this exciting country. The itinerary is packed with sights and activities that will give you a full and rewarding experience. There will also be an opportunity for Chamber members to make business contacts in China. Your trip includes: • Round-trip International airfare from O’Hare International Airport (ORD) • 4- and 5-Star Hotel Accommodations • Three meals per day • All tour fees • Deluxe in-country transportation and local airfare • Experienced English-speaking tour guides • All taxes and airport fees • Prices are based on two-person shared accommodation, single occupancy is available for an additional charge of $500. We are thrilled to offer this travel opportunity to our members, neighbors, and businesses. Come to China with us next fall, you will not be disappointed! ... read moreCategories: Festivals & Celebrations, Arts & Culture, Community, EAC Events, Clubs/Organizations, Business, Home & FamilyWednesday Mar 13, 2019
ELGIN AREA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PRESENTS ''DR. KELSEY'' ETHICS DOCUDRAMA Ethics is certainly a topic in the news today and you are invited to join the Elgin Area Chamber?s Leadership Academy (EALA) for ?Dr. Kelsey,? a docudrama focusing on ethical leadership. The program will be held Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. in the in the Spartan Auditorium, located in Building G at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive and is free and open to the public. Offered in cooperation with Elgin Community College, ?Dr. Kelsey,? explores how one woman blocked the use of a dangerous drug within the U.S. The one-act play is written by retired 16th Circuit Court Judge Wiley Edmonson and produced and directed by and directed by ECC Theatre professor Jeff LaRocque. This docudrama examines ethical leadership and tells the story of Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey?s fight to prevent the drug thalidomide from being authorized for use in the United States. Thalidomide was heavily marketed throughout the world and would eventually be proven to cause severe birth defects. Featuring a cast of ECC student actors, the performance will explore how the one woman?s courageous stance in the face of enormous pressure saved countless lives. The program is part of the curriculum of the Leadership Academy, a program of the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce, and presented as part of the EALA?s discussion on ethics. The Academy is an award-winning program that crafts and delivers a curriculum specifically designed to assist individuals in becoming active and inspiring contributors to the community. Following the play, there will be a discussion of the issues brought forth in the drama and the ethical choices a person is often asked to make. Judge Edmondson has written many docudramas for the Leadership Academy, each one being the lead for a discussion of the responsibility for ethical behavior in leadership. Previous plays written by Edmonson and offered through the Leadership Academy have focused on the 1995 Chicago heatwave, the flooding of New Orleans, the explosion of the Challenger spacecraft, the incident at Hotel Rwanda, the sinking of the Titanic, the Mai Lai massacre, the women who nursed the wounded at Gettysburg, the Danes who saved the Jews from Nazi Germany, the integration of schools during the Civil Rights Era, and the 18th century slave trade between Africa and the Americas. EALA has become a signature Elgin Area Chamber community-building program of excellence offering leadership training designed to meet our community?s needs for engaged, dedicated civic leaders. Since 1992, the Academy has graduated more than 550 individuals who are challenging themselves, serving their employers and our community in active community-building efforts. For more information on the Elgin Area Leadership Academy, visit www.elginchamber.com ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, Community, Schools, EAC Events, Continuing Education, Clubs/Organizations, Business, Committee Meetings EDG, Home & FamilyThursday Mar 14, 2019job fairs, employment, job search ... read moreCategories: Community, Business, Job FairsThursday Mar 14, 2019
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 moreCategories: EAC EventsThursday Mar 14, 2019
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 moreCategories: Community, Continuing Education, Clubs/Organizations, BusinessThursday Mar 14, 2019 - Saturday Mar 16, 2019... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, Community, SchoolsFriday Mar 15, 2019
glass ceiling, gendered stereotypes, gender equity courageous leaders, promote yourself, diversity ... read moreCategories: BusinessWednesday Mar 20, 2019
EARN Too Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business. ... read moreCategories: EAC Events, BusinessThursday Mar 21, 2019
EARN, the Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business. ... read moreCategories: EAC EventsThursday Mar 21, 2019
buying a home, selling a home, buying and selling real estate ... read moreCategories: Community, BusinessFriday Mar 22, 2019What 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 moreCategories: CommunityTuesday Mar 26, 2019
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. ... read moreCategories: EAC EventsWednesday Mar 27, 2019Thursday Mar 28, 2019
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 moreCategories: EAC EventsThursday Mar 28, 2019
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 moreCategories: Community, Continuing Education, Clubs/Organizations, BusinessWednesday Apr 3, 2019
EARN Too Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business. ... read moreCategories: EAC Events, BusinessThursday Apr 4, 2019
EARN, the Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business. ... read moreCategories: EAC EventsThursday Apr 11, 2019
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 moreCategories: EAC EventsThursday Apr 11, 2019health professions job fair ... read moreCategories: Community, Business, Job FairsThursday Apr 11, 2019
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 moreCategories: Community, Continuing Education, Clubs/Organizations, BusinessWednesday Apr 17, 2019networking with HR professionals, employee handbooks, HR roundtable ... read moreCategories: BusinessWednesday Apr 17, 2019
EARN Too Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business. ... read moreCategories: EAC Events, Business
