Events Calendar

This month's Legislative Brew event features State Senator Don DeWitte, appointed to fill the remainder of the term of former Sen. Karen McConnaughay on Tuesday, October 16 from 8:30 to 9:30 am at the Chamber office, 31 S. Grove. Sponsored by AT&T, you will have a chance to catch up over coffee with Sen. DeWitte, ask your questions and mix and mingle with other Chamber members all in an informal setting. Seating is limited so reservations are necessary to attend. DeWitte is the State Senator for the 33rd Senate District of Illinois, and has served in this role since his appointment in September 2018. He currently serves as the Minority Spokesperson for the Senate Transportation Committee and as a member on the Appropriations II, Education, Energy, Revenue and Gaming Committees. Prior to his appointment to the Illinois State Senate, Don was the St. Charles Mayor from 2005 to 2013, and a St. Charles alderman from 1993 to 2015. Most recently, Don served on the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board representing Kane County for the past five years. Don attended Elgin Community College and the University of Illinois at Springfield before beginning a four decades-long career in the building materials industry, serving in various positions with local and national manufacturers, primarily in kitchen design and sales. Don and his wife, Diane, have been married 34 years and have two children. Illinois’ 33rd Senate District is in the northwest Chicago suburbs and includes all or part of Algonquin, Batavia, Carpentersville, Crystal Lake, East Dundee, Elgin, Geneva, Gilberts, Hampshire, Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Lakewood, Pingree Grove, Sleepy Hollow, South Elgin, St. Charles, Wayne and West Dundee. 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. ... read more

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Improve your Quality of Life Become a Healthier You Open to all persons with diabetes and/or nutrition needs Join us for an hour of education and conversation with Paul Martin, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. We will start the evening with some questions to assess our quality of life, then discuss some statistics on behavior change. We will spend the rest of our session focusing on how to improve our quality of life, minimizing the barriers and maximizing the successes ... read more

Roundtable ... read more

Come celebrate a new business in Elgin at the Open House and Ribbon Cutting ceremony of Alejando Talancon's Allstate Agency. The Open House will be held from 4 to 7:00 pm with the Ribbon Cutting luncheon at 12:30 p.m. ... read more

Heard any good jokes lately? Al Gini certainly has?he will explain how humor can give us the power to cope with difficult situations, dispel tension and even transform our lives when he talks about The Importance of Being Funny at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 18 at Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin 60120. Co-sponsored by Elgin Area Chamber and Gail Borden Library, here is your opportunity to join us and have a fun evening recognizing the importance of laughter in your life. A Professor of Business Ethics in the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago, as well as co-founder and long-time Associate Editor of Business Ethics Quarterly, Mr. Gini was the Resident Philosopher on National Public Radio?s Chicago affiliate, WBEZ-FM, for many years and can now be heard on WGN/Tribune Radio. He believes that humor can help us as we deal with everyday struggles and the larger mysteries of life. ?Humor may not be able to provide definitive answers, but it can arrest and defang our uncertainty. I am convinced that laughter offers perspective, reinforces our humanity, and encourages hope.? Mr. Gini?s presentation will be based on his book The Importance of Being Funny: Why We Need More Jokes in Our Lives. The program is co-sponsored by Gail Borden Library and the Elgin Area Chamber. Free to the community, the program requires registration at elginchamber.com or 847-741-5660 or gailborden.info/register or by calling 847-429-4597 ... read more

Join us for a Feast Folly! Do you enjoy great food, nice people and hilarity? Then you need to come to Renz Center s Feast Folly! There will be plenty to eat and an improv comedy show courtesy of Greenroom Productions to end the evening. Your support will help reduce the impact of substance use disorders in familie... ... 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. ... 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

Denny?s in Elgin will celebrate its recent grand opening by serving up a Grand Celebration on Thursday, March 22. Located at 1120 South Randall Rd., unit 102, the new restaurant invites diners to enjoy great food and conversation at its newest location. The ribbon cutting event with the Elgin Area Chamber will be held at 9 a.m. ... read more

Workers? Compensation Preferred Provider Program ... read more

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

Elgin Community College, continuing education, leadership skills, leadership styles ... read more

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

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

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 more

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

The 2018 production of Chicago Ballet Conservatory's The Nutcracker will take place December 1 & 2. Local dancers and actors share the stage with seasoned professionals to create an inclusive production full of elaborate and colorful surprises. Directed by Linda Cunningham, this will truly be the must-see performa... ... 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

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