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Kane County Fair
Mark your calendars, Kane County Fair fans! We're getting ready to make it a great Kane County Fair for you and your family to enjoy this summer. Don't forget to tell your friends to sign up for our e-newsletters on our website at www.KaneCountyFair.com .
SBDC FREE Webinar: How to Leverage the Power of LinkedIn for Business Growth
Join us for a free seminar from the SDBC on LinkedIn for your business. In the heat of July, login in from your office, home or poolside if you're tech savvy! Learn how to create a LinkedIn profile and how to build your online reputation to attract ideal prospects.
Get Productive with Google's Digital Tools Livestream
Boost your digital skills over the summer by attending the Elgin Area Chamber's livestream view party. In partnership with Google, this free event will provide you with live training on tools like Gmail, Calendar and Drive to help you manage everyday task more efficiently.
EARN Too Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
EARN Too Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business.
EARN I Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
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!
Toastmasters- Listen, Learn and Lead Regular Meeting
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.
Summer Chamber Music Camp July 22-26
Challenge yourself in a chamber music setting while discovering a deeper approach to learning music. Work directly with an internationally acclaimed string quartet. Meet new people and learn something about yourself. EYSO's week-long program will divide string players into trios, quartets and quintets based on their age and ability. Each group will work with a regular coach and spend 3-4 hours together each day. The camp will also include chamber orchestra, masterclasses, classes in composition, Alexander Technique, and listening workshops--a total of more than 35 hours of instruction. APPLY NOW
EARN More Networking Group -Elgin Area Referral Network
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
Chamber Chat Radio program on WMRN Radio 1410 AM
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!
Wednesday's at Westminster
Join in at one of the several Wednesday at Westminster events or schedule a personal tour to learn more about Westminster Christian School!
EARN III Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
EARN, the Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business.
Cartoon Cavalcade - Closing Reception
The Summer 2019 Oddball Art Labs group gallery art show promises to bring you back to those care-free Saturday mornings of your childhood.
Classic Car Show at Grand Victoria Casino
LOVE CLASSIC CARS? Then you?ll love Grand Victoria Casino?s Classic Car Show on Saturday, July 27th! Check out the region?s hottest classic rides between 11 AM and 3 PM! And stick around for the awards ceremony at 3 PM. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL OR TEXT JOHN PULLARO AT 847.275.8290. Saturday, July 27 ? 11 AM ? 3 PM Parking Lot south of the Parking Garage Registration Starts @ 10 am ? 12:30 pm Opens to the public at 11:00 am Judging/Car Show from 11:00 am ? 3:00 pm; awards ceremony at 3:00 pm For car show details, call or text John Pullaro at 847.275.8290. Find JP Car Shows on Facebook. Approximately 80 awards/trophies Free Parking Available. Short walk from Metra?s MD-W National Street Stop. Disclaimer If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1.800.GAMBLER (1.800.426.2537).
Perspectives on Our Local Economy
A panel of local leaders will be featured to share their perspectives on our economy relating to Retail, Healthcare and Restaurant Industries Tuesday, July 30, 2019 7:30 to 9:00 AM Elgin Community College 1700 Spartan Drive, Building E by the lake 7:30 AM Registration / continental Breakfast 8:00 - 9:00 AM program and Q & A $25 Members $30 Chamber friends RSVP to ElginChamber.com or 847-741-5660 LINDA DEERING DEAN, PRESIDENT ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL Linda believes that healthcare leaders make all the differnece. Safety, quality and service is first. Healthcare is local, and Elgin has access to the best healthcare resources and talent available. DAVID BEAR, PRESIDENT BEAR FAMILY MCDONALD'S David and his family have been in the restaurant business for 52 years. He will share that experience and discuss the hard work it takes to sustain and grow the business in a competitive environment. DAVID ZIEGLER, PRESIDENT ZIEGLER'S ACE HARDWARE David will provide a generational history of his business, discuss current retail challenges and possible solutions for small businesses, and talk about what the future holds for Ziegler's ACE.
Business After Hours Multi-Chamber with Windy City Bulls
Windy City Bulls for a Multi-Chamber After Hours Event! Hear from Windy City Bulls and Chicago Bulls Executives about the upcoming 2019-20 season.
EARN I Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
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!
EARN More Networking Group -Elgin Area Referral Network
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
EASBA Workshop: Securing the Right Location and Building for Your Business
The Elgin Area Small Business Academy, in conjunction with the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce and the Elgin Development Group, continues to reach out to the business community through a monthly series to provide business ownership fundamentals. Open to all, these free, monthly workshops are taught by experienced local business owners to provide information and resources to help businesses of all sizes grow and expand. In addition, attending the workshop will assist in expanding your network of contacts. Sponsored by Elgin State Bank, the workshops will be held at the Chamber office at 31 S. Grove. Join us at 7:30 a.m. for 30 minutes of networking over a cup of coffee with fellow business owners. From 8 to 9 a.m. the interactive workshop with feature critical information on the topic and plenty of time for Q&A.
Ribbon Cutting (11:30 AM) at Heritage Woods Celebrating 10th Anniversary
Join the Elgin Area Chamber to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Heritage Woods of South Elgin at a ribbon cutting ceremony. Stop by for refreshments and to meet the staff in this assisted lifestyle and memory care campus community.
EARN Too Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
EARN Too Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business.
EARN III Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
EARN, the Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business.
Toastmasters- Listen, Learn and Lead Regular Meeting
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.
Elgin Craft Beer Festival
Elgin Craft Beer Festival Choose your experience. Buy tickets. VIP TICKETS - $60 One hour early access to the festival. Access to the VIP tent throughout the fest that features additional beers, small bites from local restaurants, and tables and chairs. 20 beer samples. Commemorative glass. GEN ADMISSION - $40 20 beer samples. Commemorative glass. DESIGNATED DRIVER - $15 Thank you for taking one for the team and keeping your buddies safe! Access to water and soda throughout the fest. Ticket sales are final with no refunds. Prices reflect online ticket pre-sale only. Day of ticket price: $45.
EARN I Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
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!
Elgin Area Chamber 42nd Annual Chamberfest Golf Outing
Are you ready to hit the links, tee it up, bring your A-game and improve your network at the Elgin Area Chamber's 42nd Annual ChamberFest Golf Outing? Our annual Golf Classic brings together participants from many of our area's leading small and large businesses. You will enjoy the beautiful facilities at Bowes Creek Country Club, a top-rated golf course in the State of Illinois! The Chamberfest outing includes unlimited practice on the putting green and driving range, 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, games on the course, hole-in-one opportunities, cocktail hour, buffet dinner and dessert, a brand new, high-end raffle, 50/50 raffle and golf awards. Space is limited and often fills up fast so make your reservations today!
EARN More Networking Group -Elgin Area Referral Network
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
Prairie Community Bank Multi-Chamber Mixer!
Join us for a summer cookout! Burgers, beers, and raffle prizes will be some of the fun at Prairie's second annual Multi-Chamber mixer!
EARN Too Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
EARN Too Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business.
EARN III Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
EARN, the Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business.
Toastmasters- Listen, Learn and Lead Regular Meeting
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.
Advocate Sherman Hospital - Music by the Water
music therapy, music healing, sherman hospital, musicians care, music by the water, therapeutic musician
Chamber Chat Radio program on WMRN Radio 1410 AM
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!
Elgin Area Chamber Member Orientation
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.
EARN I Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
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!
EARN More Networking Group -Elgin Area Referral Network
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
EARN Too Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
EARN Too Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business.
EARN III Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
EARN, the Elgin Area Referral Network, is a members-only opportunity for you to network and eventually grow your business.
First Fridays Improv with GreenRoom Productions
Come on in, sit back, relax and prepare to laugh! 100% clean. 99.27% hilarious. Imagine an hour and a half of complete improvisation, a la Whose Line is it Anyway? GreenRoom’s improvisers take audience suggestions and true-life audience stories and turn them into hilarious theatre pieces right before your eyes! GreenRoom Productions, a semi-professional ensemble-based theatre company that specializes in improvisation, produces a full season of shows each year including musicals, plays, improv, and original sketch comedy. With competing improv teams, improvised songs, audience members on stage, and tons of energy, these family-friendly shows are ones you won’t soon forget. Oh, and did we mention there’s live music and a cash bar? Don’t miss a fun and exciting evening out! Catch First Fridays Improv with GreenRoom Production shown in The Hemmens’ one of a kind 200-seat Cabaret Theater in the Round!
EASBA Workshop: Preparing a Social Media Plan for Your Business
The Elgin Area Small Business Academy, in conjunction with the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce and the Elgin Development Group, continues to reach out to the business community through a monthly series to provide business ownership fundamentals. Open to all, these free, monthly workshops are taught by experienced local business owners to provide information and resources to help businesses of all sizes grow and expand. In addition, attending the workshop will assist in expanding your network of contacts. Sponsored by Elgin State Bank, the workshops will be held at the Chamber office at 31 S. Grove. Join us at 7:30 a.m. for 30 minutes of networking over a cup of coffee with fellow business owners. From 8 to 9 a.m. the interactive workshop with feature critical information on the topic and plenty of time for Q&A.
EARN I Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
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!
Toastmasters- Listen, Learn and Lead Regular Meeting
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.
EARN More Networking Group -Elgin Area Referral Network
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
