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News for Community
Tuesday, September 18, 2018Ecker Center for Mental Health and Renz Addiction Counseling Center announced plans to affiliate their agencies to create a new, larger behavioral health agency to provide integrated services to community members in western Cook and central/northern Kane Counties as well as many Medicaid insured individuals in search of mental health services. Centered on a steadfast commitment to client centered ...read moreCategories: EAC News, Health & Lifestyle, Community, Economic, Member Company News
Tuesday, September 18, 2018101 Mobility FALL FEST & PROGRESSIVE LUNCHEON Event is Wednesday, October 3rd from Noon - 3:00 p.m. Come see the newest accessibility equipment demonstrations from our vendors to help anyone disabled, aging in place or having a dibilitating disease. FREE to the public, this event opens the doors to all of the healthcare fields and for all of us to be advocates for our families, friends and ...read moreCategories: Career & Education, EAC News, Fab Five, Health & Lifestyle, Small Business, Community, Economic, Financial, Member Company News, TechnologyWednesday, September 12, 2018Cullen Watt focused intently as he followed the diagram next to a panel holding a red and blue light bulb. “It’s kind of like connecting the dots,” Amber Keane, a building maintenance technician for the City of Elgin, said encouragingly. “It’s the moment of truth!” Cullen said as he finished the instructions and flipped a switch, giving himself a quick clap as the bulbs lit up. Cullen, a ...read moreCategories: Career & Education, Community, EAC News, Economic
Friday, September 07, 2018The Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) will present American Spectacular, a musical salute to America honoring the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, Friday, October 5 at 7:30 pm, Schaumburg Prairie Center, and Saturday, October 6, 7:30 pm & Sunday, October 7, 2:30 pm at Hemmens Cultural Center. The eclectic program, led by Resident Conductor Stephen Squires, includes Liberty Fanfare and ...read moreCategories: Community
Tuesday, September 04, 2018In celebrating 57 years of community service, Renz Addiction Counseling Center is hosting its 11th Annual Epicurean Delight Fundraiser on October 20, 6:00-9:00 p.m., at the Chicago Marriott Northwest in Hoffman Estates. Community residents are invited to attend and enjoy gourmet fare, raffles, and an hour of improv comedy featuring GreenRoom Improv. GreenRoom Improv is an ensemble-based theater ...read moreCategories: Health & Lifestyle, CommunityTuesday, September 04, 2018Association for Individual Development (AID) Announces New President/CEO The Board of Directors of the Association for Individual Development (AID) has announced its selection of a new President/CEO. Effective 2019, Lore Baker will become only the fourth President of AID in its 57-year history. Lynn O'Shea, AID's current CEO, is retiring after 20 years of remarkable leadership. "We are delighted ...read moreCategories: Career & Education, Community, Health & Lifestyle, Member Company NewsSaturday, September 01, 2018Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members! Thank you to these Elgin Area Chamber members who are celebrating an anniversary with our organization: More than 50 yearsWillow Lake EstatesFox River Water Reclamation DistrictMueller & Co LLP 30 - 39 yearsThe Learning Tree Child Care CenterUniversal Chemicals & Coatings 20 - 29 yearsDundee Animal Hospital of ElginGroot Inc.Tri-State Carpet & ...read moreCategories: EAC News, CommunitySaturday, September 01, 2018Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in Septermber! Associated Bank Ana Perez 16 N Spring Street Elgin IL 60120 (847) 214-2466 www.AssociatedBank.com Financial Services/Banks Cafe Revive Jesus Aguirre 51 S Grove Avenue Elgin IL 60120 (847) 529-1324 www.cafereviveelgin.com Food & Beverages/Restaurants Chicago Charter Bus Company Ivelisse Rodriguez 8913 S Cornell ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic, EAC News, Member Company NewsSaturday, September 01, 2018This is an exciting time to be in Elgin! Our Enhancing Elgin Committee works to provide information about the many positive things about our city that are solidifying our reputation as The City in the Suburbs. Visit our website at ElginChamber.com/Fab5 or follow Enhancing Elgin on Facebook and Twitter (@EnhancingElgin) or search the hashtag #ElginIL to learn more about what makes Elgin the great ...read moreCategories: EAC News, Fab Five, Community, Economic, Member Company News
Wednesday, August 29, 2018Each September, Renz Center recognizes National Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use disorders, and celebrate the individuals living in recovery. This year’s theme, Join the Voices for Recovery: Invest in Health, Home, Purpose, and Community, explores how integrated care, strong community, sense of purpose, and leadership contributes to ...read moreCategories: Community, Health & Lifestyle
Wednesday, August 29, 2018Elgin Area Leadership Academy Recruiting 2018/19 Class The Elgin Area Leadership Academy has been a valued resource since 1991 with more than 525 people graduated from the leadership development program. Its goal is to educate, engage and challenge current and emerging leaders in the community through various leadership and skill-building programs. Participants in the EALA receive a ...read moreCategories: Member Company News, Career & Education, EAC News, Community, Economic
Tuesday, August 28, 2018U-46, Alignment Collaborative for Education to Host Fourth Annual Career ExpoExplore 2018 to be held on a school day, introduce eighth graders to more than a dozen career pathways ELGIN - School District U-46 will showcase curriculum and career pathways for U-46 students at the annual expo on Wednesday, Sept. 12, but for the first time, eighth grade students will attend with teachers as part of ...read moreCategories: Community, Career & Education, Member Company News
Tuesday, August 21, 2018For immediate release: Elgin, IL— Centro de Información Annual Gala - Dream A Bigger Dream Saturday, September 29, 2018 Centro de Información will host its annual benefit gala and auction on Saturday, September 29, from 6PM to 9PM at Villa Olivia in Bartlett. Tickets, sponsorship information, and raffle tickets are now available at centro18.gesture.com. This year’s theme is Dream A ...read moreCategories: Community
Tuesday, August 07, 2018The Elgin Area Chamber is preparing a full color 24'' x 36'' Elgin and South Elgin area street map complete with street index and we are offering you the opportunity to advertise and promote your business on this very popular and highly sought-after marketing piece. We had such success with the map of Elgin and South Elgin that it?s time for a reprint as we went through 5,000 copies of the map ...read moreCategories: Community, Member Company News, EAC News, Small BusinessWednesday, August 01, 2018Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members! Thank you to these Elgin Area Chamber members who are celebrating an anniversary with our organization: More than 60 yearsAdvocate Sherman HospitalRalph Helm, Inc.YWCA Elgin 40 - 59 yearsElgin State BankWaste Management 30 - 39 yearsAlexanders CaféAssociation for Individual Development - Elgin Area ServicesLea Heating & Air ConditioningTom's ...read moreCategories: Community, EAC News, Health & Lifestyle, Member Company NewsWednesday, August 01, 2018Elgin's Five Fabulous Facts for August This is an exciting time to be in Elgin! Our Enhancing Elgin Committee works to provide information about the many positive things about our city that are solidifying our reputation as The City in the Suburbs. Visit our website at ElginChamber.com/Fab5 or follow Enhancing Elgin on Facebook and Twitter (@EnhancingElgin) or search the hashtag #ElginIL to learn ...read moreCategories: Fab Five, Community, EAC News, Member Company News, Small Business, FinancialWednesday, August 01, 2018Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in August! Consumer Credit Counseling Service(CCCS) of Northern Illinois Virginia Peschke 28 N Grove Elgin IL 60123 (800) 815-2227 www.illinoiscccs.org Financial Services/Financial Advisors Family Chiropractic and Posture Center David Serrano 630 Randall Road South Elgin IL 60177 (847) ...read moreCategories: Member Company News, Community, EAC News, Small Business, FinancialTuesday, July 31, 2018Gather a Group and Experience TheElginSymphonyOrchestra Record-settingfour-time winnerof IllinoisProfessionalOrchestra of the Year! Groups of 10ormore - 15%DiscountGroups of 20ormore - 20%DiscountTicketsstartat $30Transformingthe SymphonyExperience Electrifyingconcertsthat exemplify the power of liveperformance World-class musicians and a critically-acclaimedmusicdirector No rules-wear ...read moreCategories: Community, Member Company News, Small BusinessSunday, July 01, 2018https://indd.adobe.com/view/85316e3b-d978-48db-9b74-b4336a5e2ae9Categories: EAC News, Member Company News, Community, Economic, Small BusinessSunday, July 01, 2018Elgin's Five Fabulous Facts for JulyThis is an exciting time to be in Elgin! Our Enhancing Elgin Committee works to provide information about the many positive things about our city that are solidifying our reputation as The City in the Suburbs. Visit our website at ElginChamber.com/Fab5 or follow Enhancing Elgin on Facebook and Twitter (@EnhancingElgin) or search the hashtag #ElginIL to learn ...read moreCategories: Community, Fab Five, Small Business, EAC News, Member Company NewsSunday, July 01, 2018Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members! Thank you to these Elgin Area Chamber members who are celebrating an anniversary with our organization: More than 65 years Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley Elgin Academy Elgin Symphony Orchestra Golden Corridor Family YMCA 40 - 49 years Commonwealth Edison Company 30 - 39 years Alm Foot Care Reishauer Corporation Singles Roofing & ...read moreCategories: EAC News, Member Company News, Community, Economic, Small BusinessSunday, July 01, 2018Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in July: Phoenix Athletics, Inc. Carmen Argo 1029 N Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 (847) 468-1705 www.phoenixathletics.net Sports & Fitness/Health Clubs Fellowship Housing Anna Marquardt 2200 W Higgins Road Suite 130 Hoffman Estates IL 60169 (847) 882-2511 www.fhcmoms.org Community/Social Services Deutz Service Center Chicago Sal ...read moreCategories: Community, Member Company News, EAC News, Small BusinessWednesday, June 27, 2018New post on Labor and Employment Law - SmithAmundsen The Final Chapter: The Supreme Court Overrules Abood in Janus v. AFSCME and Changes the Face of Public Sector Labor Relationsby smithamundsenContributed by Carlos S. Arévalo and Julie Proscia, June 27, 2018On June 27, 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued a groundbreaking decision in Janus v. AFSCME ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic, Member Company NewsMonday, June 18, 2018Elgin’s Middleby Corporation received the Export Continuing Excellence Award recognition from Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) at the 2018 Governor's Export Awards during a ceremony at the Union League Club of Chicago. The Governor's Export Awards are Illinois' highest recognition of export achievement, honoring Illinois ...read moreCategories: Community, Member Company News, Economic
Thursday, May 31, 2018Thank you to these Elgin Area Chamber members who are celebrating an anniversary with our organization:50 and more yearsIHC Construction Companies, LLCHoffer Plastics CorporationHopp Accounting & Tax Service, P.C. 30 - 49 yearsGirl Scouts of Northern Illinois 20 - 29 yearsBoys & Girls Club of ElginElgin Plaza 10 - 19 yearsMarklund Wasmond CenterBrittain's Car Wash Inc.First United Methodist ...read moreCategories: Community, Member Company News, EAC News
Thursday, May 31, 2018This is an exciting time to be in Elgin! Our Enhancing Elgin Committee works to provide information about the many positive things about our city that are solidifying our reputation as The City in the Suburbs. Visit our website at ElginChamber.com/Fab5 or follow Enhancing Elgin on Facebook and Twitter (@EnhancingElgin) or search the hashtag #ElginIL to learn more about what makes Elgin the great ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic, Member Company News, EAC News, Fab FiveWednesday, May 30, 2018Here is your issue of the Elgin Area Chamber's monthly newsletter, the Business ConnectionCategories: Career & Education, EAC News, Economic, Small Business, Community, Fab Five
Tuesday, May 08, 2018This is an exciting time to be in Elgin! Our Enhancing Elgin Committee works to provide information about the many positive things about our city that are solidifying our reputation as The City in the Suburbs. Visit our website at ElginChamber.com/Fab5 or follow Enhancing Elgin on Facebook and Twitter (@EnhancingElgin) or search the hashtag #ElginIL to learn more about what makes Elgin the great ...read moreCategories: Community, EAC News, Fab Five
Tuesday, May 01, 2018Thank you to these businesses for renewing their investment with the Elgin Area Chamber: More than 50 yearsBazos, Freeman, Schuster & Braithwaite, LLCLaird Funeral HomeLundstrom Insurance Agency, IncUnited Way of Elgin 30 to 49 yearsFox Valley Fire & Safety Co.Burnidge Properties, Ltd.Daily Herald Media Group/Paddock PublicationsDLA Architects, LtdSenior Services AssociatesShales McNutt ...read moreCategories: Community, EAC News, Member Company News
Tuesday, May 01, 2018Welcome to our new members this month: A. R. Lass Construction Services, Inc. Rich Lass 3501 Algonquin Road Suite 190 Rolling Meadows IL 60008 (815) 608-3473 arlassconstruction.com Contractors/Carpenters Allstate Insurance Alejandro Talancon 1130 Dundee Ave Elgin IL 60120 (847) 697-5900 Agents.Allstate.Com Financial Services/Insurance & Investments Armar Foods Robert ...read moreCategories: Community, EAC News, Member Company News
Tuesday, May 01, 2018Applications Open for the Elgin Area Leadership Academy Class of 2019A program sought to engage and develop the next generation of community leaders in the Elgin area The Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce (EACC) is now accepting applications for the Elgin Area Leadership Academy (EASLA) class of 2019. Since 1991, the EALA program has sought to educate, engage and develop the next generation of ...read moreCategories: Career & Education, Community, EAC News, Member Company News, Small Business
Monday, April 30, 2018Elgin Area Chamber President & CEO Carol Gieske has been named 69th Annual Woman of the Year by the Altrusa International Club of Elgin. Gieske will be presented with the award at the Altrusa Annual Dinner on Thursday, May 17 at Villa Olivia Country Club. Reservations can be made by calling Joanna Webster at 847-528-3157. Altrusans Pat Szpekowski and Dr. Clare ...read moreCategories: Community, Member Company News, EAC News
Thursday, April 26, 2018Here is the monthly newsletter of the Elgin Area Chamber.Categories: EAC News, Fab Five, CommunityTuesday, April 24, 2018The Middleby Corp. said it acquired Josper S.A., a manufacturer of charcoal grill and oven cooking equipment for commercial food service and residential applications. Based in Pineda de Mar, Spain, Josper has approximately $20 million in annual revenues. “Josper is a recognized leader in the specialty charcoal cooking category. Charcoal cooking is a growing trend in the U.S. and markets globally ...read moreCategories: Member Company News, Community
Sunday, April 01, 2018This is an exciting time to be in Elgin! Our Enhancing Elgin Committee works to provide information about the many positive things about our city that are solidifying our reputation as The City in the Suburbs. Visit our website at ElginChamber.com/Fab5 or follow Enhancing Elgin on Facebook and Twitter (@EnhancingElgin) or search the hashtag #ElginIL to learn more about what makes Elgin the great ...read moreCategories: EAC News, Fab Five, CommunityTuesday, March 06, 2018Thank you to these businesses for renewing their investment with the Elgin Area Chamber: Celebrating 50+ Years Elgin Community College Lamp Incorporated Nicor Gas Renz Addiction Counseling Center Scheflow & Rydell Celebrating 30 to 49 Years Brittain's Express Oil & Lube Inc. Kane County Workforce Development Div Celebrating 20 to 29 Years Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Starck Real ...read moreCategories: EAC News, Community, Member Company NewsTuesday, March 06, 2018Read our March newsletter:Categories: EAC News, Community