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Feb 26
Kane County Fiber Network
Kane County Fiber Network Regional fiber optic network provides enhanced data transmission capabilities for businesses and communities Since 2011 the Kane County Fiber Optic Network has grown to cover 55 miles with high speed fiber optic cable, enhancing the data transmission capabilities of public safety and health information systems and county branch offices, schools, universities, businesses, and communities. As the Kane County network expands and evolves over time, another service that
Feb 26Illinois Taking Preventative Action to Limit Spread of Coronavirus
Illinois Taking Preventative Action to Limit Spread of CoronavirusCurrent risk to Illinoisans remains low, but state taking all steps to prepare SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with local, state, and federal health partners to take all preventative steps available to limit the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). While COVID-19 is not spreading in communities in Illinois or the U.S., there is evidence of community spread in several countries around the
Feb 25Pritzker Administration Launches Technical Assistance Programs for Social Equity Applicants Seeking
Low-interest loans now available for social equity applicants (CHICAGO) - The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced a new initiative to support social equity applicants seeking to enter the cannabis industry. Following a competitive selection process, DCEO announced it will provide three partner organizations $500,000 to offer technical assistance – in the form of mentoring and coaching on important topics such as business planning, finances, compliance, and industry
Feb 24Illinois Legislative Update
Report from the Illinois Chamber GOVERNMENT AFFAIRSReport Key Legislation Business RegulationCampaign FinanceCivil LawEconomic DevelopmentEducationEmployment LawEnvironment & EnergyFinancial ServicesGamingHealth Care Pensions ProcurementTaxes Workers' CompensationFebruary 21, 2020 This Week in Illinois Governor's Budget Address The Governor's Budget address was on Wednesday, February 19. The
Feb 21EARTH DAY - Electronics & More Recycling Event
SERVPRO Of Elgin/Northwest Kane County will be sponsoring along with Elgin Recycling, an Elgctronics & More Recycling Event Saturday, April 25th 9:00AM - 1:00PM 955 Grace Street, Elgin ILRecycle the present and save the future! Come celebrate Earth Day with SERVPRO of Elgin and Elgin Recycling by dropping off your unwanted recyclable items: Electronics Papers PlasticsCountry Donuts & Mobile CoCo's Tacoswill be on-site serving up delicious treats for all donors! Call (847) 697-8500 for Questions
Feb 12Gov. Pritzker Announces $50 Million First Round of Matching Funds in Statewide Broadband Expansion
Governor Sets Ambitious Goals for Connect Illinois, Nation’s Largest Matching Grant Program to Expand High-Speed Internet to Every Part of IllinoisWednesday, February 5, 2020 - Governor, Office of theSpringfield, Ill. — Governor JB Pritzker announced today that the state releasing $50 million in funding for the first round of matching grants of Connect Illinois, the state's $420 million statewide broadband expansion. "We're beginning to deliver on an ambitious 4- year plan to deliver broadband to homes,
Feb 10The City of Elgin announces leadership changes in the fire department and city manager’s office
The City of Elgin announces leadership changes in the fire department and city manager’s office. Cagann appointed as Fire Chief Interim Fire Chief Robert Cagann has been appointed fire chief, effective immediately. With 27 years of experience with the Elgin Fire Department, Cagann will lead the department of 133 fire and emergency personnel at seven fire stations within the 38 square miles of Elgin and with an annual operating budget of nearly $30 million. “I am so honored to serve as Elgin’s new
Feb 10South Elgin High School Engine Teardown Team to Receive Accent on Achievement Team finished 10th in nation
The U-4 Board of Education Monday will honor the South Elgin High School Hot Rodders of Tomorrow engine teardown team, which finished 10th in the nation at a competition in December. The team, sponsored by Jegs Performance Auto Parts, is led by South Elgin High automotive teacher Steve Schertz and coached by South Elgin 2016 alum LeeAnne Driscoll. Students on the team are senior Andrew Clark, senior Casey Gebala, senior Dan Godinez, senior Jared Pena, junior Hayden Shaw, and junior Omar Quiroz. When the
Feb 07Andrew Grams to Leave Elgin Symphony Orchestra Conductor Post at End of 2020/21 Season
Following seven years with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Grams will leave his post as Music Director and Conductor at the end of the 2020/21 season. “After enjoying the privilege of being the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s Music Director for seven extraordinary seasons of music-making, I make this decision proud of the work we’ve done to raise the level of the orchestra and all we have achieved in making the connection to the community it serves even stronger. Thanks to these accomplishments, I have
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Feb 05Hoffer Plastics’ Charlotte Canning Among Crain’s Human Resources Champion
CONTACT: Tamara@Tamaraedwards.co SOUTH ELGIN, IL — Hoffer Plastics announced today that Charlotte Canning, Chief Culture Officer, has been named among Crain's 2020 Notable Leaders in HR, a recognition honoring Chicago area Human Resource leaders who have shown the ability or power to effect change by navigating new ways of recruiting talent; opening new ways to support employees and/or retain talent; improving efficiency; enhancing company culture; and/or promoting diversity and inclusion. Charlotte
Feb 05WIM Fox Valley to feature successful entrepreneurs
WIM Fox Valley (WIM) welcomes Kristen Hutchinson and Stephanie Szewczyk, co-founders of STRONG self(ie), as its speakers on Thursday, February 13, 2020. The lunch meeting will be held at Emmett’s Brewing Co. at 128 West Main Street in West Dundee with networking at 11:30 a.m., luncheon and program at noon. Meetings adjourn at 1:00 p.m. Cost for members is $25.00 and non-members $28.00. Area women in business are welcome to attend this complimentary month’s presentation. Reservations must be made for
Feb 05Illinois Department of Human Rights Releases Compliance Guidelines for Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) launched an information-based webpage concerning Public Act 101-0221 (commonly referred to as the Workplace Transparency Act), a law that requires all Illinois employers to provide sexual harassment prevention training to their employees on an annual basis. “Dismantling the culture of silence surrounding sexual harassment requires education and mandatory training, which are our biggest tools to fight this pervasive problem,” said IDHR Director Jim Bennett.
Feb 03EAC's Business Review Newsletter for February 2020
EAC's Business Review Newsletter for February 2020
Jan 31What's in Store for the Local Economy in 2020?
The U.S. economy is in its 126th month of expansion that dates to July 2009, and Elgin businesses have been riding the wave. The question everyone has been asking themselves is how long can the longest expansion in U.S. history continue? Will the economy contract, continue expanding, fall or flatten is anyone’s guess? Here are a few quotes from Elgin’s business leaders on what 2020 has in store: “Ziegler’s Ace customers continue to invest in new Weber and Traeger grills, Ego mowers and snowblowers,
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Jan 29Judson University Athletics Unveils New Athletics Brand Identity
(ELGIN, IL – January 29, 2020) – When Michael Figueroa approached Judson President Gene Crume about a new graphic identity that he had created for the Judson Eagles during his graphics class, he knew it was a longshot. But Figueroa’s story, talent and vision for the new Athletics brand was so compelling that President Crume agreed to move forward with it. Now, Judson University is implementing Figueroa’s design and launching a new brand created for the Judson University Athletics program. This new
Jan 28YWCA Elgin seeks Leader Luncheon Award nominees
YWCA Elgin seeks Leader Luncheon Award nominees The YWCA Elgin will host its 37th Annual Leader Luncheon on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at The Seville in Streamwood. Individuals, clubs, and organizations are invited to nominate deserving women and non-binary individuals for this prestigious award! Women and non-binary individuals who have been nominated in past years may be re-nominated. Recipients will be awarded at the luncheon with Sharon Bush of the Grand Victoria Foundation as the keynote speaker. The
Jan 13Middleby Acquires RAM Fry Dispensers
Middleby Acquires RAM Fry Dispensers Elgin Ill. (January 13, 2020) – The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) today announced the acquisition of RAM Fry Dispensers, a business unit of Automated Equipment LLC based in Red Wing, Minn. RAM is an industry leader in automated frozen fry dispensing equipment. “The addition of RAM enhances our restaurant automation portfolio. In the current market, operators are in need of solutions to address labor costs and availability. As an innovation leader, the RAM
Jan 06New Downloadable Assistant Helps Small Businesses WIthhold the Right Amount of Income Tax
New Downloadable Assistant Helps Small Businesses WIthhold the Right Amount of Income Tax The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new online assistant designed to help employers, especially small businesses, easily determine the right amount of federal income tax to withhold from their workers' pay. Known as the Income Tax Withholding Assistant for Employers, this new spreadsheet-based tool is designed to help employers easily transition to the redesigned withholding system (no longer based on
Jan 01Welcome New Chamber Members!
Welcome to these new Chamber members in January! Culver's of Elgin Ross Thomas 1175 N. McLean Boulevard Elgin IL 60123 OPENING SOON!!www.culvers.com Food & Beverages/Restaurants H.B. Fuller Lesandro Gonzalez 1575 Executive Drive Elgin IL 60123 (847) 841-7002www.hbfuller.com Industrial/Adhesive – Manufacturer Innerspire, Inc Nate Lindquist 164 Division Street, Suite 406 Elgin IL 60120 (904) 385-9017www.TheMinimalistCEO.com Business Services/Consulting Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers,
Dec 13Kane County Examines Traffic Flow on Randall Road at I-90
KANE COUNTY EXAMINES TRAFFIC FLOW ON RANDALL ROAD AT I-90kanecountyconnects / December 12, 2019 / Leave a comment / Communities, Consumers, Education, Events The Kane County Division of Transportation is seeking your input on ways to improve traffic flow on Randall Road in the area of the I-90 interchange. Feasibility study area. KDOT this week announced the launch of the Randall Road/I-90 Feasibility Study, which will evaluate possible improvements to Randall Road between Big Timber Road on the south
Dec 01December 2019 issue of the Business Connection newsletter
This is the monthly newsletter of the Elgin Area Chamber for December, 2019
Nov 15Drafting Contracts for Cannabis-Based Businesses
Drafting Contracts for Cannabis-Based Businesses By Steven A. Migala Contracts for cannabis-based businesses present unique challenges, and as Illinois prepares to legalize the recreational use of cannabis next year, these businesses and their counsel must deal with them. Particularly difficult will be the interaction of Illinois and federal law, for even in those states which have long since legalized cannabis, the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) still considers it a banned substance. The
Nov 15Equity Cure Provisions in Commercial Loan Agreements
Banking and Business Monthly – November 2019 By Steven A. Migala EQUITY CURE PROVISIONS IN COMMERCIAL LOAN AGREEMENTS Introduction Commercial loan agreements frequently contain various financial covenants requiring the borrower to achieve certain performance metrics, such as a leverage ratio or debt service coverage ratio. Since these covenants are based on past financial performance, breaches of financial covenants cannot be cured absent a cure provision. The use of an equity cure provision is one way
Oct 28Illinois Department of Insurance Releases 2020 ACA Health Insurance Marketplace Rates
Illinois Department of Insurance Releases 2020 ACA Health Insurance Marketplace Rates Five health insurance carriers will again offer Illinois consumers individual Gold, Silver and Bronze plans with a slight decrease in overall rates Chicago – Today, the Illinois Department of Insurance released the health insurance rates and analysis for the Illinois Exchange 2020 Plan Year. The Illinois on-Exchange marketplace has five carriers offering health insurance plans, including Quartz Health Benefit Plans
Oct 23Darwin Realty Arranges Sale of 90,000 SF Industrial Building in Elgin, Illinois
Darwin Realty has arranged the sale of a 90,000-square-foot industrial building located at 501 Davis Road in Elgin. Consideration for the sale was in excess of $5 million. The property features seven loading docks, three drive-in doors, 5,000 square feet of office space and a clear height of 24 feet. Noel Liston of Darwin brokered the transaction. Chicago Logistic Service owned and occupied the building. Navis Industries, which provides plastic packaging films, purchased the building and plans to relocate
Oct 21Gov. Pritzker, IDOT Announce Rebuild Illinois Road and Bridge Projects
New Multi-Year Plan Lays Out $23.5 Billion in Maintenance, Preservation and Expansion Projects Across the StateSpringfield, Ill. — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation released the department’s annual Multi-Year Plan of road and bridge projects across the state, which is the first to capture the historic impact of the Rebuild Illinois capital plan. Using rigorous and objective criteria, IDOT evaluated the condition, frequency of use, and crash and fatalities across the
Oct 01EAC's Business Review Newsletter for October 2019
This is the October issue of the monthly newsletter.
Aug 29Conor Commercial expands in Elgin with two new buildings
Conor Commercial Real Estate recently held a grand opening ceremony for Northwest Pointe III, 2801 Galvin Drive in Elgin. The two new, speculative industrial buildings will be ready for occupancy by the end of the year and together measure over 349,000 square feet. The two new buildings sit on 20.54 acres, have a clear height of 32 feet, 20-28 truck docks per building, over 400 parking spaces and column spacing of 50 feet by 52 feet allowing for vast open areas inside the building.Read More
Jul 02Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members!
Welcome to our new Chamber members in July! Calpine Energy Solutions Kyle Warford 1901 Esplande Drive, Suite 660 Downers Grove IL 60515 (630) 797-0736 www.calpinesolutions.com Utilities & Service Providers/Electric Service El Taco Alegre Mexican Grill Cristina Leon 154 E Chicago Street Elgin IL 60120 (224) 434-7431 www.facebook.com/El-Taco-Alegre-Mexican-Grill-357267711666276 Food & Beverages/Restaurants HFRI, LLC Carly Guerra 2500 Westfield Drive, Suite 2-300 Elgin IL 60124 (847)
Jul 02Thank you to these members who are celebrating their anniversary with the Elgin Area Chamber:
Thanks you to these members for renewing their investments and congratulations on your anniversary! Celebrating 60-69 YearsBazos, Freeman, Schuster & Pope, LLCEasterseals DuPage & Fox ValleyHoffer Plastics Corporation Celebrating 40 - 49 yearsHuck Bouma PC Celebrating 30 - 39 yearsAssociation for Individual DevelopmentDundee Animal Hospital of ElginFox Valley Fire & Safety Co.Girl Scouts of Northern IllinoisSingles Roofing & Construction Co.Tom's Auto ClinicVNA Health Care Celebrating 20 - 29 yearsAmerican
Jul 01EAC's Business Review Newsletter for July 2019
This is the monthly newsletter of the Elgin Area Chamber for July, 2019
May 01EAC's Business Review Newsletter for May 2019
Here is the May monthly newsletter from the Elgin Area Chamber.
May 01Happy Anniversary to our Elgin Area Chamber members
Thank you to these Elgin Area Chamber members who are celebrating an anniversary with our organization: Celebrating 60 - 69 YearsCity of ElginElgin AcademyGolden Corridor Family YMCALaird Funeral HomeLundstrom Insurance Agency, Inc Celebrating 30 - 39 YearsBurnidge Properties, Ltd.Daily Herald Media GroupSenior Services AssociatesShales McNutt ConstructionThe Learning Tree Child Care CenterThe Literacy Connection Celebrating 20 - 29 YearsAmerican NTN Bearing Manufacturing Corp.Rotary Club of Elgin
May 01Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members
Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber Members in May: Allstate Insurance - Chavez Insurance Group Inc Jose Chavez 48 S McLean Boulevard South Elgin IL 60177 (630) 908-5200 www.agents.allstate.com/jose-chavez-south-elgin-il Financial & Insurance Services/Insurance & Investments B & C Enterprises Inc Erik Bauer 2482 Technology Drive Elgin IL 60124 (847) 930-5859 www.bcentinc.com Business Services/General Contractors Caffé Mariani - Java and Gelato Randy & Lisa Mariani 3145 West, Highway
Apr 01Welcome to our New Members in April
Conor Commercial Real Estate 9500 W Bryn Mawr Suite 200 Rosemont IL 60018 (847) 692-8848 www.conorcommercial.com Real Estate/Real Estate Developers First American Bank 632 Randall Road South Elgin IL 60177 (847) 403-8185 www.firstambank.com Financial & Insurance Services/Banks Fruitful Yield 360 Randall Road South Elgin IL 60177 (847) 888-0100 www.fruitfulyield.com Natural Products/Shopping & E-Commerce FZ Sonick Inc 1730 Todd Farm Drive Elgin IL 60123 (636)
Apr 01Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members!
Thank you to these Chamber members who are celebrating an anniversary with us! Celebrating 60 - 69 Years City of Elgin Elgin Academy Golden Corridor Family YMCA Laird Funeral Home Lundstrom Insurance Agency, Inc Celebrating 30 - 39 Years Burnidge Properties, Ltd. Daily Herald Media Group Senior Services Associates Shales McNutt Construction The Learning Tree Child Care Center The Literacy Connection Celebrating 20 - 29 Years American NTN Bearing Manufacturing Corp. Rotary Club of Elgin
Mar 04Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members!
Thank you to these Chamber members who are celebrating an anniversary with us! Celebrating more than 60 yearsElgin Community CollegeMueller & Co LLP Celebrating 30 - 39 yearsBrittain’s Express Oil & Lube Inc. Celebrating 30 - 39 yearsCelebrating 20 to 29 yearsFASTSIGNSLauderdale Electric, Inc.PR Strategies & CommunicationsSynergy Inc.The Salvation Army Celebrating 10 - 19 yearsBlock AdvisorsComcast BusinessElgin Youth Symphony OrchestraFountain Square on the RiverFox River Horizon Pace Suburban
Mar 01Welcome to our New Members in March
Welcome to our new members in March: BidBuyorTry P.O. Box 5176 Elgin IL 60121 (224) 407-2140 www.bidbuyortry.com Business Services/Advertising Customer Service Solutions Inc. P.O. Box 7732 Algonquin IL 60102 (847) 529-1811 www.customerservsolutions.com Business Services/Business Training Eternal Tan 344 Randall Road South Elgin IL 60177 (847) 429-2400 Home & Family/Beauty Services In the Light Studios 454 Shannon Parkway Elgin IL 60124 (224)
Feb 01Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in February!
Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in February! Alianza Hispana Income Tax - Elgin Elia Rodriguez 606 Dundee Avenue Elgin IL 60120 (630) 974-1450 www.alianzahispanainc.com Financial & Insurance Services/Tax Preparation DexYP Diette Barnett 2200 W Airfield Drive DFW Airport TX 75261 (972) 453-7790 www.dexyp.com Business Services/Marketing Heritage Woods of South Elgin Chakeya Jenkins 700 N McLean Boulevard South Elgin Illinois 60177 (847)
