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News for Community
Monday, May 20, 2019Elgin, IL- In a ceremony packed with local, state and national officials, other leaders and VIPs, Elgin received an award at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont for earning the highly-coveted SolSmart Silver Designation. This important achievement furthers solar power growth in the community with resulting new job creation, economic development and reduced carbon emissions. Twenty-two other ...read moreCategories: Technology, Member Company News, Community, Health & Lifestyle, Economic Development
Monday, May 20, 2019For Immediate ReleaseMay 20, 2019 2019 Elgin Memorial Day events set for Monday, May 27Elgin, IL- The Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association, in cooperation with the city of Elgin, invites the public to attend the Memorial Day events on Monday, May 27. For information, including possible weather related changes, visit elginmemorialday.org. 2019 Events ...read moreCategories: CommunityFriday, May 17, 2019ELGIN, ILLINOIS – (May 15, 2019) – SureWerx, a leading provider of professional tool, equipment and safety products for workers across the globe, is pleased to introduce Christian Wiltrout as the new President of SureWerx USA. Christian joins SureWerx USA, bringing extensive industry and product expertise in the industrial distribution space and a visionary leadership style. Christian’s vast ...read moreCategories: Financial, Community, Member Company News
Wednesday, May 15, 2019EEO-1 report filers should prepare to submit Component 2 pay data for both calendar years 2017 and 2018 by September 30, 2019. As previously reported, the U.S. District Court for the District Court of Columbia previously ruled that employers must submit pay data for calendar year 2018 by September 30, 2019. In this ruling, the court also presented the EEOC with the option to either collect pay ...read moreCategories: Community
Tuesday, May 14, 2019ELGIN – As School District U-46 prepares to transition its existing five high school academies to Magnet Academies, it has issued a bilingual survey to gather feedback from students, parents, staff, and community members about the themes of two high school programs. All the academies have offered strong programming since they began 20 years ago but District leaders are reviewing how the academies ...read moreCategories: Community
Friday, May 10, 2019Alvin Bibbs Sr. The Gospel Justice Initiative is hosting Restore, The Gospel Justice Conference on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8, in the Herrick Chapel at Judson University, 1151 N. State St. in Elgin. The Restore Conference is open to attorneys, students, church leaders, and anyone in the community who desires to be an advocate for justice. Led by the nation's leading Christian legal ...read moreCategories: Community, Financial, Member Company News
Friday, May 10, 2019Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) will host a week-long Summer Chamber Music Camp July 22 – 26 on the campus of Elgin Academy, 350 Park St., Elgin, IL. The camp is designed for students entering 4th grade or higher, who have played their instrument for at least two years. “I had so many influential experiences at summer music programs,” said Theresa Goh, director of the EYSO Chamber Music ...read moreCategories: Community, Career & Education, Member Company News
Thursday, May 09, 2019ELGIN – The School District U-46 Board of Education Monday approved a new four-year contract for more than 2,400 members of the Elgin Teachers Association (ETA). The contract addresses both compensation and teaching and learning conditions for teachers in the state’s second-largest school district and follows seven months of negotiations. The contract calls for a base salary increase of one ...read moreCategories: CommunityThursday, May 09, 2019Kick off the long Memorial Day weekend with an Elgin spring tradition – the 42nd annual Elgin Valley Fox Trot. This year's event includes a 10-mile, 10K and 5K run as well as a 2-mile “Walk for a Cause.” The race takes place on Saturday, May 25 in downtown Elgin, with races and walk starting at the intersection of Kimball Street and Douglas Avenue. The 10-mile run begins with a shotgun start ...read moreCategories: Community, Member Company News, Health & LifestyleFriday, May 03, 20192019 OMEE Notice of Funding Opportunity Program Description This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) sets forth the requirement of the 2019 Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Minority-Owned Business Capital and Infrastructure Program. The Office of Minority Economic Empowerment’s (OMEE) newly created state funded capital and infrastructure program, as per Public Act ...read moreCategories: EAC News, Financial, Community, Economic Development, Small Business
Thursday, May 02, 2019Keller Williams Realty is about to release the most powerful App for Consumers. We are building this to give our clients a complete lifestyle resource. Local businessess will be showcased and we would love to give your business the opportunity to be showcased first. It's FREE to you! Would you like more information and how it benefits you? Call or text Laura Damko: ...read moreCategories: Financial, Small Business, Community, Economic Development, Health & Lifestyle, Member Company News, Technology
Wednesday, May 01, 2019Media Contact: Brittany Ludwig, Fishman Public Relations, 847-945-1300 or bludwig@fishmanpr.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pup Paradise: New Dogtopia Offers Home Away from Home for Fox Valley CaninesDog Daycare, Boarding and Spa Facility to Open its Doors on April 13 SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. (April 8, 2019) – Dogtopia, the nation’s leading dog daycare, boarding and spa facility, is opening a ...read moreCategories: Economic Development, Small Business, Community, Member Company News
Wednesday, May 01, 2019Here is the May monthly newsletter from the Elgin Area Chamber.Categories: Career & Education, EAC News, Fab Five, Health & Lifestyle, Community, Economic Development, Financial, Small Business
Wednesday, May 01, 2019Thank 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 ...read moreCategories: Career & Education, EAC News, Fab Five, Health & Lifestyle, Small Business, Community, Economic Development, Financial, Member Company News, Technology
Wednesday, May 01, 2019Welcome 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) ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic Development, Financial, Member Company News, Technology, Career & Education, EAC News, Fab Five, Health & Lifestyle, Small BusinessTuesday, April 02, 2019Jane Blain Gilbertson, president, CEO, and sole owner of 41 Blain’s Farm & Fleet stores, will be the featured speaker at the 36th Annual Leader Luncheon Awards to be held at The Seville in Streamwood on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 11:00 am. The Leader Luncheon is attended by hundreds of community leaders, businesses and volunteers as eight women in distinctive categories will be recognized for their ...read moreCategories: Community, Member Company News, Career & Education, Economic Development
Monday, April 01, 2019Conor 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 ...read moreCategories: Career & Education, Community, EAC News, Economic Development, Financial, Health & Lifestyle, Small Business, Technology
Monday, April 01, 2019Thank 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 ...read moreCategories: Career & Education, Community, EAC News, Economic Development, Financial, Health & Lifestyle, Small Business
Monday, April 01, 2019Categories: Career & Education, Community, EAC News, Economic Development, Fab Five, Financial, Health & Lifestyle, Member Company News, Small BusinessFriday, March 15, 2019Kick off the long Memorial Day weekend with an Elgin spring tradition – the 42nd annual Elgin Valley Fox Trot. This year's event includes a 10-mile, 10K and 5K run as well as a 2-mile “Walk for a Cause.” The race takes place on Saturday, May 25 in downtown Elgin, with races and walk starting at the intersection of Kimball Street and Douglas Avenue. The 10-mile run begins with a shotgun start ...read moreCategories: Health & Lifestyle, Community, Member Company News
Monday, March 04, 2019Thank 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 ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic Development, Financial, Member Company News, Technology, Career & Education, EAC News, Fab Five, Health & Lifestyle, Small BusinessFriday, March 01, 2019Have a product idea in either DeKalb, Elgin, Naperville or Schaumburg? We can assist! NIU EIGERlab is proud to announce new office hours at the DeKalb County Business Incubator, Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce, NIU-Naperville and Harper Community College in Schaumburg Our expanded coverage is due to an increased demand from the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), SCORE mentors and ...read moreCategories: Community, Health & Lifestyle, Economic Development, Small Business
Friday, March 01, 2019Welcome 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 ...read moreCategories: Career & Education, EAC News, Fab Five, Member Company News, Community, Economic Development, Health & Lifestyle, Small BusinessThursday, February 28, 2019Fitch once again affirms AAA Bond Rating for Elgin Elgin, IL - The city of Elgin received a “AAA, Outlook Stable” financial rating from Fitch Ratings, confirming the city’s history of strong financial management. The AAA bond rating, affirmed on February 25, 2019, is the agency’s top rating. "The reaffirmation of the city's AAA bond rating reflects the city council's sound financial ...read moreCategories: Economic Development, Member Company News, Community, FinancialTuesday, February 19, 2019The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) (“Middleby” or “the company”) today announced Selim Bassoul is retiring from his role as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Timothy FitzGerald has been named Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. FitzGerald has been instrumental in the development and execution of the company strategy since joining in 1998 and ...read moreCategories: Career & Education, EAC News, Member Company News, Community, Financial
Friday, February 01, 2019Welcome 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 ...read moreCategories: Career & Education, EAC News, Fab Five, Health & Lifestyle, Small Business, Community, Economic Development, Financial, Member Company News, Technology
Friday, February 01, 2019Categories: Career & Education, Community, EAC News, Economic Development, Fab Five, Financial, Health & Lifestyle, Member Company News, Small Business, Technology
Thursday, January 10, 2019Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members! Thank you to these Elgin Area Chamber members who are celebrating an anniversary with our organization: 60 + Years Fox River Trolley Museum Gail Borden Public Library Scheflow & Rydell Ziegler's Ace Hardware 50 to 59 Years A to Z Rentals Biggers Chevrolet 30 to 39 Years Herb's Bakery Inc. 20 to 29 Years A1 Trophies & Awards, ...read moreCategories: EAC News, Fab Five, Health & Lifestyle, Small Business, Career & Education, Community, Economic Development, Financial, Member Company News, Technology
Tuesday, January 01, 2019Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in January! ACL Self Storage LLCStephanie Wells1741 Weld Road Elgin Il 60123 (847) 697-4440www.aclstorage.netCommercial & Residential Services/Storage Facilities Alexander Plumbing and SewerPatrick Sakolari221 E Chicago Street # 9 Elgin IL 60120 (847) 742-0541www.alexanderplumbingcontractor.comCommercial & Residential Services/Plumbers Collision ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic Development, Financial, Member Company News, Technology, Career & Education, EAC News, Fab Five, Health & Lifestyle, Small Business
Tuesday, January 01, 2019EAC's Business Review Newsletter for January 2019Categories: Community, Economic Development, Member Company News, Career & Education, EAC News, Fab Five, Small Business
Saturday, December 01, 2018Here is the December 2018 issue of our monthly Business Connection newsletter:Categories: Community, Economic Development, Member Company News, Small Business, Career & Education, EAC News, Fab Five
Saturday, December 01, 2018Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in December!American Eagle Bank Greg Lieser 556 Randall Road South Elgin IL 60177 (847) 742-7400 www.americaneaglebank.com Financial & Insurance Services/Bank Buffalo Wild Wings Joe Ross 402 Randall Road South Elgin IL 60177 (847) 697-5736 www.buffalowildwings.com Food & Beverages/Restaurants Building & Fire Code Academy Sonya ...read moreCategories: Career & Education, EAC News, Fab Five, Health & Lifestyle, Small Business, Community, Economic Development, Financial, Member Company News, Technology
Thursday, November 01, 2018Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members! Thank you to these Elgin Area Chamber members who are celebrating an anniversary with our organization: Celebrating 40 - 49 years Presence Saint Joseph HospitalCelebrating 20 - 29 years Township of ElginCelebrating 10 - 19 years Courtyard & Townplace Suites by Marriott Tighe, Kress & Orr, P.C. Celebrating 5 - 9 years Engineered Components ...read moreCategories: Community, EAC News, Member Company News
Thursday, November 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: Community, EAC News, Fab Five, Member Company News
Thursday, November 01, 2018Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in November! iFiber in Partnership with Kane County Steve Smorkol 3100 N Sycamore Road Dekalb IL 60115 (815) 753-8113 www.ifiber.org Technology Sales & Service World Finance Corporation Altovise Goble 357 S Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 (847) 468-0106 www.loansbyworld.com Financial Services/Loans CorporateIT Department Mark ...read moreCategories: Community, EAC News, Member Company News
Thursday, November 01, 2018Here is the November issue of our monthly newsletter: https://indd.adobe.com/view/29138b20-311c-4060-9c7c-2ff2e107c354Categories: Community, EAC News
Wednesday, October 24, 2018Listen, Learn & Lead meets on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of every month from 4pm - 5pm at the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce.Every Toastmaster's Journey Starts with a Single Speech 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 ...read moreCategories: Career & Education, Community, Member Company News
Friday, October 19, 2018The Elgin Area Leadership Academy, a valued resource since 1991, welcomes students to its Class of 2018-19. “ We are pleased to welcome these talented individuals into the 19th class of the Leadership Academy," said EAC President Carol Gieske. "At the end of the Academy, these students will better understand and appreciate this community and be in even a better position to influence positive ...read moreCategories: Career & Education, EAC News, Community
Monday, October 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: Community, Fab Five, Small Business, EAC News, Member Company News
Monday, October 01, 2018Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members! Thank you to these Elgin Area Chamber members who are celebrating an anniversary with our organization: Celebrating 60+ years Cap & Seal LP School District U-46 Celebrating 50 - 59 years Church of the Brethren Celebrating 40 - 49 years Elgin Community Broadcasting LLC. WRMN 1410AM Radio Celebrating 30 - 39 years Hampton, Lenzini & ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic Development, EAC News, 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: Community, EAC NewsSaturday, 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: EAC News, Member Company News, Community, Economic DevelopmentSaturday, 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: Community, Economic Development, Member Company News, EAC News, Fab FiveWednesday, 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: EAC News, Health & Lifestyle, Member Company News, CommunityWednesday, 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: Financial, Fab Five, Community, EAC News, Member Company News, Small BusinessWednesday, 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: Community, EAC News, Small Business, Financial, Member Company NewsTuesday, 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: Community, Economic Development, Small Business, EAC News, Member Company NewsSunday, 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: EAC News, Member Company News, Community, Fab Five, Small BusinessSunday, 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: Community, Economic Development, Small Business, EAC News, Member Company NewsSunday, 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: EAC News, Small Business, Community, 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: Economic Development, Community, Member Company News
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 Development, 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 Development, Small Business, Community, Fab Five