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Aug 21
Gov. J.B. Pritzker Signs Into Law Debt Collection Reform Package; PNC Bank Wins Motion to Disqualify Its Law Firm in Breach-of-Lease Case
Governor J.B. Pritzker Signs Into Law Debt Collection Reform Package; PNC Bank Wins Motion to Disqualify Its Law Firm in Breach-of-Lease Case A. Governor J.B. Pritzker Signs Into Law Debt Collection Reform Package House Bill 88, known as the Consumer Fairness Act, was signed into law on Monday July 29, 2019 and became Public Act 101-0168. The new legislation, which takes effect January 1, 2020, could affect nearly one-in-five Illinoisans struggling to pay post-judgment debt. The law calls for
Aug 20Export Grants Available through Kane County
Export Grants Application Matching grant opportunity for Kane County exporters In May 2015, Chicago Regional Growth Corporation Exports Initiative (Formerly known as Metro Chicago Exports) announced the launch of a Grant Program to help small and mid-sized businesses grow in international trade, specifically through exports. The Chicago Regional Growth Corporation Exports Grant Program, presented by JP Morgan Chase & Co., awards grants up to $5,000 to businesses throughout Northeastern Illinois. This
Aug 19U-46 Offers ‘Breakfast for All’ at More than 20 Schools
- As School District U-46 opens the doors for a new school year, students at 22 buildings will be able to enjoy a free breakfast meal before starting their school day. Twenty-one elementary schools and one middle school are now participating in the “Universal Breakfast” program, up from 14 elementary schools last spring. The program is an option at schools with high rates of free or reduced-priced eligible students in the federally-funded School Breakfast Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture
Aug 19SCHOOL DISTRICT U-46 HAS A GARDEN PROGRAM AND NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!
Exciting things are happening at the School District U-46 Food and Nutrition Service headquarters in Elgin! This summer the district broke ground on a sizeable vegetable garden plot on the open space next to their food service distribution center. The “Going Green with U-46” initiative is focused on building a new pipeline of fresh vegetables for U-46 students. The produce grown this season will supplement the fruits and vegetables served at the garden bars (salad bars) in operation at five district
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 02#ExploreElgin Summer Commercial
EACVB revealed their joint #ExploreElgin commercial with the City of Elgin last week. Their goal is to highlight all the great reasons visitors have to Explore Elgin this summer from Golf, Public Arts, Architecture and Events.
Jul 01EAC's Business Review Newsletter for July 2019
This is the monthly newsletter of the Elgin Area Chamber for July, 2019
Jun 18MIddleby Acquires SsBrewtech
The Middleby Corp. said it has acquired Ss Brewtech, a maker of professional craft brewing and beverage equipment, based in Santa Ana, CA. Terms of the acquisition were not announced. Founded in 2013, Ss Brewtech has $20 million in annual revenues and was the first to introduce professional-grade brewing equipment for the small scale craft brewing industry. The company will operate as an autonomous business unit within Middleby. “Ss Brewtech provides a best-in-class craft brewing platform,
Jun 17Scannell Properties Breaks Ground in Elgin
National Developer Scannell Properties will be starting construction of two "spec" industrial buildings in Elgin. The buildings will total over 405,000 square feet. The Scannell projects will be part of the over 2 million square feet of new industrial space planned for Elgin this year."There's a good, solid workforce out here," Scannell partner Bill Linville said on why they chose the Elgin location to build. "Plus you have a lot of economic and lifestyle advantages in this area."
May 20Elgin honored in special ceremony for receiving Silver SolSmart designation Illinois now home to more communities earning the distinction than any other state
Elgin, 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 communities were similarly honored. The communities “did an exceptional job, working tirelessly in a multitude of
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 01Have a product idea? NIU Eiger Lab can assist you at the Chamber office!
Have 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 business development professionals in the Chicagoland area. We've made it easier for innovators, startups, and small
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 28Fitch once again affirms AAA Bond Rating for Elgin
Fitch 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 management and commitment to decision making that plans for the future," said Chief Financial Officer Debra
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)
Jan 10Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members!
Happy 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, Inc. Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Starck Real Estate-Elgin Hy-Tech CARSTAR Auto Body Middleby Marshall
Jan 01EAC's Business Review Newsletter for January 2019
EAC's Business Review Newsletter for January 2019
Jan 01Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in January!
Welcome 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 Center & Glass IncElvy Aguilar939 Davis Road Elgin IL 60123 (847)
Dec 01Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members!
Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members! Thank you to these Elgin Area Chamber members who are celebrating an anniversary with our organization: Greater Than 60 Years Elgin Symphony Orchestra Judson University Mueller & Co LLP 40 to 49 Years Presence Saint Joseph Hospital 30 to 39 Years CES Group, Inc. Manpower Tom's Auto Clinic 20 to 29 Years A-Tech Computer Service, Inc. Behning Custom Carpentry Ltd. Bennigan's Restaurant Columbia College of Missouri, Elgin Holiday Inn Hotel &
Dec 01Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in December!
Welcome 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 Shearer 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin IL 60124 (847) 428-2951 www.bfcacademy.com Education & Training/Education
Dec 01EAC's Business Review Newsletter for December 2018
Here is the December 2018 issue of our monthly Business Connection newsletter:
Oct 01Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members!
Happy 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 & Renwick, Inc. M-TEK, Inc. Porte Brown LLC Celebrating 20 - 29 years Village of Hoffman Estates A1 Trophies &
Sep 01Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in Septermber!
Welcome 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 Avenue Chicago IL 60617 (202) 903-0059 www.chicagobuschartercompany.com Accommodations/Transportation Elgin
Sep 01Elgin's Five Fabulous Facts for September
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 more about what makes Elgin the great place to live, work, learn, do business, get involved, visit and enjoy. Thanks to the Elgin Breakfast Rotary
