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Oct 21
Gov. 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 09Third family generation takes on leader roles at Hoffer Plastics
Hoffer Plastics CEO William Hoffer, left, will become chairman of the board as third generation family members Alex Hoffer, second from left, Gretchen Farb and Charlotte Canning take on new leadership roles at the South Elgin manufacturer.file photo/2018 Hoffer Plastics CEO William Hoffer, left, will become chairman of the board as third generation family members Alex Hoffer, second from left, Gretchen Farb and Charlotte Canning take on new leadership roles at the South Elgin manufacturer.file
Oct 08U46 Board Receives Update on Educational Pathways
Twenty-three pathways identified for high school students ELGIN - Administrators Monday night updated the Board of Education regarding ongoing work to expand small learning communities at all five U-46 comprehensive high schools and the Dream Academy by the 2021-22 school year. These small learning communities will emphasize rigor and relevance, relationships with peers and staff, and college and career readiness skills. The plan calls for all U-46 high schools to each house the same five college and
Oct 07ILLINOIS COLLEGE2CAREER TOOL RECEIVES GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE AWARD
ILLINOIS COLLEGE2CAREER TOOL RECEIVES GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE AWARD FROM CENTER FOR DIGITAL GOVERNMENT Winners of the third annual competition are using innovative tools to reinvent the citizen experience SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois College2Career Tool (IL C2C) is among the recipients of a 2019 Government Experience Award from the Center for Digital Government (CDC). The third annual competition recognizes the achievements and best practices of states, cities and counties that are radically improving
Oct 07U-46 Food and Nutrition Services to be Honored for Achievement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary FergusOct. 7, 2019 Phone: 847-888-5000, ext.4160 U-46 Food and Nutrition Services to be Honored for Achievement Department recognized for success ahead of National School Lunch Week ELGIN - School District U-46’s Food and Nutrition Services department will be honored with an “Accent on Achievement” during Monday night’s Board of Education meeting just ahead
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Oct 04National Manufacturing Day
Happy National Manufacturing Day! Started by the National Association of Manufacturers, Manufacturing Day aims to showcase the diverse career opportunities available in the manufacturing industry and connect with America’s future workforce—students. Manufacturing Day is celebrated October 4, so we wanted to highlight some facts and statistics about the importance of manufacturing to our economy. Did You Know?•Over the next decade, manufacturers will need to fill 4.6 million jobs—jobs that are high skill,
Oct 01EAC's Business Review Newsletter for October 2019
This is the October issue of the monthly newsletter.
Sep 17Illinois Revenue Announces Tax Amnesty Program
Illinois Revenue Announces Tax Amnesty Program Program begins October 1, 2019 and runs until November 15, 2019 SPRINGFIELD - Illinois taxpayers who incurred tax liabilities between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2018 may be eligible for the one-time tax amnesty program. Beginning October 1, 2019, eligible taxpayers who pay their eligible tax liabilities in full will have associated penalties and interest waived. Taxpayers have until November 15, 2019 to make a full payment on their liabilities and file the
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Sep 17Judson University Named Among the Best Christian Colleges and Universities for 2019 by College Conse
Judson University Named Among the Best Christian Colleges and Universities for 2019 by College Consensus(ELGIN, IL – September 16, 2019) Judson University has been named among the Best Christian Colleges & Universities for 2019 by College Consensus. The comprehensive award from College Consensus is based on an objectively computed method, which allows universities to highlight what they do best. Judson was ranked no. 46 nationally, particularly reflecting its high student ratings and availability of
Sep 06Brown negotiates sale of Elgin industrial building
Brown Commercial Group negotiated a 26,000-square-foot industrial building sale in Elgin as part of a two transaction process that is moving a business owner into a modern, more efficient facility. Senior Broker Jim Pietrarosso represented Foderaro Investment Partnership Corp. in buying a building at 2475 Millennium Dr. in Elgin for $2,05 million.The facility will house V & F Transformer Corp., which manufacturers custom-designed transformers and reactive magnetic components for a variety of global
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
Aug 29Two new industrial buildings unveiled in Elgin
Elgin’s industrial space will expand with the opening of two new speculative industrial buildings on Galvin Drive and Higgins Road. The combined 349,000 square feet in new industrial space will be ready for occupancy later this year, an announcement from the Elgin Area Chamber said.Read More
Aug 28Veterans train in Elgin for an in-demand tech job: a 5G future on the cell tower
Imagine climbing 200 feet up a cellular tower with 30 pounds of equipment to work on a new installation, and describing being up there as "calm and relaxing." That's what Joliet resident and Marine veteran Eric Jansen said of his upcoming career as a cell tower climbing technician, an opportunity he discovered thanks to the nonprofit Warriors 4 Wireless. The nonprofit links veterans to job opportunities at companies across the country, this year predominantly at SAC Wireless, which has its national
Aug 23Greater Elgin Family Care Center receives multiple national awards
Greater Elgin Family Care Center's 2018 outcomes on Bureau of Primary Health Care Clinical Indicators have been recognized as among the best of all Federally Qualified Health Centers in the United States and Illinois -- for the sixth year in a row! The Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration recognized Greater Elgin Family Care Center as a National Quality Leader, Health Center Quality Leader-Gold, Advancing HIT For Quality awardee, and Clinical Quality
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 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 &
