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Jul 16
Middleby Corp. acquires Packaging Progressions
ELGIN -- The Middleby Corp. said it has acquired Packaging Progressions for an undisclosed sum. Based in Souderton, Pa., Pacproinc is a provider of automated packaging technologies for the protein and bakery segments. Specifically, their interleaving, underleaving, stacking, and card dispensing systems allow customers to automate production, increase throughput and efficiency, reduce downtime and production costs, enhance product quality and presentation while improving food and employee safety. The
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,
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
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 15Supreme Court May Decide Whether the Equal Pay Act Allows Employers to Consider Prior Salary in Sett
The Supreme Court may soon answer a question that divides federal courts: may an employer consider an employee’s salary history when setting pay without violating the Equal Pay Act (EPA)? The EPA prohibits employers from paying wages to employees of one sex less than employees of the other sex for equal work. The EPA holds employers strictly liable for differential pay, regardless of whether the employer had a discriminatory intent, unless the employer can show the difference in pay is based on a
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 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
Aug 01Elgin's Five Fabulous Facts for August
Elgin'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 more about what makes Elgin the great place to live, work, learn, do business, get involved, visit and
Aug 01Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in August!
Welcome 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) 742-5200 www.familychiroandposture.com Healthcare/Chiropractic Ficek Electric & Communications Systems Maureen Kostuik 1858 Winmoor Court Sleepy Hollow IL
