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Aug 29VNA Health Care Ranks in Top 10% of Health Centers in the Nation
Once again, VNA Health Care (VNA) has been recognized by The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as a National Quality Leader for outstanding clinical outcomes achieved in 2018. Mr. Douglas O’Brien, Regional Director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Ms. Anne Huang, MS, RN Regional Nurse Consultant, Office of Regional Operations, Region 5, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of
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 23Craft Donuts and Coffee opens inside Gail Borden Library
The under-construction signs are gone, the plastic covers removed. After months of anticipation by Gail Borden Public Library employees and the public alike, Craft Donuts and Coffee opened inside the Elgin library. The coffee shop will sell 18 different handmade donuts, coffee, specialty drinks, and will soon begin selling sandwiches. Owners and managers of the shop said its location and new offerings should set it apart from its West Dundee and Des Plaines stores while also recreating the customer
Aug 23Government Affairs Report from the Illinois Chamber of Commerce
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRSReport Key Legislation Business RegulationCampaign FinanceCivil LawEconomic DevelopmentEducationEmployment LawEnvironment & EnergyFinancial ServicesGamingHealth Care Pensions ProcurementTaxes Workers' CompensationAugust 23, 2019 Governor JB Pritzker continues making the rounds and signing bills into law. Here is a quick update on legislative matters that have recently been signed into law. WORKPLACE
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 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 26Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Use – Employer Impact
By Joshua A. Nesser, Lavelle Law•25 Jun, 2019 On June 25, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed into law the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act, which will legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Illinois by individuals 21 years old or older as of January 1, 2020. While the Act may be a cause for celebration for many, it likely is a cause of concern for employers, as it further complicates the already complex landscape of substance use and abuse by employees. It is imperative that employers consult with
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 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 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
