For the week of July 10 to July 16
ECC to offer two new certificates this fall - Personal Training and Spanish for Medical Personnel
ECC is offering two new certificate programs this fall: The Personal Training certificate is a 10 credit-hour program which prepares students to safely and effectively train clients and be ready to obtain certification through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). The Spanish for Medical Personnel certificate is a six credit-hour, fully online program that can also be completed in 16-weeks. Designed for Read more
The Final Chapter: The Supreme Court Overrules Abood in Janus v. AFSCME and Changes the Face of Public Sector Labor Relations
On June 27, 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued a groundbreaking decision in Janus v. AFSCME eliminating the public sector fair share requirement and thus changing the face of public sector labor. The Janus case involved an appeal over the dismissal of a complaint that sought to invalidate agency fees and to Read more
Association Health Plan Expansion Will Ease Burden
The Dept. of Labor recently issued a final rule providing that, as of Sept. 1, employers will be able to participate in Association Health Plans, meaning a group health plan established by multiple employers that come together to purchase a plan. Read more
Middleby Receives Governor's Export Excellence Award
Elgin’s Middleby Corporation received the Export Continuing Excellence Award recognition from Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti and the Illinois Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) at the 2018 Governor's Export Award. Read more
Triumph Community Bank to become TBK Bank  
TBK Bank, SSB (“TBK Bank”) announced that it will begin fully operating its Midwest division, Triumph Community Bank, under the TBK Bank brand in July of 2018.  
“Current customers of Triumph Community Bank will not be required Read more
Happy Chamber Anniversary to these Members!
Happy 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, YMCA, 40 - 49 years: Commonwealth Edison Company. Read more
Five Fabulous Facts for July
This is an exciting time to be in Elgin! Our Enhancing Elgin Committee works to provide information about the many positive things and here are July's Read more  
Welcome New Chamber Members!

Phoenix Athletics, Inc.
1029 N Randall Road Elgin IL  60123
(847) 468-1705

Fellowship Housing
2200 W Higgins Road Suite 130 Hoffman Estates IL 60169
(847) 882-2511

Deutz Service Center Chicago
1250 Davis Road   Elgin IL 60123
(224) 276-6550
Gifford's Kitchen & Social
2300 Bushwood Drive  Elgin Il 60124
(847) 649-3900
NAI Hiffman
One Oakbrook Terrace  Oakbrook Terrace IL 60181
(630) 932-1234

Look at all of these opportunities for you to increase your visibility, build credibility, and expand your contacts. EAC makes it easy for you!
Legislative Brew with Sen. Karen McConnaughay
Tuesday, July 17
8:30- 9:30 a.m.
EAC accepting applications for the Elgin Area Leadership Academy Class of 2019! Since 1991, the EALA program has sought to educate, engage and develop the next generation of community leaders    Read more
Can you tee it up at the 41st Annual Chamberfest Golf Outing? We're at Bowes Creek Country Club on August 16 and sponsorships are now available. Click here for more information.
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