Welcome from Michael McKay,
EAC Chairman of the Board of Directors

McKay On behalf of the Elgin Area Chamber (EAC), I would like to welcome you to our web site. As a visitor to our site, we hope you take the time to look at our Business Search for information about products and services offered by our members. If you are interested in relocating or expanding your business in Elgin, visit our Economic Development section.

Along with the availability of comprehensive business information, EAC is also proud to be at the forefront of business news and developments in our community. Our e-newsletter offers members the chance to stay up-to-date on business news, as well as links to EAC member services and event registration.

While you are looking through our site, it is our hope that you find as much inspiration from the strength of our business community as we have. We invite you to browse through our Calendar of Events, Economic Development, and Our Community pages to see firsthand how business leaders, volunteers and committed residents are helping our business community prosper.

Since 1908, the Elgin Area Chamber has been a strong advocate for the area’s business and professional community through a sharp focus on critical issues and initiatives that aid growth and prosperity. The Chamber provides a forum to strengthen businesses via a wide range of member services including networking and marketing opportunities, committees and community involvement, and advocacy. With a membership of more than 700 businesses, the Chamber can accomplish collectively what no one business can do alone. If you are not a member of EAC, Click and Join Today.

Michael McKay, Edward Jones Investments
Elgin Area Chamber 2010 Chairman of the Board

Board of Directors

Ms. Lynne Bosley United Way of Elgin www.uwelgin.org	Mr. Larry Dry Provena Saint Joseph Hospital www.provena.org/saintjoseph/	Mr. Charles Falls Demi & Cooper Advertising www.demicooper.com

Ms. Kim Gilmore Gilmore Marketing Concepts www.gilmore-marketing.com	Mr. Christopher Huecksteadt Metrostudy www.metrostudy.com	Dr. Dale Lonis Elgin Symphony Orchestra www.elginsymphony.org

Ms. Mary Martini Sherman Hospital www.shermanhealth.com	Mr. Todd Olsen National City Bank www.nationalcity.com	Mr. Dave Rock IHC Construction Companies www.ihcconstruction.com

Dr. David Sam Elgin Community College www.elgin.edu	Mr. Jack Sorenson U.S. Shelter L.L.C. www.usshelter.com	Mr. Sean Stegall City of Elgin www.cityofelgin.org

Ms. Pat Szpekowski PmS advertising, inc. www.pmsadv.com	Mr. Jim Thomason Grand Victoria Casino www.grandvictoriacasino.com	Dr. Jose Torres School District U46 www.u-46.org

Ms. Mary Catherine Walsh Cusine America Inc	Ms Jennifer Whiteside Chase Card Services www.jpmorganchase.com

Request more information about the benefits of membership from us at, info@elginchamber.com.

Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce
31 South Grove Avenue • P.O. Box 648 • Elgin, Illinois 60120
Tel: (847) 741-5660 • Fax: (847) 741-5677

Executive Committee

Michael McKay
Chair of the Board
Edward Jones Investments
www.edwardjones.com

David Bear
Past Chair of the Board
Bear Family Restaurants
McDonald's Restaurants of Elgin
www.bearfamilyrestaurants.com

John Hurlbut
Chair Elect
Hurlbut & Hurlbut P.C.
www.lawhurlbut.com

Michael Shales
Treasurer
Shales McNutt, LLC
www.shalesmcnutt.com

Susan Angell-Case
Vice-Chair of Membership
Baird and Warner
www.bairdwarner.com

Patrick Hayes
Vice-Chair of EDC
Fabric Images
www.fabricimages.com

Welcome from Michael McKay, EAC Chairman of the Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Welcome from Michael McKay,
EAC Chairman of the Board of Directors