2026 Winter Networking Opportunity
Join South Elgin Economic Development (SEED) to kick off the New Year at a fun and free business networking event at The Village Squire.
Here is your opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, spark new opportunities, and enjoy great conversations at the restaurant
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please RSVP via QR Code or email contact@SEEDsouthelgin.com.
2025 Fall Business Luncheon
Join the South Elgin Economic Development (SEED) for a free presentation and complimentary lunch on Thursday, October 16.
Tom Mihelic, President and Owner of Manpower, will speak to the Business Outlook: 2025 and Beyond. You will connect with fellow professionals, spark new opportunities, and enjoy great conversations
Over lunch, you will hear Tom discuss wage challenges versus living expenses, travel to jobs, current hiring trends, HR and employee retention, the impact of workforce reduction, and the impact of artificial intelligence.
We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP via EventBrite or email contact@SEEDsouthelgin.com.
Date: 10/16/25 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Location: South Elgin Public Works Department – 1000 Bowes Road South Elgin, IL 60177
Fall 2025 Networking Opportunity
Join South Elgin Economic Development (SEED) for a fun and free business networking event at The Village Squire!
Connect with fellow professionals, spark new opportunities, and enjoy great conversations on the restaurant’s scenic open-air patio.
To add to the summer vibes, bring your favorite summer vacation photo on your phone or tablet—we’ll be sharing memories and stories while soaking up the sunshine!
We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP via Event Brite or email contact@SEEDsouthelgin.com
2024 Spring Luncheon
Abundant Resources & Grant Funds Available to your Business or Organization
Learn how to access resources and grant funds from DCEO for your business or organization at our event!
Presented by Illinois SBDC (Small Business Development Center) and Illinois DCEO (Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity).
Lunch by Village Tavern and Grill!
RSVP by Friday April 12 at EventBrite or email contact@SEEDsouthelgin.com
2023 Fall Breakfast Meeting
Join the South Elgin Economic Development organization for its fall breakfast meeting to learn more about four trends that will continue to be challenging in the talent war.
Amy Rodgers, Chief Human Resource Officer at PPC Flex, and Brandon Murphy, Director of Business Development at Lucas James Talent Partners will discuss current trends in the talent resources.
We’ll cover:
- How the landscape has changed with the shrinkage of the available labor pool
- Part-time workers and the new gig economy
- How AI is influencing recruiting and what you need to know when you advertise for jobs
- Being an employer of choice and the importance of employee well-being
The complimentary breakfast event will be at the Public Works meeting room on Wednesday, October 25 from 7:30 -9:00 a.m.