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 [email protected]


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.


2023 Spring Quarterly Luncheon

You’re invited to join SEED for lunch on Wednesday, April 19 at the South Elgin Public Services Building (1000 Bowes Road) for our business luncheon, presentation of the ERTC, annual SEED awards and networking.


2023 Winter Quarterly Networking Lunch

Join us Wednesday, January 25 from 11:30AM to 1:00 PM for a complimentary lunch and a tour of the new Boys & Girls Club South Elgin clubhouse located at 735 Martin Dr. in South Elgin!


2022 Fall Quarterly Breakfast

As we celebrate today’s beginning of the fall season, please join us for South Elgin Economic Development’s fall quarterly breakfast meeting on Wednesday, October 26. 

We’re gathering for our fall business breakfast to learn about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategies for your business. Mansi Patel, Equity and Human Resources Director at Family Service Association of Greater Elgin Area, will share her expertise in this area and you’ll walk away with insights to share in your own business.


August 2022 Event

Elgin Chamber’s 45th Annual Golf Outing
Thursday August 11, 2022


April 2022 Event

Join us for lunch and a networking opportunity

Wednesday – April 20th, 2022
11:30am – 1pm
Public Services Building 1000 Bowes Road, South Elgin

SEED SOUTH ELGIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Join us for lunch and a networking
opportunity! SOUTH ELGIN
Wednesday, April 20 11:30am-1pm Public Services Building
1000 Bowes Road, South Elgin Guest Speaker: Tom Mihelic, Manpower With rising wages plus the costs of hiring and training, ensure your investment pays off How to Attract and Retain Employees
Use the QR code for simple registration to this FREE event!
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Please RSVP by Friday, April 15 via QR Code (above) or email: contact@SEEDsouthelgin.com

December 2021

Cyber Security for Business

Thursday, December 2, 2021
from 7:30 – 9am
Village Squire, 480 Randall Road

Join us for an important networking event and a tasty breakfast!

SOUTH ELGIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT presents Cyber Security from Verizon Cyber Security team and a Village Update presentation from Village Administrator Steve Super.

Complimentary breakfast provided the Village Squire South Elgin.


April 2021

The Future Is Bright

Business Resources, Insights, Innovations and Networking
Thursday – April 22th, 2022
7:00 – 9:30am
MEETS ONLINE

Join us for a LIVE Virtual Event
The FUTURE IS BRIGHT
SOUTH ELGIN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Business Resources, Insights, Innovations and Networking Thursday, April 22, 2021
7:00 - 9:30am
Featuring Steve Super, South Elgin Village Administrator:
Village Updates
Sara Troyer, Illinois Small Business Development Center:
Small Business Marketing Tools and Trends
Joe McKeown, IL Dept of Commerce & Economic Opportunity:
IL DCEO Programs Available
After the speakers, there will be time for
virtual networking discussions RSVP by Friday, April 16, 2021 via email at
contact@SEEDsouthelgin.com

December 2020

Virtual Business Networking Event
Tuesday 12/15/20 Zoom Breakout Rooms • Meet local businesses • Make connections • Engage in the community • Develop relationships
Come Join Us!!


Zoom Breakout Rooms 2!
Tuesday – December 15th, 2020
From 8 – 9:00am

Meets online!


November 2020

Zoom Breakout Rooms!
Wednesday, November 18th, 2020
Meets online

Virtual Business Networking Event Zoom Breakout Rooms • Meet local businesses • Make connections • Engage in the community • Develop relationships
Come Join Us!!

October 2019 Event

Business, Building, Bikes and Beyond; South Elgin Updates from Village Administrator, Steve Super

Thursday – October 17. 2019

7:30 AM -9:30 AM

The Annual Economic Development Breakfast will be held at the Village of South Elgin’s Public Works Building located at 1000 Bowes Rd., South Elgin, IL 60177.


April 2019 Event

Unleashing Google for Your Business

Wednesday – April 17, 2019

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Join us for this “Lunch & Learn” event sponsored by SEED at the Village of South Elgin’s Public Works Building located at 1000 Bowes Rd., South Elgin, IL 60177.


October 2018 Event

SOUTH ELGIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Cordially invites you to our Annual Breakfast
South Elgin: A Village with Vision Economic Development Update, 2019 Outlook, and Masterplan
Featuring:
Steve Super South Elgin Village Administrator
Date: Thursday, October 18, 2018 Place: South Elgin Public Works Building
1000 Bowes Rd., South Elgin, IL Time: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Please RSVP by October 11th to Sylvia at
srodas67@gmail.com Complimentary breakfast provided by South Elgin Economic Development Council Like us on Facebook: SEEDSouth Elgin f
www.seedsouthelgin.com

SEED’s Annual Economic Development Breakfast

Thursday Morning  – October 18, 2018 @ 7:30 AMThe Annual Economic Development Breakfast will be held at the Village of South Elgin’s Public Works Building located at 1000 Bowes Rd., South Elgin, IL 60177.