Check this out....Click on the link below to see the early morning segment about Kidwinks that was on WGN News on February 25, 2009:
http://cms.wgntv.com/pages/landing_news/?Park-Ridge-moms-helping-families-save-mo=1&blockID=223105&feedID=209
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Gail's Weekly Chamber UPDATE
Today is the day to get your 2009 dues paid (by 4 p.m.) to be included in the Community Guide. I’m sending them the current list of members at 4:30 p.m. Call the office at 847-825-3121 to make payment arrangements.
As I mentioned, last year there some who promised to pay so they were included in the Community Guide in good faith and then they never did renew. At the end of this email, look for your name and if its there, you’re in. If it’s not there, call me.
Don’t forget that the Community Guide reaches more than 14,000 households and businesses in Park Ridge. This annual guide is the community resource for local information. Area residents rely on it for local information including schools, clubs and organizations, government and City information and so much more.
As a chamber member, you get a free listing both alphabetically and categorically in the business and service directory.
Our basic membership with 1 to 5 employees is only $210 for the entire year! It includes dozens of networking events and opportunities – and we only refer our members to the various callers we get at the Chamber office on a daily basis.
Please call me now to renew your membership!
February Business After Hours: The Bethany Terrace
Thursday
Feb. 26 It’s this Thursday, Feb. 26, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.!
The Networking Business After Hours will be held at Bethany Terrace, 8425 N. Waukegan Road in Morton Grove. Refreshments of all kinds will be served!
If you have any coats you no longer wear, please donate them for the homeless and bring with you Thursday.
Come to network and bring plenty of business cards. This event is included in your annual dues at no additional charge! RSVP to the Chamber so we know how many to expect.
Women in Business on Friday
Feb. 27 February 27, Friday – 7:30am – 9:00am Women in Business Breakfast Meeting
The Summit of Uptown, 10 N. Summit
‘Stop Singing the Sugar Blues - Learn how to deconstruct your cravings’.
Speaker is Chamber Member, Susan Frangos, Higher Level Wellness. $10 member; $15 prospective member
Scheduled
Workshops
The next workshop will be held at Comfort Inn in Des Plaines on March 25. Topic is ‘managing in a downturn economy’. $40 for members; $50 for non members. Full hot deluxe breakfast included.
Catherine Johns comes back April 29 for the complete presentation of what we got just half hour of in the Women in Business – “Seven Aspects of a Powerful Presence”. She was such a hit that I booked her for the 3 hour workshop. $40 for members; $50 for non members. Full hot deluxe breakfast included.
Want to be listed in the 2009 Community Guide? See the end of this email for the list of who will appear in the guide. If you don’t see your name, then you probably have not renewed.
Platinum members will be on the front cover! It’s only $300 more to upgrade to Platinum and it includes 8 lunches! It’s the best value in town! Last year we had 3 Platinum members and this year we have 9 so far!
Member News We’ve received many phone calls from residents about Bailey’s Restaurant. Baileys in Westmont (630) 655-0440 330 E Ogden Ave is honoring the outstanding gift certificates.
Got an Old Stove or Frig? Donation needed: St. Matthew Center for Health is looking for an old stove and refrigerator for its memory care area – they do not have to be in working order (they won’t be plugged in), and can be any color. Please contact Lynn Reiels or Valerie Niskanen at 847-825-5531 if you can help. Donations to St. Matthew are tax deductible.
Congrats to George Bellas Chamber member George Bellas (Bellas & Wachowski) was recognized by Law & Politics as an Illinois ‘Super Lawyer’ for the 6th year in a row for his work in business litigation. Way to go, George!
Another award for Community Star Porter! One of our Community Stars recently received another award! Bobby Porter was one of our Outstanding Youth Community Stars and was named as District 207’s Best for February by the Maine Township High School District 207 Board.
Home Enhancements Sale! Home Enhancements is discounting draperies and window treatments by 20 – 30%! Frank will come to your home and give you a complimentary half hour consultation. 847-292-2212
FedEx Stop in FedEx Office at 678 N. Northwest Highway and sign up for the Business Services Discount. Complete an application. When approved, you will receive up to 30% off select FedEx Office services, including color and black and white copies. Allow two weeks for processing. Remember FedEx Office is here to help you print, copy and perfect all of your business documents, materials and more.
Member to Member Discounts Here’s a list of the 8 members offering discounts to Chamber members.
Go to the Chamber website and click on the $ sign which states ‘Member to Member Discounts’ to see more about their offers. You, too, can offer a discount and be on the website at no additional charge!
4CI – Private Quarters - 847-858-3610
Accents by Jenny - 847-292-6617
Barton & Barton, Ltd. – 847-698-5069
Crystal Maintenance BK & Art, Inc. - 847-692-9226
Dental Auxiliary Placement Service, Inc – 847-696-1988
FedEx Office – 847-823-9360
WineStyles – 847-518-9463
You Can Say Yes - 847-401-5787
If you’d like to offer a member to member discount, email it to us and we’ll put it on the Chamber website.
Beatles Night!
March 6 & 7 Park Ridge Community Church (PRCC) will be hosting its Sixth Annual Beatles Nights on March 6th & 7th at 7pm. If you have questions, please contact Tricia Williams or Jane Meagher 847-696-4466.
Oakton Community College Access Oakton
Learn what it takes to open a small business and make it successful through workshops hosted by Oakton Community College and SCORE, a nonprofit, professional resource affiliated with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Going into Business: Evaluate Yourself and Take the First Steps is scheduled 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 28, at Oakton’s Skokie campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave. Course fee is $50.
Series topics include: Marketing and Selling: Targeting to Get Customers (April 4); Financials: Master Cash Flow and Profits (April 18); Accounting, Taxes, and Risk Management: Track and Protect Your Assets (April 25); Business Plan: A Roadmap to Success (May 2); and Getting Financing: Learn Sources and Impress Your Banker (May 9). Series fee is $150.
To learn more about the workshops, or to schedule a counseling appointment, please contact the Alliance for Lifelong Learning at 847-982-9888, press 3.
Oakton Waives Tuition for Recently Unemployed! Oakton is waiving tuition for recently unemployed…Five select career programs at Oakton Community College are available tuition-free to local residents who have lost a full-time job in the last year. To qualify, students must live within Oakton Community College District 535 and have become unemployed from a full-time job since January 1, 2008. For pre-screening and additional instruction, contact Career Services at 847-635-1735 or careerservices@oakton.edu.
Renewing or New Members who will be in 2009 Community Guide Here is the most recent list of Chamber Members who will be listed in the Community Guide. If you don’t see your name, please call me to renew by 4 p.m. today. Also, please check your listing to make sure it’s the way you want it.
AFLAC, Elizabeth Vaughan & Assoc.
4CI
A American Storage
A Silver Connection
A Sterling Design
A+ Education Centers
A-Abiding Care, Inc.
Academic Tutoring Centers
Accents by Jenny
Accounteque Services Inc.
Ace Hardware Park Ridge, Inc.
Achieve Orthopedic Rehab Specialists
Advanced Physical Therapy & Health Svcs.
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Aele Law Enforcement Legal Center
Albar Products
All On The Road Catering
Allegro Music Center, Inc.
Allstate Insurance Co. - Riordan
Allstate Insurance-Bateman Agency
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
American Cancer Society
American Society Of Anesthesiologists
Ameriprise Financial/C.Tomes
Amphora Home
Applauze Catering
Applications Network
Appraisal Network, Inc.
ARC Disposal & Recycling Company
Athans, Michael, Phd. & Associates
Autumn Green @ Wright Campus Senior Lifestyle Community
Autumn Tree Care Experts, Inc.
Avenues To Independence
Baggio Studios
Baird & Warner
Bartlett Tree Experts
Barton & Barton, Ltd
Bath Fitter
Bellas & Wachowski, Attorneys
Bethany Terrace Nursing Center
Better Business Bureau of Chicago & Northern Illinois
Boy Scouts - Northwest Suburban Council
Brandt-Carlson Company
Bredemann Chevrolet
Bredemann Toyota
Brickton Montessori School
Brickton Mortgage Corporation
Business Networking International Park Ridge
Butler Products Corp.
Calomino, CFP, Susan, Certified Financial Planner (TM) Practitioner
Caring Hearts for Seniors, LLC
Carlucci Rosemont
Carmen Nicole's Wellness Spa
Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.
Center Of Concern
Central Baptist Village
Century 21 Elm Realtors
Certa Pro Painters
Children's Dentistry in Park Ridge
Chiro One Wellness Centers
Chiropractic Physicians of Park Ridge
Chris' Landscape, Inc.
Citywide Printing
Clark Management
Coldwell Banker - Mark Kloss
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lisa Shewfelt
Cole Taylor Bank
Comcast Business Services
Comfort Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Comfort Inn O'Hare
Commerce Grp Service/Blue Cross Health Ins.
Concorde Consultants, Inc.
Conlon, Jerome
Cook and Kocher Insurance Group, Inc.
Cooney Funeral Home
Countrywide Home Loans
Coupon Cash Saver
Crampton Companies, The
Crowley, Jay, Keller Williams Realty Partners
Crystal Maintenance BK & Art, Inc.
Davis & Engert Dentistry
Dempsey Design
Dental Auxiliary Placement Service, Inc
Design Unlimited Interiors
DiFranco Orthodontics
DL Miller Heating & Cooling
Dominick's Finer Foods
Dominic's Kitchen Store
Duraclean Services
E. J. Coyne & Company, Inc
Edward Jones - Perry Wein
Edward Jones - Chris Valentine
Embers Elementary School
Erica's Jewelry
Eriksen Armstrong Corp.
Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc.
First Baptist Church of Park Ridge
First Church Of Christ, Scientist
First Financial Credit Union
First United Methodist Church Of Park Ridge
FM Global
Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #16
Friends Of The Park Ridge Library
Frimark/Keller & Associates
Fully Fit Lifestyles, Inc.
G.L. Schmitz & Company, Inc.
Gartner Orthodontics
Garveys Office Products
Gary Heck & Associates
Garza, Sydney M.
GB Theraputic Massage
GCG Financial
George S. May International Company
Gillick Realtors
Go Figure
Grauer-Kuchta Dental Associates Ltd
H & R Block Premium
Harris Park Ridge
Hartman & Roehr, C.P.A. Ltd.
Have Dreams
Hay Caramba! Restaurant
Healthcare Driven Systems
Heinz Group, Inc.
Heritage Of Des Plaines, The
Higher Level Wellness
Hill's Hallmark Shop
Hobbs Hobby Hut
Home Comfort Heating & Cooling, Inc
Home Enhancements Design Studio, Inc.
HomeControlPlus Inc.
Honorable Painters Inc.
Hyatt Regency O'Hare
Hyatt Rosemont
Indira Salon & Spa
ING Insurance Planning - Tom Dombro, ChFC
Intelimind
Interior Visions Designs, Inc.
Jackie's Nails & Spa
Jason's Deli
JCare Home Medical Supplies, Inc.
Jesser, Steven H., Attorney at Law, P.C.
Jewel Food Stores
John Hancock Financial Network
Johnson, George
JoS. A Bank Clothiers
Journal & Topics Newspapers
Kidwinks.com
Kiko's Flowers & Gifts
Kiwanis Club of Park Ridge-Morning
Koenig & Strey Real Estate
Kotowski, Dan Senator
Kustum Kribs Baby Boutique
La Pelusa Home Improvement
Laner Muchin/James Convery
Larsen and Edlund
Lasting Legacy, Ltd.
Le Peep Restaurant
LensCrafters Optique
Leys, Kirsten - Investments & Insurance Services
Liberty Bank For Savings
Loyola Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine at Park Ridge
Lynnette's School of Dance
Machon & Machon
Maine Center, Inc.
Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation
Maine Township High School District 207
Maine Township Town Hall
Marc Printing & Graphics
MaRous & Company
Marty Mack & Associates PC
Mary Seat Of Wisdom Catholic Church
Mc Garry's Auto Repair
Mc Lennan Commercial Properties, Inc.
McNulty Design Group
Merrill Lynch
Messiah Lutheran Church
Mid-America Asset Management, Inc.
Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center
MocteNet PC & Video, Inc.
Montessori School of Park Ridge
Murphy Group Of P.R.
Mutual Financial Corp
Neal & McDevitt, LLC
Nelson Automotive, Inc.
Nelson Funeral Home
Nelson Music Contracting
Neri Companies, Inc.
NICOR
Nika Le Butik
Niki Rimbas Laskaris DDS
No "e" Disigns
Noodles & Company
Norman Printing Service
North Shore Dental Group
North Suburban Vision Consultants
Northern Trust Bank
Northside Community Bank
Northwest Center For Phys. Therapy
Norwood Crossing
O'Brien, Harry L.
Ogorek & Associates
Order My Gift - Karen Larsen
Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists, Ltd. Physical Therapy Institute of Illinois
Owens, Owens & Rinn, Ltd.
Palliser, Michael J., DPM, PC
Panera Bread
Park Ridge Animal Hospital, LLC
Park Ridge Auto Body
Park Ridge City (The City of Park Ridge)
Park Ridge Civic Orchestra
Park Ridge Community Bank
Park Ridge Community Church
Park Ridge Community Fund
Park Ridge Country Club
Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council
Park Ridge Dairy Queen
Park Ridge Dental Associates
Park Ridge Financial Advisors - Rick Pucci
Park Ridge Fine Arts Society
Park Ridge Garden Club
Park Ridge Historical Society
Park Ridge Intercultural Montessori School & Daycare
Park Ridge Multi-Med
Park Ridge Paint, Glass & Wallpaper
Park Ridge Recreation & Park District
Park Ridge Shell Auto Maintenance & Repair
Park Ridge Stationers
Park Ridge Taxi
Park Ridge Vacuum
Park Ridge-Niles School District 64
Parkway Bank & Trust Co.
PC Medic Computer Repair
Perry's Pizzaria & Ribs/Catering
Pickwick Restaurant
Pickwick Theatre
Picture Us Different Dance Studio, Inc
Pioneer Press Newspaper
Potbelly Sandwich Works
Quinn Print Inc.
Ragnar Benson Construction, LLC
Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care
Raysa & Zimmermann, LLC
Re/Max Properties Northwest
Regus
Resurrection Development Foundation
Resurrection Health Care
Ridge Family Physicians, LLC
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates
Rotary Club of Park Ridge
Rozovics & Wojcicki, PC
Ryan-Parke Funeral Home
Sabella & Graham, P.C.
Sasser Consulting, Inc
Savvy Salon & Spa
Scarpelli & Brady, LLC.
Schakowsky, Jan /U.S. Rep., Congresswoman
Schmidt, David F., Alderman
Sebastian Co. Real Estate
Select Redesign
Sentek International
Smart Roofing, Inc.
South Park Church
St. Andrews Lutheran Church & School
St. Benedict Nursing & Rehab, Ctr.
St. Matthew Center For Health
St. Paul Of The Cross Catholic Church
State Farm Ins. & Fin. Svcs/Ann Witek
State Farm Ins./Dan Educate
State Farm Insurance/Michael Markman
Subway Uptown
Sullivan and Johnson Ltd.
Summit Specialtees
Sun and Moon Yoga
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Tanya Travel, Inc.
The Care of Trees
The Exercise Coach
The Lock Up Self Storage
The McTigue Financial Group/Tom Canale
The Summit of Uptown
The Youth Campus
Titan Worldwide
To Bridge with Grace, A Healing Harbor, Inc. DBA NorthShore Healing Centre
TriPilates, LLC
Troy Realty, Ltd
Trugreen/Chemlawn
Uptown Chiropractic Clinic
Viking Driving School
Villano Interiors
Walgreens Drug Stores
Waters, Mary Ellen
Wayne F. Wagner DDS, LTD
Wee Care Pediatric Dentistry Ltd.
Wes Davis Insurance
Westfallen Orthodontics
Whamond & Whamond Attorneys
Willow Wellness Center
Worsek & Vihon, P.C.
WSI-We Simplify the Internet
XO Glow
You Can Say Yes
Y-Tech Heating & Air Conditioning
Contact me: Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
32 Main Street, Suite F
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum Members:
1. Applications Network - John Barrett 847.823.1830
2. McTigue Financial Group - Tom Canale 773.380.4025
3. PC Medic Computer Repair - Jerry Flanagan 847.299.5556
4. Resurrection Health Care - Theresa Olson 847.813.3210
5. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates 847.825.1002
6. Select Redesign - Deborah Oberschelp 312.909.1255
7. State Farm Insurance & Financial Services - Ann Witek 847.692.3260
8. The Exercise Coach - Chad Finney 847.823.0035
9. You Can Say…Yes! - Lynda Tourloukis 847.401.5787
As I mentioned, last year there some who promised to pay so they were included in the Community Guide in good faith and then they never did renew. At the end of this email, look for your name and if its there, you’re in. If it’s not there, call me.
Don’t forget that the Community Guide reaches more than 14,000 households and businesses in Park Ridge. This annual guide is the community resource for local information. Area residents rely on it for local information including schools, clubs and organizations, government and City information and so much more.
As a chamber member, you get a free listing both alphabetically and categorically in the business and service directory.
Our basic membership with 1 to 5 employees is only $210 for the entire year! It includes dozens of networking events and opportunities – and we only refer our members to the various callers we get at the Chamber office on a daily basis.
Please call me now to renew your membership!
February Business After Hours: The Bethany Terrace
Thursday
Feb. 26 It’s this Thursday, Feb. 26, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.!
The Networking Business After Hours will be held at Bethany Terrace, 8425 N. Waukegan Road in Morton Grove. Refreshments of all kinds will be served!
If you have any coats you no longer wear, please donate them for the homeless and bring with you Thursday.
Come to network and bring plenty of business cards. This event is included in your annual dues at no additional charge! RSVP to the Chamber so we know how many to expect.
Women in Business on Friday
Feb. 27 February 27, Friday – 7:30am – 9:00am Women in Business Breakfast Meeting
The Summit of Uptown, 10 N. Summit
‘Stop Singing the Sugar Blues - Learn how to deconstruct your cravings’.
Speaker is Chamber Member, Susan Frangos, Higher Level Wellness. $10 member; $15 prospective member
Scheduled
Workshops
The next workshop will be held at Comfort Inn in Des Plaines on March 25. Topic is ‘managing in a downturn economy’. $40 for members; $50 for non members. Full hot deluxe breakfast included.
Catherine Johns comes back April 29 for the complete presentation of what we got just half hour of in the Women in Business – “Seven Aspects of a Powerful Presence”. She was such a hit that I booked her for the 3 hour workshop. $40 for members; $50 for non members. Full hot deluxe breakfast included.
Want to be listed in the 2009 Community Guide? See the end of this email for the list of who will appear in the guide. If you don’t see your name, then you probably have not renewed.
Platinum members will be on the front cover! It’s only $300 more to upgrade to Platinum and it includes 8 lunches! It’s the best value in town! Last year we had 3 Platinum members and this year we have 9 so far!
Member News We’ve received many phone calls from residents about Bailey’s Restaurant. Baileys in Westmont (630) 655-0440 330 E Ogden Ave is honoring the outstanding gift certificates.
Got an Old Stove or Frig? Donation needed: St. Matthew Center for Health is looking for an old stove and refrigerator for its memory care area – they do not have to be in working order (they won’t be plugged in), and can be any color. Please contact Lynn Reiels or Valerie Niskanen at 847-825-5531 if you can help. Donations to St. Matthew are tax deductible.
Congrats to George Bellas Chamber member George Bellas (Bellas & Wachowski) was recognized by Law & Politics as an Illinois ‘Super Lawyer’ for the 6th year in a row for his work in business litigation. Way to go, George!
Another award for Community Star Porter! One of our Community Stars recently received another award! Bobby Porter was one of our Outstanding Youth Community Stars and was named as District 207’s Best for February by the Maine Township High School District 207 Board.
Home Enhancements Sale! Home Enhancements is discounting draperies and window treatments by 20 – 30%! Frank will come to your home and give you a complimentary half hour consultation. 847-292-2212
FedEx Stop in FedEx Office at 678 N. Northwest Highway and sign up for the Business Services Discount. Complete an application. When approved, you will receive up to 30% off select FedEx Office services, including color and black and white copies. Allow two weeks for processing. Remember FedEx Office is here to help you print, copy and perfect all of your business documents, materials and more.
Member to Member Discounts Here’s a list of the 8 members offering discounts to Chamber members.
Go to the Chamber website and click on the $ sign which states ‘Member to Member Discounts’ to see more about their offers. You, too, can offer a discount and be on the website at no additional charge!
4CI – Private Quarters - 847-858-3610
Accents by Jenny - 847-292-6617
Barton & Barton, Ltd. – 847-698-5069
Crystal Maintenance BK & Art, Inc. - 847-692-9226
Dental Auxiliary Placement Service, Inc – 847-696-1988
FedEx Office – 847-823-9360
WineStyles – 847-518-9463
You Can Say Yes - 847-401-5787
If you’d like to offer a member to member discount, email it to us and we’ll put it on the Chamber website.
Beatles Night!
March 6 & 7 Park Ridge Community Church (PRCC) will be hosting its Sixth Annual Beatles Nights on March 6th & 7th at 7pm. If you have questions, please contact Tricia Williams or Jane Meagher 847-696-4466.
Oakton Community College Access Oakton
Learn what it takes to open a small business and make it successful through workshops hosted by Oakton Community College and SCORE, a nonprofit, professional resource affiliated with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Going into Business: Evaluate Yourself and Take the First Steps is scheduled 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 28, at Oakton’s Skokie campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave. Course fee is $50.
Series topics include: Marketing and Selling: Targeting to Get Customers (April 4); Financials: Master Cash Flow and Profits (April 18); Accounting, Taxes, and Risk Management: Track and Protect Your Assets (April 25); Business Plan: A Roadmap to Success (May 2); and Getting Financing: Learn Sources and Impress Your Banker (May 9). Series fee is $150.
To learn more about the workshops, or to schedule a counseling appointment, please contact the Alliance for Lifelong Learning at 847-982-9888, press 3.
Oakton Waives Tuition for Recently Unemployed! Oakton is waiving tuition for recently unemployed…Five select career programs at Oakton Community College are available tuition-free to local residents who have lost a full-time job in the last year. To qualify, students must live within Oakton Community College District 535 and have become unemployed from a full-time job since January 1, 2008. For pre-screening and additional instruction, contact Career Services at 847-635-1735 or careerservices@oakton.edu.
Renewing or New Members who will be in 2009 Community Guide Here is the most recent list of Chamber Members who will be listed in the Community Guide. If you don’t see your name, please call me to renew by 4 p.m. today. Also, please check your listing to make sure it’s the way you want it.
AFLAC, Elizabeth Vaughan & Assoc.
4CI
A American Storage
A Silver Connection
A Sterling Design
A+ Education Centers
A-Abiding Care, Inc.
Academic Tutoring Centers
Accents by Jenny
Accounteque Services Inc.
Ace Hardware Park Ridge, Inc.
Achieve Orthopedic Rehab Specialists
Advanced Physical Therapy & Health Svcs.
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Aele Law Enforcement Legal Center
Albar Products
All On The Road Catering
Allegro Music Center, Inc.
Allstate Insurance Co. - Riordan
Allstate Insurance-Bateman Agency
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
American Cancer Society
American Society Of Anesthesiologists
Ameriprise Financial/C.Tomes
Amphora Home
Applauze Catering
Applications Network
Appraisal Network, Inc.
ARC Disposal & Recycling Company
Athans, Michael, Phd. & Associates
Autumn Green @ Wright Campus Senior Lifestyle Community
Autumn Tree Care Experts, Inc.
Avenues To Independence
Baggio Studios
Baird & Warner
Bartlett Tree Experts
Barton & Barton, Ltd
Bath Fitter
Bellas & Wachowski, Attorneys
Bethany Terrace Nursing Center
Better Business Bureau of Chicago & Northern Illinois
Boy Scouts - Northwest Suburban Council
Brandt-Carlson Company
Bredemann Chevrolet
Bredemann Toyota
Brickton Montessori School
Brickton Mortgage Corporation
Business Networking International Park Ridge
Butler Products Corp.
Calomino, CFP, Susan, Certified Financial Planner (TM) Practitioner
Caring Hearts for Seniors, LLC
Carlucci Rosemont
Carmen Nicole's Wellness Spa
Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.
Center Of Concern
Central Baptist Village
Century 21 Elm Realtors
Certa Pro Painters
Children's Dentistry in Park Ridge
Chiro One Wellness Centers
Chiropractic Physicians of Park Ridge
Chris' Landscape, Inc.
Citywide Printing
Clark Management
Coldwell Banker - Mark Kloss
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lisa Shewfelt
Cole Taylor Bank
Comcast Business Services
Comfort Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Comfort Inn O'Hare
Commerce Grp Service/Blue Cross Health Ins.
Concorde Consultants, Inc.
Conlon, Jerome
Cook and Kocher Insurance Group, Inc.
Cooney Funeral Home
Countrywide Home Loans
Coupon Cash Saver
Crampton Companies, The
Crowley, Jay, Keller Williams Realty Partners
Crystal Maintenance BK & Art, Inc.
Davis & Engert Dentistry
Dempsey Design
Dental Auxiliary Placement Service, Inc
Design Unlimited Interiors
DiFranco Orthodontics
DL Miller Heating & Cooling
Dominick's Finer Foods
Dominic's Kitchen Store
Duraclean Services
E. J. Coyne & Company, Inc
Edward Jones - Perry Wein
Edward Jones - Chris Valentine
Embers Elementary School
Erica's Jewelry
Eriksen Armstrong Corp.
Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc.
First Baptist Church of Park Ridge
First Church Of Christ, Scientist
First Financial Credit Union
First United Methodist Church Of Park Ridge
FM Global
Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #16
Friends Of The Park Ridge Library
Frimark/Keller & Associates
Fully Fit Lifestyles, Inc.
G.L. Schmitz & Company, Inc.
Gartner Orthodontics
Garveys Office Products
Gary Heck & Associates
Garza, Sydney M.
GB Theraputic Massage
GCG Financial
George S. May International Company
Gillick Realtors
Go Figure
Grauer-Kuchta Dental Associates Ltd
H & R Block Premium
Harris Park Ridge
Hartman & Roehr, C.P.A. Ltd.
Have Dreams
Hay Caramba! Restaurant
Healthcare Driven Systems
Heinz Group, Inc.
Heritage Of Des Plaines, The
Higher Level Wellness
Hill's Hallmark Shop
Hobbs Hobby Hut
Home Comfort Heating & Cooling, Inc
Home Enhancements Design Studio, Inc.
HomeControlPlus Inc.
Honorable Painters Inc.
Hyatt Regency O'Hare
Hyatt Rosemont
Indira Salon & Spa
ING Insurance Planning - Tom Dombro, ChFC
Intelimind
Interior Visions Designs, Inc.
Jackie's Nails & Spa
Jason's Deli
JCare Home Medical Supplies, Inc.
Jesser, Steven H., Attorney at Law, P.C.
Jewel Food Stores
John Hancock Financial Network
Johnson, George
JoS. A Bank Clothiers
Journal & Topics Newspapers
Kidwinks.com
Kiko's Flowers & Gifts
Kiwanis Club of Park Ridge-Morning
Koenig & Strey Real Estate
Kotowski, Dan Senator
Kustum Kribs Baby Boutique
La Pelusa Home Improvement
Laner Muchin/James Convery
Larsen and Edlund
Lasting Legacy, Ltd.
Le Peep Restaurant
LensCrafters Optique
Leys, Kirsten - Investments & Insurance Services
Liberty Bank For Savings
Loyola Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine at Park Ridge
Lynnette's School of Dance
Machon & Machon
Maine Center, Inc.
Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation
Maine Township High School District 207
Maine Township Town Hall
Marc Printing & Graphics
MaRous & Company
Marty Mack & Associates PC
Mary Seat Of Wisdom Catholic Church
Mc Garry's Auto Repair
Mc Lennan Commercial Properties, Inc.
McNulty Design Group
Merrill Lynch
Messiah Lutheran Church
Mid-America Asset Management, Inc.
Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center
MocteNet PC & Video, Inc.
Montessori School of Park Ridge
Murphy Group Of P.R.
Mutual Financial Corp
Neal & McDevitt, LLC
Nelson Automotive, Inc.
Nelson Funeral Home
Nelson Music Contracting
Neri Companies, Inc.
NICOR
Nika Le Butik
Niki Rimbas Laskaris DDS
No "e" Disigns
Noodles & Company
Norman Printing Service
North Shore Dental Group
North Suburban Vision Consultants
Northern Trust Bank
Northside Community Bank
Northwest Center For Phys. Therapy
Norwood Crossing
O'Brien, Harry L.
Ogorek & Associates
Order My Gift - Karen Larsen
Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists, Ltd. Physical Therapy Institute of Illinois
Owens, Owens & Rinn, Ltd.
Palliser, Michael J., DPM, PC
Panera Bread
Park Ridge Animal Hospital, LLC
Park Ridge Auto Body
Park Ridge City (The City of Park Ridge)
Park Ridge Civic Orchestra
Park Ridge Community Bank
Park Ridge Community Church
Park Ridge Community Fund
Park Ridge Country Club
Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council
Park Ridge Dairy Queen
Park Ridge Dental Associates
Park Ridge Financial Advisors - Rick Pucci
Park Ridge Fine Arts Society
Park Ridge Garden Club
Park Ridge Historical Society
Park Ridge Intercultural Montessori School & Daycare
Park Ridge Multi-Med
Park Ridge Paint, Glass & Wallpaper
Park Ridge Recreation & Park District
Park Ridge Shell Auto Maintenance & Repair
Park Ridge Stationers
Park Ridge Taxi
Park Ridge Vacuum
Park Ridge-Niles School District 64
Parkway Bank & Trust Co.
PC Medic Computer Repair
Perry's Pizzaria & Ribs/Catering
Pickwick Restaurant
Pickwick Theatre
Picture Us Different Dance Studio, Inc
Pioneer Press Newspaper
Potbelly Sandwich Works
Quinn Print Inc.
Ragnar Benson Construction, LLC
Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care
Raysa & Zimmermann, LLC
Re/Max Properties Northwest
Regus
Resurrection Development Foundation
Resurrection Health Care
Ridge Family Physicians, LLC
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates
Rotary Club of Park Ridge
Rozovics & Wojcicki, PC
Ryan-Parke Funeral Home
Sabella & Graham, P.C.
Sasser Consulting, Inc
Savvy Salon & Spa
Scarpelli & Brady, LLC.
Schakowsky, Jan /U.S. Rep., Congresswoman
Schmidt, David F., Alderman
Sebastian Co. Real Estate
Select Redesign
Sentek International
Smart Roofing, Inc.
South Park Church
St. Andrews Lutheran Church & School
St. Benedict Nursing & Rehab, Ctr.
St. Matthew Center For Health
St. Paul Of The Cross Catholic Church
State Farm Ins. & Fin. Svcs/Ann Witek
State Farm Ins./Dan Educate
State Farm Insurance/Michael Markman
Subway Uptown
Sullivan and Johnson Ltd.
Summit Specialtees
Sun and Moon Yoga
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Tanya Travel, Inc.
The Care of Trees
The Exercise Coach
The Lock Up Self Storage
The McTigue Financial Group/Tom Canale
The Summit of Uptown
The Youth Campus
Titan Worldwide
To Bridge with Grace, A Healing Harbor, Inc. DBA NorthShore Healing Centre
TriPilates, LLC
Troy Realty, Ltd
Trugreen/Chemlawn
Uptown Chiropractic Clinic
Viking Driving School
Villano Interiors
Walgreens Drug Stores
Waters, Mary Ellen
Wayne F. Wagner DDS, LTD
Wee Care Pediatric Dentistry Ltd.
Wes Davis Insurance
Westfallen Orthodontics
Whamond & Whamond Attorneys
Willow Wellness Center
Worsek & Vihon, P.C.
WSI-We Simplify the Internet
XO Glow
You Can Say Yes
Y-Tech Heating & Air Conditioning
Contact me: Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
32 Main Street, Suite F
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum Members:
1. Applications Network - John Barrett 847.823.1830
2. McTigue Financial Group - Tom Canale 773.380.4025
3. PC Medic Computer Repair - Jerry Flanagan 847.299.5556
4. Resurrection Health Care - Theresa Olson 847.813.3210
5. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates 847.825.1002
6. Select Redesign - Deborah Oberschelp 312.909.1255
7. State Farm Insurance & Financial Services - Ann Witek 847.692.3260
8. The Exercise Coach - Chad Finney 847.823.0035
9. You Can Say…Yes! - Lynda Tourloukis 847.401.5787
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Gail's Weekly Chamber UPDATE
It’s Presidents Day!
It’s also my wedding anniversary! And it’s Dorothy Brownstein’s 9th anniversary with the Chamber – please call and wish her a happy anniversary tomorrow!
Our son, Dirk, came home from college for the weekend so there were lots of smiles at the Haller house!
And rehearsals for the play continue – 10 hours per week! ‘Run Forest Run!’ - it’s nothing about the Gump guy!
70 people came to the monthly networking luncheon last week at Carlucci’s Rosemont, 6111 North River Road, Rosemont. What a turnout!
Thank you to John Campagna and Mark Robbins for hosting us with such fabulous food! Our servers, Lorraine, Angel, and Richard were also wonderful!
Carol Dunitz, Ph.D. spoke on “Increasing Advertising Effectiveness” and entertained us with a couple songs!
We held a raffle for an insert in the monthly Chamber newsletter valued at $150 and the winner was Adam D. Paoli, Investment Adviser Representative with John Hancock Financial Network!
Carlucci’s gave us a $50 gift card for the raffle. Barb from All on the Road Catering earned a $10 Chamber gift certificate for referring Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists, Ltd. for membership but she donated it back so we raffled it off at the luncheon and another lucky member got it! (Next time, I’ll write down the names of the winners so I can mention them!)
The Chamber is lining up educational workshops this year!
The first for 2009 is on ‘Preparing Your 2008 Taxes – Finding Opportunities and Reducing Risk With Your Individual Return.’
It will be held this Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Park Ridge Public Library Meeting Room on the 1st floor. Seating is limited. RSVP to the Chamber.
Another workshop will be held at Comfort Inn in Des Plaines on March 25, topic is ‘managing in a downturn economy’. Stay tuned for more details.
Catherine Johns comes back April 29 for the complete presentation of what we got just half hour of in the Women in Business – “Seven Aspects of a Powerful Presence”.
The February Business After Hours will be held at Bethany Terrace, 8425 N. Waukegan Road, Morton Grove. If you have any coats you no longer wear, please bring them for the homeless.
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Refreshments of course!
Please come and network and bring plenty of business cards. This event is included in your annual dues at no additional charge! RSVP to the Chamber so they know how many to expect.
Winterfest – we had our first meeting! If you would like to be involved in planning any of the activities for Winterfest, please let me know. We’ll be meeting each month on a regular basis. All ideas welcomed!
We’re working with Pioneer Press to publish the Chamber’s Community Guide. Members who have paid 2009 dues will be included in the guide.
See the end of this email for the list of who will appear in the guide. If you don’t see your name, then you probably have not renewed. Please get your payments in this week or you’ll miss out on being in the 2009 Community Guide.
If you joined in the past 12 months, you paid for one full year. Then Dorothy invoiced you a pro-rated amount that will take you to the end of this year and then you’ll be on the same calendar as everyone else.
Platinum members will be on the front cover! It’s only $300 more to upgrade to Platinum and it includes 8 lunches! It’s the best value in town!
I had lunch at Comfort Inn last week with Nichole Squires and Nick Trivedi and took a tour of the guest rooms, meeting rooms, and amenities. It’s totally renovated with new furniture, new beds and bedding, new flooring, everything. It sparkles! We’ve set up educational workshops in March and April there so you can see for yourself.
We’ve received many phone calls from residents about Bailey’s Restaurant. Baileys in Westmont (630) 655-0440 330 E Ogden Ave is honoring the outstanding gift certificates.
Home Enhancements is having a huge sale on draperies and window treatments – up to 30% discount! Frank said he’ll come to your home and give you a complimentary half hour consultation. Call today at 847-292-2212 before they book up!
Stop in FedEx Office at 678 N. Northwest Highway and sign up for the Business Services Discount. It’s easy and a great way to save money on select services…simply complete the application and once approved you will receive up to 30% off select FedEx Office services, including color and black and white copies. Allow two weeks for processing. Remember FedEx Office is here to help you print, copy and perfect all of your business documents, materials and more.
Here’s a list of members offering discounts to Chamber members:
4CI – Private Quarters - 847-858-3610
Accents by Jenny - 847-292-6617
Applications Network - 847-823-1830
Crystal Maintenance BK & Art, Inc. - 847-692-9226
Dental Auxiliary Placement Service, Inc – 847-696-1988
FedEx Office – 847-823-9360
You Can Say Yes - 847-401-5787
If you’d like to offer a member to member discount, email it to us and we’ll put it in our website.
“Ladies Night” Friday, February 20th 5-8 $5.00 per person includes light appetizers. WineStyles Park Ridge, 105 S. Northwest Highway, 847-518-WINE (9463)
Park Ridge Community Church (PRCC) will be hosting its Sixth Annual Beatles Nights on March 6th & 7th at 7pm. Beatles Night has become a great tradition bringing together some of the best local musicians in the area to play Beatles tunes.
We invite you to be a part of Beatles Nights by considering an advertising sponsorship for the event. Your business will be advertised in the program for this well attended event.
We also welcome contributions of Beatles related items or merchandise (CD’s, DVD’s, books, posters, games, music, etc.) which will be raffled off during the evening’s performances.
If you have questions, please contact Tricia Williams or Jane Meagher 847-696-4466.
Ladies’ Night Out Bunco Party!
Come be a part of a fun-filled evening to benefit the Center of Concern – a social service agency in Park Ridge that is dedicated to helping our neighbors in need. Friday, February 20th 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. South Park Recreation Center at Talcott and Cumberland Ave., Park Ridge. Ticket Price: $15 per person Ticket includes: bunco games & prizes, soup, bread, dessert, coffee and tea. (Wine and pop will be available for purchase.) Bunco is a fun dice game that anyone can play – no experience necessary! A 50/50 Cash Raffle will add to the fun! Call Christine to make your reservations – (847) 823-8755. Please make check payable to: The Center of Concern Auxiliary Mail to: Christine Perille c/o Center of Concern Auxiliary,312 S. Delphia; Park Ridge IL 60068
Access Oakton
Learn what it takes to open a small business and make it successful through workshops hosted by Oakton Community College and SCORE, a nonprofit, professional resource affiliated with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Going into Business: Evaluate Yourself and Take the First Steps is scheduled 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 28, at Oakton’s Skokie campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave. Course fee is $50.
After completing this introductory workshop, students are encouraged to enroll in a five-week workshop series that meets 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturday, beginning April 4.
Series topics include: Marketing and Selling: Targeting to Get Customers (April 4); Financials: Master Cash Flow and Profits (April 18); Accounting, Taxes, and Risk Management: Track and Protect Your Assets (April 25); Business Plan: A Roadmap to Success (May 2); and Getting Financing: Learn Sources and Impress Your Banker (May 9). Series fee is $150.
For more individualized business guidance, Oakton and SCORE also offer free counseling sessions by appointment at the Skokie campus. Counselors provide practical advice and examples for every phase of business development.
To learn more about the workshops, or to schedule a counseling appointment, please contact the Alliance for Lifelong Learning at 847-982-9888, press 3.
Brickton Montessori School to Host Open House
Brickton Montessori School, 8622 W. Catalpa Avenue in Chicago, will hold an Open House for parents of prospective students on Sunday, February 22nd from 12:30 ¬ 3:00 p.m.
For further information about Brickton Montessori School, prospective parents should contact Director of Admission Molly Arnoldt at molly.arnoldt@brickton.org.
Academic Tutoring Centers is proud to announce that they will be partnering with Language Stars! Language Stars is a unique foreign immersion language program for children and their families. Aimed at children ages 3 - 6 years in age, this fun and exciting program will be a true asset to Park Ridge. For more information, call Academic Tutoring Centers at 847-823-5300.
Oakton is waiving tuition for recently unemployed…Five select career programs at Oakton Community College are available tuition-free to local residents who have lost a full-time job in the last year. To qualify, students must live within Oakton Community College District 535 and have become unemployed from a full-time job since January 1, 2008. Classes begin February 16th. For pre-screening and additional instruction, contact Career Services at 847-635-1735 or careerservices@oakton.edu.
4CI
A American Storage
A Silver Connection
A Sterling Design
A+ Education Centers
A-Abiding Care, Inc.
Academic Tutoring Centers
Accents by Jenny
Accounteque Services Inc.
Ace Hardware Park Ridge, Inc.
Achieve Orthopedic Rehab Specialists
Addison Backflow Services, Inc.
Advanced Physical Therapy & Health Svcs.
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Aele Law Enforcemnt Legal Cntr
Albar Products
All in Good Health
All On The Road Catering
Allegro Music Center, Inc.
Allstate Insurance-Bateman Agency
American Cancer Society
American Society Of Anesthesiologists
Ameriprise Financial/C.Tomes
Amphora Home
Applauze Catering
Applications Network
Appraisal Network, Inc.
ARC Disposal & Recycling Company
Autumn Green @ Wright Campus Senior Lifestyle Community
Autumn Tree Care Experts, Inc.
Avenues To Independence
Baggio Studios
Baird & Warner
Bartlett Tree Experts
Barton & Barton, Ltd
Bath Fitter
Bellas & Wachowski, Attorneys
Bethany Terrace Nursing Center
Better Business Bureau of Chicago & Northern Illinois
Boy Scouts - Northwest Suburban Council
Brandt-Carlson Company
Bredemann Chevrolet
Bredemann Toyota
Brickton Montessori School
Brickton Mortgage Corporation
Butler Products Corp.
Caring Hearts for Seniors, LLC
Carlucci Rosemont
Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.
Center Of Concern
Central Baptist Village
Century 21 Elm Realtors
Certa Pro Painters
Children's Dentistry in Park Ridge
Chiro One Wellness Centers
Chiropractic Physicians of Park Ridge
Chris' Landscape
Clark Management
Coldwell Banker - Mark Kloss
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lisa Shewfelt
Cole Taylor Bank
Comcast Business Services
Comfort Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Comfort Inn O'Hare
Commerce Grp Service/Blue Cross Health Ins.
Conlon, Jerome
Cook and Kocher Insurance Group, Inc.
Cooney Funeral Home
Countrywide Home Loans
Coupon Cash Saver
Crampton Companies, The
Crystal Maintenance BK & Art, Inc.
David F. Schmidt, Alderman
Davis & Engert Dentistry
Dempsey Design
Dental Auxiliary Placement Service, Inc
Design Unlimited Interiors
DiFranco Orthodontics
DL Miller Heating & Cooling
Dominic's Kitchen Store
Douglas Decorating, Inc.
Duraclean Services
E. J. Coyne & Company, Inc
Edgebrook Bank
Edward Jones - Perry Wein
Edward Jones - Chris Valentine
Embers Elementary School
Erica's Jewelry
Eriksen Armstrong Corp.
Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc.
First Baptist Church of Park Ridge
First Church Of Christ, Scientist
First Financial Credit Union
FM Global
Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #16
Friends Of The Park Ridge Library
Frimark/Keller & Associates
Fully Fit Lifestyles, Inc.
G.L. Schmitz & Company, Inc.
Gartner Orthodontics
Garveys Office Products
Gary Heck & Associates
GB Theraputic Massage
GCG Financial
George S. May International Company
Gillick Realtors
Go Figure
Grauer-Kuchta Dental Associates Ltd
H & R Block Premium
Harris Park Ridge
Hartman & Roehr, C.P.A. Ltd.
Have Dreams
Hay Caramba! Restaurant
Healthcare Driven Systems
Heinz Group, Inc.
Heritage Of Des Plaines, The
Higher Level Wellness
Hill's Hallmark Shop
Hobbs Hobby Hut
Home Comfort Heating & Cooling, Inc
Home Enhancements Design Studio, Inc.
HomeControlPlus Inc.
Honorable Painters Inc.
Hyatt Regency O'Hare
Hyatt Rosemont
Illinois Multi-Med
Indira Salon & Spa
ING Insurance Planning - Tom Dombro, ChFC
Intelimind
Interior Visions Designs, Inc.
Jackie's Nails & Spa
Jason's Deli
Jay Crowley/Keller Williams Realty Partners
JCare Home Medical Supplies, Inc.
Jewel Food Stores
John Hancock Financial Network
Kidwinks.com
Kiko's Flowers & Gifts
Kiwanis Club of Park Ridge-Morning
Kotowski, Dan Senator
Kriser's Pet Store
Kustum Kribs Baby Boutique
Laner Muchin/James Convery
Larsen and Edlund
Lasting Legacy, Ltd.
Laura T. Clark Massage
Le Peep Restaurant
LensCrafters Optique
Leys, Kirsten - Investment & Insurance Services
Liberty Bank For Savings
Lifelink Home Care Services
Loyola Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine at Park Ridge
Lynnette's School of Dance
Machon & Machon
Maine Center, Inc.
Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation
Maine Township High School District 207
Maine Township Town Hall
MaRous & Company
Marty Mack & Associates PC
Mary Seat Of Wisdom Catholic Church
Mc Garry's Auto Repair
Mc Lennan Commercial Properties, Inc.
Messiah Lutheran Church
Michael J. Palliser, DPM, PC
Mid-America Asset Management, Inc.
Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center
MocteNet PC & Video, Inc.
Montessori School of Park Ridge
Murphy Group Of P.R.
Mutual Financial Corp
Neal & McDevitt, LLC
Nelson Automotive, Inc.
Nelson Funeral Home
Nelson Music Contracting
Neri Companies, Inc.
NICOR
Nika Le Butik
Niki Rimbas Laskaris DDS
No "e" Disigns
Noodles & Company
Norman Printing Service
North Shore Dental Group
North Suburban Vision Consultants
Northern Trust Bank
Northside Community Bank
Northwest Center For Phys. Therapy
Norwood Crossing
O'Brien, Harry L.
Ogorek & Associates
Order My Gift - Karen Larsen
Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists, Ltd. Physical Therapy Institute of Illinois
Owens, Owens & Rinn, Ltd.
Panera Bread
Park Ridge Animal Hospital, LLC
Park Ridge Auto Body
Park Ridge City (The City of Park Ridge)
Park Ridge Civic Orchestra
Park Ridge Community Bank
Park Ridge Community Church
Park Ridge Community Fund
Park Ridge Country Club
Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council
Park Ridge Dairy Queen
Park Ridge Dental Associates
Park Ridge Financial Advisors - Rick Pucci
Park Ridge Fine Arts Society
Park Ridge Garden Club
Park Ridge Historical Society
Park Ridge Intercultural Montessori School & Daycare
Park Ridge Multi-Med
Park Ridge Paint, Glass & Wallpaper
Park Ridge Recreation & Park District
Park Ridge Shell Auto Maintenance & Repair
Park Ridge Stationers
Park Ridge Taxi
Park Ridge Vacuum
Park Ridge-Niles School District 64
Parkway Bank & Trust Co.
PC Medic Computer Repair
Perry's Pizzaria & Ribs/Catering
Pickwick Restaurant
Pickwick Theatre
Picture Us Different Dance Studio, Inc
Potbelly Sandwich Works
ps:accessories, inc.
Ragnar Benson Construction, LLC
Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care
Raysa & Zimmermann, LLC
Re/Max Properties Northwest
Regus
Resurrection Development Foundation
Resurrection Health Care
Ridge Family Physicians, LLC
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates
Rotary Club of Park Ridge
Rozovics & Wojcicki, PC
Ryan-Parke Funeral Home
Sabella & Graham, P.C.
Safeguard Basement Technologies, Inc.
Saran Bridal & Boutique
Sasser Consulting, Inc
Savvy Salon & Spa
Scarpelli & Brady, LLC.
Schakowsky, Jan /U.S. Rep., Congresswoman
Sebastian Co. Real Estate
Secure Integrations
Select Redesign
Sentek International
Smart Roofing, Inc.
South Park Church
St. Andrews Lutheran Church & School
St. Benedict Nursing & Rehab, Ctr.
St. Paul Of The Cross Catholic Church
State Farm Ins. & Fin. Svcs/Ann Witek
State Farm Ins./Dan Educate
State Farm Insurance/Michael Markman
Subway Uptown
Sullivan and Johnson Ltd.
Summit Specialtees
Sun and Moon Yoga
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Susan Calomino, CFP Certified Financial Planner (TM) Practitioner
Sydney M Garza
Tanya Travel, Inc.
Tasty Pup
The Care of Trees
The Exercise Coach
The Lock Up Self Storage
The McTigue Financial Group/Tom Canale
Titan Worldwide
To Bridge with Grace, A Healing Harbor, Inc. DBA NorthShore Healing Centre
TriPilates, LLC
Trugreen/Chemlawn
Uptown Chiropractic Clinic
Viking Driving School
Villano Interiors
Waters, Mary Ellen
Wayne F. Wagner DDS, LTD
Wee Care Pediatric Dentistry Ltd.
Wes Davis Insurance
Westfallen Orthodontics
Whamond & Whamond Attorneys
Willow Wellness Center
Worsek & Vihon, P.C.
WSI-We Simplify the Internet
XO Glow
Youth Campus (The)
Y-Tech Heating & Air Conditioning
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
32 Main Street, Suite F
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum Members:
1. Aardvark Builders 312.504.4090
2. Applications Network 847.823.1830
3. McTigue Financial Group 773.380.4025
4. PC Medic Computer Repair 847-299-5556
5. Resurrection Health Care (847) 813-3210
6. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates 847.825.1002
7. State Farm Insurance & Financial Services - Ann Witek 847.692.3260
8. The Exercise Coach 847.823.0035
9. You Can Say…Yes! 847-401-5787
It’s also my wedding anniversary! And it’s Dorothy Brownstein’s 9th anniversary with the Chamber – please call and wish her a happy anniversary tomorrow!
Our son, Dirk, came home from college for the weekend so there were lots of smiles at the Haller house!
And rehearsals for the play continue – 10 hours per week! ‘Run Forest Run!’ - it’s nothing about the Gump guy!
70 people came to the monthly networking luncheon last week at Carlucci’s Rosemont, 6111 North River Road, Rosemont. What a turnout!
Thank you to John Campagna and Mark Robbins for hosting us with such fabulous food! Our servers, Lorraine, Angel, and Richard were also wonderful!
Carol Dunitz, Ph.D. spoke on “Increasing Advertising Effectiveness” and entertained us with a couple songs!
We held a raffle for an insert in the monthly Chamber newsletter valued at $150 and the winner was Adam D. Paoli, Investment Adviser Representative with John Hancock Financial Network!
Carlucci’s gave us a $50 gift card for the raffle. Barb from All on the Road Catering earned a $10 Chamber gift certificate for referring Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists, Ltd. for membership but she donated it back so we raffled it off at the luncheon and another lucky member got it! (Next time, I’ll write down the names of the winners so I can mention them!)
The Chamber is lining up educational workshops this year!
The first for 2009 is on ‘Preparing Your 2008 Taxes – Finding Opportunities and Reducing Risk With Your Individual Return.’
It will be held this Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Park Ridge Public Library Meeting Room on the 1st floor. Seating is limited. RSVP to the Chamber.
Another workshop will be held at Comfort Inn in Des Plaines on March 25, topic is ‘managing in a downturn economy’. Stay tuned for more details.
Catherine Johns comes back April 29 for the complete presentation of what we got just half hour of in the Women in Business – “Seven Aspects of a Powerful Presence”.
The February Business After Hours will be held at Bethany Terrace, 8425 N. Waukegan Road, Morton Grove. If you have any coats you no longer wear, please bring them for the homeless.
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Refreshments of course!
Please come and network and bring plenty of business cards. This event is included in your annual dues at no additional charge! RSVP to the Chamber so they know how many to expect.
Winterfest – we had our first meeting! If you would like to be involved in planning any of the activities for Winterfest, please let me know. We’ll be meeting each month on a regular basis. All ideas welcomed!
We’re working with Pioneer Press to publish the Chamber’s Community Guide. Members who have paid 2009 dues will be included in the guide.
See the end of this email for the list of who will appear in the guide. If you don’t see your name, then you probably have not renewed. Please get your payments in this week or you’ll miss out on being in the 2009 Community Guide.
If you joined in the past 12 months, you paid for one full year. Then Dorothy invoiced you a pro-rated amount that will take you to the end of this year and then you’ll be on the same calendar as everyone else.
Platinum members will be on the front cover! It’s only $300 more to upgrade to Platinum and it includes 8 lunches! It’s the best value in town!
I had lunch at Comfort Inn last week with Nichole Squires and Nick Trivedi and took a tour of the guest rooms, meeting rooms, and amenities. It’s totally renovated with new furniture, new beds and bedding, new flooring, everything. It sparkles! We’ve set up educational workshops in March and April there so you can see for yourself.
We’ve received many phone calls from residents about Bailey’s Restaurant. Baileys in Westmont (630) 655-0440 330 E Ogden Ave is honoring the outstanding gift certificates.
Home Enhancements is having a huge sale on draperies and window treatments – up to 30% discount! Frank said he’ll come to your home and give you a complimentary half hour consultation. Call today at 847-292-2212 before they book up!
Stop in FedEx Office at 678 N. Northwest Highway and sign up for the Business Services Discount. It’s easy and a great way to save money on select services…simply complete the application and once approved you will receive up to 30% off select FedEx Office services, including color and black and white copies. Allow two weeks for processing. Remember FedEx Office is here to help you print, copy and perfect all of your business documents, materials and more.
Here’s a list of members offering discounts to Chamber members:
4CI – Private Quarters - 847-858-3610
Accents by Jenny - 847-292-6617
Applications Network - 847-823-1830
Crystal Maintenance BK & Art, Inc. - 847-692-9226
Dental Auxiliary Placement Service, Inc – 847-696-1988
FedEx Office – 847-823-9360
You Can Say Yes - 847-401-5787
If you’d like to offer a member to member discount, email it to us and we’ll put it in our website.
“Ladies Night” Friday, February 20th 5-8 $5.00 per person includes light appetizers. WineStyles Park Ridge, 105 S. Northwest Highway, 847-518-WINE (9463)
Park Ridge Community Church (PRCC) will be hosting its Sixth Annual Beatles Nights on March 6th & 7th at 7pm. Beatles Night has become a great tradition bringing together some of the best local musicians in the area to play Beatles tunes.
We invite you to be a part of Beatles Nights by considering an advertising sponsorship for the event. Your business will be advertised in the program for this well attended event.
We also welcome contributions of Beatles related items or merchandise (CD’s, DVD’s, books, posters, games, music, etc.) which will be raffled off during the evening’s performances.
If you have questions, please contact Tricia Williams or Jane Meagher 847-696-4466.
Ladies’ Night Out Bunco Party!
Come be a part of a fun-filled evening to benefit the Center of Concern – a social service agency in Park Ridge that is dedicated to helping our neighbors in need. Friday, February 20th 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. South Park Recreation Center at Talcott and Cumberland Ave., Park Ridge. Ticket Price: $15 per person Ticket includes: bunco games & prizes, soup, bread, dessert, coffee and tea. (Wine and pop will be available for purchase.) Bunco is a fun dice game that anyone can play – no experience necessary! A 50/50 Cash Raffle will add to the fun! Call Christine to make your reservations – (847) 823-8755. Please make check payable to: The Center of Concern Auxiliary Mail to: Christine Perille c/o Center of Concern Auxiliary,312 S. Delphia; Park Ridge IL 60068
Access Oakton
Learn what it takes to open a small business and make it successful through workshops hosted by Oakton Community College and SCORE, a nonprofit, professional resource affiliated with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Going into Business: Evaluate Yourself and Take the First Steps is scheduled 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 28, at Oakton’s Skokie campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave. Course fee is $50.
After completing this introductory workshop, students are encouraged to enroll in a five-week workshop series that meets 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturday, beginning April 4.
Series topics include: Marketing and Selling: Targeting to Get Customers (April 4); Financials: Master Cash Flow and Profits (April 18); Accounting, Taxes, and Risk Management: Track and Protect Your Assets (April 25); Business Plan: A Roadmap to Success (May 2); and Getting Financing: Learn Sources and Impress Your Banker (May 9). Series fee is $150.
For more individualized business guidance, Oakton and SCORE also offer free counseling sessions by appointment at the Skokie campus. Counselors provide practical advice and examples for every phase of business development.
To learn more about the workshops, or to schedule a counseling appointment, please contact the Alliance for Lifelong Learning at 847-982-9888, press 3.
Brickton Montessori School to Host Open House
Brickton Montessori School, 8622 W. Catalpa Avenue in Chicago, will hold an Open House for parents of prospective students on Sunday, February 22nd from 12:30 ¬ 3:00 p.m.
For further information about Brickton Montessori School, prospective parents should contact Director of Admission Molly Arnoldt at molly.arnoldt@brickton.org.
Academic Tutoring Centers is proud to announce that they will be partnering with Language Stars! Language Stars is a unique foreign immersion language program for children and their families. Aimed at children ages 3 - 6 years in age, this fun and exciting program will be a true asset to Park Ridge. For more information, call Academic Tutoring Centers at 847-823-5300.
Oakton is waiving tuition for recently unemployed…Five select career programs at Oakton Community College are available tuition-free to local residents who have lost a full-time job in the last year. To qualify, students must live within Oakton Community College District 535 and have become unemployed from a full-time job since January 1, 2008. Classes begin February 16th. For pre-screening and additional instruction, contact Career Services at 847-635-1735 or careerservices@oakton.edu.
4CI
A American Storage
A Silver Connection
A Sterling Design
A+ Education Centers
A-Abiding Care, Inc.
Academic Tutoring Centers
Accents by Jenny
Accounteque Services Inc.
Ace Hardware Park Ridge, Inc.
Achieve Orthopedic Rehab Specialists
Addison Backflow Services, Inc.
Advanced Physical Therapy & Health Svcs.
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Aele Law Enforcemnt Legal Cntr
Albar Products
All in Good Health
All On The Road Catering
Allegro Music Center, Inc.
Allstate Insurance-Bateman Agency
American Cancer Society
American Society Of Anesthesiologists
Ameriprise Financial/C.Tomes
Amphora Home
Applauze Catering
Applications Network
Appraisal Network, Inc.
ARC Disposal & Recycling Company
Autumn Green @ Wright Campus Senior Lifestyle Community
Autumn Tree Care Experts, Inc.
Avenues To Independence
Baggio Studios
Baird & Warner
Bartlett Tree Experts
Barton & Barton, Ltd
Bath Fitter
Bellas & Wachowski, Attorneys
Bethany Terrace Nursing Center
Better Business Bureau of Chicago & Northern Illinois
Boy Scouts - Northwest Suburban Council
Brandt-Carlson Company
Bredemann Chevrolet
Bredemann Toyota
Brickton Montessori School
Brickton Mortgage Corporation
Butler Products Corp.
Caring Hearts for Seniors, LLC
Carlucci Rosemont
Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.
Center Of Concern
Central Baptist Village
Century 21 Elm Realtors
Certa Pro Painters
Children's Dentistry in Park Ridge
Chiro One Wellness Centers
Chiropractic Physicians of Park Ridge
Chris' Landscape
Clark Management
Coldwell Banker - Mark Kloss
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lisa Shewfelt
Cole Taylor Bank
Comcast Business Services
Comfort Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Comfort Inn O'Hare
Commerce Grp Service/Blue Cross Health Ins.
Conlon, Jerome
Cook and Kocher Insurance Group, Inc.
Cooney Funeral Home
Countrywide Home Loans
Coupon Cash Saver
Crampton Companies, The
Crystal Maintenance BK & Art, Inc.
David F. Schmidt, Alderman
Davis & Engert Dentistry
Dempsey Design
Dental Auxiliary Placement Service, Inc
Design Unlimited Interiors
DiFranco Orthodontics
DL Miller Heating & Cooling
Dominic's Kitchen Store
Douglas Decorating, Inc.
Duraclean Services
E. J. Coyne & Company, Inc
Edgebrook Bank
Edward Jones - Perry Wein
Edward Jones - Chris Valentine
Embers Elementary School
Erica's Jewelry
Eriksen Armstrong Corp.
Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc.
First Baptist Church of Park Ridge
First Church Of Christ, Scientist
First Financial Credit Union
FM Global
Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #16
Friends Of The Park Ridge Library
Frimark/Keller & Associates
Fully Fit Lifestyles, Inc.
G.L. Schmitz & Company, Inc.
Gartner Orthodontics
Garveys Office Products
Gary Heck & Associates
GB Theraputic Massage
GCG Financial
George S. May International Company
Gillick Realtors
Go Figure
Grauer-Kuchta Dental Associates Ltd
H & R Block Premium
Harris Park Ridge
Hartman & Roehr, C.P.A. Ltd.
Have Dreams
Hay Caramba! Restaurant
Healthcare Driven Systems
Heinz Group, Inc.
Heritage Of Des Plaines, The
Higher Level Wellness
Hill's Hallmark Shop
Hobbs Hobby Hut
Home Comfort Heating & Cooling, Inc
Home Enhancements Design Studio, Inc.
HomeControlPlus Inc.
Honorable Painters Inc.
Hyatt Regency O'Hare
Hyatt Rosemont
Illinois Multi-Med
Indira Salon & Spa
ING Insurance Planning - Tom Dombro, ChFC
Intelimind
Interior Visions Designs, Inc.
Jackie's Nails & Spa
Jason's Deli
Jay Crowley/Keller Williams Realty Partners
JCare Home Medical Supplies, Inc.
Jewel Food Stores
John Hancock Financial Network
Kidwinks.com
Kiko's Flowers & Gifts
Kiwanis Club of Park Ridge-Morning
Kotowski, Dan Senator
Kriser's Pet Store
Kustum Kribs Baby Boutique
Laner Muchin/James Convery
Larsen and Edlund
Lasting Legacy, Ltd.
Laura T. Clark Massage
Le Peep Restaurant
LensCrafters Optique
Leys, Kirsten - Investment & Insurance Services
Liberty Bank For Savings
Lifelink Home Care Services
Loyola Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine at Park Ridge
Lynnette's School of Dance
Machon & Machon
Maine Center, Inc.
Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation
Maine Township High School District 207
Maine Township Town Hall
MaRous & Company
Marty Mack & Associates PC
Mary Seat Of Wisdom Catholic Church
Mc Garry's Auto Repair
Mc Lennan Commercial Properties, Inc.
Messiah Lutheran Church
Michael J. Palliser, DPM, PC
Mid-America Asset Management, Inc.
Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center
MocteNet PC & Video, Inc.
Montessori School of Park Ridge
Murphy Group Of P.R.
Mutual Financial Corp
Neal & McDevitt, LLC
Nelson Automotive, Inc.
Nelson Funeral Home
Nelson Music Contracting
Neri Companies, Inc.
NICOR
Nika Le Butik
Niki Rimbas Laskaris DDS
No "e" Disigns
Noodles & Company
Norman Printing Service
North Shore Dental Group
North Suburban Vision Consultants
Northern Trust Bank
Northside Community Bank
Northwest Center For Phys. Therapy
Norwood Crossing
O'Brien, Harry L.
Ogorek & Associates
Order My Gift - Karen Larsen
Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists, Ltd. Physical Therapy Institute of Illinois
Owens, Owens & Rinn, Ltd.
Panera Bread
Park Ridge Animal Hospital, LLC
Park Ridge Auto Body
Park Ridge City (The City of Park Ridge)
Park Ridge Civic Orchestra
Park Ridge Community Bank
Park Ridge Community Church
Park Ridge Community Fund
Park Ridge Country Club
Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council
Park Ridge Dairy Queen
Park Ridge Dental Associates
Park Ridge Financial Advisors - Rick Pucci
Park Ridge Fine Arts Society
Park Ridge Garden Club
Park Ridge Historical Society
Park Ridge Intercultural Montessori School & Daycare
Park Ridge Multi-Med
Park Ridge Paint, Glass & Wallpaper
Park Ridge Recreation & Park District
Park Ridge Shell Auto Maintenance & Repair
Park Ridge Stationers
Park Ridge Taxi
Park Ridge Vacuum
Park Ridge-Niles School District 64
Parkway Bank & Trust Co.
PC Medic Computer Repair
Perry's Pizzaria & Ribs/Catering
Pickwick Restaurant
Pickwick Theatre
Picture Us Different Dance Studio, Inc
Potbelly Sandwich Works
ps:accessories, inc.
Ragnar Benson Construction, LLC
Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care
Raysa & Zimmermann, LLC
Re/Max Properties Northwest
Regus
Resurrection Development Foundation
Resurrection Health Care
Ridge Family Physicians, LLC
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates
Rotary Club of Park Ridge
Rozovics & Wojcicki, PC
Ryan-Parke Funeral Home
Sabella & Graham, P.C.
Safeguard Basement Technologies, Inc.
Saran Bridal & Boutique
Sasser Consulting, Inc
Savvy Salon & Spa
Scarpelli & Brady, LLC.
Schakowsky, Jan /U.S. Rep., Congresswoman
Sebastian Co. Real Estate
Secure Integrations
Select Redesign
Sentek International
Smart Roofing, Inc.
South Park Church
St. Andrews Lutheran Church & School
St. Benedict Nursing & Rehab, Ctr.
St. Paul Of The Cross Catholic Church
State Farm Ins. & Fin. Svcs/Ann Witek
State Farm Ins./Dan Educate
State Farm Insurance/Michael Markman
Subway Uptown
Sullivan and Johnson Ltd.
Summit Specialtees
Sun and Moon Yoga
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Susan Calomino, CFP Certified Financial Planner (TM) Practitioner
Sydney M Garza
Tanya Travel, Inc.
Tasty Pup
The Care of Trees
The Exercise Coach
The Lock Up Self Storage
The McTigue Financial Group/Tom Canale
Titan Worldwide
To Bridge with Grace, A Healing Harbor, Inc. DBA NorthShore Healing Centre
TriPilates, LLC
Trugreen/Chemlawn
Uptown Chiropractic Clinic
Viking Driving School
Villano Interiors
Waters, Mary Ellen
Wayne F. Wagner DDS, LTD
Wee Care Pediatric Dentistry Ltd.
Wes Davis Insurance
Westfallen Orthodontics
Whamond & Whamond Attorneys
Willow Wellness Center
Worsek & Vihon, P.C.
WSI-We Simplify the Internet
XO Glow
Youth Campus (The)
Y-Tech Heating & Air Conditioning
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
32 Main Street, Suite F
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum Members:
1. Aardvark Builders 312.504.4090
2. Applications Network 847.823.1830
3. McTigue Financial Group 773.380.4025
4. PC Medic Computer Repair 847-299-5556
5. Resurrection Health Care (847) 813-3210
6. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates 847.825.1002
7. State Farm Insurance & Financial Services - Ann Witek 847.692.3260
8. The Exercise Coach 847.823.0035
9. You Can Say…Yes! 847-401-5787
Monday, February 9, 2009
Gail's Monday Chamber UPDATE - February 9, 2009
Although Puxatawny Pete’s shadow indicated 6 more weeks of winter, it sure has felt like spring this past week! Hope you got outside to enjoy it!
I was a judge last week for DECA, an ‘international association of high school and college students studying marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality and marketing sales and service.’ Both Maine South and Maine East High Schools participated. It was interesting and they’re always looking for judges so please think about judging.
Rehearsals for ‘Run Forest Run’ continue at Washington School. Tickets are $8.
Chocolate & Champagne
Networking
Another Hit!
The Chocolate & Champagne Multi-Chamber Networking event last Thursday at the Northbrook Hilton was a FABULOUS success! There were almost 60 booths sold and more than 200 attendees came through. It smelled like chocolate throughout the halls! The wine and champagne flowed – and speaking of flowing, there were 2 chocolate fountains! We had a great showing from our Chamber with 25 of our members participating!
Jason’s Deli
Jason’s Deli is open! They are located in the new development in Uptown Park Ridge. There is plenty of parking in the underground garage. The ribbon cutting with Mayor Frimark had a good turnout and the luncheon afterwards was delicious! They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and will cater events too.
Monthly Networking Luncheon:
Feb. 11 @
Carlucci’s
You are invited to our monthly networking luncheon next week at Carlucci’s Rosemont, 6111 North River Road, Rosemont.
Carol Dunitz, Ph.D. is a professional speaker and her presentation will be “Increasing Advertising Effectiveness”.
The cost for members is $25 pp and future members is $30. Please rsvp to the Chamber.
Here’s who we have coming so far so if you don’t see your name, please email me:
1
Karen
Anderson
Dental Auxiliary Placement Service, Inc.
2
Jo Ann
Arnswald
MB Financial Bank
3
John
Barrett
Applications Network
4
Dick
Barton
Barton & Barton, Ltd.
5
Carol
Beitz
Park Ridge Community Fund
6
Dorothy
Brownstein
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
7
Gale
Cerabona
Central Baptist Village
8
Kelli
Christensen
Ross Rubino DDS
9
Kane
Connell
Libery Bank for Savings
10
Marci
Derrick
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
11
Curt
Edlund
Larsen and Edlund
12
Perry
Fisher
Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council, Inc.
13
Jenny
Fitzgerald
Sabella & Graham
14
Kathleen
Frey
Pioneer Press
15
Roxane
Fuoco
Maine Center, Inc.
16
Anna
Gutin
Harris Park Ridge
17
Gail
Haller
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
18
Kris
Hansen
Bethany Methodist
19
Joseph
Heinz
Health Driven Systems
20
Andrea
Honan
Hyatt Regency O'Hare
21
Frank
Hume
Maine Center, Inc.
22
Peggy
Kennedy
Maine Center, Inc.
23
Jay
Kolka
Northwestern Mutual
24
Craig
Kowitt
Harris Park Ridge
25
Dick
Larsen
Larsen and Edlund
26
Kirsten
Leys
Prudential Financial
27
Kristy
Lockhart
Resurrection Health Care
28
Georgia
Loukas
Impact Designs
29
Jackie
Mathews
Rainbow Hospice
30
Larry
Narum
Resurrection Health Care
31
Valerie
Niskanen
St. Matthew Center for Health
32
Sue
Oleari
Harris Park Ridge
33
Theresa
Olson
Resurrection Health Care
34
Ross
Rubino
Ross Rubino DDS
35
Rosemary
Sajovic
Journal & Topics
36
Kim
Uhlig
City of Park Ridge
37
Chris
Valentine
Edward Jones
38
Anna
Wasyliw
Harris Park Ridge
39
Donna
Werner
George S. May Foundation for the Arts
Feb 18 Educational Workshop at the Library
Workshops! Look for more educational workshops this year!
The first for 2009 is on ‘Preparing Your 2008 Taxes – Finding Opportunities and Reducing Risk With Your Individual Return.’
It will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Park Ridge Public Library Meeting Room on the 1st floor. Seating is limited. RSVP to the Chamber.
February Business After Hours: The Bethany Terrace
The February Business After Hours will be held at The Bethany Terrace, 8425 N. Waukegan Road, Morton Grove. They will also be accepting coats for the homeless.
Please plan to attend and network. This event is included in your annual dues at no additional charge! RSVP to the Chamber so they know how many to expect.
2009 Chamber Events
The Chamber is starting to plan events for the rest of the year – electronics recycling, golf outing, Winterfest, and more. Are you interested in being on any of the Committees? Did you want to get more involved in activities to get your business out there in front of people and get to know more people? Would you like to see more events or different events? Let me know. How about marching in the Memorial Day Parade as a Chamber?
Winterfest!
The Winterfest planning begins this Thursday, 2/12, at the Chamber at 2 p.m. If you’re interested in participating and helping to plan the festivities for the day after Thanksgiving, let me know. Everyone and all ideas are welcomed!
Want to be listed in the 2009 Community Guide?
We’re working with Pioneer Press to publish the Chamber’s Community Guide. Members who have paid 2009 dues by February 18, which is next week, will be included in the guide.
The Chamber annual dues did not go up and has not changed in several years.
Platinum members will be on the front cover! It’s only $300 more to upgrade to Platinum and it includes 8 lunches! It’s the best value in town!
Do you offer Chamber Member Discounts?
Chamber membership has its rewards. As a current member of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, you can promote your business to other Chamber members through your participation in our Member to Member Discount Program. Here‘s the way it works. You list your business as a participating member at no cost to you, specifying what discount you are making available to other Chamber members and their employees as well as any restrictions. As an example, a restaurant may offer 10% off, or a free dessert with lunch or dinner, or a complimentary dessert with the purchase of two or more entrees; a bank may offer a free box of complimentary checks and a safe deposit box for new business and/or personal accounts; an accounting firm may offer a 10% discount for new clients, etc. We publish your offer to the entire Chamber membership and other business owners and their employees to use your products and services. You acquire new business, and they get a break when using your products or services.
We only need to know that you will participate and what your discount and restrictions, if any, will be.
Cell Phones for Soldiers
We shipped 93 more phones last week for Cell Phones for Soldiers – that makes 204 cell phones! Thank you to District 64 Green Teams that encouraged the students to participate! For every cell phone donated, a 60 minute phone card is sent to a soldier overseas so he/she can call home for an hour. That’s 204 soldiers and their families that benefitted! Check out www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com for more information. It sure feels good to do this for our military personnel and their families, doesn’t it!
Member News
I had lunch at Hay Caramba! last week with Josh Granum from the McTigue Financial Group, who recently joined and upgraded to Platinum status. Josh was impressed with Hay Caramba! and said he’ll definitely go back!
We’ve received many phone calls from residents about Bailey’s Restaurant which closed last week.
Other Members I visited last week: Brickton Mortgage (Diane Forsythe); A Sterling Design (Diddy Blyth); Janus Premiums (Cathy Janus); Oakton Ice Rink; Park Ridge Library; District 64 (Washington); Hay Caramba!; Jason’s Deli; No ‘e’ Disign (Suzann Wilson); Higher Level Wellness (Susan Frangos).
Beatles Night!
March 6 & 7
Park Ridge Community Church (PRCC) will be hosting its Sixth Annual Beatles Nights on March 6th & 7th at 7pm. Beatles Night has become a great tradition bringing together some of the best local musicians in the area to play Beatles tunes. This event has been a huge success, with mostly sold-out shows (about 250 people per night). It has also been successful because all proceeds support the PRCC Youth Ministry Fund, which supports various local outreach programs, youth events and youth mission trips.
We invite you to be a part of Beatles Nights by considering an advertising sponsorship for the event. Your business will be advertised in the program for this well attended event.
We also welcome contributions of Beatles related items or merchandise (CD’s, DVD’s, books, posters, games, music, etc.) which will be raffled off during the evening’s performances.
If you have questions, please contact Tricia Williams or Jane Meagher 847-696-4466.
Accents by Jenny!
Accents by Jenny, 1412 Canfield Avenue, reminds you to get your order in for Valentines Day and mention the Chamber discount of 10% when ordering. Call Jenny at 847-292-6617. Don’t forget that this Saturday is Valentines Day!!
Center of Concern Auxiliary:
BUNCO Party
Ladies’ Night Out Bunco Party!
Come be a part of a fun-filled evening to benefit the Center of Concern – a social service agency in Park Ridge that is dedicated to helping our neighbors in need. Friday, February 20th 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.South Park Recreation Center at Talcott and Cumberland Ave., Park Ridge Ticket Price: $15 per person Ticket includes: bunco games & prizes, soup, bread, dessert, coffee and tea. (Wine and pop will be available for purchase.) Bunco is a fun dice game that anyone can play – no experience necessary! A 50/50 Cash Raffle will add to the fun! Call Christine to make your reservations – (847) 823-8755. Please make check payable to: The Center of Concern Auxiliary Mail to: Christine Perille c/o Center of Concern Auxiliary,312 S. Delphia; Park Ridge IL 60068
Nika le butik’s Valentines Day Sale!
Dear Fashionistas! You are cordially invited to Nika le butik's 3rd Annual Valentine Day Sale. Everything in the store is up to 85% off. Everything! That means even new merchandise arriving daily. Nika has two sales a year, so you better save this date. Feel free to forward this to your girlfriends and bring them along.
This Saturday, Valentines Day – 9:00 a.m. 143 N NW Hwy; 847-696-1700
New Spring Merchandise On Sale
Free Gift With Purchase...you keep asking for more so we have it again.
Cocktails Served All Day
Cany Bar Throughout Event
Carmen Nicole's Wellness Spa- Free Services With Nika Purchases
Brickton Montessori School Open House on Feb. 22
Brickton Montessori School, 8622 W. Catalpa Avenue in Chicago, will hold an Open House for parents of prospective students on Sunday, February 22nd from 12:30 3:00 p.m. The Open House will feature an introduction to the century-old, well-respected ‘whole child’ Montessori philosophy of education, as well as the opportunity to tour the facility.
Limited enrollment opportunities remain for the upcoming 2009-2010 academic year and 2009 Summer-Time Wonder Camp. For further information about Brickton Montessori School, prospective parents should contact Director of Admission Molly Arnoldt at molly.arnoldt@brickton.org.
Academic Tutoring Centers
Academic Tutoring Centers is proud to announce that they will be partnering with Language Stars! Language Stars is a unique foreign immersion language program for children and their families. Founded in 1998, Language Stars programs include over 5,000 children each week. The programs mission is to revolutionize how and when American children learn foreign languages to foster a future generation of bilingual Americans! Aimed at children ages 3 - 6 years in age, this fun and exciting program will be a true asset to Park Ridge. For more information, call Academic Tutoring Centers at 847-823-5300.
Oakton Waives Tuition for Recently Unemployed!
Oakton is waiving tuition for recently unemployed…Five select career programs at Oakton Community College are available tuition-free to local residents who have lost a full-time job in the last year. To qualify, students must live within Oakton Community College District 535 and have become unemployed from a full-time job since January 1, 2008. Available certificates include A+ Computer Diagnostic Specialist; Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operation and Programming Preparation; Green Marketing Preparation; Microsoft Project Management Preparation; and Pharmaceutical Preparation. Programs are approximately 12 credit hours and most can be completed during a single 16-week semester. Classes begin February 16th. For pre-screening and additional instruction, contact Career Services at 847-635-1735 or careerservices@oakton.edu.
Contact me:
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
32 Main Street, Suite F
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum Members:
Aardvark Builders 312.504.4090
Applications Network 847.823.1830
Kumon Math & Reading Centers 847.939.5090
McTigue Financial Group 773.380.4025
PC Medic Computer Repair 847-299-5556
Resurrection Health Care (847) 813-3210
Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates 847.825.1002
State Farm Insurance & Financial Services - Ann Witek 847.692.3260
The Exercise Coach 847.823.0035
You Can Say…Yes! 847-401-5787
I was a judge last week for DECA, an ‘international association of high school and college students studying marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality and marketing sales and service.’ Both Maine South and Maine East High Schools participated. It was interesting and they’re always looking for judges so please think about judging.
Rehearsals for ‘Run Forest Run’ continue at Washington School. Tickets are $8.
Chocolate & Champagne
Networking
Another Hit!
The Chocolate & Champagne Multi-Chamber Networking event last Thursday at the Northbrook Hilton was a FABULOUS success! There were almost 60 booths sold and more than 200 attendees came through. It smelled like chocolate throughout the halls! The wine and champagne flowed – and speaking of flowing, there were 2 chocolate fountains! We had a great showing from our Chamber with 25 of our members participating!
Jason’s Deli
Jason’s Deli is open! They are located in the new development in Uptown Park Ridge. There is plenty of parking in the underground garage. The ribbon cutting with Mayor Frimark had a good turnout and the luncheon afterwards was delicious! They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and will cater events too.
Monthly Networking Luncheon:
Feb. 11 @
Carlucci’s
You are invited to our monthly networking luncheon next week at Carlucci’s Rosemont, 6111 North River Road, Rosemont.
Carol Dunitz, Ph.D. is a professional speaker and her presentation will be “Increasing Advertising Effectiveness”.
The cost for members is $25 pp and future members is $30. Please rsvp to the Chamber.
Here’s who we have coming so far so if you don’t see your name, please email me:
1
Karen
Anderson
Dental Auxiliary Placement Service, Inc.
2
Jo Ann
Arnswald
MB Financial Bank
3
John
Barrett
Applications Network
4
Dick
Barton
Barton & Barton, Ltd.
5
Carol
Beitz
Park Ridge Community Fund
6
Dorothy
Brownstein
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
7
Gale
Cerabona
Central Baptist Village
8
Kelli
Christensen
Ross Rubino DDS
9
Kane
Connell
Libery Bank for Savings
10
Marci
Derrick
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
11
Curt
Edlund
Larsen and Edlund
12
Perry
Fisher
Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council, Inc.
13
Jenny
Fitzgerald
Sabella & Graham
14
Kathleen
Frey
Pioneer Press
15
Roxane
Fuoco
Maine Center, Inc.
16
Anna
Gutin
Harris Park Ridge
17
Gail
Haller
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
18
Kris
Hansen
Bethany Methodist
19
Joseph
Heinz
Health Driven Systems
20
Andrea
Honan
Hyatt Regency O'Hare
21
Frank
Hume
Maine Center, Inc.
22
Peggy
Kennedy
Maine Center, Inc.
23
Jay
Kolka
Northwestern Mutual
24
Craig
Kowitt
Harris Park Ridge
25
Dick
Larsen
Larsen and Edlund
26
Kirsten
Leys
Prudential Financial
27
Kristy
Lockhart
Resurrection Health Care
28
Georgia
Loukas
Impact Designs
29
Jackie
Mathews
Rainbow Hospice
30
Larry
Narum
Resurrection Health Care
31
Valerie
Niskanen
St. Matthew Center for Health
32
Sue
Oleari
Harris Park Ridge
33
Theresa
Olson
Resurrection Health Care
34
Ross
Rubino
Ross Rubino DDS
35
Rosemary
Sajovic
Journal & Topics
36
Kim
Uhlig
City of Park Ridge
37
Chris
Valentine
Edward Jones
38
Anna
Wasyliw
Harris Park Ridge
39
Donna
Werner
George S. May Foundation for the Arts
Feb 18 Educational Workshop at the Library
Workshops! Look for more educational workshops this year!
The first for 2009 is on ‘Preparing Your 2008 Taxes – Finding Opportunities and Reducing Risk With Your Individual Return.’
It will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Park Ridge Public Library Meeting Room on the 1st floor. Seating is limited. RSVP to the Chamber.
February Business After Hours: The Bethany Terrace
The February Business After Hours will be held at The Bethany Terrace, 8425 N. Waukegan Road, Morton Grove. They will also be accepting coats for the homeless.
Please plan to attend and network. This event is included in your annual dues at no additional charge! RSVP to the Chamber so they know how many to expect.
2009 Chamber Events
The Chamber is starting to plan events for the rest of the year – electronics recycling, golf outing, Winterfest, and more. Are you interested in being on any of the Committees? Did you want to get more involved in activities to get your business out there in front of people and get to know more people? Would you like to see more events or different events? Let me know. How about marching in the Memorial Day Parade as a Chamber?
Winterfest!
The Winterfest planning begins this Thursday, 2/12, at the Chamber at 2 p.m. If you’re interested in participating and helping to plan the festivities for the day after Thanksgiving, let me know. Everyone and all ideas are welcomed!
Want to be listed in the 2009 Community Guide?
We’re working with Pioneer Press to publish the Chamber’s Community Guide. Members who have paid 2009 dues by February 18, which is next week, will be included in the guide.
The Chamber annual dues did not go up and has not changed in several years.
Platinum members will be on the front cover! It’s only $300 more to upgrade to Platinum and it includes 8 lunches! It’s the best value in town!
Do you offer Chamber Member Discounts?
Chamber membership has its rewards. As a current member of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, you can promote your business to other Chamber members through your participation in our Member to Member Discount Program. Here‘s the way it works. You list your business as a participating member at no cost to you, specifying what discount you are making available to other Chamber members and their employees as well as any restrictions. As an example, a restaurant may offer 10% off, or a free dessert with lunch or dinner, or a complimentary dessert with the purchase of two or more entrees; a bank may offer a free box of complimentary checks and a safe deposit box for new business and/or personal accounts; an accounting firm may offer a 10% discount for new clients, etc. We publish your offer to the entire Chamber membership and other business owners and their employees to use your products and services. You acquire new business, and they get a break when using your products or services.
We only need to know that you will participate and what your discount and restrictions, if any, will be.
Cell Phones for Soldiers
We shipped 93 more phones last week for Cell Phones for Soldiers – that makes 204 cell phones! Thank you to District 64 Green Teams that encouraged the students to participate! For every cell phone donated, a 60 minute phone card is sent to a soldier overseas so he/she can call home for an hour. That’s 204 soldiers and their families that benefitted! Check out www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com for more information. It sure feels good to do this for our military personnel and their families, doesn’t it!
Member News
I had lunch at Hay Caramba! last week with Josh Granum from the McTigue Financial Group, who recently joined and upgraded to Platinum status. Josh was impressed with Hay Caramba! and said he’ll definitely go back!
We’ve received many phone calls from residents about Bailey’s Restaurant which closed last week.
Other Members I visited last week: Brickton Mortgage (Diane Forsythe); A Sterling Design (Diddy Blyth); Janus Premiums (Cathy Janus); Oakton Ice Rink; Park Ridge Library; District 64 (Washington); Hay Caramba!; Jason’s Deli; No ‘e’ Disign (Suzann Wilson); Higher Level Wellness (Susan Frangos).
Beatles Night!
March 6 & 7
Park Ridge Community Church (PRCC) will be hosting its Sixth Annual Beatles Nights on March 6th & 7th at 7pm. Beatles Night has become a great tradition bringing together some of the best local musicians in the area to play Beatles tunes. This event has been a huge success, with mostly sold-out shows (about 250 people per night). It has also been successful because all proceeds support the PRCC Youth Ministry Fund, which supports various local outreach programs, youth events and youth mission trips.
We invite you to be a part of Beatles Nights by considering an advertising sponsorship for the event. Your business will be advertised in the program for this well attended event.
We also welcome contributions of Beatles related items or merchandise (CD’s, DVD’s, books, posters, games, music, etc.) which will be raffled off during the evening’s performances.
If you have questions, please contact Tricia Williams or Jane Meagher 847-696-4466.
Accents by Jenny!
Accents by Jenny, 1412 Canfield Avenue, reminds you to get your order in for Valentines Day and mention the Chamber discount of 10% when ordering. Call Jenny at 847-292-6617. Don’t forget that this Saturday is Valentines Day!!
Center of Concern Auxiliary:
BUNCO Party
Ladies’ Night Out Bunco Party!
Come be a part of a fun-filled evening to benefit the Center of Concern – a social service agency in Park Ridge that is dedicated to helping our neighbors in need. Friday, February 20th 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.South Park Recreation Center at Talcott and Cumberland Ave., Park Ridge Ticket Price: $15 per person Ticket includes: bunco games & prizes, soup, bread, dessert, coffee and tea. (Wine and pop will be available for purchase.) Bunco is a fun dice game that anyone can play – no experience necessary! A 50/50 Cash Raffle will add to the fun! Call Christine to make your reservations – (847) 823-8755. Please make check payable to: The Center of Concern Auxiliary Mail to: Christine Perille c/o Center of Concern Auxiliary,312 S. Delphia; Park Ridge IL 60068
Nika le butik’s Valentines Day Sale!
Dear Fashionistas! You are cordially invited to Nika le butik's 3rd Annual Valentine Day Sale. Everything in the store is up to 85% off. Everything! That means even new merchandise arriving daily. Nika has two sales a year, so you better save this date. Feel free to forward this to your girlfriends and bring them along.
This Saturday, Valentines Day – 9:00 a.m. 143 N NW Hwy; 847-696-1700
New Spring Merchandise On Sale
Free Gift With Purchase...you keep asking for more so we have it again.
Cocktails Served All Day
Cany Bar Throughout Event
Carmen Nicole's Wellness Spa- Free Services With Nika Purchases
Brickton Montessori School Open House on Feb. 22
Brickton Montessori School, 8622 W. Catalpa Avenue in Chicago, will hold an Open House for parents of prospective students on Sunday, February 22nd from 12:30 3:00 p.m. The Open House will feature an introduction to the century-old, well-respected ‘whole child’ Montessori philosophy of education, as well as the opportunity to tour the facility.
Limited enrollment opportunities remain for the upcoming 2009-2010 academic year and 2009 Summer-Time Wonder Camp. For further information about Brickton Montessori School, prospective parents should contact Director of Admission Molly Arnoldt at molly.arnoldt@brickton.org.
Academic Tutoring Centers
Academic Tutoring Centers is proud to announce that they will be partnering with Language Stars! Language Stars is a unique foreign immersion language program for children and their families. Founded in 1998, Language Stars programs include over 5,000 children each week. The programs mission is to revolutionize how and when American children learn foreign languages to foster a future generation of bilingual Americans! Aimed at children ages 3 - 6 years in age, this fun and exciting program will be a true asset to Park Ridge. For more information, call Academic Tutoring Centers at 847-823-5300.
Oakton Waives Tuition for Recently Unemployed!
Oakton is waiving tuition for recently unemployed…Five select career programs at Oakton Community College are available tuition-free to local residents who have lost a full-time job in the last year. To qualify, students must live within Oakton Community College District 535 and have become unemployed from a full-time job since January 1, 2008. Available certificates include A+ Computer Diagnostic Specialist; Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operation and Programming Preparation; Green Marketing Preparation; Microsoft Project Management Preparation; and Pharmaceutical Preparation. Programs are approximately 12 credit hours and most can be completed during a single 16-week semester. Classes begin February 16th. For pre-screening and additional instruction, contact Career Services at 847-635-1735 or careerservices@oakton.edu.
Contact me:
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
32 Main Street, Suite F
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum Members:
Aardvark Builders 312.504.4090
Applications Network 847.823.1830
Kumon Math & Reading Centers 847.939.5090
McTigue Financial Group 773.380.4025
PC Medic Computer Repair 847-299-5556
Resurrection Health Care (847) 813-3210
Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates 847.825.1002
State Farm Insurance & Financial Services - Ann Witek 847.692.3260
The Exercise Coach 847.823.0035
You Can Say…Yes! 847-401-5787
Monday, February 2, 2009
Gail's Monday Chamber UPDATE February 2nd
You would have thought that the Chamber office staff would have had a slow week after the big installation dinner but not so! Last week was another busy week and I have so many people to thank!
By the way, rehearsals for the Washington School play continue – we rehearse 10 hours each week! Tickets are $8 and we’re running the show for 7 performances: Feb. 26, 27, 28 and March 1, 5, 6 & 7. It’s great family fun so let me know if you’d like tickets and I’ll get them for you.
Thank You
Anna Basile, Sun and Moon Yoga!
A big thank you to Anna Basile from Sun and Moon Yoga, 2026 Oakton, for hosting the Business After Hours at her beautiful studio. It was a wonderful crowd who braved the cold and came to network. Anna used All on the Road Catering for the appetizers and WineStyles for the wine and one of her Yoga students baked healthy cookies for us to try as she’s considering starting up an online cookie business.
Anna also had one of her instructors demonstrate various Yoga positions while Anna described what they were. She was VERY flexible!
Hosting a Business After Hours is a great way to showcase your business and facility and get 40 or so people in through your doors. The next available date is July 30 so let me know if you’re interested in hosting. There is no charge but the host does cover the costs of the two hour event. You can also go in with another business if you want.
Women in Business – another success!
Women in Business met at Rainbow Hospice last Friday and we had a record turnout of 60 women (and one lone, brave man)! Chicago Radio Personality, Catherine Johns, was the keynote speaker and she talked about ‘Creating A Positive Image’. Catherine discussed how women often speak, stand, talk, and then gave tips on being more powerful in our speech and body language – then everyone gave their 30 second commercial and received a personalized critique from her! It was very well received and now Catherine Johns and I are talking about having her give a 2 or 3 hour workshop! I’ll keep you posted, of course!
Panera Bread catered the WIB breakfast with bagels, pastries and a huge urn of coffee that never ran out! Park Ridge resident, Ginni Miniscalco, is the catering manager for 11 Panera Breads and submitted the application to join the Chamber this month! Welcome to the Chamber!
Thank you to Dave, Sandy, and Jackie for hosting our event at Rainbow Hospice! We pushed the numbers to the limit and beyond and they still accommodated us!
Welcome to Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists!
New member, Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists, Ltd. had their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony last Wednesday. Barb from All on the Road catered the event and called me to let me know about the ribbon cutting. So I called over, they joined the Chamber, and Mayor Frimark cut the red ribbon with the Chamber’s 3 ft long ceremonial scissors – thank you to the Ambassadors and board members who made it! Barb will receive a Chamber gift certificate for $10 because she referred them to me as a new member! Thank you, Barb!
Chocolate & Champagne
Networking
Feb. 5
The Chocolate & Champagne Networking event is this Thursday at the Northbrook Hilton from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton in Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave. There are 10 Chambers participating and here’s who signed up from our Chamber. Walk-ins will be $20 pp.
Dick
Barton
Barton & Barton
Carol
Beitz
PR Community Fund
Taylor
Bogdan
American Cancer Society
Jennifer
Fitzgerald
Sabella & Graham
Susan
Frangos
Higher Level Wellness
Marianne
Guinee
4CI (Private Quarters)
Kris
Hansen
The Bethany Terrace
Debbie
Harris
TriPilates, LLC
Linda
Hills
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Dick
Larsen
Larsen and Edlund
Sharon
Lawson
Park Ridge Community Fund
Kirsten
Leys
Prudential
John
Leys
Amm's Limo
Valerie
Niskanen
St. Matthew Center for Health
Sandra
Riordan
Order My Gift (Karen Larsen)
Doug
Root
Home Comfort Heating & Cooling
Belinda
Rosenberger
Merrill Lynch
Susan
Scatchell
A-Abiding Care, Inc.
Debbie
Sloan
J Care
Lynda
Tourloukis
You Can Say Yes!
Suzann
Wilson
No "e" Disign
Sandy
Ziembo
TriPilates, LLC
Jason’s Deli
Jason’s Deli is having their grand opening on Feb. 9 but their ribbon cutting with Mayor Frimark and the Chamber board and Ambassadors is this Thursday, Feb. 5, at 11 a.m.
Monthly Networking Luncheon:
Feb. 11 @
Carlucci’s
You are invited to our monthly networking luncheon next week at Carlucci’s Rosemont, 6111 North River Road, Rosemont.
Carol Dunitz, Ph.D. is a professional speaker and author of Louder Than Thunder. Her presentation is on Increasing Advertising Effectiveness.
The cost for members is $25 pp and future members is $30. Please rsvp to the Chamber.
Feb 18 Educational Workshop at the Library
Workshops! Look for more workshops this year!
The first for 2009 is on ‘Preparing Your 2008 Taxes – Finding Opportunities and Reducing Risk With Your Individual Return.’
It will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Park Ridge Public Library Meeting Room on the 1st floor. Seating is limited. RSVP to the Chamber.
Voluntary $5 donation suggested for the Maine Township Food Pantry.
February Business After Hours: The Bethany Terrace
The February Business After Hours will be held at The Bethany Terrace, 8425 N. Waukegan Road, Morton Grove. They will also be accepting coats for the homeless.
Please plan to attend and network. This event is included in your annual dues at no additional charge! RSVP to the Chamber so they know how many to expect.
2009 Chamber Events
The Chamber is starting to plan events for the rest of the year – electronics recycling, golf outing, Winterfest, and more.
Are you interested in being on any of the Committees? Did you want to get more involved in activities to get your business out there in front of people and get to know more people? Would you like to see more events or different events? Let me know. How about marching in the Memorial Day Parade as a Chamber?
Dues are Due!
The Chamber annual dues did not go up and has not changed in several years.
Please pay your dues! Everyone who’s dues are paid for 2009 will be included in the Community Guide. We’re working on it now with Pioneer Press.
Platinum members will be on the front cover! It’s only $300 more to upgrade to Platinum and it includes 8 lunches! It’s the best value in town! But the deadline is looming. Stay tuned for more details.
Member News
Valerie Niskanen, St Matthew Center for Health, took me to lunch last week at Tandoor Restaurant (thanks, Valerie!). Chris, the owner of Tandoor, does a wonderful luncheon buffet – give it a try!
Other Members I visited last week:
Park District
District 64
Sun & Moon Yoga
Rainbow Hospice
Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists, Ltd.
Academic Tutoring Centers
Academic Tutoring Centers is proud to announce that they will be partnering with Language Stars!
Language Stars is a unique foreign immersion language program for children and their families. Founded in 1998, Language Stars programs include over 5,000 children each week. The programs mission is to revolutionize how and when American children learn foreign languages to foster a future generation of bilingual Americans! Aimed at children ages 3 - 6 years in age, this fun and exciting program will be a true asset to Park Ridge.
For more information, call Academic Tutoring Centers at 847-823-5300.
Oakton Waives Tuition for Recently Unemployed!
Oakton is waiving tuition for recently unemployed…Five select career programs at Oakton Community College are available tuition-free to local residents who have lost a full-time job in the last year. To qualify, students must live within Oakton Community College District 535 and have become unemployed from a full-time job since January 1, 2008. Available certificates include A+ Computer Diagnostic Specialist; Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operation and Programming Preparation; Green Marketing Preparation; Microsoft Project Management Preparation; and Pharmaceutical Preparation. Programs are approximately 12 credit hours and most can be completed during a single 16-week semester. Classes begin February 16th. For pre-screening and additional instruction, contact Career Services at 847-635-1735 or careerservices@oakton.edu.
Jay Crowley President
Northwest Chapter
Womens Council of Realtors
Jay Crowley, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty Partners, Park Ridge was installed as the 2009 President of the Northwest Chapter of the Womens Council of Realtors. Womens Council of Realtors is a nationwide community of more than 17,000 real estate professionals and is the 12th largest professional womens organization in the country. The Northwest Chapter is one of eleven chapters in the state of Illinois.
Congratulations, Jay!
Chicago Requesting RFPs
Thank you to Belinda Rosenberger for this tidbit:
Issued by: City of Chicago (The Department of Aviation)
The City of Chicago ("City") Department of Aviation invites the submission of proposals by qualified persons and businesses to develop and operate concessions at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport ("Airport"). The City is issuing three Requests for Proposals ("RFP") as follows:
1. A Request for Proposals to develop and operate a manicure/pedicure salon services concession in one location in Terminal 3 of the Airport.
2. A Request for Proposals to develop and operate a gourmet tea concession in two locations in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 of the Airport, to include the preparation and sale of tea drinks for consumption at the Airport as well as the retail sale of tea and related products.
3. A Request for Proposals to develop and operate a gourmet food concession in two locations in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 of the Airport, to include the retail sale of pre-packaged or packaged to order gourmet food products.
The City has established an Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ("ACDBE") participation goal for these concessions, as well as other minimum qualifications including experience in developing and operating comparable retail businesses. The specific requirements of these solicitations are set forth in the RFP documents.
If you have a qualified background and are interested in these opportunities, you are invited to respond to one or more of these RFPs. Interested parties may obtain a copy of each RFP at the Airport's website, www.flychicago.com, which can be found at the "Concessions Opportunities" link under the "Doing Business" tab. If you would like a copy of an RFP mailed, or would like additional information, you may contact:
Unison Retail Management
(773) 894-3900
(773) 894-3910 (fax)
Proposals submitted in response to these RFPs will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. CST, February 19, 2009
E-Cycling Encouraged by the State
State Encourages e-cycling
Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, consumers will be prohibited from tossing many electronic items into the trash, thanks to a new Ewaste bill signed into law earlier this year. Illinois residents can recycle old, unwanted or malfunctioning electronics through a growing network of E-cycling businesses, permanent drop-off locations, or through a series of one-day collection events sponsored by the state and by regional or county solid waste agencies. DCEO maintains a list of organizations that offer E-waste reuse/recycling facilities at www.illinoisrecycles.com.
Even before recycling, any unwanted electronics that are still working should be considered for reuse whenever possible. Check with your local thrift store to see if they accept electronics donations. Also, many non-profits and private businesses throughout the state disassemble electronic equipment and use old components to assemble refurbished systems, separate reusable parts for resale and recycle unusable items for material content. In addition, several electronics manufacturers, such as Apple, Dell and Sony, sponsor their own E-cycling programs and may even accept other brands for a small fee. Retailers, such as Best Buy and Circuit City, as well as cell-phone providers, including AT&T and Verizon, also collect used electronics for recycling or refurbishment. Earth911.com gives a complete list of manufacturers and retailers who offer disposal and recycling programs.
Contact me:
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
32 Main Street, Suite F
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum Members:
Aardvark Builders 312.504.4090
Applications Network 847.823.1830
Kumon Math & Reading Centers 847.939.5090
PC Medic Computer Repair 847-299-5556
State Farm Insurance & Financial Services - Ann Witek 847.692.3260
The Exercise Coach 847.823.0035
By the way, rehearsals for the Washington School play continue – we rehearse 10 hours each week! Tickets are $8 and we’re running the show for 7 performances: Feb. 26, 27, 28 and March 1, 5, 6 & 7. It’s great family fun so let me know if you’d like tickets and I’ll get them for you.
Thank You
Anna Basile, Sun and Moon Yoga!
A big thank you to Anna Basile from Sun and Moon Yoga, 2026 Oakton, for hosting the Business After Hours at her beautiful studio. It was a wonderful crowd who braved the cold and came to network. Anna used All on the Road Catering for the appetizers and WineStyles for the wine and one of her Yoga students baked healthy cookies for us to try as she’s considering starting up an online cookie business.
Anna also had one of her instructors demonstrate various Yoga positions while Anna described what they were. She was VERY flexible!
Hosting a Business After Hours is a great way to showcase your business and facility and get 40 or so people in through your doors. The next available date is July 30 so let me know if you’re interested in hosting. There is no charge but the host does cover the costs of the two hour event. You can also go in with another business if you want.
Women in Business – another success!
Women in Business met at Rainbow Hospice last Friday and we had a record turnout of 60 women (and one lone, brave man)! Chicago Radio Personality, Catherine Johns, was the keynote speaker and she talked about ‘Creating A Positive Image’. Catherine discussed how women often speak, stand, talk, and then gave tips on being more powerful in our speech and body language – then everyone gave their 30 second commercial and received a personalized critique from her! It was very well received and now Catherine Johns and I are talking about having her give a 2 or 3 hour workshop! I’ll keep you posted, of course!
Panera Bread catered the WIB breakfast with bagels, pastries and a huge urn of coffee that never ran out! Park Ridge resident, Ginni Miniscalco, is the catering manager for 11 Panera Breads and submitted the application to join the Chamber this month! Welcome to the Chamber!
Thank you to Dave, Sandy, and Jackie for hosting our event at Rainbow Hospice! We pushed the numbers to the limit and beyond and they still accommodated us!
Welcome to Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists!
New member, Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists, Ltd. had their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony last Wednesday. Barb from All on the Road catered the event and called me to let me know about the ribbon cutting. So I called over, they joined the Chamber, and Mayor Frimark cut the red ribbon with the Chamber’s 3 ft long ceremonial scissors – thank you to the Ambassadors and board members who made it! Barb will receive a Chamber gift certificate for $10 because she referred them to me as a new member! Thank you, Barb!
Chocolate & Champagne
Networking
Feb. 5
The Chocolate & Champagne Networking event is this Thursday at the Northbrook Hilton from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton in Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave. There are 10 Chambers participating and here’s who signed up from our Chamber. Walk-ins will be $20 pp.
Dick
Barton
Barton & Barton
Carol
Beitz
PR Community Fund
Taylor
Bogdan
American Cancer Society
Jennifer
Fitzgerald
Sabella & Graham
Susan
Frangos
Higher Level Wellness
Marianne
Guinee
4CI (Private Quarters)
Kris
Hansen
The Bethany Terrace
Debbie
Harris
TriPilates, LLC
Linda
Hills
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Dick
Larsen
Larsen and Edlund
Sharon
Lawson
Park Ridge Community Fund
Kirsten
Leys
Prudential
John
Leys
Amm's Limo
Valerie
Niskanen
St. Matthew Center for Health
Sandra
Riordan
Order My Gift (Karen Larsen)
Doug
Root
Home Comfort Heating & Cooling
Belinda
Rosenberger
Merrill Lynch
Susan
Scatchell
A-Abiding Care, Inc.
Debbie
Sloan
J Care
Lynda
Tourloukis
You Can Say Yes!
Suzann
Wilson
No "e" Disign
Sandy
Ziembo
TriPilates, LLC
Jason’s Deli
Jason’s Deli is having their grand opening on Feb. 9 but their ribbon cutting with Mayor Frimark and the Chamber board and Ambassadors is this Thursday, Feb. 5, at 11 a.m.
Monthly Networking Luncheon:
Feb. 11 @
Carlucci’s
You are invited to our monthly networking luncheon next week at Carlucci’s Rosemont, 6111 North River Road, Rosemont.
Carol Dunitz, Ph.D. is a professional speaker and author of Louder Than Thunder. Her presentation is on Increasing Advertising Effectiveness.
The cost for members is $25 pp and future members is $30. Please rsvp to the Chamber.
Feb 18 Educational Workshop at the Library
Workshops! Look for more workshops this year!
The first for 2009 is on ‘Preparing Your 2008 Taxes – Finding Opportunities and Reducing Risk With Your Individual Return.’
It will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Park Ridge Public Library Meeting Room on the 1st floor. Seating is limited. RSVP to the Chamber.
Voluntary $5 donation suggested for the Maine Township Food Pantry.
February Business After Hours: The Bethany Terrace
The February Business After Hours will be held at The Bethany Terrace, 8425 N. Waukegan Road, Morton Grove. They will also be accepting coats for the homeless.
Please plan to attend and network. This event is included in your annual dues at no additional charge! RSVP to the Chamber so they know how many to expect.
2009 Chamber Events
The Chamber is starting to plan events for the rest of the year – electronics recycling, golf outing, Winterfest, and more.
Are you interested in being on any of the Committees? Did you want to get more involved in activities to get your business out there in front of people and get to know more people? Would you like to see more events or different events? Let me know. How about marching in the Memorial Day Parade as a Chamber?
Dues are Due!
The Chamber annual dues did not go up and has not changed in several years.
Please pay your dues! Everyone who’s dues are paid for 2009 will be included in the Community Guide. We’re working on it now with Pioneer Press.
Platinum members will be on the front cover! It’s only $300 more to upgrade to Platinum and it includes 8 lunches! It’s the best value in town! But the deadline is looming. Stay tuned for more details.
Member News
Valerie Niskanen, St Matthew Center for Health, took me to lunch last week at Tandoor Restaurant (thanks, Valerie!). Chris, the owner of Tandoor, does a wonderful luncheon buffet – give it a try!
Other Members I visited last week:
Park District
District 64
Sun & Moon Yoga
Rainbow Hospice
Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists, Ltd.
Academic Tutoring Centers
Academic Tutoring Centers is proud to announce that they will be partnering with Language Stars!
Language Stars is a unique foreign immersion language program for children and their families. Founded in 1998, Language Stars programs include over 5,000 children each week. The programs mission is to revolutionize how and when American children learn foreign languages to foster a future generation of bilingual Americans! Aimed at children ages 3 - 6 years in age, this fun and exciting program will be a true asset to Park Ridge.
For more information, call Academic Tutoring Centers at 847-823-5300.
Oakton Waives Tuition for Recently Unemployed!
Oakton is waiving tuition for recently unemployed…Five select career programs at Oakton Community College are available tuition-free to local residents who have lost a full-time job in the last year. To qualify, students must live within Oakton Community College District 535 and have become unemployed from a full-time job since January 1, 2008. Available certificates include A+ Computer Diagnostic Specialist; Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operation and Programming Preparation; Green Marketing Preparation; Microsoft Project Management Preparation; and Pharmaceutical Preparation. Programs are approximately 12 credit hours and most can be completed during a single 16-week semester. Classes begin February 16th. For pre-screening and additional instruction, contact Career Services at 847-635-1735 or careerservices@oakton.edu.
Jay Crowley President
Northwest Chapter
Womens Council of Realtors
Jay Crowley, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty Partners, Park Ridge was installed as the 2009 President of the Northwest Chapter of the Womens Council of Realtors. Womens Council of Realtors is a nationwide community of more than 17,000 real estate professionals and is the 12th largest professional womens organization in the country. The Northwest Chapter is one of eleven chapters in the state of Illinois.
Congratulations, Jay!
Chicago Requesting RFPs
Thank you to Belinda Rosenberger for this tidbit:
Issued by: City of Chicago (The Department of Aviation)
The City of Chicago ("City") Department of Aviation invites the submission of proposals by qualified persons and businesses to develop and operate concessions at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport ("Airport"). The City is issuing three Requests for Proposals ("RFP") as follows:
1. A Request for Proposals to develop and operate a manicure/pedicure salon services concession in one location in Terminal 3 of the Airport.
2. A Request for Proposals to develop and operate a gourmet tea concession in two locations in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 of the Airport, to include the preparation and sale of tea drinks for consumption at the Airport as well as the retail sale of tea and related products.
3. A Request for Proposals to develop and operate a gourmet food concession in two locations in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 of the Airport, to include the retail sale of pre-packaged or packaged to order gourmet food products.
The City has established an Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ("ACDBE") participation goal for these concessions, as well as other minimum qualifications including experience in developing and operating comparable retail businesses. The specific requirements of these solicitations are set forth in the RFP documents.
If you have a qualified background and are interested in these opportunities, you are invited to respond to one or more of these RFPs. Interested parties may obtain a copy of each RFP at the Airport's website, www.flychicago.com, which can be found at the "Concessions Opportunities" link under the "Doing Business" tab. If you would like a copy of an RFP mailed, or would like additional information, you may contact:
Unison Retail Management
(773) 894-3900
(773) 894-3910 (fax)
Proposals submitted in response to these RFPs will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. CST, February 19, 2009
E-Cycling Encouraged by the State
State Encourages e-cycling
Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, consumers will be prohibited from tossing many electronic items into the trash, thanks to a new Ewaste bill signed into law earlier this year. Illinois residents can recycle old, unwanted or malfunctioning electronics through a growing network of E-cycling businesses, permanent drop-off locations, or through a series of one-day collection events sponsored by the state and by regional or county solid waste agencies. DCEO maintains a list of organizations that offer E-waste reuse/recycling facilities at www.illinoisrecycles.com.
Even before recycling, any unwanted electronics that are still working should be considered for reuse whenever possible. Check with your local thrift store to see if they accept electronics donations. Also, many non-profits and private businesses throughout the state disassemble electronic equipment and use old components to assemble refurbished systems, separate reusable parts for resale and recycle unusable items for material content. In addition, several electronics manufacturers, such as Apple, Dell and Sony, sponsor their own E-cycling programs and may even accept other brands for a small fee. Retailers, such as Best Buy and Circuit City, as well as cell-phone providers, including AT&T and Verizon, also collect used electronics for recycling or refurbishment. Earth911.com gives a complete list of manufacturers and retailers who offer disposal and recycling programs.
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