What a weekend! What with the electronics recycling day on Saturday and my 9 year old daughter, Lian, in 4 performances of the Ice Show at Oakton - I need another weekend to recoup from the last one!
Lots to tell you – so please read on!
Electronics Recycling The electronics recycling event was unbelievably successful on Saturday! We filled eight 24’ trucks! Great Lakes Recycling was there until 4 a.m. Sunday, loading up their trucks. About 400 vehicles came through to drop off!
A big thank you to our partner in the event, Park Ridge Park & Recreation District. Jim Lange worked the whole day and brought lots of muscle from the SWAP people performing their community service.
Another shout out to our major sponsor, Liberty Bank for Savings!
Thank you to our other Sponsors for the day:
Tom Dombro, ING Financial Advisors
MB Financial Bank
Park Ridge Garden Club
State Farm – Ann Witek Agency
Sebastian Co. Real Estate
Barton & Barton, Ltd.
Kiwanis Park Ridge Noon
Maine Township – for the 2nd drop off site
City of Park Ridge Public Works – Mike McGrath
Thank you to Missy Ryan who brought some teens from Maine South - Teens Organized for Youth Service – to help out. And a huge thank you to Boy Scouts Troops 1 and 50 and all their dads who showed up to help!
Other members who showed up and worked the event were Wes Davis (Wes stayed from beginning to end! Thank you Wes!), Karen Anderson, Ann Witek, Tom Dombro, Dave Donovan. Kevin was the City’s forklift driver who volunteered his time for the day! If I’ve forgotten anyone, let me know (and I sincerely apologize!).
People were amazed at how well organized and coordinated everything was! Check out the photos of the event on our website as we’re uploading them today!
We’ll be making a donation to the Park Ridge Community Fund in memory of Harry O’Brien.
Business After Hours last Thursday at Ross Rubino’s dental offices! Dr Ross Rubino and his staff hosted the Chamber’s monthly Networking Business After Hours last Thursday and what a fabulous event it was! Their newly renovated offices are beautiful with new massaging chairs and tv’s in the ceilings! Thank you to the entire staff for their warm hospitality!
Baked by Betsy served up platters of unbelievable sweets! And the wine was from WineStyles! Fabulous appetizers were from All on the Road Catering! It was a relaxing and fun way to meet and mingle with other Chamber members.
Drawings were held for Cubs tickets! Lisa Shewfelt, Coldwell Banker, won a pair and Mike Klein, Highland Home Improvements won the other pair! Baked by Betsy gave away two gift certificates – both were won by Rainbow Hospice (Jackie Mathews and Pat Ahern). The Chamber gave away a complimentary eblast and two chamber gift certificates.
It pays to attend our networking events!
Shop Park Ridge Campaign in May!
Chamber Stimulus Package! As you know, last week Mayor Frimark proclaimed the month of May to be ‘Shop Park Ridge’ month.
The Chamber’s Retail Committee, chaired by Linda Hills, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, has planned a Retail Crawl the weekend prior to the Memorial Day weekend: Friday, May 15; Saturday, May 16; and Sunday, May 17.
Martha Berns, Dempsey Design, is designing the poster we’ll use – wait til you see it! Diddy Blyth took photos for the poster.
Please feel free to participate in this Retail Crawl. We’re hoping to have the schedule of events for the weekend published in local papers so we need to know what you’re planning so we can include it.
The library is planning on participating too!
The Chamber will have another ‘Chamber Stimulus Package’. For the month of May, bring in your receipts totaling $100 with any Chamber members (you can combine them from various members) to be entered into drawings each week to win $50 in Chamber gift certificates ($200 total for the month).
Also, as a merchant, if you’d like to add to the Chamber’s drawing, you can give me gift certificates or prizes and I’ll include you in the publicity for the drawings. The sooner you let me know, the sooner I can advertise you.
Community Guide Every household in Park Ridge received the new Community Guide last Thursday! There are 2,000 more copies here at the Chamber so come pick up your copy! As hard as we tried to ensure all the information was accurate, we did miss some updates on page 9, the City’s page, and have had the page reprinted which will be here at the Chamber. The online version is already updated. We apologize to the City for the error. Here is the link to see it online:
http://communities.pioneerlocal.com/parkridge.html
Women in Business
Park Ridge Historical Society
The Women in Business meeting was a luncheon last Friday at the Park Ridge Historical Society, 41 S. Prairie. Jason’s Deli provided the box lunches and they were delicious! Their local phone number is 847-823-0210 which is different than the number in the Community Guide so please make a note of it.
We ended up with 26 who came to talk about their favorite books – Rick Pucci was our one brave man who came!
Create a Powerful Presence!
Catherine Johns Workshop
April 29 This Wednesday, April 29, 2009, Create a Powerful Presence! Chamber Workshop at Comfort Inn O’Hare 8 a.m. to 12 noon
How do you come across in business … or in life? Do people take you as seriously as you’d like them to? Do you get the respect you want from colleagues, clients, and competitors? Many small business owners find that they’re not making the kind of strong, polished, professional impression they’d like to make.
We all send subtle signals that let people know how to respond to us; the trick is to manage those signals. In this interactive and engaging program, you’ll discover the Seven Dimensions of Presence and learn how you can use them to shape the way you show up in the world.
Catherine Johns is a catalyst, coach, and entrepreneur who helps professionals reach their full potential by communicating more effectively and persuasively. In her one-on-one work with clients, she zeroes in on the specific things that will transform an individual into a better, stronger communicator … and helps them get there.
Sponsored by the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce. Held at Comfort Inn O'Hare, 2175 East Touhy, Des Plaines. $40 Members/$50 Prospective Members. RSVP to the Chamber by Friday April 24 at 847-825-3121; info@parkridgechamber.org or fax form to 847-825-3122.
Here’s who has responded so far – please get your rsvp in by tomorrow:
1 Angela Berger Park Ridge Public Library
2 Linda Brown Brookdale Senior Living
3 Tammy Cook 10 til 2 Chicago - North Shore
4 Jean Goodwin-Rausch Intermail Complete
5 Gail Haller Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
6 Catherine John Speaker
7 Karen Larsen Order My Gift
8 Margaret Polovchak MCYAF
9 Crystal Ramirez Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines
10 Kim Schaefer Central Baptist Village
11 Nichole Squires Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines
May 13 – John McDonough May 13 – Save the date for the monthly networking luncheon at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare with John McDonough, president of the Chicago Blackhawks, will be the keynote speaker! We’ve invited other chambers and expect to get 100 guests! 11:30 to 1:30
And if the Blackhawks keep winning, we have another excellent speaker ready to step in at a moment’s notice!
Connect
Multi Chamber Networking
May 20 Multi-Chamber Networking Breakfast on Wednesday, May 20•7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center, 9599 Skokie Blvd., Skokie (near Old Orchard at Golf Road & Skokie Boulevard)
$20 for members paid in advance
$30 for members paying at the door and all non-members
Walk-ins strongly discouraged and may not be accommodated!
See insert in the May newsletter for registration.
Memorial Day Parade in
Park Ridge! We’re #36 in the Memorial Day Parade! Please join the Chamber!!!! We have 6 company members so far:
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
Park Ridge Garden Club
Lynette’s School of Dance
Bath Fitter
Tasty Pup
WineStyles Park Ridge
Golf Outing is June 24 – Save the Date! The price to golf this year is just $150 per golfer, down from $165 last year. Please see insert in the May newsletter for sponsorships.
Hyatt Regency O’Hare sent in the names of the first registered foursome (and check) – and a silent auction donation!!! Thank you!
Cathy Janus is providing the environmentally friendly, reusable goody bags!
Here is what we’ve received for the raffle/silent auction:
Savvy Salon & Spa One, 1-hour massage ($60 value), expires 4/4/2010
Savvy Salon & Spa One spa package #3 includes manicure, pedicure and choice of facial or massage ($114 value), expires 4/4/2010
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Complimentary One Night Stay including dinner for two at O'H American Grill Hyatt Regency O'Hare, expires 6/24/2010
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Complimentary Dinner for two at O'H American Grill The Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 6/24/2010
WineStyles Park Ridge Wine Basket
Taste of Park Ridge – Canopies on Courtland The Chamber purchased 30 booths from the Taste of Park Ridge for Saturday, July 11, business expo entitled “Canopies on Courtland”.
The booths are on sale now for $325 each for members and $600 for Prospective Members. The layout will be different this year – our booths will face both sides of the street and will be 15 on each side – then a 10 foot aisle before the 30 Taste sponsor booths. The four end cap booths will be $425 each and members only.
Member News Last week I visited:
Accents by Jenny
Panino’s Pizzeria
Tom Dombro, ING
Ross Rubino & Associates
Baked by Betsy (several times!)
Park Ridge Historical Society – I’m going to join the Society!
Perry’s Pizzaria
Walgreens
Library
Oakton Ice Skating Rink
Didn’t get around to visiting prospective members but need to!
Kidwinks.com Nina and Jean got interviewed this morning by a reporter from the Chicago Tribune! Stay tuned for more information!
Kidwinks.com where your advertising dollar goes a whole lot farther
Foster & Adoptive Parents Wanted! Make a difference in a child’s life – Become a Foster or Adoptive Parent! The Youth Campus is seeking foster and adoptive parents who can protect, love and nurture a child who is less fortunate, giving them a chance for a stable, happy life. Become one of the special people who inspire hope, improve a future, and make a difference in a child’s life. Call The Youth Campus at 847 823-5161.
Tim Perry called to let us know that his firm has changed from Countrywide Home Loans to Bank of America Home Loans! Still at same address on the second floor of 31 S. Prospect Avenue. New email is tim.perry@bankofamerica.com Tim has been a Chamber member since 2004! Call him at 847-698-1900 to congratulate him!
Barrett-TECH Effective May 1, Applications Network’s technology consulting practice is changing the name to barrett-TECH, navigating technology. The new name better communicates the firm’s core business of serving as the Technology Department to Private Businesses and Not-for-Profits. Additionally, it reflects the hands on role that owner John Barrett takes in servicing his firm’s clients. Congratulate John at 847.226.5822
2 Sisters 2 Sisters has a great selection of gifts for all the special ladies on your Mother's Day list. Use these coupons NOW through May 10th for additional savings! Visit us them our NEW location 7 S. Prospect!
A-Abiding Care A-Abiding CARE, Inc is sponsoring a presentation: "What You Need to Know about ELDER ABUSE". Thursday, April 30th at 5 pm at the Park Ridge Public Works, 400 Busse Highway, PR. Refreshments will be served following the presentation. Please call 847-698-1400 to reserve your seat.
Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Club's annual Pancake Breakfast is Saturday, May 9th at the PR Presbyterian Church from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. 847-825-4630. Bill Scharringhausen, Secretary, Kiwanis Club of Park Ridge-Morning.
Spring Pub Crawl Networking on April 30 Spring Pub Crawl Networking Event on Thursday, April 30, 5:00 p.m.
Join the Edison Park Chamber of Commerce for appetizers and cash bar at Don Juan's 6730 N. Northwest Hwy; Nonno Pino's, 6718 N. Northwest Hwy; Elliotts's, 6690 N. Northwest Hwy.;Emerald Isle, 6686 N. Northwest Hwy. All Chambers of Commerce members are welcome to participate. For more information call 773-631-0063
Celebrate World Laughter Day on May 3! World Laughter Day is Sunday May 3rd200 S. Western Ave
Centennial Park in Park Ridge 10am – 2pm
This event is FREE and open to everyone who would like to know what the 8,000 laughter clubs in the world. In over 60 countries enjoy and feel so enthusiastic about. Everyone can do the Laughter Exercises and everyone is included. There are no jokes, comedy and you don’t even have to be funny….Though it is where you will become a Humor Being by adding joyfulness.
Join in the Free Frolic of Fun as Certified Laughter Leader Professionals to lead groups in two Laughter Sessions including a very fun Laughter Meditation. Join in on our Laughter Contests and the Laughter Games for more jolly. This event is sponsored by Three Chamber members: You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services; Higher Level Wellness; Healing Harbor
Questions: Lynda@youcansayyes.com (847) 401-5787
http://www.FollowtheLaughter.com/WLD.htm or Http://www.ParkRidgeLaughter.com
George S. May Announcing "Uniting the Community Through Music" Benefit Concert event at the DuSable Museum of African American History. Saturday, May 30. Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 at the door. All proceeds will benefit the P.A.U.S.E. Initiative music education program. Call Donna Werner, Executive Administrator, George S. May Foundation for the Arts at 847-993-5239 or via return email.
http://pause.gsmfoundation.org
Oakton With the signing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in February 2009, the Workforce Board of Northern Cook County was given substantial funds to stimulate local industries and assist the unemployed. Together with Oakton Community College, the Workforce Board is using that money to develop programs that will create job growth in our community. A roundtable discussion will explore how your business can benefit from the stimulus money. The Stimulus Summit will be held 8 – 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 27, at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road. Breakfast will be served. Call 847-635-1808 to reserve your seat.
North Shore Women’s Conference May 15 2nd Annual Women’s Conference – A Great Opportunity for Your Business!
Please go to our website for more information on this exciting event!
TribLocal Park Ridge’s TribLocal will be partnered with neighboring suburbs Des Plaines, Morton Grove and Niles. The estimated distribution is 17,000, and each TribLocal will be delivered with the Chicago Tribune as a topper on home delivery, and inserted into our single copies on newsstands every Thursday. It’s a great way to get your voice, and news!, out there. This product can be viewed both online, similarly to ChicagoTribune.com, at Triblocal.com, and in print. There are hundreds of advertising opportunities within this new product for businesses, both big and smaller, looking for that “localized” feel they might think is missing from the Chicago Tribune. Eleanor Burke, Retail Advertising Sales for Chicago Tribune eburke@tribune.com
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. Affordable Interiors - Deborah Oberschelp 312.909.1255
2. barrett-TECH - John Barrett 847.823.1830
3. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge - 847.318.7550
4. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling - 847.824.4336
5. Leys, Kirsten - Prudential Financial Services 847.627.3950
6. PC Medic Computer Repair - Jerry Flanagan 847.299.5556
7. Resurrection Health Care - Theresa Olson 847.813.3210
8. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates 847.825.1002
9. Sebastian Co. Real Estate - Don Sebastian, Jr. 847.823.3117
10. State Farm Insurance & Financial Services - Ann Witek 847.692.3260
11. The Exercise Coach - Chad Finney 847.823.0035
12. The McTigue Financial Group - Tom Canale 773.380.4025
13. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services - Lynda Tourloukis 847.401.5787
14. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling - 847-696-0477
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