Hope you had a wonderful Mothers Day! I sure did. My son, Dirk, called me from Champaign and wished me a HMD and then I got to spend the whole weekend with Lian, doing mom and daughter stuff! We went shopping for a bike for me but I didn’t find anything that I liked – too bad we don’t have a bike shop in the Chamber! I’ve visited both bike shops in town but neither joined.
We walked to the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast on Saturday for fluffy pancakes and saw a lot of friends there – I’m still waiting to hear if we won anything from the raffle prize table!
I attended the Park Ridge Newcomers dinner for their committee members as I’m a co-chair with Jean Lemke (Kidwinks.com) for the Book Club! And I also attended the MCYAF (Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation) volunteer appreciation event. MCYAF educates about healthy lifestyle choices for our youth, teaching them alternate behaviors to drugs, tobacco and alcohol.
Speaking of our youth, great kids are coming home from college to a poor job market – please let me know if you’re hiring summer kids as they’re lining up outside my door and I’d like to help them.
Monthly Networking Luncheon! This Wednesday, May 13, in 2 days, is our monthly networking luncheon at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare! 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Complementary self-parking (not the valet parking!) Take a ticket in the self park and then we’ll have it validated in our dining room.
The turnaround of the Chicago Blackhawks in the last two seasons has been called an act of genius and great timing. Blackhawks President John McDonough has been credited with masterminding the brilliant marketing of this storied Chicago sports franchise which is now enjoying record attendance and success on the ice.
McDonough, a native of Edison Park, will tell how it was done.
A graduate of Notre Dame High School in Niles and St. Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota, McDonough frequently lectures at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Notre Dame University, and Marquette University. He started his sports marketing career with the Chicago Sting and later the Chicago Cubs where he was promoted to President in 2006. He joined the Chicago Blackhawks as President in November, 2007 and currently serves in that capacity.
In the event of a conflict with a road Blackhawks Stanley Cup Playoffs game, McDonough regretfully will be unable to attend.
If the Hawks win tonight, John McDonough will speak at our luncheon. If they lose tonight, the series goes to Game 7 and he will be with the team in Vancouver and unable to speak.
Our back-up speaker will be Todd Wessell, publisher of The Journal & Topics newspapers, who has graciously agreed to speak upon a moment’s notice! Todd will be talking about his great uncle, the legendary Chic Harley, and the new book he has written about him. The book titled "The One and Only" comes out in a few weeks. For more information, visit www.chicharley.com. Todd will be rebooked for another date if Mr. McDonough is able to join us.
Here’s who has rsvp’d so far so if you don’t see your name, let us know asap so I can let the Hyatt Regency O’Hare kitchen know:
1 John Barrett barrett-TECH
2 Dick Barton Barton & Barton, Ltd.
3 Angela Berger Park Ridge Public Library
4 Diddy Blyth A Sterling Design
5 Dorothy Brownstein Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
6 Tammy Cook 10 til 2 Chicago-North Shore
7 Marci Derrick Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
8 Chad Finney The Exercise Coach
9 Jenny Fitzgerald Sabella & Graham
10 Kathleen Frey Pioneer Press
11 Gail Haller Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
12 Suzanne Henn Maine Center
13 Marilee Higgins Resurrection Ambulatory Care Services
14 Maggie Higgins Resurrection Ambulatory Care Services
15 Sara Koveleski-Kraute Advanced Physical Therapy
16 Matt Kropp
17 Matt Kropp Guest
18 Kirsten Leys Prudential Financial
19 John Marcopoulos Resurrection Ambulatory Care Services
20 John McDonough Chicago Blackhawks - guest speaker
21 Deborah Oberschelp Affordable Interiors
22 Theresa Olson Resurrection Ambulatory Care Services
23 Adam Paoli John Hancock Financial Network
24 Phillip Racette Prospective Member
25 Pat Roa-Perez Prospective Member
26 Doug Root Home Comfort Heating & Cooling
27 Pat Rubino Ross E. Rubino, DDS
28 Kelli Christensen Dr Ross E. Rubino, DDS
29 Norman Schaetzlein Norman Printing Services
30 Tom Schroeder Commerce Group Service
31 Amy Sullivan Sullivan & Johnson, Ltd.
32 Sonia Teruel Comfort Heating & Cooling, Inc.
33 Janet Van De Carr Park Ridge Public Library
34 Anna Wasyliw Harris Park Ridge
35 Kevin Witek Y-Tech Heating & Air Conditioning
Here’s the delicious menu:
Butter, Lola and Frisse Lettuces with Tomato and Cucumber
&Sweet Onion Dressing
Roasted Natural Chicken Breast –
Pocketed with Parma Ham and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Creamy Polenta and Mascarpone
Grilled Asparagus
Barolo Sauce
Freshly Baked Rolls Served with Creamy Butter
Espresso Panna Cotta
Offer Assorted Soft Drinks, Coffee, Decaf, and Tazo Tea
We also have mini-expo’s available so you can set up early, hand out brochures, and talk with the guests – plus you’ll speak to the group for 60 seconds.
1. Resurrection Ambulatory Care Services
2. Available
3. Available
4. Available
Shop Park Ridge Campaign in May!
Chamber Stimulus Package!
May has been officially proclaimed to be ‘Shop Park Ridge’ month. Look for the posters in the windows that say ‘Thank you for shopping locally’. They were designed by Dempsey Design and the photos were taken by A Sterling Design. The window signs (posters) are available for sale at the Chamber for just $5 each. Ron at the Frame Gallery of Park Ridge on Northwest Highway is framing one of the posters for the Chamber office!
Please remember to shop Chamber members first!
The Chamber’s Retail Committee, chaired by Linda Hills, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, is planning the weekend prior to the Memorial Day weekend: Friday, May 15; Saturday, May 16; and Sunday, May 17 as customer appreciation days: Grateful Days!
Here is what’s going on:
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 31 S. Northwest Hwy, 847-318-6801. Rush in for sales, free samples, and contests all 3 days, fudge-making demonstrations on Saturday, hands-on pretzel dipping Friday night and Sunday, Plus - "Name the New Chocolate" contest!
2 Sisters Boutique, 7 S. Prospect Ave., 847-698-3808, May 15- Shop and Sip....refreshments while you shop 5-7pm- Enjoy 20% off your entire purchase. May 16- Free gift with purchase- Enjoy 20% off your entire purchase. May 17- Cupcakes & lemonade- Enjoy 20% off your entire purchase
Nika le butik, 143 N. Northwest Hwy, 847-696-1700, For every $100 spent, receive a coupon for $10 off their next purchase. They are called "Nika Dollars”. Free gift with purchase that weekend while supplies last.
Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect Ave, 847-825-3123
Flower Power Scavenger Hunt - Stop into the Library between May 15-17 to take part in our flower powered scavenger hunt. Feel the love as you go from store to store to decode our groovy message. Book your way back to the library with your completed form by May 18, and you will be entered to win some neato prizes. All ages welcome!
Jason’s Deli, 608 West Touhy Avenue, 847-593-6149
Free Ice Cream (with purchase of a meal) and donating a $25 gift card to the Chamber for the stimulus program!
Comfort Inn O’Hare,2175 E. Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018, 847-635-1300. “TWO” sweet of a deal !” Come enjoy a weekend get-a-away at the Newly Renovated Comfort Inn O’Hare. For $100 plus tax you will receive: King size guest room. Bountiful breakfast for two. Lunch and dinner for two at Tiffany’s restaurant. Saturdays or Sundays only.
Dominic’s Kitchen Store, 116 Main Street, 847-698-1255. For every $100 spent receive a $10 gift card for future purchases when you mention ad.
Raffia, 29 S Prospect Avenue, 847-825-7734. Receive a complementry Peace bracelet or earrings with purchase, while supply last.Spend $50 Save $10. Enter drawing for a Dogeared Canvas Tote or a "Peace" scarf.
WineStyles, 105 S. Northwest Highway, 847-518-WINE (9463). Wine Tasting, Friday, May 15th 6:30-9:00 with over 40 wines open; taste pizza and appetizers. $10pp Wine Club Members; $15 pp non wine club members. Order wines at discounted prices with $10 back when you purchase at least two bottles of wine. Saturday & Sunday, May 16th taste wines all weekend. $5.00 coupon for purchase over $50 for the weekend.(not valid with 6 for $60 table or 5 for $75)
Park Ridge Paint, Glass & Wallpaper 737 Devon Ave., 847-823-1439, Just in time for your spring projects, offering FREE 2oz. Benjamin Moore color samples. Limit one per household.
North Shore Dental Group, Luma Naim, D.D.S., 444 N. Northwest Highway, Suite 230
$200 OFF ZOOM! Whitening Certificate (regular price $450). $29.99 for: exam & full mouth X-ray (regular price$179) for new patient only. Just mention "Park Ridge Chamber".
Interior Visions Designs, Inc., 520 Devon Ave., 847.825.0450 Have you seen us on NBC, in the Chicago Tribune, and in Home Fashion magazine? Usually by appointment only, we’ll be opening our doors this Friday and Saturday so that you can learn what we’re all about in a casual setting. Everyone who stops in will receive a gift certificate for a FREE HOUR of in-home interior design consultation.
“Designing Green in a Brown World” – Friday 1-2PM – Learn about going green and the impact to your health, the environment, and the economy.
Open House – Friday 2-5PM, 6-8PM and Saturday 11AM-2PM – Stop in and “play” with paint samples and fabric books.
“Color My World” – Friday 5-6PM and Saturday 10-11AM – Learn about the way color affects our lives.
Butterfly Gift Shop at Resurrection Medical Center, 7435 W. Talcott Ave., Chicago 773-792-6388
Spend $50, May 15-17, and receive a gift certificate for $10 off any future purchase, Spend $100 and receive a gift certificate for $20 off any future purchase. Offer not valid with any other discounts. Gift certificates expire 90 days from issuance, are not redeemable for cash and are not combinable with any other discounts.
Park Ridge Center for Plastic Surgery, 444 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 220. Buy any Facial, Microdermabrasion, or Chemical Peel Get One Free 20 % off Any Laser Package 15% off Any Neaclear Product.
Regus Business Center, 350 S. Northwest Hwy - Suite 300, Stop in for a tour and receive a coupon for a free day (8 hours) in one of our meeting rooms. Professional Environment in which to meet with clients, vendors and colleagues!
Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice, 10 S. Northwest Hwy, 847-692-3737
Stop in for a bubble gum blowing contest. Lets see who can blow the largest bubble. Each day there will be a winner. Try our "Tie Dye" Italian ice and as always free samples.
TriPilates, 833 W. Touhy Ave, 847-698-6338. Show your gratitude for friendship: bring a friend, 2 for 1. If you've never *tried* Pilates, you can learn together. If you have, you know what a gift you are giving. Mat classes Friday, Saturday and Sunday May 15, 16 and 17 at 9:15 each day. Sign up online or just show up. Just $18 drop in (for two!) *offer for first time clients only. www.tripilates.com
Chamber Stimulus Package for May:
Shop Park Ridge! 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).
Any member can add prizes to the Chamber’s drawings. Just let me know if you have gift certificates or prizes and I’ll include you in the publicity for the drawings. For example, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is donating a weekly prize of a $10 gift certificate! Thank you Linda Hills!
Newsletter Coupons Only $10! You provide the copy and this is all we want, short & sweet:
Business Name
email l phone l contact name
Special Offer on one line
Twenty words or less to describe
offer on two/three lines
Expires: 00/00/00
Send it to me!
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
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 June 24 The price to golf this year is just $150 per golfer. Please see insert in the May newsletter for all available 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, Marc Printing, is providing the environmentally friendly, reusable goody bags!
Here is what we’ve received for the raffle/silent auction:
Company Name Item Donated
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
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Chocolate basket ($25 value)
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
WineStyles Wine Basket
Oakton Community College Certificate for one college credit class, value $246
Taste of Park Ridge – Canopies on Courtland
Sat. July 11 The Chamber purchased 30 booths from the Taste of Park Ridge for the Saturday, July 11, business expo entitled “Canopies on Courtland”.
The booths are on sale now for $325 each for members and $650 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.
I will email you the agreement upon request. I’ve sold a few already and have had several inquiries. This is a fundraiser for the Chamber.
Membership Committee Theresa Olson, Resurrection Health Care, has agreed to chair the Chamber’s Membership Committee and we’re looking for members to volunteer an hour a week to work with Theresa and me regarding membership issues. Please email me if you’re interested.
Member News Last week I visited:
Panino’s Pizzeria
Jason’s Deli
MCYAF
Park Ridge Newcomers Club
Raffia
Regus
Oakton Ice Rink
Park Ridge Public Library
Kiwanis
Park Ridge Community Fund
Dental Placement Auxiliary Service, Inc.
KIDS FAIRE May 16 - Saturday State Senator Dan Kotowski is sponsoring a KIDS FAIRE this Saturday, May 16th from 9:00am until noon at the Pioneer Park Community Center, 500 South Fernandez, Arlington Heights. This free faire is an annual event and will benefit all of the communities of the 33rd District. Businesses will be on hand to showcase their products or food and there will be raffles and events for the kids in attendance.
Shredfest
May 16 Keller Williams Realty Partners has their Shredfest this Saturday Mat 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 700 Bussee Hwy, P.R. Shredding services are provided at no cost if you either make a donation or bring items to help WINGS provide support to their patrons. More info: www.kwhomefinder.com
Park Ridge Fine Arts Society The Park Ridge Fine Arts Society has updated their website www.prfas.org with their 2009 Concert Schedule beginning June 19th. They are coordinating their 2009 Ad booklet and fundraiser, so contact Emily Kosaka at 312-595-8091 or 847-217-7119 or etoy@mesirowfinancial.com if you'd like to place an ad in the booklet or would like information regarding sponsoring or co-sponsoring a "Concert in the Park".
Maine Center Celebrate an Early Father’s Day on Maine Center’s Fifth Annual
Odyssey Fundraising Cruise, Sunday, June 7, 2009
2 Hour Brunch Cruise; Boarding 11 AM; Embarking twelve noon.
Panoramic views of the beautiful Chicago skyline.
Complementary champagne toast. Chocolate Fountain. Fabulous raffles on board ship! Elegant buffet. Cash bar. Music.
$95 per person with $21 of each ticket price is a charitable donation.
For Reservations: Call 847-696-1570, extension 308.Only 200 seats available. Tickets will be held for pickup at check-in on the dock. Parking is available on Navy Pier.
Maine Center brings the pieces together to change lives. Maine Center provides nationally accredited mental health and substance abuse treatment services to over 3,000 3-90 year olds annually in the greater northwest suburbs. 847/696/1570 x310
Kidwinks.com
FREE Kidwinks.com is offering any Park Ridge Business a free coupon for the month of May. Contact kidwinks.com for more details. nina@kidwinks.com or 847-685-1275. Any Park Ridge business that would like to advertise to parents (men & women 25-45 years old in the Chicago area). Advertise more effectively. Kidwinks.com where your advertising dollar goes a whole lot farther. Kidwinks.com is looking for experienced sales people to work part-time selling online advertising.
Party! Triblocal launch party on Thursday, May 21st. The party will be at Blues Bar in Mount Prospect, with free appetizers and refreshments. This will be an incredibly informative party, with a great chance to mingle with local community business owners. RSVP by Wednesday, May 20th to Katie Cousino at kcousino@tribune.com.
Please call 630 368 4245 with questions.
George S. May "Uniting the Community Through Music" Benefit Concert event at the DuSable Museum of African American History. Saturday, May 30. Tickets $25 in advance (Park Ridge Chamber members can purchase tickets for $15 instead of $25!); $30/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 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. 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
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!
Today is the deadline to be a Table Sponsor for May 15 Connect and to register.
Call DBR Chamber at 847-945-4660 to register and mention Park Ridge.
Park Ridge Garden Club Plant Sale this Saturday PLANT SALE, MAY 16, 2009, HODGES PARK, 9 A.M. – 1 P.M.
Mark your calendars to participate in the 2009 Park Ridge Garden Club Plant Sale. We will have many unique plants from Planters Palette, as well as annuals & veggies from Antons, and, or course, our member plants.
David McNulty speaks! Northwest Chapter Business Resource Luncheon
Tuesday, May 12, 2009, 11am to 1:30pm, 1901 E. Woodfield Road, Schaumburg , Illinois
11:00-12:00: AFFILIATE FAIR featuring 10 Northwest Chapter affiliate members Lunch and Program follows fair.
“Home, Smart Home: Brains & Beauty through Green Design”
Certified Kitchen Designer & Residential Interior Designer; Owner and President of McNulty Design Group, Inc of Park Ridge , Illinois
David McNulty, a Certified Kitchen Designer and Residential Interior Designer, is the owner and president of McNulty Design Group, Inc. in Park Ridge , Illinois . His accomplishments include repeat appearances on HGTV’s “New Spaces” and Comcasts’ Contempo Talk. He has also shared his professional experiences on the nationally syndicated Radio Show “Home Improvement USA”. He has won numerous regional and national design competitions, most recently “Best Kitchen Design” by the Home Builders of Greater Chicago, and continues to be on the forefront of design publications featuring Luxe, Trends, Better Homes and Gardens, Good Housekeeping, Romantic Homes, Country Sampler, Women’s Day, Signature Kitchens & Baths, and Builder Profile magazines. He also presides as a design judge for the national publication Professional Remodelers’ “Best of The Best” design competition for the past 3 years that features hundreds of national design and construction entries.
Due to his authentic belief in environmental awareness, David McNulty was chosen by the Museum of Science and Industry to design and provide cabinetry for the kitchen, bathrooms, bookcases, and storage bench for their special project; “Smart Home Green + Wired”. It has been accepted to present energy saving and environmentally responsible material and construction ideas to the public for another year beginning March 9, 2009.
Brigitte Cornelius, TGI Clean Air & Water (847.394.2047):
WCR Member: $22; Guest/Potential Member: $27
www.illinoiswcr.org
Our Mission: We are a network of successful REALTORS® empowering women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
Veteran’s Seminar Veteran’s Seminar
An educational program on Veteran’s Aid and Attendance Housing and Care Benefits on Thursday May 28th, 2009 at 6 p.m.
War-time Veterans or the surviving spouse of a Veteran are eligible for $12,672 to $23,388 a year in tax-free funds to help pay for medical costs, home care workers or assisted living options. Over 22% of eligible Veterans and 75% of eligible widows have not applied for this benefit. Join is for this complimentary seminar as
Pat O’Dea-Evans, MS, RN, LCPC an expert in senior resources
Provides a seminar on this Wartime Veterans Benefit.
Autumn Green at Wright Campus 4239 N. Oak Park Ave.Chicago, IL 60634
A Senior Lifestyle Community
Grand Opening
Amphora
To Benefit
Rainbow Hospice & Palliative Care Please join us as we celebrate “A Time for Hope” at the Grand Opening of Amphora on Friday, May 29th from 5pm – 10pm. Experience live music, wine and hors d’oeuvres at a Preview Party, Luxury Model Home Tour and Private Shopping Event located in the Shops of Uptown Park Ridge, 2 N. Northwest Highway. Individual tickets are $40 per person.
All ticket proceeds from this gala event will benefit the mission of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care. You may purchase tickets online at https://www.rainbowhospice.org/calendar/events, in person at either current Amphora location at 149 N. Northwest Hwy or Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care at 444 N. Northwest Hwy, Suite 145, by mail at Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care, 444 N. Northwest Hwy, Suite 145
Park Ridge, IL 60068 or by telephone at 847-292-2353.
For additional information about this exciting event please contact:
Jackie Mathews
Director of Special Events and Major Gifts
Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care
847-292-2353
jmathews@rainbowhospice.org
Bill Hominick at BHominick@theyouthcampus.org who commanded the PRPD Crime Prevention Bureau for almost 20 years offered this safety & security tip:
‘Make sure your business name and address is on your backdoor as well as the front door. If law enforcement finds a rear door open, they shouldn’t have to go around to the front of the business to radio the name and address to the dispatcher. This also makes it easier for delivery drivers to locate a business.’
What a great tip! Thanks, Bill! Can’t wait for the next tip!
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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