Cindy,
Hope you had a nice, long weekend celebrating the 233rd anniversary of our country! I was in Puerto Vallarta all last week, celebrating my birthday with my friend, Lori. We stayed at an all-inclusive resort and had a blast!
Needless to say, I have a lot of catching up to do: Our monthly networking luncheon is this Wednesday – and our Business Expo is this Saturday! No rest for the wicked! Hope to see you at both events!
Look for the Chamber Connection newsletter in the mail!
A big thank you for our Business After Hours which was hosted at Liberty Bank for Savings on Touhy and sponsored by Liberty Bank for Savings and Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation “MCYAF” jointly. There were at least 60 people in attendance – both from our Chamber and from the Des Plaines Chamber. In addition to hosting, Kane Connell from Liberty Bank graciously donated a couple gift cards for the raffle. MCYAF sold tickets for a 50/50 split the pot and Adam Paoli won it and then donated the money back to MCYAF! Thank you Adam for your generosity! Margaret Polovchak was delighted and appreciative. MCYAF is a collaborative organization working to decrease teen alcohol and drug use in Maine Township. Call them at 847-858-7090. Kane Connell can be reached at 847-825-0693.
The June Women in Business Lunch Meeting which was held at Carlucci Rosemont, 6111 N. River Road, Rosemont, was informative, delicious and entertaining! Affordable Interiors (Deborah Oberschelp, 312-909-1255 ) and Amber's Organizing (Amber Kostelny-Cussen, 773-628-7404) gave presentations on organizing and decorating for personal fulfillment that was very well received by the 32 women in attendance. Thank you to both Deborah and Amber and also to Peggy Kennedy at Carlucci Rosemont for hosting the event with a fabulous private dining room and wonderful meal! Peggy can be reached at 847-518-0990. Raffle winners:
• Jay Crowley, Keller Williams Realty - $20 Chamber Gift Certificate
• Mary Carlson, Liberty Bank – Wine from Carlucci Rosemont
• Deborah Oberschelp, Affordable Interiors – Wine from Carlucci Rosemont
• Nichole Squires, Comfort Inn – Order My Gift Catalogue from Karen Larsen
• Amber Kostelny-Cussen, Amber’s Organizing – Park Ridge Taxi Gift Certificate
• Belinda Rosenberger, Merrill Lynch – Park Ridge Taxi Gift Certificate
• Pat Rubino, Ross E. Rubino DDS – Affordable Interiors Pillow
Uncle Dan’s Pizza & Pub had their grand opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony last week which I heard was a big success with a great turnout from Chamber members! (It’s also where our luncheon will be held this Wednesday!) 27 S. Northwest Highway 847-698-9800. Mayor Schmidt and the Chamber of Park Ridge Ambassadors and other notables joined Dan & Sean Cummins and family and staff for a night of food and beverage after the ceremony.
July 8, 11:30am-1:30pm – Monthly Networking Luncheon, Uncle Dans Pizza and Pub, 27 S. Northwest Hwy. Park Ridge, Ed Coyne, with the Rotary Club of Park Ridge will speak on "The Chamber and Park Ridge Rotary… A Logical Connection". $20 Member Fee, $25 Prospective Member.
Since we didn’t have a monthly luncheon in June, this is the first networking luncheon in 2 months! Come network and bring your business cards – if you want to bring a raffle prize, feel free to do that too! Also note that Uncle Dan’s is charging us less than we normally pay so we’re passing the savings onto you!
July 10, 8:30am-9:30am PREN Park Ridge Executive Network Leads and referral group within the Chamber with only one person per industry. At the Chamber office, 32 Main Street. Included in your Chamber membership fees.
Sign up for Business Expo at Taste of Park Ridge!
The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce’s 2009 “Canopies on Courtland” business expo is selling booths fast. The expo, part of the Taste of Park Ridge, will take place on Saturday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dozens of vendors and civic organizations are expected to exhibit at the event.
Participating in Canopies on Courtland is a great way to advertise your business to thousands of local residents. Prices for a 5’ x 10’ booth space start at $325 for Chamber members. There are also end booths available to members for $425, and non-member booths are $650. Included in the booth space are an 18”x 6’ table and two folding chairs. Being an outdoor event, electricity is not provided.
Many merchants will be having sidewalk sales too! Please remember to shop our Chamber members first!
July 14, 8:00am to 9:30am Members joining the Chamber in April, May or June 2009 are welcome to attend this informative new member orientation hosted by the Chamber Ambassadors. Comfort Inn, O'Hare Boardroom, 2175 E. Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines.
July 15, 8:45am to 9:45am Park Ridge Executive Network PREN 3 headed by Belinda Rosenberger with Merrill Lynch. One person per industry. Please call to rsvp and see if your industry is open. Prefer seasoned professionals with at least 5 years in business.
July 22, 7:30am to 9:30am MULTI-CHAMBER NETWORKING BREAKFAST
Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center. Chicago North Shore, 9599 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, $20 member $30 prospective member.
July 28, 8:45am-9:45am PREN2 Park Ridge Executive Network Leads and referral group within the Chamber with only one person per industry. At the Chamber office, 32 Main Street. Included in your Chamber membership fees.
July 28, 5:35pm-10:30pm MULTI-CHAMBER Event At Schaumburg Flyers Game, Alexian Field 1999 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg 60193, An annual Multi-Chamber of Commerce Networking Event complete with Picnic, Baseball BINGO, Baseball game and the first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a Bingo Card.
July 29, 8:30am-11:30am Chamber Workshop: Customer Loyalty: Your Key to a Booming Business!, Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines, 2175 E. Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, This compelling workshop is for anyone, even for someone who has their own business and works for themselves.
July 30, 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours Monthly Networking, TeaLula, 11 S. Fairview Ave, Park Ridge, Network at the beautiful TeaLula store! RSVP to the Chamber
July 31, 8:00am-9:30am Women In Business Breakfast Meeting, Park Ridge NonProfit Center, 720 Garden, Park Ridge, Speaker: Vivette Payne to speak about networking, Member Fee: $10, Prospective Member Fee: $15
The Chamber’s Retail Committee headed by Linda Hills, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, has requested of the City to allow A-Frame signs in front of stores in Park Ridge. Mt Prospect allows them. The issue has become an agenda item on the City's Committee of the Whole meeting on July 13. This is listed as a discussion item.
Please plan to attend and join in on the discussion if you would like to see A Frame Signs approved in Park Ridge.
The Retail Committee drew the raffle tickets for the Chamber’s Stimulus Program for May which was also officially declared “Shop Park Ridge” month by the mayor. Everyone who entered won a prize! The winners are:
Pam Del Valle from Tasty Pup, won a $50 Chamber Gift Certificate, a $10 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Gift Certificate, $5 Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice Gift Certificate
Belinda Rosenberger with Merrill Lynch won a $10 Ace Hardware Gift Certificate, $10 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Gift Certificate
Joshua Nichols, owner of Unbound Technology, won a $25 Jason's Deli Gift Card, $10 Ace Hardware Gift Certificate, $10 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Gift Certificate, $5 Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice Gift Certificate
Karen Anderson, Dental Auxiliary Placement Service won a $50 Chamber Gift Certificate and a $10 Ace Hardware Gift Certificate
Theresa Olson, Resurrection Health, won a $50 Chamber Gift Certificate, $10 Ace Hardware Gift Certificate, $5 Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice Gift Certificate
Jim Cone, WSI – We Simplify the Internet, won a $50 Chamber Gift Certificate, $10 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Gift Certificate, $5 Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice Gift Certificate
Congratulations to all the winners for shopping Park Ridge!
The Park Ridge Chamber Golf Outing will be held with the Skokie Chamber at Chevy Chase on September 9. There will be a few changes made as we dovetail the two golf outings into one. Everyone who has already paid is ‘grandfathered’ at the same rate. As soon as we finalize the details, I’ll post them on our website, in our newsletter and in my Monday eblast.
Please Support The Park Ridge Youth Commission
Chicago White Sox Vs. Cleveland Indians
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009, 7:11pm U.S. Cellular Field
On this special night, all Park Ridge Community members and supporters, as well as their family and friends can purchase White Sox tickets! A portion of every ticket purchased goes to The Park Ridge Youth Commission.
Stay postgame for a spectacular fireworks display set to “Chicago, USA Patriotic” songs with a twist, celebrating our city and country. Songs include Kanye West’s Homecoming, Sweet Home Chicago and a rendition of America the Beautiful performed by Ray Charles and Alicia Keys. Present by Comcast Sports Net.
Lower Reserved Tickets @ $38 each. For additional information please contact: Thomas Carey, 847-975-9474
“The Park Ridge Youth Services Commission invites residents to participate in its upcoming fundraiser---a “Sox Night” at U.S. Cellular Field on Wednesday evening, July 8, 2009. The event will be a special evening out at the ball park supporting our Chicago White Sox while enjoying the company and camaraderie of neighbors, family and friends, said Youth Services Commission Chair Thomas Carey (Alderman, Ward 6). An added benefit is that proceeds will be applied to the work of the Youth Services Commission.
The Commission has secured tickets for a 7:11 p.m. game against the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday, July 8, 2009. The seating is in section 159, lower reserved box, in left field. The price of each ticket is $38.00 and that includes a great view of a spectacular fireworks event planned for that evening at the “Cell.”
Tickets for the event are now available at City Hall in the Cashiers Office, 505 Butler Place; Park District Leisure Center, 2701 Sibley; or at Allegro Music Center, 800 W. Devon.
For further information or questions about the event contact Youth Commission member Karen Bernhard at 847/692-3367, or Lt. Bob Hanson of the Park Ridge Police Department at 847/318-5252.
Eleven members, including four high school students, serve on the Commission. The Commission provides a platform for youth to voice their concerns and issues, activities, services and resources, and offers opportunities for youth to engage in community service and the civic process.”
Summer Concerts 2009
Our 49th Season includes six concerts featuring the acclaimed Park Ridge Fine Arts Symphony; all free, outdoor performances, open to the public, presented at 8:00p.m.
Barbara Schubert, Music Director and Conductor
Friday, July 10th
Across the Footlights
Selections from My Fair Lady, The King & I, West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof & John Williams' Favorites
Multi-Chamber Networking Breakfast: STRENGTHEN YOUR SURVIVAL SKILLS
With the DBR, Chicago Area Gay & Lesbian, Evanston, Glenview, Glencoe, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook, Northfield,
Park Ridge, Skokie, Wilmette & Winnetka Chambers of Commerce
Wednesday, July 22•7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center
Chicago North Shore
9599 Skokie Blvd., Skokie (near Old Orchard at Golf Road & Skokie Boulevard) in the Monaco Room, top floor. RSVP and Payment Due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Member Pre-Registration Fee: $20 ($30 after July 15)
Non-Member Fee: $30
Walk-ins strongly discouraged and may not be accommodated!
Multiply your networking potential! Members from the above Chambers of Commerce will have the chance to promote their businesses to an expanded audience at the Connect Multi-Chamber Networking Breakfast on Wednesday, July 22 at 7:30 a.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center.
Members looking for a productive networking experience will enjoy the structured format of this program, which gives each participant an opportunity to speak to a receptive audience about his/her company’s products and services.
The event will begin with informal networking over hot buffet breakfast. After that, the group will be divided into small groups at assigned tables where everyone will give 2 minute presentations on their companies. Following will be an additional presentation to a second group of participants. In addition, everyone will receive a contact list of pre-registered participants. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to expand your reach and resources!
Please note that table assignments will begin promptly at 7:45 a.m. If you are not there by 7:45 a.m., your space will be given away to another participant regardless of pre-payment. Please arrive on time to get the most out of your networking experience!
The City wants to know how you feel about this proposed ordinance. Email your opinion to Kim Uhlig at kuhlig@parkridge.us
9-3-6 REMOVAL OF SNOW FROM SIDEWALKS
Every owner, lessee, tenant, occupant or other person having charge or control of any commercial property that abuts a public sidewalk is required to remove snow and ice from such sidewalk within twenty-four (24) hours after an accumulation of snow of two inches (2”) or more, and to keep it free from snow, ice and other obstructions. In the event that the snow or ice on a sidewalk has become so hard that it cannot be reasonably removed without damage to the sidewalk, the owner or occupant of the property shall within said twenty-four hour period cause a de-icing material, such as sand, salt or other material, to be put on the sidewalk to make travel thereon reasonably safe and shall maintain the sidewalk in such condition until removal of ice and snow is possible. This Section does not provide a private cause of action for damages or create a standard of care, obligation or duty that provides a basis for a private cause of action for damages.
SECTION 2: BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Park Ridge, that Article 9, “Public Ways,” Chapter 3, “Obstructions and Deposits,” is hereby amended to add Section 7, “Penalty,” which shall read in its entirety as follows:
9-3-7 PENALTY
Any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this Chapter, except for Section 9-3-6, shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). A separate offense shall be deemed committed for each day on which a violation exists. Any person found guilty of violating Section 9-3-6 shall be fined fifty dollars ($50.00). Any person who violates Section 9-3-6 shall be subject to a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each day that a violation exists.
JoS. A. Bank Clothiers invites you to their Buy 1 Suit, Sportcoat, or Blazer (at regular price) and get 2 (of equal or lesser value) FREE! Please take advantage of this terrific offer this Thursday, July 9th!
847-692-3091
Join us at the movies!!!
Singing in the Rain (1952) is one of the most loved and celebrated film musicals of all time. This joyous film is a charming, up-beat, graceful, thoroughly enjoyable experience with great songs, flashbacks, wonderful dances, casting and story.
Because the colorful, witty film is set in 1927, it humorously satirizes and parodies the panic surrounding the troubling transitional period from silents to talkies in the dream factory of Hollywood of the late 1920’s as the sound revolution swept through.
Date: July 10, 2009
Time: 1:30 pm
Where: Central Baptist Village
-Refreshments & Snacks
-State-of-the-art Screen & Projector
-Tours will be available
Central Baptist Village
4747 N. Canfield Ave.
Norridge, IL
708-583-8500
www.cbvillage.org
Art of Health
A fair sponsored by the Service League of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital to thank the community for giving the hospital an opportunity to serve its members for the last 50 years. The fair will include a mix of artwork displays, family and children activities, health screenings and food.
Saturday, September 12, 2009 10am-4pm
Sunday, September 13, 2009 12pm-4pm
Rain or shine! FREE admission.
Who:
Attendees – members of the community
Organizers – Service League Board of Directors
Participants – artists, hospital departments, community organizations
How/Where:
• North surface parking lot
• Event will be held under tents
For sponsorship or volunteer opportunities for this event, please contact Lewis Wilker at 630-267-7988 or email: wilker1301@comcast.net
Part of the proceeds to benefit the hospital and its programs.
FREE Job Seeker Workshops at the Park Ridge Public Library
Dates : JULY 17: Limit 15 and AUGUST 17: Limit 90
Workshops start at 9:30 a.m. sharp. Please come 15 minutes early.
**Latecomers will not be allowed into the workshop after 9:30 a.m.
Please register by calling the Reference Desk at 847-720-3230 or online at: www.parkridgelibrary.org/calendar.html
The Better Business Bureau is offering $50.00 off BBB Accreditation for Chamber members. For more information, contact: Bert Adams Senior Business Relations Specialist, BBB of Chicago and Northern Illinois, Inc. www.chicago.bbb.org badams@chicago.bbb.org (312) 245-2518 (Direct Line)
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. J.C. Lilly Windows & Doors - 773-588-4332
6. Leys, Kirsten - Prudential Financial Services 847.627.3950
7. PC Medic Computer Repair - Jerry Flanagan 847.299.5556
8. Resurrection Health Care - Theresa Olson 847.813.3210
9. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates 847.825.1002
10. Sebastian Co. Real Estate - Don Sebastian, Jr. 847.823.3117
11. State Farm Insurance & Financial Services - Ann Witek 847.692.3260
12. The Exercise Coach - Chad Finney 847.823.0035
13. The McTigue Financial Group - Tom Canale 773.380.4025
14. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services - Lynda Tourloukis 847.401.5787
15. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling - 847-696-0477
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