You’ll be receiving your invitation soon for the annual dinner at the Park Ridge Country Club when the 2011 Chamber Board of Directors is installed and all the Park Ridge Community Stars are honored. So, mark your calendars for Saturday, January 22. Silent auction items are being accepted now! It will be a glamorous and fun event so please plan to attend. We’d love to sell every table!
The Chamber board meets tomorrow and will approve of the last new members for the year, closing the year with 438 members total! Another record high! Thank you for being a member and thank you for renewing.
You can pay your renewal dues online at our website using Paypal.
Please get your nomination in for the Park Ridge Community Star awards. They will be selected by our very elite group of Chamber past presidents. Deadline is today please.
A big thank you to Rich Callahan from Outback Steakhouse who hosted our luncheon last week. We had a total of 68! The meal was fabulous and everyone was festive and merry!
Thank you for all the raffle prizes that were donated. We played Chamber networking Bingo and had a blast! We also got a new member, Bridget Jones, Junior Achievement, who joined on the spot when her name was pulled for the cover of the Chamber newsletter Spotlight and was told that only Chamber members could win the Spotlight!
The Chamber’s last Business After Hours for the whole year was last Thursday at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 31 S. Northwest Hwy.
Thank you to Linda Hills for hosting us – Houlihan’s for the appetizers. Sheila Duda, TeaLula, and Lisa Ross and LuAnne McNaughton from Lisa’s Italian Ice were also there with goodies. It was a fun and festive affair for the many who braved the cold to come out and network – and eat lots of chocolate!
December 26 St Paul of the Cross Sunday Night Supper:
All on the Road Catering graciously and generously will provide the meal for just $5 per person and we’ll provide the drinks, desserts and volunteers to serve and clean up.
Tasty Pup Pam and Luis
Resident Sue Raap
Resurrection Health Care Theresa Olson and family
PR Police Chief Frank Kaminski & wife
Kidwinks Jean Lemke
Central Baptist Village Valerie Niskanen & husband
Presbyterian Homes Mary Tremont & family
Rainbow Hospice Jackie Mathews & Dave Samson
Barton & Barton Alexander Barton
PR Chamber Marci Derrick & Gail Haller
Thank you to our sponsors who donated checks:
• Chief Frank Kaminski and his wife, Maureen
• Theresa Olson, Resurrection Health Services
• Dave and Judy Donovan, EJ Coyne Insurance
• Amy Sullivan, Sullivan & Johnson CPA
All meetings are held at 720 Garden unless specifically mentioned:
December 20, Monday, 4:00 p.m. Deadline for Community Star Nominations to be received here at Chamber Office
December 26, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm Sunday Supper at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 320 S. Washington The Chamber will serve Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross on Sunday, December 26. We’ll need food, money, and volunteers to serve at least 100 hungry people (including children). Please open your hearts, checkbooks, and more importantly, give your time to help out those less fortunate. We are collecting names of our volunteers so please let me know if you can help out. Because of liability, no one under 13 can participate.
December 28, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
January 22, Saturday, Installation & Community Star Award Dinner at Park Ridge Country Club with Past President Reception
SAVE THE DATE!!! Thursday, 2/3/2011 North Suburban Young Professionals (Chambers include Park Ridge, Niles and Skokie) Pre Super Bowl Party, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. More details to come…….
5th Annual Chicago Wolves
Hockey Dinner/ Fundraiser for the
Park Ridge Community Fund
February 5, 2011
$30.00 for adults / $20 for children (kids menu)
Make checks payable to the ‘Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce’
$5.00 per ticket will benefit The Park Ridge Community Fund
4:30 p.m. Dinner at the Des Plaines Elks Club
There will be a photo op with local newspapers. Arrive after dinner at All State Arena at 6:30 p.m.
vs
The Chicago Wolves vs. The Peoria Rivermen
Space is limited. Last year this was a complete sell out and many were left out!
RSVP’s don’t work - only checks in hand.
So mail or drop off your $30: (Check made payable to: Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce)
Call Rick with questions at 847-759-0055
Thank you to our renewing members:
A-Abiding Care Inc.
ABI Mortgage Inc.
Advanced Physical Therapy & Health Svcs.
Affordable INTERIORS by Deborah
Allstate Insurance Co. - Gentile
American Society of Anesthesiologists
Athans and Associates
AthletiCo Physical and Occupational Therapy
Avenues To Independence
Barton & Barton, Ltd
Bellas & Wachowski, Attorneys
Bethany Terrace
Better Business Bureau of Chicago & Northern Illinois
Brickton Montessori School
Bridge Media Communication
Butler Products Corp.
Century 21 Elm Realtors
Certa Pro Painters
Chicago Hypnosis Center
Citywide Printing
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lisa Shewfelt
Conlon, Jerome
Cook and Kocher Insurance Group, Inc.
Dempsey Design
Edward Jones - Perry Wein
Eriksen Armstrong Corp.
Findzall Community Marketing
First Church Of Christ, Scientist
First United Methodist Church Of Park Ridge
Flood Brothers Disposal Co.
FM Global
Friends of The Park Ridge Library
Gary Heck & Associates
Generation Connection
Global Handmade Hope
Have Dreams
Hill's Hallmark Shop
Home Comfort Heating & Cooling, Inc
Interior Visions Designs, Inc.
June Moon Antiques & Estate Sales
K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.
Kidwinks.com
Knights of Columbus - Maria Council 4836
La Pelusa Home Improvement Inc.
Laner Muchin/James Convery
Laskaris, Niki Rimbas DDS (Dentist)
Lasting Legacy, Ltd.
Lee Acupuncture & Healing Center Inc.
Maine Center, Inc.
Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation
Maine Township High School District 207
McLennan Commercial Properties, Inc.
Montessori Academy of Illinois
Neal & McDevitt, LLC
Nelson Funeral Home
Nelson Music Contracting
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church
Owens, Owens & Rinn, Ltd.
Panera Bread
Park Ridge Community Fund
Park Ridge Country Club
Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council
Park Ridge Fine Arts Society
Park Ridge Recreation & Park District
Park Ridge Stationers
Picture Us Different Dance Studio, Inc
Quinn Print Inc.
Regus
Resurrection Health Care
Riordan Insurance Group, Inc.
Schakowsky, Jan /U.S. Rep., Congresswoman
Side Job Bob of Cook County, LLC / RKS Home Remodeling and Construction, LLC
Smart Roofing, Inc.
South Park Church
State Farm Insurance/Dan Educate
State Farm Insurance/Michael Markman
Subway at Village Green
Tanya Travel, Inc.
The McTigue Financial Group/Tom Canale
Villano Interiors, Inc.
Y-Tech Heating & Air Conditioning
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Also check out the link on our home page: www.ParkRidgeChamber.org
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
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. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. You can be here!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Dec. 16, 2010 Member Update
Hope to see you at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory this evening for the Chamber’s last Business After Hours of 2010!
Dave Loomos’ mother passed away yesterday. The wake for Lenore Loomos is today, Dec. 16th, 3-9 p.m. at Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N Harlem Ave. 773-889-1700.
The funeral is on Friday, Dec. 17th St. William Church, Mass 10am. Info was in yesterday’s Tribune and Sun Times.
More sad news:
Curt Edlund’s father-in-law, Al Fox, passed away today. Arrangements are being made at Ryan-Park Funeral Home for visitation followed by the funeral on Saturday.
Our thoughts and prayers are with both families.
Dominic’s Kitchen Store and TeaLula are teaming up with other merchants around their block for the 1st Annual Rock Around the Block Holiday Shopping Party tomorrow, Friday, December 17, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Rock Around the Block This Friday
You're Invited to our 'Rock Around the Block'
Holiday Shopping Party Friday, December 17th
6 pm - 9 pm
Join TeaLula, Dominic's Kitchen Store, New Prospects and Solari & Huntington Jewelers for an evening of Spirits, Snacks & Shopping!
Enter our Festive (i.e. ugly) Christmas Sweater Contest. You may win a beautiful Franz Porcelain Christmas Teapot or a TeaLula gift basket (a $50 value).
Kidwinks was on ABC this Monday
Parents in the Chicago area have many opportunities to celebrate New Year's Eve with their children whether they are toddlers, preschoolers, tweens or teens. Nina Taluc, co-founder of kidwinks.com, has several suggestions for you from kidwinks' Guide to New Year's Eve in Chicago with Kids.
Also, Kidwinks is looking for experienced sales people. If you have at least 3 years' experience in selling online advertising, we'd love to chat! Hours are very flexible and you can concentrate on businesses near you. Email us at info@kidwinks.com).
WineStyles
105 S. Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-518-9463
Let us Create a custom Wine Basket for you. We are busy making baskets all week! We have stoppers, openers, napkins, cheese boards, hand painted glasswear, decanturs,
and much more. Stop in and see all the ready made gifts to grab and go!
Check out all our new wines, wine spectator top 100, new If you insist and much more huge selection of 6 for $60 wines or 12 for $120, always a great deal!
Join Us This Friday night on your way home or before you go out 5 to 7. Neal will be here from Candoni wines with a sparkling moscato, prosecco, pinot grigio, merlot and chianti, sip and shop at WineStyles Park Ridge!
The Park Ridge Teen Center could use some entertainment devices like an air hockey table, Wii games and equipment, pool table, etc. If you know of someone who's parting with that kind of stuff just keep us in mind.
Thanks!
Chris Valentine
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
1420 Renaissance Dr Suite 105
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 824-9922
www.edwardjones.com
Bellas & Wachowski
15 North Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
1-800-825-9260
Did you know......
That if you hire an undocumented worker, s/he may still be entitled to overtime wages? The Supreme Court has stated that just because a worker is undocumented does not take away from the fact that s/he has performed work for which they must be paid, regardless of their immigration status. For more information, please see "Undocumented Workers and Wage Eligibility
Thru Sunday – Dec. 16 – 19, 2010
The toy clothing mitten and scarf, coat and hat sale! With every purchase, receive a free Pluto tee or Onesie (as seen in People Magazine) while supplies last.
www.KustumKribs.com
147 N. Northwest Hwy, PR
Tiffany’s Restaurant will be open Christmas day from 7am to 6pm.
Breakfast menu: Cream cheese stuffed French toast topped with Cranberry Orange syrup---$8.95
Lunch/ Dinner: Roast Turkey, Roast Pork and Baked Ham ---$11.95 (includes potato, soup and salad)
Roast Leg of Lamb and Prime Rib--$14.95(includes potato, soup and salad)
Tiffany’s Restaurant
2179 E. Touhy Ave( Touhy and River Rd)
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-298-7733
We are also offering $69.99 rates for chamber members who have families coming in for the holidays needing accommodations.
So many things run through my mind and heart this time of year. Appreciation for an amazing journey here at the studio, gratitude for precious moments now, and hope for a bright future ahead! Let us give you the gift of a happy heart, good health, and a spirit unlike any other workout anywhere!
We have big plans for the New Year: more Workshops, Xtend Barre, After School Program for Tweens, and always the commitment to elevate our craft to bring you the very best in True, Classical Pilates Method! If you love doing Pilates, you may be the perfect candidate to learn the Art of Teaching! Never say never - I'm the perfect example! TriPilates Apprenticeship Training program 2011: inquire NOW. Application required and intermediate skill necessary.
TriPilates, LLC 833 West Touhy Avenue, Park Ridge
Debbie Harris, PMA Certified Pilates Instructor debbie@tripilates.com 847-698-6338
Gong Meditation Workshop
led by Sound Therapist, Kenny Kolter
When: Sunday, December 19th - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Register by Email: sunandmoonparkridge@gmail.com
Kenny Kolter returns to provide another inspiring & amazing Gong Meditation workshop. As always, this is expected to be a unique & exciting experience.
Register to secure a spot [by email or in studio] $20.00
Meditation can be a journey inward or a pushing of the spirit outward & may include visualization of travel; you may feel a great distance has been traversed in a space of an hour; a meditation gong provides support, accent & an anchor to your meditation.
Kenny is one of a handful of sound therapists, world-wide, who has led Gong Meditation in a therapeutic environment & has performed in over 400 gong meditations in yoga studios.
Sun and Moon Yoga
2026 Oakton Street Park Ridge, IL 60068
[224] 305-YOGA
Did you know…?
• Central Baptist Village has Chris Colletti’s Big Band music performance 10 a.m., Jan. 20. 708.583.8500 to rsvp
• Did you know that Kidwinks.com was featured in an article on the front page of the Chicago Sun-times last Thursday. 15 holiday savings tips parents will love
• SANTA will be at Amphora on Saturday, December 18th from 11am until 1pm. Bring your camera, shop for gifts and enjoy the holiday with friends and family. Amphora elves will make sure there is a beautiful and festive setting for your pictures with the Big Guy, so bring all the kids and make a Merry Memory!!
• June Moon will be at 923 S. Prospect in Park Ridge on Friday December 17th and Saturday December 18th from 9AM to 3PM each day. Check June Moon Home Page for details or email us or call us at 847-698-2559.
• Houlihan’s is having a Kiss and Tail New Year’s Eve: 3 course surf and turf dinner for just $27.95 pp with beverage included
Thank you to the following members who have renewed their 2011 membership in the Chamber:
ABI Mortgage Inc.
Advanced Physical Therapy & Health Svcs.
Affordable INTERIORS by Deborah
Allstate Insurance Co. - Gentile
Athans and Associates
AthletiCo Physical and Occupational Therapy (Platinum)
Avenues To Independence
Barton & Barton, Ltd
Bellas & Wachowski, Attorneys
Bethany Terrace
Better Business Bureau of Chicago & Northern Illinois
Brickton Montessori School
Bridge Media Communication
Butler Products Corp.
Century 21 Elm Realtors
Certa Pro Painters
Chicago Hypnosis Center
Citywide Printing
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lisa Shewfelt
Conlon, Jerome
Cook and Kocher Insurance Group, Inc.
Dempsey Design
Edward Jones - Perry Wein
Eriksen Armstrong Corp.
First Church Of Christ, Scientist
First United Methodist Church Of Park Ridge
Flood Brothers Disposal Co.
FM Global
Friends of The Park Ridge Library
Gary Heck & Associates
Generation Connection
Global Handmade Hope
Have Dreams
Hill's Hallmark Shop
Home Comfort Heating & Cooling, Inc - Platinum
Interior Visions Designs, Inc.
June Moon Antiques & Estate Sales
K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.- Platinum
Kidwinks.com
Knights of Columbus - Maria Council 4836
La Pelusa Home Improvement Inc.
Laskaris, Niki Rimbas DDS (Dentist)
Lasting Legacy, Ltd.
Lee Acupuncture & Healing
Maine Township High School District 207
McLennan Commercial Properties, Inc.
Montessori Academy of Illinois
Nelson Funeral Home
Nelson Music Contracting
Owens, Owens & Rinn, Ltd.
Park Ridge Community Fund
Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council
Picture Us Different Dance Studio, Inc
Quinn Print Inc.
Regus
Resurrection Health Care - Platinum
Riordan Insurance Group, Inc.
Schakowsky, Jan /U.S. Rep., Congresswoman
Side Job Bob of Cook County, LLC / RKS Home Remodeling and Construction, LLC
State Farm Insurance/Dan Educate
State Farm Insurance/Michael Markman
Sullivan and Johnson Ltd.
Tanya Travel, Inc.
Y-Tech Heating & Air Conditioning - Platinum
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
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. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. AthletiCo Physical and Occupational Therapy: 847.292.4710 New!
7. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
8. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
9. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
10. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
11. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
12. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
13. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
14. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
15. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
16. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
17. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
18. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
19. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
20. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
21. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
22. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
23. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
24. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
25. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
26. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
27. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
28. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
29. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
30. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
31. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
32. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
33. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
34. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
35. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
36. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
37. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
38. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
39. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
40. You can be here!
Dave Loomos’ mother passed away yesterday. The wake for Lenore Loomos is today, Dec. 16th, 3-9 p.m. at Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N Harlem Ave. 773-889-1700.
The funeral is on Friday, Dec. 17th St. William Church, Mass 10am. Info was in yesterday’s Tribune and Sun Times.
More sad news:
Curt Edlund’s father-in-law, Al Fox, passed away today. Arrangements are being made at Ryan-Park Funeral Home for visitation followed by the funeral on Saturday.
Our thoughts and prayers are with both families.
Dominic’s Kitchen Store and TeaLula are teaming up with other merchants around their block for the 1st Annual Rock Around the Block Holiday Shopping Party tomorrow, Friday, December 17, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Rock Around the Block This Friday
You're Invited to our 'Rock Around the Block'
Holiday Shopping Party Friday, December 17th
6 pm - 9 pm
Join TeaLula, Dominic's Kitchen Store, New Prospects and Solari & Huntington Jewelers for an evening of Spirits, Snacks & Shopping!
Enter our Festive (i.e. ugly) Christmas Sweater Contest. You may win a beautiful Franz Porcelain Christmas Teapot or a TeaLula gift basket (a $50 value).
Kidwinks was on ABC this Monday
Parents in the Chicago area have many opportunities to celebrate New Year's Eve with their children whether they are toddlers, preschoolers, tweens or teens. Nina Taluc, co-founder of kidwinks.com, has several suggestions for you from kidwinks' Guide to New Year's Eve in Chicago with Kids.
Also, Kidwinks is looking for experienced sales people. If you have at least 3 years' experience in selling online advertising, we'd love to chat! Hours are very flexible and you can concentrate on businesses near you. Email us at info@kidwinks.com).
WineStyles
105 S. Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-518-9463
Let us Create a custom Wine Basket for you. We are busy making baskets all week! We have stoppers, openers, napkins, cheese boards, hand painted glasswear, decanturs,
and much more. Stop in and see all the ready made gifts to grab and go!
Check out all our new wines, wine spectator top 100, new If you insist and much more huge selection of 6 for $60 wines or 12 for $120, always a great deal!
Join Us This Friday night on your way home or before you go out 5 to 7. Neal will be here from Candoni wines with a sparkling moscato, prosecco, pinot grigio, merlot and chianti, sip and shop at WineStyles Park Ridge!
The Park Ridge Teen Center could use some entertainment devices like an air hockey table, Wii games and equipment, pool table, etc. If you know of someone who's parting with that kind of stuff just keep us in mind.
Thanks!
Chris Valentine
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
1420 Renaissance Dr Suite 105
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 824-9922
www.edwardjones.com
Bellas & Wachowski
15 North Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
1-800-825-9260
Did you know......
That if you hire an undocumented worker, s/he may still be entitled to overtime wages? The Supreme Court has stated that just because a worker is undocumented does not take away from the fact that s/he has performed work for which they must be paid, regardless of their immigration status. For more information, please see "Undocumented Workers and Wage Eligibility
Thru Sunday – Dec. 16 – 19, 2010
The toy clothing mitten and scarf, coat and hat sale! With every purchase, receive a free Pluto tee or Onesie (as seen in People Magazine) while supplies last.
www.KustumKribs.com
147 N. Northwest Hwy, PR
Tiffany’s Restaurant will be open Christmas day from 7am to 6pm.
Breakfast menu: Cream cheese stuffed French toast topped with Cranberry Orange syrup---$8.95
Lunch/ Dinner: Roast Turkey, Roast Pork and Baked Ham ---$11.95 (includes potato, soup and salad)
Roast Leg of Lamb and Prime Rib--$14.95(includes potato, soup and salad)
Tiffany’s Restaurant
2179 E. Touhy Ave( Touhy and River Rd)
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-298-7733
We are also offering $69.99 rates for chamber members who have families coming in for the holidays needing accommodations.
So many things run through my mind and heart this time of year. Appreciation for an amazing journey here at the studio, gratitude for precious moments now, and hope for a bright future ahead! Let us give you the gift of a happy heart, good health, and a spirit unlike any other workout anywhere!
We have big plans for the New Year: more Workshops, Xtend Barre, After School Program for Tweens, and always the commitment to elevate our craft to bring you the very best in True, Classical Pilates Method! If you love doing Pilates, you may be the perfect candidate to learn the Art of Teaching! Never say never - I'm the perfect example! TriPilates Apprenticeship Training program 2011: inquire NOW. Application required and intermediate skill necessary.
TriPilates, LLC 833 West Touhy Avenue, Park Ridge
Debbie Harris, PMA Certified Pilates Instructor debbie@tripilates.com 847-698-6338
Gong Meditation Workshop
led by Sound Therapist, Kenny Kolter
When: Sunday, December 19th - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Register by Email: sunandmoonparkridge@gmail.com
Kenny Kolter returns to provide another inspiring & amazing Gong Meditation workshop. As always, this is expected to be a unique & exciting experience.
Register to secure a spot [by email or in studio] $20.00
Meditation can be a journey inward or a pushing of the spirit outward & may include visualization of travel; you may feel a great distance has been traversed in a space of an hour; a meditation gong provides support, accent & an anchor to your meditation.
Kenny is one of a handful of sound therapists, world-wide, who has led Gong Meditation in a therapeutic environment & has performed in over 400 gong meditations in yoga studios.
Sun and Moon Yoga
2026 Oakton Street Park Ridge, IL 60068
[224] 305-YOGA
Did you know…?
• Central Baptist Village has Chris Colletti’s Big Band music performance 10 a.m., Jan. 20. 708.583.8500 to rsvp
• Did you know that Kidwinks.com was featured in an article on the front page of the Chicago Sun-times last Thursday. 15 holiday savings tips parents will love
• SANTA will be at Amphora on Saturday, December 18th from 11am until 1pm. Bring your camera, shop for gifts and enjoy the holiday with friends and family. Amphora elves will make sure there is a beautiful and festive setting for your pictures with the Big Guy, so bring all the kids and make a Merry Memory!!
• June Moon will be at 923 S. Prospect in Park Ridge on Friday December 17th and Saturday December 18th from 9AM to 3PM each day. Check June Moon Home Page for details or email us or call us at 847-698-2559.
• Houlihan’s is having a Kiss and Tail New Year’s Eve: 3 course surf and turf dinner for just $27.95 pp with beverage included
Thank you to the following members who have renewed their 2011 membership in the Chamber:
ABI Mortgage Inc.
Advanced Physical Therapy & Health Svcs.
Affordable INTERIORS by Deborah
Allstate Insurance Co. - Gentile
Athans and Associates
AthletiCo Physical and Occupational Therapy (Platinum)
Avenues To Independence
Barton & Barton, Ltd
Bellas & Wachowski, Attorneys
Bethany Terrace
Better Business Bureau of Chicago & Northern Illinois
Brickton Montessori School
Bridge Media Communication
Butler Products Corp.
Century 21 Elm Realtors
Certa Pro Painters
Chicago Hypnosis Center
Citywide Printing
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lisa Shewfelt
Conlon, Jerome
Cook and Kocher Insurance Group, Inc.
Dempsey Design
Edward Jones - Perry Wein
Eriksen Armstrong Corp.
First Church Of Christ, Scientist
First United Methodist Church Of Park Ridge
Flood Brothers Disposal Co.
FM Global
Friends of The Park Ridge Library
Gary Heck & Associates
Generation Connection
Global Handmade Hope
Have Dreams
Hill's Hallmark Shop
Home Comfort Heating & Cooling, Inc - Platinum
Interior Visions Designs, Inc.
June Moon Antiques & Estate Sales
K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.- Platinum
Kidwinks.com
Knights of Columbus - Maria Council 4836
La Pelusa Home Improvement Inc.
Laskaris, Niki Rimbas DDS (Dentist)
Lasting Legacy, Ltd.
Lee Acupuncture & Healing
Maine Township High School District 207
McLennan Commercial Properties, Inc.
Montessori Academy of Illinois
Nelson Funeral Home
Nelson Music Contracting
Owens, Owens & Rinn, Ltd.
Park Ridge Community Fund
Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council
Picture Us Different Dance Studio, Inc
Quinn Print Inc.
Regus
Resurrection Health Care - Platinum
Riordan Insurance Group, Inc.
Schakowsky, Jan /U.S. Rep., Congresswoman
Side Job Bob of Cook County, LLC / RKS Home Remodeling and Construction, LLC
State Farm Insurance/Dan Educate
State Farm Insurance/Michael Markman
Sullivan and Johnson Ltd.
Tanya Travel, Inc.
Y-Tech Heating & Air Conditioning - Platinum
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
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. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. AthletiCo Physical and Occupational Therapy: 847.292.4710 New!
7. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
8. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
9. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
10. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
11. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
12. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
13. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
14. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
15. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
16. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
17. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
18. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
19. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
20. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
21. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
22. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
23. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
24. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
25. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
26. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
27. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
28. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
29. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
30. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
31. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
32. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
33. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
34. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
35. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
36. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
37. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
38. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
39. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
40. You can be here!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Gail's Weekly Chamber UPDATE
Yesterday was the benefit for the Park Ridge Community Fund, “It’s a Wonderful Life!” at the Pickwick Theatre, sponsored by Liberty Bank. It was crowded! I hoped the weather wouldn’t deter people and it didn’t! We cleared over $2,000 for PRCF!
Afterwards, several of us went to Noodles for a noodle-tasting that I won! Whenever you go to Noodles, drop your business card in the fishbowl for a chance to win a noodle-tasting for 8 – and if you win, make sure you go very hungry! It was fabulous!
Regus hosted the Tech Forum last week and Joshua Nichols, Unbound Technology, spoke about ‘zero inbox’ which was very interesting!
The Tech Forum meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month, usually here at 720 Garden.
Our holiday luncheon is this Wednesday, 12/15, at Outback Steakhouse. Here’s who has rsvp’d so far, so email me if you don’t see your name – need to know if you want grilled steak, chicken or salmon and how you’ll pay. 11:30 to 1:30
Bring a prize for our raffle if you’d like! It’d be gratefully appreciated. The funds raised will go towards a new digital camera for the Chamber!
1 Charlene Alderete Brickton Montessori School
2 Dick Barton Barton & Barton, Ltd.
3 Angela Berger Park Ridge Public Library
4 Martha Berns Dempsey Design
5 Dorothy Brownstein Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
6 Joe Campagna Grant Merchant Services
7 Brandon Capaccio Prospective Member
8 Sandra Carey Willow Wellness Center
9 Cindy Clark Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
10 Jay Crowley Keller Williams Realty Partners
11 Tom Dombro ING Advisors Network
12 Dave Donovan E. J. Coyne & Company, Inc
13 Tom Dore Prospective Member
14 Susan Frangos Higher Level Wellness
15 Ann Marie Frank AMA Dancers & Co.
16 Kathleen Frey Pioneer Press Newspaper
17 Lisa Gordon BFF Personal Training
18 Gail Haller Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
19 James Hamrick Home Comfort Heating & Cooling
20 Sara Hunsicker JCare Home Medical Supplies, Inc.
21 Catherine Johns Chicago Hypnosis Center
22 Frank Kaminski Park Ridge Police Department
23 Dave
Keller
Park Ridge Police Department
24 Mike McGrath City of Park Ridge
25 Jim Norman Rapid Data
26 Deborah Oberschelp Affordable Interiors by Deborah
27 Patrick Riordan Riordan Insurance Group, Inc.
28 Ross Rubino Ross E. Rubino, DDS
29 Paul Sheehan Police & Community Together (PACT)
30 Dave Sherman Sun-Times Media
31 Nichole Squires Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines
32 Doug Stolz Comcast Business Services
33 Robert Suriano RKS Home Remodeling and Construction, LLC
34 Lynda Tourloukis You Can Say Yes Motivational Guidance Services
35 Janet Van De Carr Park Ridge Public Library
36 Ben
Wilson
Falkor Group LLC
37 Mary Wynn Ryan Winning Ways Marketing
The Chamber’s last Business After Hours for the whole year will be this Thursday at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 31 S. Northwest Hwy. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. It’s the final event of 2010 and you don’t want to miss out! Come out and warm up with chocolates of all kinds, snacks and beverages. TeaLula and Lisa’s Italian Ice will be there!
Would you like a permanent name badge to wear to PRCC events? Chamber board, Ambassadors and staff have permanent name badges and I’ve received requests from numerous members (who covet ours!) for name badges so we’ll sell them for $10 which also gets you 3 raffle tickets at a luncheon (plus the name badge). The badge will have the Chamber logo, your first and last name, and the name of your business.
2011 Platinum members will get one name badge included in their Platinum upgrade.
The deadline is Monday, Dec. 20 at 4:00 p.m. – that’s 1 week from today!
Here is the link:
http://secure.parkridgechamber.org/home/Lists/Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=158
We have a few nominations in. Don’t delay!
Looking for sponsors for December 26 St Paul of the Cross Sunday Night Supper!
All on the Road Catering graciously and generously will provide the meal for just $5 per person and we’ll provide the drinks, desserts and volunteers. Barbara has a heart of gold! Here is who has volunteered to help out:
Tasty Pup Pam and Luis
Resident Sue Raap
Resurrection Health Care Theresa Olson and family
PR Police Chief Frank Kaminski & wife
Kidwinks Jean Lemke
Central Baptist Village Valerie Niskanen & husband
Presbyterian Homes Mary Tremont & family
Comfort Inn O'Hare Nichole Squires
Thank you to our sponsors who donated checks:
• Chief Frank Kaminski and his wife, Maureen
• Theresa Olson, Resurrection Health Services
• Dave and Judy Donovan, EJ Coyne Insurance
Remember that volunteers must be at least 13 and we only need about a dozen.
NEW! Platinum members will receive the following added benefits and value to your membership in 2011: VALUE
• Special recognition as a Platinum Member in Chamber publications including the Chamber $500
Connection, Park Ridge Community Guide and Business Directory, and the Chamber’s ad
in Pioneer Press and The Journal News & Topics newspapers
• Two free inserts in the Chamber newsletter, The Chamber Connection (provide 650 inserts) $300
• Two (hard copy) set of mailing labels at different times $100
• Discount for Canopies on Courtland Business Expo Booth during Taste of Park Ridge $50
• Special recognition on Platinum Member signage at Chamber events $50
• Special 2-minute recognition at a designated Chamber membership luncheon meeting $50
• $50 discount for participation in the New Resident Greeter Box Program annual fees $50
• One dedicated eblast to all member contacts $50
• $40 discount for your guest’s costs at our golf outing $40
• A business card ad in The Chamber Connection for one month based upon availability $25
• One month participation in the Greeter Box program (provide 50 items) $25
• Name Badge with Chamber logo, your name, & your business $10
ADDED VALUE: $1,200 +
All meetings are held at 720 Garden unless specifically mentioned:
December 15, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting
December 15, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Holiday Luncheon at Outback Steakhouse, 8101 Higgins Rd. Celebrate the season with new friends and networking! When you rsvp, tell us if you want grilled steak, salmon or chicken.
December 16, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 31 S. Northwest Hwy. More celebration and more networking – and with chocolate and Linda Hills! Our last networking event for 2010 so come out and network with abandon!
December 17, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
December 20, Monday, 4:00 p.m. Deadline for Community Star Nominations to be received here at Chamber Office
December 26, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm Sunday Supper at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 320 S. Washington The Chamber will serve Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross on Sunday, December 26. We’ll need food, money, and volunteers to serve at least 100 hungry people (including children). Please open your hearts, checkbooks, and more importantly, give your time to help out those less fortunate. We are collecting names of our volunteers so please let me know if you can help out. Because of liability, no one under 13 can participate.
December 28, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
SAVE THE DATE!!! January 22, Saturday, Installation & Community Star Award Dinner at Park Ridge Country Club with Past President Reception
SAVE THE DATE!!! Thursday, 2/3/2011 North Suburban Young Professionals (Chambers include Park Ridge, Niles and Skokie) Pre Super Bowl Party, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. More details to come…….
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Also check out the link on our home page: www.ParkRidgeChamber.org
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
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. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. You can be here!
Afterwards, several of us went to Noodles for a noodle-tasting that I won! Whenever you go to Noodles, drop your business card in the fishbowl for a chance to win a noodle-tasting for 8 – and if you win, make sure you go very hungry! It was fabulous!
Regus hosted the Tech Forum last week and Joshua Nichols, Unbound Technology, spoke about ‘zero inbox’ which was very interesting!
The Tech Forum meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month, usually here at 720 Garden.
Our holiday luncheon is this Wednesday, 12/15, at Outback Steakhouse. Here’s who has rsvp’d so far, so email me if you don’t see your name – need to know if you want grilled steak, chicken or salmon and how you’ll pay. 11:30 to 1:30
Bring a prize for our raffle if you’d like! It’d be gratefully appreciated. The funds raised will go towards a new digital camera for the Chamber!
1 Charlene Alderete Brickton Montessori School
2 Dick Barton Barton & Barton, Ltd.
3 Angela Berger Park Ridge Public Library
4 Martha Berns Dempsey Design
5 Dorothy Brownstein Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
6 Joe Campagna Grant Merchant Services
7 Brandon Capaccio Prospective Member
8 Sandra Carey Willow Wellness Center
9 Cindy Clark Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
10 Jay Crowley Keller Williams Realty Partners
11 Tom Dombro ING Advisors Network
12 Dave Donovan E. J. Coyne & Company, Inc
13 Tom Dore Prospective Member
14 Susan Frangos Higher Level Wellness
15 Ann Marie Frank AMA Dancers & Co.
16 Kathleen Frey Pioneer Press Newspaper
17 Lisa Gordon BFF Personal Training
18 Gail Haller Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
19 James Hamrick Home Comfort Heating & Cooling
20 Sara Hunsicker JCare Home Medical Supplies, Inc.
21 Catherine Johns Chicago Hypnosis Center
22 Frank Kaminski Park Ridge Police Department
23 Dave
Keller
Park Ridge Police Department
24 Mike McGrath City of Park Ridge
25 Jim Norman Rapid Data
26 Deborah Oberschelp Affordable Interiors by Deborah
27 Patrick Riordan Riordan Insurance Group, Inc.
28 Ross Rubino Ross E. Rubino, DDS
29 Paul Sheehan Police & Community Together (PACT)
30 Dave Sherman Sun-Times Media
31 Nichole Squires Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines
32 Doug Stolz Comcast Business Services
33 Robert Suriano RKS Home Remodeling and Construction, LLC
34 Lynda Tourloukis You Can Say Yes Motivational Guidance Services
35 Janet Van De Carr Park Ridge Public Library
36 Ben
Wilson
Falkor Group LLC
37 Mary Wynn Ryan Winning Ways Marketing
The Chamber’s last Business After Hours for the whole year will be this Thursday at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 31 S. Northwest Hwy. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. It’s the final event of 2010 and you don’t want to miss out! Come out and warm up with chocolates of all kinds, snacks and beverages. TeaLula and Lisa’s Italian Ice will be there!
Would you like a permanent name badge to wear to PRCC events? Chamber board, Ambassadors and staff have permanent name badges and I’ve received requests from numerous members (who covet ours!) for name badges so we’ll sell them for $10 which also gets you 3 raffle tickets at a luncheon (plus the name badge). The badge will have the Chamber logo, your first and last name, and the name of your business.
2011 Platinum members will get one name badge included in their Platinum upgrade.
The deadline is Monday, Dec. 20 at 4:00 p.m. – that’s 1 week from today!
Here is the link:
http://secure.parkridgechamber.org/home/Lists/Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=158
We have a few nominations in. Don’t delay!
Looking for sponsors for December 26 St Paul of the Cross Sunday Night Supper!
All on the Road Catering graciously and generously will provide the meal for just $5 per person and we’ll provide the drinks, desserts and volunteers. Barbara has a heart of gold! Here is who has volunteered to help out:
Tasty Pup Pam and Luis
Resident Sue Raap
Resurrection Health Care Theresa Olson and family
PR Police Chief Frank Kaminski & wife
Kidwinks Jean Lemke
Central Baptist Village Valerie Niskanen & husband
Presbyterian Homes Mary Tremont & family
Comfort Inn O'Hare Nichole Squires
Thank you to our sponsors who donated checks:
• Chief Frank Kaminski and his wife, Maureen
• Theresa Olson, Resurrection Health Services
• Dave and Judy Donovan, EJ Coyne Insurance
Remember that volunteers must be at least 13 and we only need about a dozen.
NEW! Platinum members will receive the following added benefits and value to your membership in 2011: VALUE
• Special recognition as a Platinum Member in Chamber publications including the Chamber $500
Connection, Park Ridge Community Guide and Business Directory, and the Chamber’s ad
in Pioneer Press and The Journal News & Topics newspapers
• Two free inserts in the Chamber newsletter, The Chamber Connection (provide 650 inserts) $300
• Two (hard copy) set of mailing labels at different times $100
• Discount for Canopies on Courtland Business Expo Booth during Taste of Park Ridge $50
• Special recognition on Platinum Member signage at Chamber events $50
• Special 2-minute recognition at a designated Chamber membership luncheon meeting $50
• $50 discount for participation in the New Resident Greeter Box Program annual fees $50
• One dedicated eblast to all member contacts $50
• $40 discount for your guest’s costs at our golf outing $40
• A business card ad in The Chamber Connection for one month based upon availability $25
• One month participation in the Greeter Box program (provide 50 items) $25
• Name Badge with Chamber logo, your name, & your business $10
ADDED VALUE: $1,200 +
All meetings are held at 720 Garden unless specifically mentioned:
December 15, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting
December 15, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Holiday Luncheon at Outback Steakhouse, 8101 Higgins Rd. Celebrate the season with new friends and networking! When you rsvp, tell us if you want grilled steak, salmon or chicken.
December 16, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 31 S. Northwest Hwy. More celebration and more networking – and with chocolate and Linda Hills! Our last networking event for 2010 so come out and network with abandon!
December 17, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
December 20, Monday, 4:00 p.m. Deadline for Community Star Nominations to be received here at Chamber Office
December 26, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm Sunday Supper at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 320 S. Washington The Chamber will serve Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross on Sunday, December 26. We’ll need food, money, and volunteers to serve at least 100 hungry people (including children). Please open your hearts, checkbooks, and more importantly, give your time to help out those less fortunate. We are collecting names of our volunteers so please let me know if you can help out. Because of liability, no one under 13 can participate.
December 28, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
SAVE THE DATE!!! January 22, Saturday, Installation & Community Star Award Dinner at Park Ridge Country Club with Past President Reception
SAVE THE DATE!!! Thursday, 2/3/2011 North Suburban Young Professionals (Chambers include Park Ridge, Niles and Skokie) Pre Super Bowl Party, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. More details to come…….
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Also check out the link on our home page: www.ParkRidgeChamber.org
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
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. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. You can be here!
Friday, December 10, 2010
Gail's Weekly Chamber MEMBER NEWS
We’re selling Chamber Gift Certificates in any denomination. We encourage you to not give change but have them spend the entire amount with you. The idea is to encourage them to shop locally. All fees have been waived indefinitely so even those who don’t yet belong to the Chamber can get full face value.
Need your rsvp for lunch at Outback next Wednesday – and when you do, let us know if you want grilled steak, chicken or salmon! On Monday, I’ll publish who’s rsvp’d to date. Also remember our Business After Hours is at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory a week from today! 5 to 7!
This Sunday is the showing of “It’s a Wonderful Life!”
Liberty Bank is sponsoring the movie at the Pickwick to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund on Sunday, Dec. 12. Live entertainment begins at 3 (organ player, sing along, Willow Academy Chamber Choir) and the movie starts at 4 p.m. Free to all but a donation to the PR Community Fund would be gratefully appreciated.
We’ll raffle off an Apple iPad 16GB with WiFi as the grand prize plus a necklace and earring set designed and created by Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria, and a Stella & Dot spiral bracelet donated by Adrienne Main and a Chamber Gift Certficiate! Contact the Chamber for details.
Did you know…?
• I dropped a box of 250 maps off at Hyatt Rosemont to put in each guest room?
• StageCoach Theatre Arts Schools Park Ridge is hosting a special 1-Day Workshop this Saturday! It’s a great opportunity to have your child try out a Drama Class, Dance Class, and Singing Class all in one place! If you’d like more information, please call Amanda Banden at (847) 224-6040 or visit www.StageCoachSchools.com/ParkRidge.
• Carlucci Rosemont: For every $100 you purchase in Carlucci gift cards, receive a $20 gift card and a complimentar bottle of wine just for you! Until December 30. 847-518-0990
• What you may have to do if one of your employees comes to you and says s/he has been the victim of domestic or sexual violence at home? In Illinois you must allow for certain time off to deal with the issues. For more information, please "The Victims Economic Security Act (VESSA)" Submitted by Bellas & Wachowski, 800-825-9260
• Chicago Hypnosis Center is having an open house on January 4 from noon to 7 p.m. 773-725-3200 If you ever wondered if hypnosis can work for you, you can find out!
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Mary Wynn Ryan, Winning Ways Marketing, said:
"My Chamber involvement has helped more than my own business: Gail networked my college student into a job that was a great fit and has led to increased hours and career confidence for my child, a dependable staff member for the Chamber member she works for and a little more peace of mind for me!"
Send me something nice about another Chamber member or your experience as a Chamber member!
The Park Ridge Jewel Food Store on Busse at Greenwood was a site Dec. 4 for the Maine Township Holiday Food Drive. Officials, staff and volunteers were on hand here and also in Des Plaines at the Shop and Save collecting food and monetary donations. Supervisor Carol Teschky, Clerk Gary K. Warner (also President of the PR Citizens Patrol), Volunteer Michelle Jonas, Volunteer Jim Coursey, Assistant to the Supervisor Doriene Prorak, and Volunteer Dagmar Rutzen. The volunteers were from the Office of Emergency Management under the Direction of Bob Cohen. The drive effort will be repeated Saturday, Dec. 11 at the same locations. To donate or for more information call 847-297-2510.
A Better Than Perfect Christmas at South Park Church
Christmas is the season of high expectations. We are driven to insane lengths to find the perfect gift, the perfect decorations, and the perfect family experience. Yet our expectations often go unmet. But what might happen if we exchanged the ideal for the real? Join South Park Church in December on our quest for A Better than Perfect Christmas.
Special musical elements throughout the month will culminate with a special Christmas choir.
Christmas Eve: 5 pm and 7 pm
A mix of musical styles will be found at both services. Families will appreciate the upbeat contemporary music and special children’s segment of 5 pm. Those who enjoy traditional carols and reflection will enjoy 7 pm.
December 26: One Service at 10:45 am
Join Us Friday Night 5-7 for a free wine tasting with Scott Cohen from Heritage Wine Cellars. We are tasting a new gewurztraminer, new pinot noir from Sant Alicea Highlands and new If You Insist Gary's Vineyard Pinot Noir from Miner (Tracy's favorite) along with some old favorites. Stop by on your way home or before you go out!
looking for a gift for a wine drinker -
the vinturi tower deluxe set is the perfect aerator with the unique stand and filter brings out the best of any wine.
15% off while supplies last
$74.99 Retail Sale $63.74 (15% off)
Tracy & Doug Bell - WineStyles
The Holiday Season is fast approaching and it's not too late to book your holiday party venue and entertainment. Whether you are hosting 25 or 2500 guests, we can help you find the right venue, set the mood, plan your holiday menu, and book fabulous entertainment to enhance your holiday event. From jazz trios, piano players, harpists and carolers to magicians, face painters and balloon artists, AEIOU, Inc. will find the right talent to entertain your guests. Enjoy our services a la carte or let us plan your event for you so you can be a guest at your own party. AEIOU, Inc. is offering a 10% discounted rate (applies to planning and management fees only and not to talent, food or venue rates) on holiday events and entertainment booked through AEIOU, Inc. in November. Let AEIOU, Inc. handle the details for you and help make your holidays a little more stress free! See the attached brochure for a list of our services or visit www.aeiouevents.com.
Anita M. Stimson
President
Acts, Entertainment & Innovative
Occasions, Unlimited!
Corporate Event Planning
www.aeiouevents.com
Announcing our Holiday Event -- TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY !!!
25% off (includes 5% passport) and a special gift with any purchase over $100.
AND ... We're having a party TODAY! (Thursday, December 9th) from 4 PM to 9 PM. NEW ITEMS will be showcased throughout the evening and there will be a jewelry giveaway at the top of each hour.
See you this week ... and Happy Holidays.
The Uptown Girls at Chico's in Park Ridge
847-292-1513
Vine St Candle Shop, Park Ridge 847-656-6709
For Sale by Owner:
Profitable Business
Price includes all inventory and fixtures.
All supplier agreements are transferable.
No Rent due till March
Low rent, and lease is transferable.
Can transfer business in time for Holidays.
ENJOY the Holidays without the usual STRESS!
Celebrate this holiday season without STRESS!
Chicago Hypnosis Center offers a complimentary Holiday Stress Reduction Class
End overwhelm this year!
Join Karen Hand
Wednesday, December 8th at 6 pm – or -
Thursday, December 9th at 12 pm
Pre-register Today 773.725.3200
Chicago Hypnosis Center
4801 West Peterson Avenue, Suite 601
Chicago IL 60646
www.ChicagoHypnosisCenter.com
Please join St. Matthew Center for Health on December 4th or 5th to view a beautiful and inspiring collection of nearly 400 nativities from around the world.
St. Matthew Center for Health
Phone: (847) 993-4222
Fax: (847) 318-6659
Happy birthday to Lorena (Dec. 4), Lynnette’s School of Dance!
Also, happy birthday to Marian Rodriguez, Kiddie Kingdom, new member and belated birthday to Michael Nigro (Nov. 13).
Mary Wynn Ryan, Winning Ways Marketing:
"Within the first couple of months of joining the Chamber, some very minor networking got me a fun project that paid my dues for the year."
Now, that’s what I’m talking about!
The Holiday Season is fast approaching and it's not too late to book your holiday party venue and entertainment. Whether you are hosting 25 or 2500 guests, we can help you find the right venue, set the mood, plan your holiday menu, and book fabulous entertainment to enhance your holiday event. From jazz trios, piano players, harpists and carolers to magicians, face painters and balloon artists, AEIOU, Inc. will find the right talent to entertain your guests. Enjoy our services a la carte or let us plan your event for you so you can be a guest at your own party. AEIOU, Inc. is offering a 10% discounted rate (applies to planning and management fees only and not to talent, food or venue rates) on holiday events and entertainment booked through AEIOU, Inc. in December. Let AEIOU, Inc. handle the details for you and help make your holidays a little more stress free! Visit our website at www.aeiouevents.com
Anita M. Stimson
President
Acts, Entertainment & Innovative
Occasions, Unlimited!
Corporate Event Planning
www.aeiouevents.com
733 South Fairview Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-823-4324 - Office/Fax
847-867-2883 - Cell
WineStyles
Friday, December 3rd 5 to 7:30 –Beer & Wine Tasting taste new wines from 2 different wine distributors along with 5 new beers from windy city distribution.*
Saturday, December 4th 3-6 – taste more new wines with 2 other wine distributors
And taste our local Annie’s olive oils and balsamic vinegars – perfect for gift giving.*
Kidwinks.com on TV - Jean Lemke and Nina Taluc, co-founders of kidwinks.com, were on WGN-TV giving a preview of one of the upcoming events found on the kidwinks Events Calendar: The Chicago Toy and Game Fair , which is coming to Navy Pier November 20th & 21st. This is the only toy and game fair open to the general public and it offers families a chance to sample the hottest new toys and games, meet some of the inventors, and enjoy the lineup of live entertainment. Check it out.
Laugh it off!
With the Park Ridge Hysterical Society!
This week we will also have two open Laughing Sessions you are invited to join in:
Saturday December 4th 11am - Noon
Sunday December 5th 11am - Noon
On the Weekend.....Park in the Parking Lot at the rear of the building and enter the white doors marked 350 S. Northwest Hwy. The doors on Sunday will be locked on the outside, so please give us a call for access.
(847) 401-5787... This number will be posted on the door.
Sun and Moon Yoga
2026 Oakton Street Park Ridge, IL 60068
[224] 305-YOGA
Gong Meditation Workshop
led by Sound Therapist, Kenny Kolter
When: Sunday, December 19th - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Register by Email: sunandmoonparkridge@gmail.com
Kenny Kolter return to provide another inspiring & amazing Gong Meditation workshop. As always, this is expected to be a unique & exciting experience.
Register to secure a spot [by email or in studio]
$20.00
Meditation can be a journey inward or a pushing of the spirit outward & may include visualization of travel; you may feel a great distance has been traversed in a space of an hour; a meditation gong provides support, accent & an anchor to your meditation.
Kenny is one of a handful of sound therapists, world-wide, who has led Gong Meditation in a therapeutic environment & has performed in over 400 gong meditations in yoga studios.
A great way to destress before the holiday season!!
Year-End Financial Planning Suggestion courtesy of Morningstar
The end of the year brings with it many activities—holiday shopping, gatherings with family and friends, and planning for the year ahead. Part of that planning should involve the not-insignificant matter of getting one’s financial house in order.
From evaluating a portfolio, to choosing a 529 college savings plan, to understanding mutual funds, the Park Ridge Public Library can help.
For instance, Morningstar Investment Research Center, an online database in our collection designed specifically for individual investors, includes research on more than 35,000 stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds. The database also allows you to build and test a portfolio and take interactive workshops and classes to sharpen your investing skills.
The Library provides 24-hour remote access to Morningstar Investment Research Center with your library card. Go to www.parkridgelibrary.org and click on Premium Resources to gain access to the most current stock and fund information from home or office.
What Corporate Customers are Reading
In the Monday, November 08, 2010 issue of the Chicago Tribune, an article listed the most recent top-selling business books. Here are titles that the Park Ridge Public Library has in their collection:
• The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor
• Empowered: Unleash Your Employees, Energize Your Customers and Transform Your Business by Josh Bernoff and Ted Schadler
• The Mirror Test: Is Your Business Really Breathing? by Jeffrey Hayzlett
• The 2020 Workplace: How Innovative Companies Attract Develop and Keep Tomorrow’s Employees Today by Jeanne Meister and Karie Willyerd
• Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath
Make a donation to the Library this Holiday season
The Holiday season is upon us, and the pressure to find the perfect gift might be looming over you. Why not make a donation to the Park Ridge Public Library in the name of your manager, co-worker, or loved one? Using this donation form, you can specify the amount of the donation and what area (book for an adult, book for a child, music or movies) you would like the donation to be used for. If you wish to celebrate a special occasion in a long lasting way, purchase an engraved brick for the Library’s Reading Garden. Find the form here or call Ed Tidd at 847-720-3207 for more information.
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
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. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
39. You can be here!
Need your rsvp for lunch at Outback next Wednesday – and when you do, let us know if you want grilled steak, chicken or salmon! On Monday, I’ll publish who’s rsvp’d to date. Also remember our Business After Hours is at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory a week from today! 5 to 7!
This Sunday is the showing of “It’s a Wonderful Life!”
Liberty Bank is sponsoring the movie at the Pickwick to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund on Sunday, Dec. 12. Live entertainment begins at 3 (organ player, sing along, Willow Academy Chamber Choir) and the movie starts at 4 p.m. Free to all but a donation to the PR Community Fund would be gratefully appreciated.
We’ll raffle off an Apple iPad 16GB with WiFi as the grand prize plus a necklace and earring set designed and created by Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria, and a Stella & Dot spiral bracelet donated by Adrienne Main and a Chamber Gift Certficiate! Contact the Chamber for details.
Did you know…?
• I dropped a box of 250 maps off at Hyatt Rosemont to put in each guest room?
• StageCoach Theatre Arts Schools Park Ridge is hosting a special 1-Day Workshop this Saturday! It’s a great opportunity to have your child try out a Drama Class, Dance Class, and Singing Class all in one place! If you’d like more information, please call Amanda Banden at (847) 224-6040 or visit www.StageCoachSchools.com/ParkRidge.
• Carlucci Rosemont: For every $100 you purchase in Carlucci gift cards, receive a $20 gift card and a complimentar bottle of wine just for you! Until December 30. 847-518-0990
• What you may have to do if one of your employees comes to you and says s/he has been the victim of domestic or sexual violence at home? In Illinois you must allow for certain time off to deal with the issues. For more information, please "The Victims Economic Security Act (VESSA)" Submitted by Bellas & Wachowski, 800-825-9260
• Chicago Hypnosis Center is having an open house on January 4 from noon to 7 p.m. 773-725-3200 If you ever wondered if hypnosis can work for you, you can find out!
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Mary Wynn Ryan, Winning Ways Marketing, said:
"My Chamber involvement has helped more than my own business: Gail networked my college student into a job that was a great fit and has led to increased hours and career confidence for my child, a dependable staff member for the Chamber member she works for and a little more peace of mind for me!"
Send me something nice about another Chamber member or your experience as a Chamber member!
The Park Ridge Jewel Food Store on Busse at Greenwood was a site Dec. 4 for the Maine Township Holiday Food Drive. Officials, staff and volunteers were on hand here and also in Des Plaines at the Shop and Save collecting food and monetary donations. Supervisor Carol Teschky, Clerk Gary K. Warner (also President of the PR Citizens Patrol), Volunteer Michelle Jonas, Volunteer Jim Coursey, Assistant to the Supervisor Doriene Prorak, and Volunteer Dagmar Rutzen. The volunteers were from the Office of Emergency Management under the Direction of Bob Cohen. The drive effort will be repeated Saturday, Dec. 11 at the same locations. To donate or for more information call 847-297-2510.
A Better Than Perfect Christmas at South Park Church
Christmas is the season of high expectations. We are driven to insane lengths to find the perfect gift, the perfect decorations, and the perfect family experience. Yet our expectations often go unmet. But what might happen if we exchanged the ideal for the real? Join South Park Church in December on our quest for A Better than Perfect Christmas.
Special musical elements throughout the month will culminate with a special Christmas choir.
Christmas Eve: 5 pm and 7 pm
A mix of musical styles will be found at both services. Families will appreciate the upbeat contemporary music and special children’s segment of 5 pm. Those who enjoy traditional carols and reflection will enjoy 7 pm.
December 26: One Service at 10:45 am
Join Us Friday Night 5-7 for a free wine tasting with Scott Cohen from Heritage Wine Cellars. We are tasting a new gewurztraminer, new pinot noir from Sant Alicea Highlands and new If You Insist Gary's Vineyard Pinot Noir from Miner (Tracy's favorite) along with some old favorites. Stop by on your way home or before you go out!
looking for a gift for a wine drinker -
the vinturi tower deluxe set is the perfect aerator with the unique stand and filter brings out the best of any wine.
15% off while supplies last
$74.99 Retail Sale $63.74 (15% off)
Tracy & Doug Bell - WineStyles
The Holiday Season is fast approaching and it's not too late to book your holiday party venue and entertainment. Whether you are hosting 25 or 2500 guests, we can help you find the right venue, set the mood, plan your holiday menu, and book fabulous entertainment to enhance your holiday event. From jazz trios, piano players, harpists and carolers to magicians, face painters and balloon artists, AEIOU, Inc. will find the right talent to entertain your guests. Enjoy our services a la carte or let us plan your event for you so you can be a guest at your own party. AEIOU, Inc. is offering a 10% discounted rate (applies to planning and management fees only and not to talent, food or venue rates) on holiday events and entertainment booked through AEIOU, Inc. in November. Let AEIOU, Inc. handle the details for you and help make your holidays a little more stress free! See the attached brochure for a list of our services or visit www.aeiouevents.com.
Anita M. Stimson
President
Acts, Entertainment & Innovative
Occasions, Unlimited!
Corporate Event Planning
www.aeiouevents.com
Announcing our Holiday Event -- TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY !!!
25% off (includes 5% passport) and a special gift with any purchase over $100.
AND ... We're having a party TODAY! (Thursday, December 9th) from 4 PM to 9 PM. NEW ITEMS will be showcased throughout the evening and there will be a jewelry giveaway at the top of each hour.
See you this week ... and Happy Holidays.
The Uptown Girls at Chico's in Park Ridge
847-292-1513
Vine St Candle Shop, Park Ridge 847-656-6709
For Sale by Owner:
Profitable Business
Price includes all inventory and fixtures.
All supplier agreements are transferable.
No Rent due till March
Low rent, and lease is transferable.
Can transfer business in time for Holidays.
ENJOY the Holidays without the usual STRESS!
Celebrate this holiday season without STRESS!
Chicago Hypnosis Center offers a complimentary Holiday Stress Reduction Class
End overwhelm this year!
Join Karen Hand
Wednesday, December 8th at 6 pm – or -
Thursday, December 9th at 12 pm
Pre-register Today 773.725.3200
Chicago Hypnosis Center
4801 West Peterson Avenue, Suite 601
Chicago IL 60646
www.ChicagoHypnosisCenter.com
Please join St. Matthew Center for Health on December 4th or 5th to view a beautiful and inspiring collection of nearly 400 nativities from around the world.
St. Matthew Center for Health
Phone: (847) 993-4222
Fax: (847) 318-6659
Happy birthday to Lorena (Dec. 4), Lynnette’s School of Dance!
Also, happy birthday to Marian Rodriguez, Kiddie Kingdom, new member and belated birthday to Michael Nigro (Nov. 13).
Mary Wynn Ryan, Winning Ways Marketing:
"Within the first couple of months of joining the Chamber, some very minor networking got me a fun project that paid my dues for the year."
Now, that’s what I’m talking about!
The Holiday Season is fast approaching and it's not too late to book your holiday party venue and entertainment. Whether you are hosting 25 or 2500 guests, we can help you find the right venue, set the mood, plan your holiday menu, and book fabulous entertainment to enhance your holiday event. From jazz trios, piano players, harpists and carolers to magicians, face painters and balloon artists, AEIOU, Inc. will find the right talent to entertain your guests. Enjoy our services a la carte or let us plan your event for you so you can be a guest at your own party. AEIOU, Inc. is offering a 10% discounted rate (applies to planning and management fees only and not to talent, food or venue rates) on holiday events and entertainment booked through AEIOU, Inc. in December. Let AEIOU, Inc. handle the details for you and help make your holidays a little more stress free! Visit our website at www.aeiouevents.com
Anita M. Stimson
President
Acts, Entertainment & Innovative
Occasions, Unlimited!
Corporate Event Planning
www.aeiouevents.com
733 South Fairview Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-823-4324 - Office/Fax
847-867-2883 - Cell
WineStyles
Friday, December 3rd 5 to 7:30 –Beer & Wine Tasting taste new wines from 2 different wine distributors along with 5 new beers from windy city distribution.*
Saturday, December 4th 3-6 – taste more new wines with 2 other wine distributors
And taste our local Annie’s olive oils and balsamic vinegars – perfect for gift giving.*
Kidwinks.com on TV - Jean Lemke and Nina Taluc, co-founders of kidwinks.com, were on WGN-TV giving a preview of one of the upcoming events found on the kidwinks Events Calendar: The Chicago Toy and Game Fair , which is coming to Navy Pier November 20th & 21st. This is the only toy and game fair open to the general public and it offers families a chance to sample the hottest new toys and games, meet some of the inventors, and enjoy the lineup of live entertainment. Check it out.
Laugh it off!
With the Park Ridge Hysterical Society!
This week we will also have two open Laughing Sessions you are invited to join in:
Saturday December 4th 11am - Noon
Sunday December 5th 11am - Noon
On the Weekend.....Park in the Parking Lot at the rear of the building and enter the white doors marked 350 S. Northwest Hwy. The doors on Sunday will be locked on the outside, so please give us a call for access.
(847) 401-5787... This number will be posted on the door.
Sun and Moon Yoga
2026 Oakton Street Park Ridge, IL 60068
[224] 305-YOGA
Gong Meditation Workshop
led by Sound Therapist, Kenny Kolter
When: Sunday, December 19th - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Register by Email: sunandmoonparkridge@gmail.com
Kenny Kolter return to provide another inspiring & amazing Gong Meditation workshop. As always, this is expected to be a unique & exciting experience.
Register to secure a spot [by email or in studio]
$20.00
Meditation can be a journey inward or a pushing of the spirit outward & may include visualization of travel; you may feel a great distance has been traversed in a space of an hour; a meditation gong provides support, accent & an anchor to your meditation.
Kenny is one of a handful of sound therapists, world-wide, who has led Gong Meditation in a therapeutic environment & has performed in over 400 gong meditations in yoga studios.
A great way to destress before the holiday season!!
Year-End Financial Planning Suggestion courtesy of Morningstar
The end of the year brings with it many activities—holiday shopping, gatherings with family and friends, and planning for the year ahead. Part of that planning should involve the not-insignificant matter of getting one’s financial house in order.
From evaluating a portfolio, to choosing a 529 college savings plan, to understanding mutual funds, the Park Ridge Public Library can help.
For instance, Morningstar Investment Research Center, an online database in our collection designed specifically for individual investors, includes research on more than 35,000 stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds. The database also allows you to build and test a portfolio and take interactive workshops and classes to sharpen your investing skills.
The Library provides 24-hour remote access to Morningstar Investment Research Center with your library card. Go to www.parkridgelibrary.org and click on Premium Resources to gain access to the most current stock and fund information from home or office.
What Corporate Customers are Reading
In the Monday, November 08, 2010 issue of the Chicago Tribune, an article listed the most recent top-selling business books. Here are titles that the Park Ridge Public Library has in their collection:
• The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor
• Empowered: Unleash Your Employees, Energize Your Customers and Transform Your Business by Josh Bernoff and Ted Schadler
• The Mirror Test: Is Your Business Really Breathing? by Jeffrey Hayzlett
• The 2020 Workplace: How Innovative Companies Attract Develop and Keep Tomorrow’s Employees Today by Jeanne Meister and Karie Willyerd
• Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath
Make a donation to the Library this Holiday season
The Holiday season is upon us, and the pressure to find the perfect gift might be looming over you. Why not make a donation to the Park Ridge Public Library in the name of your manager, co-worker, or loved one? Using this donation form, you can specify the amount of the donation and what area (book for an adult, book for a child, music or movies) you would like the donation to be used for. If you wish to celebrate a special occasion in a long lasting way, purchase an engraved brick for the Library’s Reading Garden. Find the form here or call Ed Tidd at 847-720-3207 for more information.
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
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. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
39. You can be here!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Gail's Weekly Chamber UPDATE
I hibernated this weekend as it was a great weekend to stay indoors! How about you?
This Sunday is the benefit for the Park Ridge Community Fund: “It’s a Wonderful Life!” will be shown at the Pickwick Theatre at 4 p.m. (sponsored by Liberty Bank). Doors open at 3 p.m. and live entertainment also begins. We’ll be raffling off the Apple iPad and a lovely jewelry set designed and created by award-winning Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria, that is stunning with Swarovski pearls and crystals with a gorgeous cameo sterling clasp (which I have here at the Chamber if you’d like to see it!) There are more prizes so come out on Sunday to see them and support a great cause and start or continue a family tradition!
Who would you like to nominate for a Community Star award?
The deadline is Monday, Dec. 20 at 4:00 p.m. – that’s 2 weeks from today!
Here is the link:
http://secure.parkridgechamber.org/home/Lists/Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=158
Please renew your Chamber membership!
Dorothy has been sending out invoices for 2011 which are due December 31. Please note that we haven’t raised dues since I’ve been here – and even longer (maybe 5 years Dorothy says).
We have 435 members today!
Last year we ended the year with 423 members. When I started as the ED in April 2008, we had 322 members. People come and people go – but in 2008, we added 74 new members; in 2009, we added 88 new members; and so far in 2010, we’ve added 70 new members.
I’m grateful for your support – thank you.
Can you donate something towards our December 26 St Paul of the Cross Sunday Night Supper?
All on the Road Catering graciously and generously will provide the meal for just $5 per person and we’ll provide the drinks, desserts and volunteers. Barbara has a heart of gold! Here is who has volunteered to help out:
Tasty Pup Pam and Luis
Resident Sue Raap
Resurrection Health Care Theresa Olson and family
PR Police Chief Frank Kaminski & wife
Kidwinks Jean Lemke
Central Baptist Village Valerie Niskanen & husband
Presbyterian Homes Mary Tremont & family
Comfort Inn O'Hare Nichole Squires
Whatever you can afford would be appreciated! I figure the total costs to be about $600.
Thank you to Chief Frank Kaminski and his wife, Maureen, for their personal pledge of monetary support and to Theresa Olson, Resurrection Health Services, for sponsorship.
Remember that volunteers must be at least 13 and we only need about a dozen.
Do you often feel buried under piles of email? Do you find yourself living in Outlook all day, constantly checking email again with every "ding"?
This Thursday at the Chamber Tech Forum, you can learn how to reclaim your email, your attention, and your life. Joshua Nichols of Unbound Technology will be discussing "Inbox Zero," and sharing some strategies for dealing with high volumes of email. If you have messages sitting in your Inbox that you've long-since forgotten about, you need to be there to hear these tips!
8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Please rsvp for this event because the Nonprofit Center has been rented out and we may have to move our meeting based upon how many will be here.
Member News is Thursday’s eblast but because this event is tonight, I thought I’d stick it in. Our very own Susan Scatchell from A-Abiding Care is advertising a Bingo night this evening downtown to benefit Alzheimer’s Association.
Email her at sscatchell@sbcglobal.net or call her at 847-404-8167 for more information.
NEW! Platinum members will receive the following added benefits and value to your membership in 2011: VALUE
• Special recognition as a Platinum Member in Chamber publications including the Chamber $500
Connection, Park Ridge Community Guide and Business Directory, and the Chamber’s ad
in Pioneer Press and The Journal News & Topics newspapers
• Two free inserts in the Chamber newsletter, The Chamber Connection (provide 650 inserts) $300
• Two (hard copy) set of mailing labels at different times $100
• Discount for Canopies on Courtland Business Expo Booth during Taste of Park Ridge $50
• Special recognition on Platinum Member signage at Chamber events $50
• Special 2-minute recognition at a designated Chamber membership luncheon meeting $50
• $50 discount for participation in the New Resident Greeter Box Program annual fees $50
• One dedicated eblast to all member contacts $50
• $40 discount for your guest’s costs at our golf outing $40
• A business card ad in The Chamber Connection for one month based upon availability $25
• One month participation in the Greeter Box program (provide 50 items) $25
• Name Badge with Chamber logo, your name, & your business $10
ADDED VALUE: $1,200 +
All meetings are held at 720 Garden unless specifically mentioned:
December 9, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum Technology in business sector. Inbox Zero is a concept discussed by many folks from Merlin Mann to Joshua Nichols of Unbound Technology. It’s about how to reclaim your email, your atten¬tion, and your life. What does it mean to have your email inbox to be down to zero each day? Come to Thursday’s Techforum and find out! Please rsvp because the PRNC is rented out and I need to know if I must make alternate arrangements for the meeting.
December 10, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network Meeting A non-compete leads & referral networking group with one person per profession.
December 10, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Communications Meeting If you like to write, please join us! We’re also looking for educational content so you can write just one article that we can keep in our stable of articles to use when we have space! If you’re an expert in any aspect of
December 12, Sunday, 3:00m – 6:00pm The annual showing of the Christmas classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund at The Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Avenue. Admission is free, but a recommended $5 pp donation will be appreciated. Raffles and giveaways will also highlight this great day for families. All are welcome! The event is underwritten by Liberty Bank for Savings.
December 15, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting
December 15, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Holiday Luncheon at Outback Steakhouse, 8101 Higgins Rd. Celebrate the season with new friends and networking! When you rsvp, tell us if you want grilled steak, salmon or chicken.
December 16, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 31 S. Northwest Hwy. More celebration and more networking – and with chocolate and Linda Hills! Our last networking event for 2010 so come out and network with abandon!
December 17, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
December 20, Monday, 4:00 p.m. Deadline for Community Star Nominations to be received here at Chamber Office
December 26, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm Sunday Supper at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 320 S. Washington The Chamber will serve Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross on Sunday, December 26. We’ll need food, money, and volunteers to serve at least 100 hungry people (including children). Please open your hearts, checkbooks, and more importantly, give your time to help out those less fortunate. We are collecting names of our volunteers so please let me know if you can help out. Because of liability, no one under 13 can participate.
December 28, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
SAVE THE DATE!!! January 22, Saturday, Installation & Community Star Award Dinner at Park Ridge Country Club with Past President Reception
SAVE THE DATE!!! Thursday, 2/3/2011 North Suburban Young Professionals (Chambers include Park Ridge, Niles and Skokie) Pre Super Bowl Party, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. More details to come…….
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
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. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. You can be here!
This Sunday is the benefit for the Park Ridge Community Fund: “It’s a Wonderful Life!” will be shown at the Pickwick Theatre at 4 p.m. (sponsored by Liberty Bank). Doors open at 3 p.m. and live entertainment also begins. We’ll be raffling off the Apple iPad and a lovely jewelry set designed and created by award-winning Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria, that is stunning with Swarovski pearls and crystals with a gorgeous cameo sterling clasp (which I have here at the Chamber if you’d like to see it!) There are more prizes so come out on Sunday to see them and support a great cause and start or continue a family tradition!
Who would you like to nominate for a Community Star award?
The deadline is Monday, Dec. 20 at 4:00 p.m. – that’s 2 weeks from today!
Here is the link:
http://secure.parkridgechamber.org/home/Lists/Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=158
Please renew your Chamber membership!
Dorothy has been sending out invoices for 2011 which are due December 31. Please note that we haven’t raised dues since I’ve been here – and even longer (maybe 5 years Dorothy says).
We have 435 members today!
Last year we ended the year with 423 members. When I started as the ED in April 2008, we had 322 members. People come and people go – but in 2008, we added 74 new members; in 2009, we added 88 new members; and so far in 2010, we’ve added 70 new members.
I’m grateful for your support – thank you.
Can you donate something towards our December 26 St Paul of the Cross Sunday Night Supper?
All on the Road Catering graciously and generously will provide the meal for just $5 per person and we’ll provide the drinks, desserts and volunteers. Barbara has a heart of gold! Here is who has volunteered to help out:
Tasty Pup Pam and Luis
Resident Sue Raap
Resurrection Health Care Theresa Olson and family
PR Police Chief Frank Kaminski & wife
Kidwinks Jean Lemke
Central Baptist Village Valerie Niskanen & husband
Presbyterian Homes Mary Tremont & family
Comfort Inn O'Hare Nichole Squires
Whatever you can afford would be appreciated! I figure the total costs to be about $600.
Thank you to Chief Frank Kaminski and his wife, Maureen, for their personal pledge of monetary support and to Theresa Olson, Resurrection Health Services, for sponsorship.
Remember that volunteers must be at least 13 and we only need about a dozen.
Do you often feel buried under piles of email? Do you find yourself living in Outlook all day, constantly checking email again with every "ding"?
This Thursday at the Chamber Tech Forum, you can learn how to reclaim your email, your attention, and your life. Joshua Nichols of Unbound Technology will be discussing "Inbox Zero," and sharing some strategies for dealing with high volumes of email. If you have messages sitting in your Inbox that you've long-since forgotten about, you need to be there to hear these tips!
8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Please rsvp for this event because the Nonprofit Center has been rented out and we may have to move our meeting based upon how many will be here.
Member News is Thursday’s eblast but because this event is tonight, I thought I’d stick it in. Our very own Susan Scatchell from A-Abiding Care is advertising a Bingo night this evening downtown to benefit Alzheimer’s Association.
Email her at sscatchell@sbcglobal.net or call her at 847-404-8167 for more information.
NEW! Platinum members will receive the following added benefits and value to your membership in 2011: VALUE
• Special recognition as a Platinum Member in Chamber publications including the Chamber $500
Connection, Park Ridge Community Guide and Business Directory, and the Chamber’s ad
in Pioneer Press and The Journal News & Topics newspapers
• Two free inserts in the Chamber newsletter, The Chamber Connection (provide 650 inserts) $300
• Two (hard copy) set of mailing labels at different times $100
• Discount for Canopies on Courtland Business Expo Booth during Taste of Park Ridge $50
• Special recognition on Platinum Member signage at Chamber events $50
• Special 2-minute recognition at a designated Chamber membership luncheon meeting $50
• $50 discount for participation in the New Resident Greeter Box Program annual fees $50
• One dedicated eblast to all member contacts $50
• $40 discount for your guest’s costs at our golf outing $40
• A business card ad in The Chamber Connection for one month based upon availability $25
• One month participation in the Greeter Box program (provide 50 items) $25
• Name Badge with Chamber logo, your name, & your business $10
ADDED VALUE: $1,200 +
All meetings are held at 720 Garden unless specifically mentioned:
December 9, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum Technology in business sector. Inbox Zero is a concept discussed by many folks from Merlin Mann to Joshua Nichols of Unbound Technology. It’s about how to reclaim your email, your atten¬tion, and your life. What does it mean to have your email inbox to be down to zero each day? Come to Thursday’s Techforum and find out! Please rsvp because the PRNC is rented out and I need to know if I must make alternate arrangements for the meeting.
December 10, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network Meeting A non-compete leads & referral networking group with one person per profession.
December 10, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Communications Meeting If you like to write, please join us! We’re also looking for educational content so you can write just one article that we can keep in our stable of articles to use when we have space! If you’re an expert in any aspect of
December 12, Sunday, 3:00m – 6:00pm The annual showing of the Christmas classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund at The Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Avenue. Admission is free, but a recommended $5 pp donation will be appreciated. Raffles and giveaways will also highlight this great day for families. All are welcome! The event is underwritten by Liberty Bank for Savings.
December 15, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting
December 15, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Holiday Luncheon at Outback Steakhouse, 8101 Higgins Rd. Celebrate the season with new friends and networking! When you rsvp, tell us if you want grilled steak, salmon or chicken.
December 16, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 31 S. Northwest Hwy. More celebration and more networking – and with chocolate and Linda Hills! Our last networking event for 2010 so come out and network with abandon!
December 17, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
December 20, Monday, 4:00 p.m. Deadline for Community Star Nominations to be received here at Chamber Office
December 26, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm Sunday Supper at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 320 S. Washington The Chamber will serve Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross on Sunday, December 26. We’ll need food, money, and volunteers to serve at least 100 hungry people (including children). Please open your hearts, checkbooks, and more importantly, give your time to help out those less fortunate. We are collecting names of our volunteers so please let me know if you can help out. Because of liability, no one under 13 can participate.
December 28, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
SAVE THE DATE!!! January 22, Saturday, Installation & Community Star Award Dinner at Park Ridge Country Club with Past President Reception
SAVE THE DATE!!! Thursday, 2/3/2011 North Suburban Young Professionals (Chambers include Park Ridge, Niles and Skokie) Pre Super Bowl Party, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. More details to come…….
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
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. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. You can be here!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
December 2, 2010 Member Update
Personally, from Gail
“It’s a Wonderful Life!” Who doesn’t love it?!
Liberty Bank is sponsoring the movie at the Pickwick to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund on Sunday, Dec. 12. Live entertainment begins at 3 (organ player, sing along, Willow Academy Chamber Choir) and the movie starts at 4 p.m. Free to all but a donation to the PR Community Fund would be gratefully appreciated.
We’ll raffle off an Apple iPad 16GB with WiFi as the grand prize plus a necklace and ear ring set designed and created by Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria, and a Stella & Dot spiral bracelet donated by Adrienne Main plus other gifts! Contact the Chamber for details.
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Please remember to do your holiday shopping here in Park Ridge and/or with Chamber members. Our stores make our community unique and we need to support them as they often support the community.
And think of all the services you use in your home and business – not just stores where you buy products – but also insurance, taxes, financial planning, carpet cleaning, HVAC, etc. If you want people to give you their business, then you should give them yours.
Did you know…? Did you know…?
• That the Chamber is accepting Community Star Nominations?
• That Amphora decorated the Great Room of the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center for Winterfest and the holidays? Come and see – its beautiful! And everything’s for sale!
• that Global Handmade Hope is open on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m?
• That, by allowing employees to eat lunch at their desk, you could cost your business thousands in overtime wages and penalties? Employees who are performing work while eating (the infamous working lunch) must have that time counted towards hours needed to reach overtime. For more information please see “10 Common Overtime Violations” (submitted by Bellas & Wachowski, Attorneys at Law)
• That Carlucci Rosemont is having a New Year’s Eve Party? 847.518.0990 for details
• That WineStyles is celebrating 3 years in Park Ridge?!
• That Kidwinks.com was featured in an article on the front page of the Chicago Sun-times last Thursday. 15 holiday savings tips parents will love Kidwinks (kidwinks.com) lists free museum days, family events and other fun, money-savings activities
• That the Vine St Candle Shop is for sale? Read more details below in this email.
Give the gift of life! PARK RIDGE COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
Give the gift of life this holiday season
Glenview, IL (Nov. 12, 2010) LifeSource, Chicagoland’s Blood Center, and the Park Ridge Community Blood Drive Committee invite the community to save lives this holiday season at the Park Ridge Community Blood Drive 8:00 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Mary Seat of Wisdom, 1352 S. Cumberland Avenue in the gym.
Since its inception in 1986, the Park Ridge Community Blood Program has saved more than 8,200 lives. “We have a long and proud history of giving back to our community by donating blood,” said Chairperson George Johnson. “At this time of giving, I ask everyone to think about those in need.”
Every two seconds someone needs blood. Blood is needed daily for surgeries and medical procedures … cancer treatments and emergencies. Your donation makes a big difference because every time you donate blood you can save the lives of up to three people.
It’s easy to donate. The donation process takes about an hour and it’s perfectly safe and comfortable. Donors have to be at least 17 years old, 16 with parental consent, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. Most medications are accepted. Please bring photo identification such as a driver’s license, state ID or passport.
To schedule an appointment, call 1-877-LIFESOURCE (1-877.543.3768) or visit www.lifesource.org. Walk-ins are welcome.
Vine St Candle Shop Vine St Candle Shop, Park Ridge 847-656-6709
For Sale by Owner:
Profitable Business
Price includes all inventory and fixtures.
All supplier agreements are transferable.
No Rent due till March
Low rent, and lease is transferable.
Can transfer business in time for Holidays.
Chicago Hypnosis Center
ENJOY the Holidays without the usual STRESS!
Celebrate this holiday season without STRESS!
Chicago Hypnosis Center offers a complimentary Holiday Stress Reduction Class
End overwhelm this year!
Join Karen Hand
Wednesday, December 8th at 6 pm – or -
Thursday, December 9th at 12 pm
Pre-register Today 773.725.3200
Chicago Hypnosis Center
4801 West Peterson Avenue, Suite 601
Chicago IL 60646
www.ChicagoHypnosisCenter.com
Nativities at St Matthew Center for Health Please join St. Matthew Center for Health on December 4th or 5th to view a beautiful and inspiring collection of nearly 400 nativities from around the world.
St. Matthew Center for Health
Phone: (847) 993-4222
Fax: (847) 318-6659
Happy Birthday! Happy birthday to Lorena (Dec. 4), Lynnette’s School of Dance!
Also, happy birthday to Marian Rodriguez, Kiddie Kingdom, new member and belated birthday to Michael Nigro (Nov. 13).
Testimonial Mary Wynn Ryan, Winning Ways Marketing:
"Within the first couple of months of joining the Chamber, some very minor networking got me a fun project that paid my dues for the year."
Now, that’s what I’m talking about!
AEIOU The Holiday Season is fast approaching and it's not too late to book your holiday party venue and entertainment. Whether you are hosting 25 or 2500 guests, we can help you find the right venue, set the mood, plan your holiday menu, and book fabulous entertainment to enhance your holiday event. From jazz trios, piano players, harpists and carolers to magicians, face painters and balloon artists, AEIOU, Inc. will find the right talent to entertain your guests. Enjoy our services a la carte or let us plan your event for you so you can be a guest at your own party. AEIOU, Inc. is offering a 10% discounted rate (applies to planning and management fees only and not to talent, food or venue rates) on holiday events and entertainment booked through AEIOU, Inc. in December. Let AEIOU, Inc. handle the details for you and help make your holidays a little more stress free! Visit our website at www.aeiouevents.com
Anita M. Stimson
President
Acts, Entertainment & Innovative
Occasions, Unlimited!
Corporate Event Planning
www.aeiouevents.com
733 South Fairview Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-823-4324 - Office/Fax
847-867-2883 - Cell
WineStyles WineStyles
Friday, December 3rd 5 to 7:30 –Beer & Wine Tasting taste new wines from 2 different wine distributors along with 5 new beers from windy city distribution.*
Saturday, December 4th 3-6 – taste more new wines with 2 other wine distributors
And taste our local Annie’s olive oils and balsamic vinegars – perfect for gift giving.*
Kidwinks.com Kidwinks.com on TV - Jean Lemke and Nina Taluc, co-founders of kidwinks.com, were on WGN-TV giving a preview of one of the upcoming events found on the kidwinks Events Calendar: The Chicago Toy and Game Fair , which is coming to Navy Pier November 20th & 21st. This is the only toy and game fair open to the general public and it offers families a chance to sample the hottest new toys and games, meet some of the inventors, and enjoy the lineup of live entertainment. Check it out.
Park Ridge Hysterical Society Laugh it off!
With the Park Ridge Hysterical Society!
This week we will also have two open Laughing Sessions you are invited to join in:
Saturday December 4th 11am - Noon
Sunday December 5th 11am - Noon
On the Weekend.....Park in the Parking Lot at the rear of the building and enter the white doors marked 350 S. Northwest Hwy. The doors on Sunday will be locked on the outside, so please give us a call for access.
(847) 401-5787... This number will be posted on the door.
Sun and Moon Yoga Sun and Moon Yoga
2026 Oakton Street Park Ridge, IL 60068
[224] 305-YOGA
Gong Meditation Workshop
led by Sound Therapist, Kenny Kolter
When: Sunday, December 19th - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Register by Email: sunandmoonparkridge@gmail.com
Kenny Kolter return to provide another inspiring & amazing Gong Meditation workshop. As always, this is expected to be a unique & exciting experience.
Register to secure a spot [by email or in studio]
$20.00
Meditation can be a journey inward or a pushing of the spirit outward & may include visualization of travel; you may feel a great distance has been traversed in a space of an hour; a meditation gong provides support, accent & an anchor to your meditation.
Kenny is one of a handful of sound therapists, world-wide, who has led Gong Meditation in a therapeutic environment & has performed in over 400 gong meditations in yoga studios.
A great way to destress before the holiday season!!
Library Year-End Financial Planning Suggestion courtesy of Morningstar
The end of the year brings with it many activities—holiday shopping, gatherings with family and friends, and planning for the year ahead. Part of that planning should involve the not-insignificant matter of getting one’s financial house in order.
From evaluating a portfolio, to choosing a 529 college savings plan, to understanding mutual funds, the Park Ridge Public Library can help.
For instance, Morningstar Investment Research Center, an online database in our collection designed specifically for individual investors, includes research on more than 35,000 stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds. The database also allows you to build and test a portfolio and take interactive workshops and classes to sharpen your investing skills.
The Library provides 24-hour remote access to Morningstar Investment Research Center with your library card. Go to www.parkridgelibrary.org and click on Premium Resources to gain access to the most current stock and fund information from home or office.
What Corporate Customers are Reading
In the Monday, November 08, 2010 issue of the Chicago Tribune, an article listed the most recent top-selling business books. Here are titles that the Park Ridge Public Library has in their collection:
• The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor
• Empowered: Unleash Your Employees, Energize Your Customers and Transform Your Business by Josh Bernoff and Ted Schadler
• The Mirror Test: Is Your Business Really Breathing? by Jeffrey Hayzlett
• The 2020 Workplace: How Innovative Companies Attract Develop and Keep Tomorrow’s Employees Today by Jeanne Meister and Karie Willyerd
• Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath
Make a donation to the Library this Holiday season
The Holiday season is upon us, and the pressure to find the perfect gift might be looming over you. Why not make a donation to the Park Ridge Public Library in the name of your manager, co-worker, or loved one? Using this donation form, you can specify the amount of the donation and what area (book for an adult, book for a child, music or movies) you would like the donation to be used for. If you wish to celebrate a special occasion in a long lasting way, purchase an engraved brick for the Library’s Reading Garden. Find the form here or call Ed Tidd at 847-720-3207 for more information.
Contact Me: Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
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. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
39. You can be here!
“It’s a Wonderful Life!” Who doesn’t love it?!
Liberty Bank is sponsoring the movie at the Pickwick to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund on Sunday, Dec. 12. Live entertainment begins at 3 (organ player, sing along, Willow Academy Chamber Choir) and the movie starts at 4 p.m. Free to all but a donation to the PR Community Fund would be gratefully appreciated.
We’ll raffle off an Apple iPad 16GB with WiFi as the grand prize plus a necklace and ear ring set designed and created by Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria, and a Stella & Dot spiral bracelet donated by Adrienne Main plus other gifts! Contact the Chamber for details.
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Please remember to do your holiday shopping here in Park Ridge and/or with Chamber members. Our stores make our community unique and we need to support them as they often support the community.
And think of all the services you use in your home and business – not just stores where you buy products – but also insurance, taxes, financial planning, carpet cleaning, HVAC, etc. If you want people to give you their business, then you should give them yours.
Did you know…? Did you know…?
• That the Chamber is accepting Community Star Nominations?
• That Amphora decorated the Great Room of the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center for Winterfest and the holidays? Come and see – its beautiful! And everything’s for sale!
• that Global Handmade Hope is open on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m?
• That, by allowing employees to eat lunch at their desk, you could cost your business thousands in overtime wages and penalties? Employees who are performing work while eating (the infamous working lunch) must have that time counted towards hours needed to reach overtime. For more information please see “10 Common Overtime Violations” (submitted by Bellas & Wachowski, Attorneys at Law)
• That Carlucci Rosemont is having a New Year’s Eve Party? 847.518.0990 for details
• That WineStyles is celebrating 3 years in Park Ridge?!
• That Kidwinks.com was featured in an article on the front page of the Chicago Sun-times last Thursday. 15 holiday savings tips parents will love Kidwinks (kidwinks.com) lists free museum days, family events and other fun, money-savings activities
• That the Vine St Candle Shop is for sale? Read more details below in this email.
Give the gift of life! PARK RIDGE COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
Give the gift of life this holiday season
Glenview, IL (Nov. 12, 2010) LifeSource, Chicagoland’s Blood Center, and the Park Ridge Community Blood Drive Committee invite the community to save lives this holiday season at the Park Ridge Community Blood Drive 8:00 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Mary Seat of Wisdom, 1352 S. Cumberland Avenue in the gym.
Since its inception in 1986, the Park Ridge Community Blood Program has saved more than 8,200 lives. “We have a long and proud history of giving back to our community by donating blood,” said Chairperson George Johnson. “At this time of giving, I ask everyone to think about those in need.”
Every two seconds someone needs blood. Blood is needed daily for surgeries and medical procedures … cancer treatments and emergencies. Your donation makes a big difference because every time you donate blood you can save the lives of up to three people.
It’s easy to donate. The donation process takes about an hour and it’s perfectly safe and comfortable. Donors have to be at least 17 years old, 16 with parental consent, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. Most medications are accepted. Please bring photo identification such as a driver’s license, state ID or passport.
To schedule an appointment, call 1-877-LIFESOURCE (1-877.543.3768) or visit www.lifesource.org. Walk-ins are welcome.
Vine St Candle Shop Vine St Candle Shop, Park Ridge 847-656-6709
For Sale by Owner:
Profitable Business
Price includes all inventory and fixtures.
All supplier agreements are transferable.
No Rent due till March
Low rent, and lease is transferable.
Can transfer business in time for Holidays.
Chicago Hypnosis Center
ENJOY the Holidays without the usual STRESS!
Celebrate this holiday season without STRESS!
Chicago Hypnosis Center offers a complimentary Holiday Stress Reduction Class
End overwhelm this year!
Join Karen Hand
Wednesday, December 8th at 6 pm – or -
Thursday, December 9th at 12 pm
Pre-register Today 773.725.3200
Chicago Hypnosis Center
4801 West Peterson Avenue, Suite 601
Chicago IL 60646
www.ChicagoHypnosisCenter.com
Nativities at St Matthew Center for Health Please join St. Matthew Center for Health on December 4th or 5th to view a beautiful and inspiring collection of nearly 400 nativities from around the world.
St. Matthew Center for Health
Phone: (847) 993-4222
Fax: (847) 318-6659
Happy Birthday! Happy birthday to Lorena (Dec. 4), Lynnette’s School of Dance!
Also, happy birthday to Marian Rodriguez, Kiddie Kingdom, new member and belated birthday to Michael Nigro (Nov. 13).
Testimonial Mary Wynn Ryan, Winning Ways Marketing:
"Within the first couple of months of joining the Chamber, some very minor networking got me a fun project that paid my dues for the year."
Now, that’s what I’m talking about!
AEIOU The Holiday Season is fast approaching and it's not too late to book your holiday party venue and entertainment. Whether you are hosting 25 or 2500 guests, we can help you find the right venue, set the mood, plan your holiday menu, and book fabulous entertainment to enhance your holiday event. From jazz trios, piano players, harpists and carolers to magicians, face painters and balloon artists, AEIOU, Inc. will find the right talent to entertain your guests. Enjoy our services a la carte or let us plan your event for you so you can be a guest at your own party. AEIOU, Inc. is offering a 10% discounted rate (applies to planning and management fees only and not to talent, food or venue rates) on holiday events and entertainment booked through AEIOU, Inc. in December. Let AEIOU, Inc. handle the details for you and help make your holidays a little more stress free! Visit our website at www.aeiouevents.com
Anita M. Stimson
President
Acts, Entertainment & Innovative
Occasions, Unlimited!
Corporate Event Planning
www.aeiouevents.com
733 South Fairview Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-823-4324 - Office/Fax
847-867-2883 - Cell
WineStyles WineStyles
Friday, December 3rd 5 to 7:30 –Beer & Wine Tasting taste new wines from 2 different wine distributors along with 5 new beers from windy city distribution.*
Saturday, December 4th 3-6 – taste more new wines with 2 other wine distributors
And taste our local Annie’s olive oils and balsamic vinegars – perfect for gift giving.*
Kidwinks.com Kidwinks.com on TV - Jean Lemke and Nina Taluc, co-founders of kidwinks.com, were on WGN-TV giving a preview of one of the upcoming events found on the kidwinks Events Calendar: The Chicago Toy and Game Fair , which is coming to Navy Pier November 20th & 21st. This is the only toy and game fair open to the general public and it offers families a chance to sample the hottest new toys and games, meet some of the inventors, and enjoy the lineup of live entertainment. Check it out.
Park Ridge Hysterical Society Laugh it off!
With the Park Ridge Hysterical Society!
This week we will also have two open Laughing Sessions you are invited to join in:
Saturday December 4th 11am - Noon
Sunday December 5th 11am - Noon
On the Weekend.....Park in the Parking Lot at the rear of the building and enter the white doors marked 350 S. Northwest Hwy. The doors on Sunday will be locked on the outside, so please give us a call for access.
(847) 401-5787... This number will be posted on the door.
Sun and Moon Yoga Sun and Moon Yoga
2026 Oakton Street Park Ridge, IL 60068
[224] 305-YOGA
Gong Meditation Workshop
led by Sound Therapist, Kenny Kolter
When: Sunday, December 19th - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Register by Email: sunandmoonparkridge@gmail.com
Kenny Kolter return to provide another inspiring & amazing Gong Meditation workshop. As always, this is expected to be a unique & exciting experience.
Register to secure a spot [by email or in studio]
$20.00
Meditation can be a journey inward or a pushing of the spirit outward & may include visualization of travel; you may feel a great distance has been traversed in a space of an hour; a meditation gong provides support, accent & an anchor to your meditation.
Kenny is one of a handful of sound therapists, world-wide, who has led Gong Meditation in a therapeutic environment & has performed in over 400 gong meditations in yoga studios.
A great way to destress before the holiday season!!
Library Year-End Financial Planning Suggestion courtesy of Morningstar
The end of the year brings with it many activities—holiday shopping, gatherings with family and friends, and planning for the year ahead. Part of that planning should involve the not-insignificant matter of getting one’s financial house in order.
From evaluating a portfolio, to choosing a 529 college savings plan, to understanding mutual funds, the Park Ridge Public Library can help.
For instance, Morningstar Investment Research Center, an online database in our collection designed specifically for individual investors, includes research on more than 35,000 stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds. The database also allows you to build and test a portfolio and take interactive workshops and classes to sharpen your investing skills.
The Library provides 24-hour remote access to Morningstar Investment Research Center with your library card. Go to www.parkridgelibrary.org and click on Premium Resources to gain access to the most current stock and fund information from home or office.
What Corporate Customers are Reading
In the Monday, November 08, 2010 issue of the Chicago Tribune, an article listed the most recent top-selling business books. Here are titles that the Park Ridge Public Library has in their collection:
• The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor
• Empowered: Unleash Your Employees, Energize Your Customers and Transform Your Business by Josh Bernoff and Ted Schadler
• The Mirror Test: Is Your Business Really Breathing? by Jeffrey Hayzlett
• The 2020 Workplace: How Innovative Companies Attract Develop and Keep Tomorrow’s Employees Today by Jeanne Meister and Karie Willyerd
• Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath
Make a donation to the Library this Holiday season
The Holiday season is upon us, and the pressure to find the perfect gift might be looming over you. Why not make a donation to the Park Ridge Public Library in the name of your manager, co-worker, or loved one? Using this donation form, you can specify the amount of the donation and what area (book for an adult, book for a child, music or movies) you would like the donation to be used for. If you wish to celebrate a special occasion in a long lasting way, purchase an engraved brick for the Library’s Reading Garden. Find the form here or call Ed Tidd at 847-720-3207 for more information.
Contact Me: Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
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. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
39. You can be here!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Gail's Weekly Chamber UPDATE
Hope you had a wonderful and filling Thanksgiving! We sure did at our niece’s house – there must have been 35 people and everyone brought a dish so there were tons of delectable dishes and desserts! We all had to waddle out of there!
Did you come out for Winterfest on Friday? The weather was cold but clear and the double decker buses all were crowded. Let me know how your business did for Winterfest!
Deborah Oberschelp, Affordable Interiors by Deborah (312-909-1255), is decorating my home this week so if you want her to decorate your home or office for the holidays, call her now as she’s booking up! She uses your decorations but changes them in ways that make you think they’re new!
www.ParkRidgeWinterfest.com
The winner of the “Best Decorated House” for Winterfest 2010 went to Tom and Kathy Schmit at 520 S. Prospect. Thank you to the Park Ridge Garden Club for judging the contest for Winterfest!
We are accepting nominations for the Community Star awards. Think about who you’d like to nominate for this prestigious award – someone who
Giver – goes beyond normal duties with extra effort in community building
Citizenship Role Model – is someone whom others (particularly young people) look up to and can model himself or herself after
Visionary – makes positive change(s) by introducing initiatives and community-wide programs
http://secure.parkridgechamber.org/home/Lists/Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=158
Please shop locally!
Buy Chamber gift certificates as teacher, coach, co-worker, scout leader gifts and they can now spend them at any store in Park Ridge that accepts them. We used to waive the service fee for Chamber members and the board recently voted to waive all service fees indefinitely for all merchants – so spread the word!
I’m looking for sponsors for our December 26 St Paul of the Cross Sunday Night Supper. This is the first time the Chamber is sponsoring a Sunday night supper and I’d love to do it annually.
All on the Road Catering graciously and generously will provide the meal for just $5 per person and we’ll provide the drinks, desserts and volunteers.
Whatever you can afford would be appreciated! I figure the total costs to be about $600.
Also, keep in mind that 720 Garden is a food drop off center for Maine Township Food Pantry.
There are 2 available advertising spots in our monthly newsletter, Chamber Connection, ad sheet for business card size ads, normally $25 per month but if you pay for a full year, only $250 for 12 months (you get 2 months free!)
The Park Ridge Community Fund is selling raffle tickets: $10 each or 3 for $25.
• Grand prize is a 16 GB Apple iPad with WiFi! (donated by a generous benefactor!)
• 2nd prize is a necklace and earring set designed and created by award-winning Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria
• More prizes include a Bardot Spiral Bracelet by Stella & Dot ($50 value); a $50 Chamber gift certificate
Would you like to donate a gift card or something from your business? It benefits the Park Ridge Community Fund. If you’d like to buy raffle tickets, send your check payable to “Park Ridge Community Fund” and we’ll enter you.
The drawing will be held on Sunday, December 12, at the showing of “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the Pickwick, sponsored by Liberty Bank for Savings.
Ok, it’s a little self-serving, but…
Jim Schmitt, Ringside Heating & Air Conditioning said, “A doctor in Boston called the Chamber for work on his rental properties in Park Ridge. The Chamber referred him to Ringside and he called me. It has turned into on-going business for me! Thank you to the Chamber!”
So it you have a testimonial about the Chamber or about another Chamber member, send it to me! We may pick your’s to be in the newsletter!
All meetings are held at 720 Garden unless specifically mentioned:
December 1, Wednesday, 9:00am-10:30am Health Care Forum Terri Schmidt, City and Maine Township Health Commission, as speaker.
December 2, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am (EKG) Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Monthly Meeting Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300.
December 3, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Membership Committee Meeting
December 9, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum Technology in business sector.
December 10, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network Meeting A non-compete leads & referral networking group with one person per profession.
December 10, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Communications Meeting If you like to write, please join us!
December 12, Sunday, 3:00m – 6:00pm The annual showing of the Christmas classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund at The Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Avenue. Admission is free, but a recommended $5 pp donation will be appreciated. Raffles and giveaways will also highlight this great day for families. All are welcome! The event is underwritten by Liberty Bank for Savings.
December 15, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting
December 15, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Holiday Luncheon at Outback Steakhouse, 8101 Higgins Rd. Celebrate the season with new friends and networking! When you rsvp, tell us if you want steak, salmon or chicken.
December 16, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 31 S. Northwest Hwy. More celebration and more networking – and with chocolate and Linda Hills!
December 17, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
December 26, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm Sunday Supper at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 320 S. Washington The Chamber will serve Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross on Sunday, December 26. We’ll need food, money, and volunteers to serve at least 100 hungry people (including children). Please open your hearts, checkbooks, and more importantly, give your time to help out those less fortunate. We are collecting names of our volunteers so please let me know if you can help out. Because of liability, no one under 13 can participate.
December 28, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
SAVE THE DATE!!! January 22, Saturday, Installation & Community Star Award Dinner at Park Ridge Country Club with Past President Reception
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
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. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 new!
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. You can be here!
Did you come out for Winterfest on Friday? The weather was cold but clear and the double decker buses all were crowded. Let me know how your business did for Winterfest!
Deborah Oberschelp, Affordable Interiors by Deborah (312-909-1255), is decorating my home this week so if you want her to decorate your home or office for the holidays, call her now as she’s booking up! She uses your decorations but changes them in ways that make you think they’re new!
www.ParkRidgeWinterfest.com
The winner of the “Best Decorated House” for Winterfest 2010 went to Tom and Kathy Schmit at 520 S. Prospect. Thank you to the Park Ridge Garden Club for judging the contest for Winterfest!
We are accepting nominations for the Community Star awards. Think about who you’d like to nominate for this prestigious award – someone who
Giver – goes beyond normal duties with extra effort in community building
Citizenship Role Model – is someone whom others (particularly young people) look up to and can model himself or herself after
Visionary – makes positive change(s) by introducing initiatives and community-wide programs
http://secure.parkridgechamber.org/home/Lists/Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=158
Please shop locally!
Buy Chamber gift certificates as teacher, coach, co-worker, scout leader gifts and they can now spend them at any store in Park Ridge that accepts them. We used to waive the service fee for Chamber members and the board recently voted to waive all service fees indefinitely for all merchants – so spread the word!
I’m looking for sponsors for our December 26 St Paul of the Cross Sunday Night Supper. This is the first time the Chamber is sponsoring a Sunday night supper and I’d love to do it annually.
All on the Road Catering graciously and generously will provide the meal for just $5 per person and we’ll provide the drinks, desserts and volunteers.
Whatever you can afford would be appreciated! I figure the total costs to be about $600.
Also, keep in mind that 720 Garden is a food drop off center for Maine Township Food Pantry.
There are 2 available advertising spots in our monthly newsletter, Chamber Connection, ad sheet for business card size ads, normally $25 per month but if you pay for a full year, only $250 for 12 months (you get 2 months free!)
The Park Ridge Community Fund is selling raffle tickets: $10 each or 3 for $25.
• Grand prize is a 16 GB Apple iPad with WiFi! (donated by a generous benefactor!)
• 2nd prize is a necklace and earring set designed and created by award-winning Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria
• More prizes include a Bardot Spiral Bracelet by Stella & Dot ($50 value); a $50 Chamber gift certificate
Would you like to donate a gift card or something from your business? It benefits the Park Ridge Community Fund. If you’d like to buy raffle tickets, send your check payable to “Park Ridge Community Fund” and we’ll enter you.
The drawing will be held on Sunday, December 12, at the showing of “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the Pickwick, sponsored by Liberty Bank for Savings.
Ok, it’s a little self-serving, but…
Jim Schmitt, Ringside Heating & Air Conditioning said, “A doctor in Boston called the Chamber for work on his rental properties in Park Ridge. The Chamber referred him to Ringside and he called me. It has turned into on-going business for me! Thank you to the Chamber!”
So it you have a testimonial about the Chamber or about another Chamber member, send it to me! We may pick your’s to be in the newsletter!
All meetings are held at 720 Garden unless specifically mentioned:
December 1, Wednesday, 9:00am-10:30am Health Care Forum Terri Schmidt, City and Maine Township Health Commission, as speaker.
December 2, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am (EKG) Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Monthly Meeting Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300.
December 3, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Membership Committee Meeting
December 9, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum Technology in business sector.
December 10, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network Meeting A non-compete leads & referral networking group with one person per profession.
December 10, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Communications Meeting If you like to write, please join us!
December 12, Sunday, 3:00m – 6:00pm The annual showing of the Christmas classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund at The Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Avenue. Admission is free, but a recommended $5 pp donation will be appreciated. Raffles and giveaways will also highlight this great day for families. All are welcome! The event is underwritten by Liberty Bank for Savings.
December 15, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting
December 15, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Holiday Luncheon at Outback Steakhouse, 8101 Higgins Rd. Celebrate the season with new friends and networking! When you rsvp, tell us if you want steak, salmon or chicken.
December 16, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 31 S. Northwest Hwy. More celebration and more networking – and with chocolate and Linda Hills!
December 17, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
December 26, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm Sunday Supper at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 320 S. Washington The Chamber will serve Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross on Sunday, December 26. We’ll need food, money, and volunteers to serve at least 100 hungry people (including children). Please open your hearts, checkbooks, and more importantly, give your time to help out those less fortunate. We are collecting names of our volunteers so please let me know if you can help out. Because of liability, no one under 13 can participate.
December 28, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
SAVE THE DATE!!! January 22, Saturday, Installation & Community Star Award Dinner at Park Ridge Country Club with Past President Reception
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
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. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 new!
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. You can be here!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Gao;
Can you believe how mild our fall has been? Makes me wonder if winter will also be as mild or will it hit us with a vengeance?
Another busy weekend! Lian had her final performance at StageCoach on Saturday for the season and will start up again in January.
Also on Saturday, my friend, Lori Annetti and her daughter Kendall, Lian, and I went up and down Prospect and Courtland delivering flyers to all the houses informing him of the 2nd Annual “Best Decorated House” Contest we’re sponsoring in time for Winterfest then dinner at Hay Caramba!
The Park Ridge Garden Club is judging the houses along the bus route and the winner gets $100 Chamber Gift Certificate, a yard sign proclaiming “Winterfest 2010 Best Decorated House” and bragging rights for 12 months! Woo hoo!
Here’s your chance to tell us what you think!
Please complete our satisfaction survey…
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PRCCSatisfactionSurvey
The survey will close 12/15 at 12 am.
The new member orientation that was scheduled for tomorrow morning with the Ambassadors and board members has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 9 a.m.
Did you know that I can send out a dedicated eblast for you to all 600 member contacts for just $50?
When you get an email with a member’s flyer in it, that’s a dedicated eblast they paid the Chamber $50 for.
The Chamber will also sell mailing labels for $50 for one-time use – we call it the hottest list in town!
www.ParkRidgeWinterfest.com
Check out the website for Winterfest. Thank you to Dominic Cimilluca for hosting the website for us!
If you tell us what you’re doing for Winterfest, we’ll add it to the website! The weather will be 32 degrees and only 10% chance of precipitation so the crowds should out!
Don’t forget that you can put a table outside your store for sidewalk sales as long as it doesn’t impede the flow of traffic and is up against your wall.
If you’re serving alcohol, the City says you must get a T3 permit (temporary alcohol license) for $25.
Thank you to our cash sponsors. We’re still looking for donations if you can afford anything:
2 Sisters
Bredemann Toyota
Harris Bank Park Ridge
Ringside Heating & Cooling
Thank you to Liberty Bank for Savings for hosting the Business After Hours last week! About 40 people attended and 5 of them were prospective members I’d not met yet so hopefully they’ll join! We raised $175 for the Park Ridge Community Fund so thank you to those who came and participated.
Rick Pucci, Park Ridge Financial Advisors, and Jorge Garduno, Tech Stuff, presented the talk “I Hate to Budget!” and “Tips to Make your PC Last Longer”. The prime rib was fabulous! The $10 donation per person went to the PR Community Fund.
The Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting for the Subway in Village Green had a good turnout with tons of food! Go check them out – everything is totally renovated and brand new!
The Women in Business holiday luncheon on Friday at the Hyatt Rosemont was the last WIB event for the year. We’ll start up again in January after the Installation & Community Star Dinner. Thank you to Deborah Oberschelp, Affordable Interiors by Deborah, for a fabulous display of decorating ideas that anyone can do and for teaching us how to make the rosettes. When Deborah decorated my home for the last two years for Christmas, she used old Christmas items in new and different ways that always made me wonder – ‘are these really my things?’ She can do the same for you too!
Just a reminder from Accents by Jenny, flowers and gifts, Thanksgiving is only a few days away! We will have extended holiday hours from 9am-3pm Thanksgiving Day for walk in business with many pre-made centerpieces, cornucopia arrangements, mum plants, fresh bouquets, and fall silk arrangements ready to go!
Place your holiday centerpiece orders today at 847.292.6617 and don’t forget to mention your 20% chamber of commerce discount on all in-shop products!
We are located at 1412 Canfield (at Talcott), Park Ridge and
We deliver to all of Chicago and 200+ suburbs. We also send flowers worldwide! You may also order online at www.accentsbyjenny.com
All meetings are held at 720 Garden unless specifically mentioned:
November 23, Tuesday, 9:00am-10:00am New Member Orientation rescheduled
November 23, Tuesday, 9 to 10 a.m. PREN 2: (Park Ridge Executive network)
November 24, Wednesday, 9:00am-10:30am Health Care Forum
(Rescheduled to Wed, December 1)
November 25 & 26, Thursday and Friday, Chamber Office closed for Thanksgiving – Happy Thanksgiving!
November 26, Friday, 6:00pm-9:00pm Winterfest All over Park Ridge! Looking for cash donations to defray the expenses of the double decker buses, luminaries, etc.
December 1, Wednesday, 9:00am-10:30am Health Care Forum Terri Schmidt, City and Maine Township Health Commission, as speaker.
December 2, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am (EKG) Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Monthly Meeting Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300.
December 3, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Membership Committee Meeting
December 9, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum Technology in business sector.
December 10, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network Meeting A non-compete leads & referral networking group with one person per profession.
December 10, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Communications Meeting If you like to write, please join us!
December 12, Sunday, 3:00m – 6:00pm The annual showing of the Christmas classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund at The Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Avenue. Admission is free, but a recommended $5 pp donation will be appreciated. Raffles and giveaways will also highlight this great day for families. All are welcome! The event is underwritten by Liberty Bank for Savings.
December 15, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting
December 15, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Holiday Luncheon at Outback Steakhouse, 8101 Higgins Rd. Celebrate the season with new friends and networking!
December 16, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 31 S. Northwest Hwy. More celebration and more networking – and with chocolate!
December 17, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
December 26, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm Sunday Supper at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 320 S. Washington The Chamber will serve Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross on Sunday, December 26. We’ll need food, money, and volunteers to serve at least 100 hungry people (including children). Please open your hearts, checkbooks, and more importantly, give your time to help out those less fortunate. We are collecting names of our volunteers so please let me know if you can help out. Because of liability, no one under 13 can participate.
December 28, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
SAVE THE DATE!!! January 22, Saturday, Installation & Community Star Award Dinner at Park Ridge Country Club with Past President Reception
In South Park
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Santa at "Living Sea Aquarium", 811 Devon. Pictures with Santa.
7:15 p.m.: Maine East High School Marching Band
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Double-Decker buses will load and unload on Prospect at Devon for a ride to Uptown
Buses stop running at 9:00 p.m. SHARP!
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Live Reindeer and Santa's Elves in South Park - photo opp!
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: See the luminaries along Prospect and Courtland (thank you BSA Troop 3!)
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Fire station will have their apparatus available for kids to see! Refreshments!
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visit the merchants in South Park for Open House treats!
In Uptown
5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Prospect Ave closed in front of library for Winterfest!
6:00 p.m. Santa arrives on Fire Truck at Library
6:00 p.m. Mayor Schmidt Welcome Santa and Community
6:15 p.m. Santa visits Park Ridge Public Library
6:15 p.m. Maine East High School Marching Band
6:45 p.m. Willow Academy Chamber Choir in Rennassaince Costumes Caroling
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Park Ridge Public Library Holiday Open House
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Park Ridge Nonprofit Center, 720 Garden, Holiday Fair (Cookies, Ornaments, Craft)
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visit the merchants in Uptown for Open House treats!
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
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. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 new!
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. You can be here!
Another busy weekend! Lian had her final performance at StageCoach on Saturday for the season and will start up again in January.
Also on Saturday, my friend, Lori Annetti and her daughter Kendall, Lian, and I went up and down Prospect and Courtland delivering flyers to all the houses informing him of the 2nd Annual “Best Decorated House” Contest we’re sponsoring in time for Winterfest then dinner at Hay Caramba!
The Park Ridge Garden Club is judging the houses along the bus route and the winner gets $100 Chamber Gift Certificate, a yard sign proclaiming “Winterfest 2010 Best Decorated House” and bragging rights for 12 months! Woo hoo!
Here’s your chance to tell us what you think!
Please complete our satisfaction survey…
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PRCCSatisfactionSurvey
The survey will close 12/15 at 12 am.
The new member orientation that was scheduled for tomorrow morning with the Ambassadors and board members has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 9 a.m.
Did you know that I can send out a dedicated eblast for you to all 600 member contacts for just $50?
When you get an email with a member’s flyer in it, that’s a dedicated eblast they paid the Chamber $50 for.
The Chamber will also sell mailing labels for $50 for one-time use – we call it the hottest list in town!
www.ParkRidgeWinterfest.com
Check out the website for Winterfest. Thank you to Dominic Cimilluca for hosting the website for us!
If you tell us what you’re doing for Winterfest, we’ll add it to the website! The weather will be 32 degrees and only 10% chance of precipitation so the crowds should out!
Don’t forget that you can put a table outside your store for sidewalk sales as long as it doesn’t impede the flow of traffic and is up against your wall.
If you’re serving alcohol, the City says you must get a T3 permit (temporary alcohol license) for $25.
Thank you to our cash sponsors. We’re still looking for donations if you can afford anything:
2 Sisters
Bredemann Toyota
Harris Bank Park Ridge
Ringside Heating & Cooling
Thank you to Liberty Bank for Savings for hosting the Business After Hours last week! About 40 people attended and 5 of them were prospective members I’d not met yet so hopefully they’ll join! We raised $175 for the Park Ridge Community Fund so thank you to those who came and participated.
Rick Pucci, Park Ridge Financial Advisors, and Jorge Garduno, Tech Stuff, presented the talk “I Hate to Budget!” and “Tips to Make your PC Last Longer”. The prime rib was fabulous! The $10 donation per person went to the PR Community Fund.
The Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting for the Subway in Village Green had a good turnout with tons of food! Go check them out – everything is totally renovated and brand new!
The Women in Business holiday luncheon on Friday at the Hyatt Rosemont was the last WIB event for the year. We’ll start up again in January after the Installation & Community Star Dinner. Thank you to Deborah Oberschelp, Affordable Interiors by Deborah, for a fabulous display of decorating ideas that anyone can do and for teaching us how to make the rosettes. When Deborah decorated my home for the last two years for Christmas, she used old Christmas items in new and different ways that always made me wonder – ‘are these really my things?’ She can do the same for you too!
Just a reminder from Accents by Jenny, flowers and gifts, Thanksgiving is only a few days away! We will have extended holiday hours from 9am-3pm Thanksgiving Day for walk in business with many pre-made centerpieces, cornucopia arrangements, mum plants, fresh bouquets, and fall silk arrangements ready to go!
Place your holiday centerpiece orders today at 847.292.6617 and don’t forget to mention your 20% chamber of commerce discount on all in-shop products!
We are located at 1412 Canfield (at Talcott), Park Ridge and
We deliver to all of Chicago and 200+ suburbs. We also send flowers worldwide! You may also order online at www.accentsbyjenny.com
All meetings are held at 720 Garden unless specifically mentioned:
November 23, Tuesday, 9:00am-10:00am New Member Orientation rescheduled
November 23, Tuesday, 9 to 10 a.m. PREN 2: (Park Ridge Executive network)
November 24, Wednesday, 9:00am-10:30am Health Care Forum
(Rescheduled to Wed, December 1)
November 25 & 26, Thursday and Friday, Chamber Office closed for Thanksgiving – Happy Thanksgiving!
November 26, Friday, 6:00pm-9:00pm Winterfest All over Park Ridge! Looking for cash donations to defray the expenses of the double decker buses, luminaries, etc.
December 1, Wednesday, 9:00am-10:30am Health Care Forum Terri Schmidt, City and Maine Township Health Commission, as speaker.
December 2, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am (EKG) Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Monthly Meeting Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300.
December 3, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Membership Committee Meeting
December 9, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum Technology in business sector.
December 10, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network Meeting A non-compete leads & referral networking group with one person per profession.
December 10, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Communications Meeting If you like to write, please join us!
December 12, Sunday, 3:00m – 6:00pm The annual showing of the Christmas classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund at The Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Avenue. Admission is free, but a recommended $5 pp donation will be appreciated. Raffles and giveaways will also highlight this great day for families. All are welcome! The event is underwritten by Liberty Bank for Savings.
December 15, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting
December 15, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Holiday Luncheon at Outback Steakhouse, 8101 Higgins Rd. Celebrate the season with new friends and networking!
December 16, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 31 S. Northwest Hwy. More celebration and more networking – and with chocolate!
December 17, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
December 26, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm Sunday Supper at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 320 S. Washington The Chamber will serve Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross on Sunday, December 26. We’ll need food, money, and volunteers to serve at least 100 hungry people (including children). Please open your hearts, checkbooks, and more importantly, give your time to help out those less fortunate. We are collecting names of our volunteers so please let me know if you can help out. Because of liability, no one under 13 can participate.
December 28, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
SAVE THE DATE!!! January 22, Saturday, Installation & Community Star Award Dinner at Park Ridge Country Club with Past President Reception
In South Park
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Santa at "Living Sea Aquarium", 811 Devon. Pictures with Santa.
7:15 p.m.: Maine East High School Marching Band
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Double-Decker buses will load and unload on Prospect at Devon for a ride to Uptown
Buses stop running at 9:00 p.m. SHARP!
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Live Reindeer and Santa's Elves in South Park - photo opp!
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: See the luminaries along Prospect and Courtland (thank you BSA Troop 3!)
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Fire station will have their apparatus available for kids to see! Refreshments!
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visit the merchants in South Park for Open House treats!
In Uptown
5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Prospect Ave closed in front of library for Winterfest!
6:00 p.m. Santa arrives on Fire Truck at Library
6:00 p.m. Mayor Schmidt Welcome Santa and Community
6:15 p.m. Santa visits Park Ridge Public Library
6:15 p.m. Maine East High School Marching Band
6:45 p.m. Willow Academy Chamber Choir in Rennassaince Costumes Caroling
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Park Ridge Public Library Holiday Open House
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Park Ridge Nonprofit Center, 720 Garden, Holiday Fair (Cookies, Ornaments, Craft)
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visit the merchants in Uptown for Open House treats!
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
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. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 new!
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. You can be here!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
November 18, 2010 Member Update
November 18, 2010
Member Update
Personally, from Gail
4 reminders for today and tomorrow:
This evening is our Business After Hours at Liberty Bank for Savings. Afterwards is the dinner at the Elks Lodge with Rick Pucci’s talk on ‘I Hate to Budget’ and Jorge Garduno’s tips on making your pc last longer.
Tomorrow at 9 a.m. is the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Subway in Village Green – they’re making lots of food so everyone is invited! The mayor will be there and lots of other Chamber members so please come out to welcome the new owners and see all their renovations. It’s so clean and bright inside with new everything – looks like a little bistro.
And don’t forget our Women in Business Holiday Luncheon is also tomorrow at the Hyatt Rosemont – we have 18 signed up right now. Please rsvp today – bring a can or box of food for the food pantry. It will be a wonderful event with wonderful ladies – Deborah Oberschelp and Debra Delaney will be giving us entertaining and decorating tips for the holidays!
Community Stars Start thinking about who you want to nominate for 2010 Park Ridge Community Star Award.
You’ll be seeing a lot more about the nominations for this year soon.
Happy Birthday! Honestly, I don’t know everyone’s birthday but you can let me know and I’ll let everyone else know.
Today is John Barrett’s birthday! He’s the president of the PR Community Fund and has barrett-TECH. Happy birthday, John! (He didn’t let me know – I think I saw it on some paperwork…)
When is your birthday?
Please take a moment… How satisfied are you with the Park Ridge Chamber?
Here’s your chance to comment, suggest, make a difference:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PRCCSatisfactionSurvey
The survey will close 12/15 at 12 am.
Shop Park Ridge on Facebook! If you already have an individual Facebook account, please visit Shop Park Ridge on Facebook and “Like” the page.
If you do not have a Facebook account and need help setting one up, please contact Mark Maloney of Findzall Community Marketing at 630-832-7049 or Mark@Findzall.com. He is available to help you get started and will answer your questions about Facebook and the Shop Park Ridge Campaign. By contacting Mark you will learn how you can immediately start posting FREE as an Administrator on the Shop Park Ridge Page.
Did you know…? Did you know…?
• That Subway in Village Green has their grand re-opening under new owners tomorrow starting at 9 a.m.?
• That Chicago Hypnosis Center’s Karen Hand was awarded the Hypnotist of the Year 2010?
• That WineStyles will be opened on Thanksgiving Day from 10 to 1 (what – you are cooking, Tracy?)
• That the Summit of Uptown has Santa? Why fight the crowds at the Mall? Bring the children and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Summit. This event is also a great family photo opportunity. Saturday, December 11, 9am-11am $5 for adults--$3 children under 6
• That our very own Diddy Blyth, A Sterling Design, is an opera singer and performs with the Chicago Master Singers?
• Winterfest is the day after Thanksgiving and you can find out what’s going on at www.ParkRidgeWinterfest.com?
• That you don’t need to be in the IT business? Contact Ben Wilson at 312-498-0333!
• That I have the best recipe for Sweet Potato Casserole and will email it to you if you ask? Been making it for the Haller Thanksgivings for over 20 years!
Maine Center’s Very Own
“Did You Know?” Did you know … ?
• This the Maine Center's 44th year of service to the community and will be its 34th Chistmas in Park Ridge Housewalk on December 3!
• Every Maine Center Christmas in Park Ridge Housewalk Ticket holder will receive a Baked by Betsy cookie as a special thank you gift from the agency.
• Raffia Gifts is hosting a special sale event open only to Maine Center Christmas In Park Ridge Housewalk Ticket holders from 6 to 9 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. 15% of the proceeds of sales will benefit Maine Center.
• The Maine Center 34th Christmas in Park Ridge Housewalk is being supported by the Park Ridge Community Women this year. The PRCW members are providing volunteers to help with this year's event.
• The Mayor's Home is one of the homes featured on the Maine Center's Christmas in Park Ridge Housewalk December 3d.
• Your own personal opera singer for a one-of-a-kind celebration is one of the Maine Center Christmas in Park Ridge raffle prizes. Tickets are $2 each/6 for $5. Lots of fabulous prizes!! Tickets for sale at Maine Center.
2 Sisters 2 Sisters says
We're Celebrating 5 Years in Park Ridge!
Thanks to all of you, we are happy to be celebrating our 5 year Anniversary! Time has surely flown by and we have been proud to be a member of your community. We value your patronage and your friendship...
Thank you Park Ridge
Friday, November 19th
Take $5 off for every $25 you spend!
Cannot be combined with any other offer. Valid 11/19 only
Le Peep Le Peep Restaurant at 100 Euclid Avenue says THANK YOU PARK RIDGE for 25 YEARS! Please help us celebrate this anniversary during the month of November…
November 15 thru 20th 25% OFF all day on the 18th. There will be complimentary mini cheesecake on our ANNIVERSARY on the 18th. Enjoy a complimentary gooey bun all week when you come in!
November 22nd thru 27th Teachers, Students and Community Service Workers Appreciation Week – receive 15% off*
MB Financial Bank Showing our thanks to those who serve
Join Operation Support Our Troops-IL (OSOTIL) and MB Financial Bank Park Ridge in helping support our troops serving away from home this holiday season.
During November, MB Financial Bank will be collecting items for the Care Package Program. You can help by donating the items listed below:
Foil packets of tuna or chicken
Canned soup or pasta (28 oz or less, please)
Slim Jims or beef jerky
Foot powder (20 oz or less)
Anti-itch or antibiotic creams
Wipes (flat packs, 100 ct or less please)
Vitamins (multi or C, 100 ct or less please)
Chapstick
Over-the-counter cold medicine
Fabric softener sheets
These much needed items will be boxed and shipped to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Items can be brought to MB Financial Bank, 1014 Busse Highway at Oakton Street.
For information, contact Jo Ann Arnswald, at 847-745-3580.
Le Flour Bake Shop
Thanksgiving Menu le Flour Bake Shop
In addition to our regular menu, le Flour Bake Shop has created a Thanksgiving menu below for you and your family. Please place your special order by Monday, November 22nd and receive a 15% discount on your order!
Thanksgiving orders will be available for pickup on Thanksgiving morning from 7:00am to 11:00am.
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust~$32.00
Caramel Cake with Caramel Frosting ~ $24.00
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting & Walnuts ~ 24.00
Mapel Pecan Pie ~ $18.00
Sweet Potato Praline Pie ~ $18.00
Pumpkin Pie ~ $16.00
Apple Pie ~ $16.00
Apple Galette ~ $13.00
Visit the shop for other special treats!
Winterfest Can you give a cash donation to help defray the cost of the transportation bringing people to and from South Park and Uptown on Winterfest from 6 to 9 p.m.?
You can add your logo to the side of the double decker bus. Call me if you’re interested in pricing.
Tonight!
Rick Pucci raises funds for PRCF: Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce Continuing Education Program:
Budgeting In A Tough Economy,¬ November 18, 2010, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
$10 donation to The Park Ridge Community Fund
“I hate to Budget! In a tough economy one of the toughest things to do is to stay on budget. Learn how to like your budget, learn techniques to put together a personal, realistic spending plan and gain control over your finances. Discover how budgeting will allow you to control your day to day finances enabling you to do the things that bring you satisfaction and enjoyment.”
**Presented by Chamber Member, Rick Pucci of Park Ridge Financial Advisors www.parkridgefinancialadvisors.com
Top Ten Tips for keeping your old PC and not having to upgrade to a new PC ( thus saving money)
**Presented by Chamber Member, Jorge Garduno of Tech Stuff, Inc.
Two hour presentation at The Elks Lodge, 495 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL
Full Dinner will be served! Call 847-825-5311 to reserve your spot!
Winestyles Park Ridge
105 S. Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-518-9463
Friday, November 19th 5-7:30 Wine & Beer Tasting Beaujolais Tasting with Jason, taste the new Beaujolais nouveau just released and taste new beer $5 for non members and free for wine club
Also Shop for Holiday wines at WineStyles - $5 off any two bottles $10 off any 4 bottles (not valid with any other offers)
WSI – Jim Cone
Seats for this week's webinar entitled "Conversion Architecture: The Key Steps to Converting Traffic into Business" are filling up quickly. If you haven't registered yet, be sure to register today.
About the Speaker:
This month's webinar will be conducted by Doug Schust, WSI Consultant and Conversion Architecture Expert based in Ontario, Canada. Doug has been with WSI since 1997 and currently serves as WSI's Marketing Committee Chair. He is a sought-after speaker at Internet marketing conferences around the world and has trained consultants and marketing professionals in both North America and Europe on how to increase their return on investment with effective marketing strategies.
A complimentary whitepaper on the topic of Conversion Architecture is coming soon. I'll send you more information about where you can download it soon.
Title:
Conversion Architecture: The Key Steps to Converting Traffic into Business
Date: Thursday, November 18, 2010 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Registration Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/882151617
Note: You will need to put my name, James Cone, to complete the registration. This will allow me to keep you updated on any new events or webinars coming up.
FORWARD TO A FRIEND: If you know anyone who might be interested in this webinar, please feel free to forward my invitation on to them.
Regards,
James Cone
Internet Marketing Consultant
847.430.6842
http://www.OnlinewsiMarketing.com
OLDER WEBINARS: I have published links to all of WSI's 2010 webinars on my site. Please go to http://www.onlinewsimarketing.com/links.htm to listen to any of the recorded webinars, download the presentation slides, or to download any of the whitepapers.
Contest your Real Estate Tax Bill I got this letter from Chamber member George Bellas:
“Cook County recently mailed the 2009-second installment tax bills. These bills will be due and payable on December 13, 2010.
You may recall the 2009 1st installment tax bill was payable on March 1, 2010 and was an estimated bill (55% of last year's bill). The balance due for 2009 is reflected on the 2nd installment bill recently mailed.
If your 2009 bill is higher than 2008, it may be the result of:
• a record 13.4% increase in the Cook County equalizer;
• an increase in your local tax rate;
• an increase in the assessment of your property (Chicago was re-assessed for the 2009 tax year).
• The computation of your 2009 taxes will appear on the right-hand side of your 2ndinstallment tax bill.
The Cook County Board reduced assessment percentages of commercial property from 38% of market value to 25% beginning with the 2009 tax year. Despite this change in the law, the Assessor did not reduce 2009 assessments of commercial property to reflect this change. As a result, record numbers of tax appeals were filed in 2010 requesting that a 25% level of assessment be applied to the value of commercial property.
We were able to secure substantial assessment reductions for many of our commercial clients by filing appeals and requesting that the County apply a 25% assessment ratio. If we obtained such a reduction for you, your 2009 bill is lower than it otherwise would have been. Your 2009 bill may or may not be lower than 2008 because the Cook County equalizer increased by 13.4%, which is unprecedented.
If we filed a 2009 appeal to PTAB or the Circuit Court and if we succeed in that appeal, a tax
refund will issue for the amount you overpaid for 2009 together with interest.“
George Bellas
george@bella@wachowski.com
Bill Hominick, Security Director, Park Ridge Youth Campus Gives Tips on Security while Shopping Now you finished your shopping.
To continue staying safe, ask yourself these questions:
• Do you get your keys out before you approach your parked vehicle?
• Do you look into all areas of your car before entering? Walk away and call for help if you suspect an unsafe situation. Intuition should be followed here!
• Do you place packages in the trunk of your car or out-of-sight from potential thieves?
• When arriving home, do you check your surroundings again before exiting your vehicle? If unsure, stay in your car and use your cell to call for help.
• Do you check the identification of all persons delivering packages to your home before you open the door?
A lot of this is just common sense but during the excitement of the holidays, we sometimes forget. To assist, just remember SAFE…Secure, Avoid, Flee, Engage.
Have a safe holiday season!
Contact Me: Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
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. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
39. You can be here!
Member Update
Personally, from Gail
4 reminders for today and tomorrow:
This evening is our Business After Hours at Liberty Bank for Savings. Afterwards is the dinner at the Elks Lodge with Rick Pucci’s talk on ‘I Hate to Budget’ and Jorge Garduno’s tips on making your pc last longer.
Tomorrow at 9 a.m. is the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Subway in Village Green – they’re making lots of food so everyone is invited! The mayor will be there and lots of other Chamber members so please come out to welcome the new owners and see all their renovations. It’s so clean and bright inside with new everything – looks like a little bistro.
And don’t forget our Women in Business Holiday Luncheon is also tomorrow at the Hyatt Rosemont – we have 18 signed up right now. Please rsvp today – bring a can or box of food for the food pantry. It will be a wonderful event with wonderful ladies – Deborah Oberschelp and Debra Delaney will be giving us entertaining and decorating tips for the holidays!
Community Stars Start thinking about who you want to nominate for 2010 Park Ridge Community Star Award.
You’ll be seeing a lot more about the nominations for this year soon.
Happy Birthday! Honestly, I don’t know everyone’s birthday but you can let me know and I’ll let everyone else know.
Today is John Barrett’s birthday! He’s the president of the PR Community Fund and has barrett-TECH. Happy birthday, John! (He didn’t let me know – I think I saw it on some paperwork…)
When is your birthday?
Please take a moment… How satisfied are you with the Park Ridge Chamber?
Here’s your chance to comment, suggest, make a difference:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PRCCSatisfactionSurvey
The survey will close 12/15 at 12 am.
Shop Park Ridge on Facebook! If you already have an individual Facebook account, please visit Shop Park Ridge on Facebook and “Like” the page.
If you do not have a Facebook account and need help setting one up, please contact Mark Maloney of Findzall Community Marketing at 630-832-7049 or Mark@Findzall.com. He is available to help you get started and will answer your questions about Facebook and the Shop Park Ridge Campaign. By contacting Mark you will learn how you can immediately start posting FREE as an Administrator on the Shop Park Ridge Page.
Did you know…? Did you know…?
• That Subway in Village Green has their grand re-opening under new owners tomorrow starting at 9 a.m.?
• That Chicago Hypnosis Center’s Karen Hand was awarded the Hypnotist of the Year 2010?
• That WineStyles will be opened on Thanksgiving Day from 10 to 1 (what – you are cooking, Tracy?)
• That the Summit of Uptown has Santa? Why fight the crowds at the Mall? Bring the children and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Summit. This event is also a great family photo opportunity. Saturday, December 11, 9am-11am $5 for adults--$3 children under 6
• That our very own Diddy Blyth, A Sterling Design, is an opera singer and performs with the Chicago Master Singers?
• Winterfest is the day after Thanksgiving and you can find out what’s going on at www.ParkRidgeWinterfest.com?
• That you don’t need to be in the IT business? Contact Ben Wilson at 312-498-0333!
• That I have the best recipe for Sweet Potato Casserole and will email it to you if you ask? Been making it for the Haller Thanksgivings for over 20 years!
Maine Center’s Very Own
“Did You Know?” Did you know … ?
• This the Maine Center's 44th year of service to the community and will be its 34th Chistmas in Park Ridge Housewalk on December 3!
• Every Maine Center Christmas in Park Ridge Housewalk Ticket holder will receive a Baked by Betsy cookie as a special thank you gift from the agency.
• Raffia Gifts is hosting a special sale event open only to Maine Center Christmas In Park Ridge Housewalk Ticket holders from 6 to 9 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. 15% of the proceeds of sales will benefit Maine Center.
• The Maine Center 34th Christmas in Park Ridge Housewalk is being supported by the Park Ridge Community Women this year. The PRCW members are providing volunteers to help with this year's event.
• The Mayor's Home is one of the homes featured on the Maine Center's Christmas in Park Ridge Housewalk December 3d.
• Your own personal opera singer for a one-of-a-kind celebration is one of the Maine Center Christmas in Park Ridge raffle prizes. Tickets are $2 each/6 for $5. Lots of fabulous prizes!! Tickets for sale at Maine Center.
2 Sisters 2 Sisters says
We're Celebrating 5 Years in Park Ridge!
Thanks to all of you, we are happy to be celebrating our 5 year Anniversary! Time has surely flown by and we have been proud to be a member of your community. We value your patronage and your friendship...
Thank you Park Ridge
Friday, November 19th
Take $5 off for every $25 you spend!
Cannot be combined with any other offer. Valid 11/19 only
Le Peep Le Peep Restaurant at 100 Euclid Avenue says THANK YOU PARK RIDGE for 25 YEARS! Please help us celebrate this anniversary during the month of November…
November 15 thru 20th 25% OFF all day on the 18th. There will be complimentary mini cheesecake on our ANNIVERSARY on the 18th. Enjoy a complimentary gooey bun all week when you come in!
November 22nd thru 27th Teachers, Students and Community Service Workers Appreciation Week – receive 15% off*
MB Financial Bank Showing our thanks to those who serve
Join Operation Support Our Troops-IL (OSOTIL) and MB Financial Bank Park Ridge in helping support our troops serving away from home this holiday season.
During November, MB Financial Bank will be collecting items for the Care Package Program. You can help by donating the items listed below:
Foil packets of tuna or chicken
Canned soup or pasta (28 oz or less, please)
Slim Jims or beef jerky
Foot powder (20 oz or less)
Anti-itch or antibiotic creams
Wipes (flat packs, 100 ct or less please)
Vitamins (multi or C, 100 ct or less please)
Chapstick
Over-the-counter cold medicine
Fabric softener sheets
These much needed items will be boxed and shipped to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Items can be brought to MB Financial Bank, 1014 Busse Highway at Oakton Street.
For information, contact Jo Ann Arnswald, at 847-745-3580.
Le Flour Bake Shop
Thanksgiving Menu le Flour Bake Shop
In addition to our regular menu, le Flour Bake Shop has created a Thanksgiving menu below for you and your family. Please place your special order by Monday, November 22nd and receive a 15% discount on your order!
Thanksgiving orders will be available for pickup on Thanksgiving morning from 7:00am to 11:00am.
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust~$32.00
Caramel Cake with Caramel Frosting ~ $24.00
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting & Walnuts ~ 24.00
Mapel Pecan Pie ~ $18.00
Sweet Potato Praline Pie ~ $18.00
Pumpkin Pie ~ $16.00
Apple Pie ~ $16.00
Apple Galette ~ $13.00
Visit the shop for other special treats!
Winterfest Can you give a cash donation to help defray the cost of the transportation bringing people to and from South Park and Uptown on Winterfest from 6 to 9 p.m.?
You can add your logo to the side of the double decker bus. Call me if you’re interested in pricing.
Tonight!
Rick Pucci raises funds for PRCF: Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce Continuing Education Program:
Budgeting In A Tough Economy,¬ November 18, 2010, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
$10 donation to The Park Ridge Community Fund
“I hate to Budget! In a tough economy one of the toughest things to do is to stay on budget. Learn how to like your budget, learn techniques to put together a personal, realistic spending plan and gain control over your finances. Discover how budgeting will allow you to control your day to day finances enabling you to do the things that bring you satisfaction and enjoyment.”
**Presented by Chamber Member, Rick Pucci of Park Ridge Financial Advisors www.parkridgefinancialadvisors.com
Top Ten Tips for keeping your old PC and not having to upgrade to a new PC ( thus saving money)
**Presented by Chamber Member, Jorge Garduno of Tech Stuff, Inc.
Two hour presentation at The Elks Lodge, 495 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL
Full Dinner will be served! Call 847-825-5311 to reserve your spot!
Winestyles Park Ridge
105 S. Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-518-9463
Friday, November 19th 5-7:30 Wine & Beer Tasting Beaujolais Tasting with Jason, taste the new Beaujolais nouveau just released and taste new beer $5 for non members and free for wine club
Also Shop for Holiday wines at WineStyles - $5 off any two bottles $10 off any 4 bottles (not valid with any other offers)
WSI – Jim Cone
Seats for this week's webinar entitled "Conversion Architecture: The Key Steps to Converting Traffic into Business" are filling up quickly. If you haven't registered yet, be sure to register today.
About the Speaker:
This month's webinar will be conducted by Doug Schust, WSI Consultant and Conversion Architecture Expert based in Ontario, Canada. Doug has been with WSI since 1997 and currently serves as WSI's Marketing Committee Chair. He is a sought-after speaker at Internet marketing conferences around the world and has trained consultants and marketing professionals in both North America and Europe on how to increase their return on investment with effective marketing strategies.
A complimentary whitepaper on the topic of Conversion Architecture is coming soon. I'll send you more information about where you can download it soon.
Title:
Conversion Architecture: The Key Steps to Converting Traffic into Business
Date: Thursday, November 18, 2010 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Registration Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/882151617
Note: You will need to put my name, James Cone, to complete the registration. This will allow me to keep you updated on any new events or webinars coming up.
FORWARD TO A FRIEND: If you know anyone who might be interested in this webinar, please feel free to forward my invitation on to them.
Regards,
James Cone
Internet Marketing Consultant
847.430.6842
http://www.OnlinewsiMarketing.com
OLDER WEBINARS: I have published links to all of WSI's 2010 webinars on my site. Please go to http://www.onlinewsimarketing.com/links.htm to listen to any of the recorded webinars, download the presentation slides, or to download any of the whitepapers.
Contest your Real Estate Tax Bill I got this letter from Chamber member George Bellas:
“Cook County recently mailed the 2009-second installment tax bills. These bills will be due and payable on December 13, 2010.
You may recall the 2009 1st installment tax bill was payable on March 1, 2010 and was an estimated bill (55% of last year's bill). The balance due for 2009 is reflected on the 2nd installment bill recently mailed.
If your 2009 bill is higher than 2008, it may be the result of:
• a record 13.4% increase in the Cook County equalizer;
• an increase in your local tax rate;
• an increase in the assessment of your property (Chicago was re-assessed for the 2009 tax year).
• The computation of your 2009 taxes will appear on the right-hand side of your 2ndinstallment tax bill.
The Cook County Board reduced assessment percentages of commercial property from 38% of market value to 25% beginning with the 2009 tax year. Despite this change in the law, the Assessor did not reduce 2009 assessments of commercial property to reflect this change. As a result, record numbers of tax appeals were filed in 2010 requesting that a 25% level of assessment be applied to the value of commercial property.
We were able to secure substantial assessment reductions for many of our commercial clients by filing appeals and requesting that the County apply a 25% assessment ratio. If we obtained such a reduction for you, your 2009 bill is lower than it otherwise would have been. Your 2009 bill may or may not be lower than 2008 because the Cook County equalizer increased by 13.4%, which is unprecedented.
If we filed a 2009 appeal to PTAB or the Circuit Court and if we succeed in that appeal, a tax
refund will issue for the amount you overpaid for 2009 together with interest.“
George Bellas
george@bella@wachowski.com
Bill Hominick, Security Director, Park Ridge Youth Campus Gives Tips on Security while Shopping Now you finished your shopping.
To continue staying safe, ask yourself these questions:
• Do you get your keys out before you approach your parked vehicle?
• Do you look into all areas of your car before entering? Walk away and call for help if you suspect an unsafe situation. Intuition should be followed here!
• Do you place packages in the trunk of your car or out-of-sight from potential thieves?
• When arriving home, do you check your surroundings again before exiting your vehicle? If unsure, stay in your car and use your cell to call for help.
• Do you check the identification of all persons delivering packages to your home before you open the door?
A lot of this is just common sense but during the excitement of the holidays, we sometimes forget. To assist, just remember SAFE…Secure, Avoid, Flee, Engage.
Have a safe holiday season!
Contact Me: Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
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. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AMA Dancers & Company: 847.727.7066
4. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
6. barrett-TECH: 847.823.1830
7. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
8. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
9. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
13. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
14. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
15. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
16. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
17. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
18. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773.631.1400
21. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
22. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
23. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
24. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
25. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
26. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
27. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
28. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
31. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
32. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
33. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
34. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
35. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
36. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
37. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
38. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
39. You can be here!
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