I hope all the mothers out there had a wonderful Mothers Day yesterday! I sure did! 17 Hallers got together at The Moorings for brunch – what a fabulous job they did too!
Went to the Kiwanis pancake breakfast on Sat. with my daughter, Lian, and had a wonderful breakfast!
Big News in the Haller Family: My son, Dirk, is graduating this Sunday from UIUC – Aerospace Engineering!
Don’t forget that the Park Ridge Garden Club has their plant sale this Saturday! More on Thursday when I send out the Member Update.
If you have not yet seen the art exhibit here at 720 Garden, sponsored by the Kalo Foundation, then you need to come! The reception was Saturday evening and many of the artists were here to discuss their works. All on the Road Catering did a wonderful job with the food. Ron Elmgren, Frame Gallery, has several pieces on display – did you know that he’s an artist?
There are brown bag lunch (bring your own) seminars over the next 2 weeks with many speakers so check out the calendar at www.kalofoundation.org
Last Thursday, May 6, the Chamber and Park Ridge Police Department hosted a very successful and interesting Workshop,” Bank Robberies, Security Tips: What to Do and What to Expect from Police and the FBI”. It was held here at the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center and 9 banks sent their tellers and staff so we had about 25 attendees.
The FBI discussed recent bank robberies and had pictures of the alleged robbers in action. They covered tips such as protecting the crime scene, not handling the robbery note, and trying to remember everything about the robber – and more.
VRA Architects specializes in designing banks and discussed how to incorporate crime prevention into bank design. Simple things like leaving windows open and clear and not having overgrown bushes by doors were mentioned.
Thank you to Commander Dave Keller and Chief Frank Kaminski for coming up with this great idea and community service outreach!
May 12, Wednesday, 11:30am-1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon The Summit of Uptown, 10 N. Summit Avenue. Dick Barton and Karen Larsen will speak on the Historic Tours of Park Ridge.
Member $25 Prospective Member and walk ins $30
This networking luncheon is a joint event with the Park Ridge Rotary Club! Double your networking power!
“From an asteroid strike 15,000 years ago, through pioneering days, to the Kalo Arts and Crafts Community House, and the homes of famous national, film and TV personalities, the 2010 Park Ridge Historic Tours – hosted by the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce – will enlighten the public on how the city came to be and how it has evolved. The tours will run from May through November and will feature the history of the people, places and events that have created the city’s legacy.
Proceeds of the tours will benefit The Kalo Foundation of Park Ridge and The Park Ridge Community Fund.
The tours can provide knowledgeable docents – guides who conduct taxi or group tours through the nearly two dozen sites along the tour route. Information will also be provided by participating retailers about sites suitable for visiting by walking or biking. Subject matter will not only span the 100 years of Park Ridge’s incorporation, but will cover everything from pre-historic local occurrences to studios and private homes of famous people.
The Chamber would also like to thank sponsors: the City of Park Ridge, Chicagoland Senior News, Generation Connection, Journal & Topics Newspapers, Liberty Bank for Savings, Maine Township, Park Ridge Taxi, Township Hwy. Commissioner Robert Provenzano, and The Summit of Uptown.
For more information or to book a tour, please call 847-823-3111 or visit www.historictours.parkridgechamber.org.
For information about other Chamber events and activities, please call 847-825-3121 or visit the Chamber’s Web site at www.parkridgechamber.org.
Here’s who has rsvp’d to date from the Chamber (many Rotarians are Chamber members so they won’t be listed here):
1 Dick Barton Barton & Barton, Ltd.
2 Angela Berger Park Ridge Public Library
3 Dorothy Brownstein Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
4 Joe Campagna Grant Merchant Services
5 Gale Cerabona Central Baptist Village
6 Cindy Clark Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
7 Carol Delorin Park Ridge Community Fund
8 Chad Finney The Exercise Coach
9 Perry Fisher Christian Science Reading Room
10 Gail Haller Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
11 Sara Hunsicker JCare Home Medical Supplies, Inc.
12 Terry Ingraffia AlphaGraphics
13 Alexandra Jusino Prospective Member
14 Dave Keller Park Ridge Police Department
15 Karen Larsen Generation Connection
16 Kirsten Leys Prudential Financial
17 Valerie Niskanen St. Matthew Center for Health
18 Mary Quaid Lee Acupuncture and Healing
19 Maria Renella Baytree Lending
20 Rosemary Sajovic Journal & Topics Newspapers
21 Mary Schurder The Center of Concern
22 Janet Van De Carr Park Ridge Public Library
May 12, Wednesday, 11:30am-1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon The Summit of Uptown, 10 N. Summit Avenue. Dick Barton and Karen Larsen: Historic Tours of Park Ridge.
Member $25 Prospective Member and walk ins $30
May 13, Thursday, 8:45am-10:15am Tech Forum, discussing Office 2007 Tips and Tricks, simple things to help make your life easier using office.
May 14, Friday, 8:45am-9:45am PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network. A leads and referral networking group within the Chamber. One person per profession.
May 14, Friday, 9:00am-10:30am Communications Meeting
May 14, Friday,10:00am-3:00pm 2010 North Shore Women's Conference. Marriott Lincolnshire Resort, Lincolnshire. Speaker, Beth Rosen “The Social Media Phenom I’m too Busy for Social Media, but I Know I Have to Use It!” $30 Luncheon but free expo for attendees.
May 14, Friday,1:20pm-4:30pm Chamber Fundraiser Chicago Cubs Game Wrigley Field. SOLD OUT!
May 19, Wednesday, 8:00am-9:30am Multi Chamber Networking Breakfast Holiday Inn North Shore, 5300 W. Touhy Ave. – Multiply your networking potential with 15 Chambers participating at this event. $25 by May 12th; $35 after May 12th & for prospective members
May 19, Wednesday, 8:45am-9:45am Retail Committee Meeting Strategize on bringing business to merchants, stores and retailers.
May 21, Friday, 9:00am-10:00am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network
May 21, Friday, 11:30am-1:30pm Women in Business Monthly Networking Luncheon Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 W. Higgins, Rosemont. Suzann Wilson from Beadphoria will speak about "How to Accessorize for Success".
May 25, Tuesday, 9:00am-10:00am New Member Orientation hosted by The Ambassadors
May 25, Tuesday, 10:30am-11:30am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
May 27, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours Monthly Networking Event Brickton Art Center, 306 Busse Highway. Enjoy fun, food, and fellowship as we network at the Brickton Art Center!
May 31, Monday, Memorial Day - Chamber Office Closed
May 31, Monday, 9:30am-11:00am Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade join other Chamber members as we walk along the parade route and toss candy to spectators in this Park Ridge Tradition. We’ve got spot 36 and only 2 members have signed up so far: Lynnette’s School of Dance and The Exercise Coach so please let us know if you’ll be marching with us!!!
Red Geraniums are the official flower of Park Ridge! I sold out of the entire order (almost 300) so I was able to order more and they’ll be delivered the week of May 17th. Send me an email to hold some for you!
1. 4 ½ inch pots will sell for $4.50 each
2. 6 inch pots for $7.00 each
We only accept cash or check for payment.
3rd Annual North Shore Women’s Conference – A Great Opportunity for Your Business!
Note: Please sign up through Park Ridge Chamber!
Also note: this is the day of our Cubs outing and the Chamber will close at 11 that day!
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 & Roofing of Chicago: 847.926.4245
10. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
11. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
12. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
13. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
14. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
15. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
16. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
17. J.C. Lilly Windows & Doors: 773.588.4332
18. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
19. le Flour Bake Shop: 773-631-1400
20. Leys, Kirsten; Prudential Financial Services: 847.627.3950
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. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
29. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
30. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
31. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
32. The Juniper Center: 847-759-9110
33. Unbound Technology: 847-235-4994
34. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
35. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
36. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
37. You can be here!
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