Hey, how was your weekend? It rained a bit but the flowers needed it – and it saves on having to water!
I went to a seminar on Friday called “Learn from the Masters” that was put on by the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (IACCE). It was quite educational and I’ll be implementing some new things I learned!
My husband, Gary, is a teacher at Evanston and went to their graduation yesterday. The graduating seniors were freshmen when Gary started teaching there so he’s been with them all the way through high school!
Chamber Members Step Up! The Park Ridge Garden Club and the City award 10 Beautification Awards each year in September to homes with pretty gardens. The City usually gives each winner a $100 check but because the budget was cut, they are handing out certificates only.
So I sent an emergency email out to Chamber Retailers and asked if they wanted to donate 10 gift certificates and I’m so gratified by the results – and they’re still rolling in!
Here’s a partial list – if you can donate 10 of anything, let me know!
D’Agostino’s Pizza & Pub Park Ridge
Le Peep Restaurant
Perry’s Pizzeria
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Rosewood Restaurant
Tasty Pup
The Perfect Dinner
Uptown Chiropractic Clinic
Wednesday, June 9 – Lunch at Rosewood! June 9, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:00pm, Monthly Networking Luncheon, Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 W. Higgins Road, Rosemont. The menu consists of Caesar Salad, Chicken Romano, and White Chocolate Mousse Cake!
$25 members, $30 walk ins and prospective members
The Top Five Mistakes Small Employers Make
presented by Neil H. Dishman, Jackson Lewis LLP
Employers in Illinois, whatever their size, are subject to a complex web of federal, state, and local employment laws. Small businesses bear a particularly heavy burden in complying with these laws, as they often face the same legal risks as larger employers but may lack the resources and personnel to navigate their legal obligations to their employees. In this presentation, Neil H. Dishman, an attorney who exclusively helps employers prevent and resolve disputes with their employees, identifies common mistakes made by small employers and offers guidance on avoiding them.
The “top five mistakes” to be addressed by Mr. Dishman include:
1. Assuming that employment laws don’t apply to small businesses
2. Failing to prevent and remedy potential harassment claims by your employees
3. Failing to properly address an employee’s request for a leave of absence or other accommodation
4. Misunderstanding who is legally considered your employee and who is not
5. Misclassifying employees as “salaried” and thus failing to properly pay overtime
Neil H. Dishman is an Associate in the Chicago office of Jackson Lewis LLP, a national law firm representing management exclusively in workplace law and related litigation. Mr. Dishman helps employers prevent and resolve disputes with employees by providing advice before litigation ensues. When litigation is unavoidable, he defends employers before federal and state courts and administrative agencies. Mr. Dishman’s practice covers a wide spectrum of employment counseling and litigation, including issues such as race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability and sexual-orientation discrimination; sexual harassment; retaliatory discharge; Family and Medical Leave; and wage-hour compliance.
In addition to his published works, Mr. Dishman is a frequent speaker on employment-law topics and has served as a guest lecturer at Wheaton College and Oakton Community College. He was also interviewed on WDCB Public Radio (90.9 FM) about trends in wage-hour litigation.
Thursday Tech Forum The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce monthly Tech Forum meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month. The next meeting is June 10 from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. with this topic: "VoIP – What is voice over IP and why does it matter to me?"
Businesses use phones each day. Voice over IP (internet protocol) is a technology that provides a way to integrate your phone into your data and even with your business contacts. You can increase your productivity – if done the right way. Come learn more about what VoIP is and why it matters to you and your business.
The event is free and open to all. It will be held at The Pantry, Park Ridge Nonprofit Center, 720 Garden Street. Bring your own coffee!
The moderator of the Tech Forum is Ben Wilson, co-founder of Falkor Group, LLC. www.falkorgroup.com
For more information about the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, visit www.parkridgechamber.org or call 847.825.3121 to reserve your spot.
Grand Opening for Jet Windows & Doors this Thursday! June, 10, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Jet Windows & Doors, Inc. 713 W. Devon Ave. Join fellow Chamber members and Mayor Schmidt, other City Officials, as we welcome this new business to Park Ridge!
Billy Elliott – Ford Center The Dress Circle tickets were selling so quickly, we went back and asked for more so we have 75 at each level for a total of 150 tickets reserved. The D.C. are almost gone but we still have plenty of Lower Balcony available.
Billy Elliott, the Musical, at Ford Center/Oriental Theatre.
Dress Circle Regular price $83.50 Chamber price $57.00
Lower Balcony Reg price $61.00 Chamber price $$42.00
No credit cards! Cash or check only. First come, first served. Strict payment deadline: June 23, Wednesday.
Once payment is made, order is final with no substitutions, exchanges or refunds.
FYI – the tickets are reserved but we receive them after we send in payment so we don’t know rows or seats yet.
Canopies on Courtland – During Taste of Park Ridge July 10, Saturday, Chamber Business Expo: Canopies on Courtland.
During Saturday of Taste of Park Ridge, businesses can reach the multitude of residents who come through the Taste! There will be family activities going on in Hodges Park to draw people over to the area in front of City Hall.
Just $325 for Chamber Members, $425 for an end cap (Chamber members only); $650 Non Chamber member (may as well join!). Call the Chamber today for the few remaining booths as they are selling out quickly. Here’s who has expressed an interest so far:
Did you know that Platinum members get a $50 discount on a booth? You can sign up for a Platinum upgrade to your membership any time of the year for only $300. There are a lot of other benefits too!
Here’s who we have so far:
Park Ridge Community Fund
A-Abiding Care (silent auction)
Norwood Seniors/Norwood Crossing
Liberty Bank for Savings
AMA Dancers - Platinum
Ross Rubino - Platinum
ATI Physical Therapy - Platinum
ABC American Building Contractors, Inc
St Matthew Center for Health
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
CMR Construction
Resurrection Health Care - Platinum
Chamber’s New Group: North Suburban Young Professionals NSYP has chosen to work with The Douglas Center in Skokie as the highlighted non-profit in their very first food drive, “Network with a Cause”, which will be held at Curragh Irish Pub, 8266 Lincoln Ave, in Skokie on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Save the date, bring your canned goods and win prizes as we network with a cause for the Douglas Center. NSYP will be selecting several non-profits throughout the year to partner up with in an effort to give back to the caretakers of our community, so be on the watch for these special networking events.
About the Douglas Center: The Douglas Center opened their doors March 1999 as a non-profit social service agency, providing training programs and a training facility for adults with developmental and mental disabilities
About NSYP: The North Suburban Young Professionals program is a multi-chamber supported program. The chambers involved are Skokie, Niles and Park Ridge. It was created this year by a group of business professionals having a desire to get involved in their prospective business communities. The North Suburban Young Professionals is designed to provide a platform for spirited professionals within the community by building relationships with professional, social and charitable organizations. Our main purpose is to connect with others through networking; assist our chambers in their effort to provide educational and professional development resources and give back to our community.
For more information about NSYP, please contact the ambassadors listed below or the respective chambers; for Park Ridge (847) 825-3121, for Skokie (847) 673-0240 and Niles (847) 268-8180. Be sure to watch for NSYP news and events through chamber emails and updates.
Ivette Camarano, Niles Chamber, nsypniles@yahoo.com
Joe Campagna, Park Ridge Chamber, nsypparkridge@yahoo.com
Stephanie Murray, Skokie Chamber, nsypskokie@yahoo.com
Mark Your Calendar for these Chamber Networking Events! June 9, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:00pm, Monthly Networking Luncheon, Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 W. Higgins Road, Rosemont. See above for description.
June 10, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum “ VoIP – What is it and why do I need it?” Ben Wilson, Falkor Group, moderates this lively discussion. Open to all!
June, 10, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Jet Windows & Doors, Inc. 713 W. Devon Ave. Join fellow Chamber members and Mayor Schmidt as we welcome this new business to Park Ridge
June 11, Friday, 8:45am-9:45am PREN 1, 720 Garden, Dr. Sean Finnegan, Finnegan Family Chiropractic, speaker at this month's meeting of this leads and referral group with one person per profession.
June 11, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Communications Committee Always looking for good writers and photographers for this active committee that puts out the Chamber’s monthly newsletter! Chaired by Martha Berns, Dempsey Design; Tammy Cook of 10 ‘til 2 Employment and Dave Donovan, Coyne Insurance.
June 16, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting, Strategize on various methods and events to bring more business to merchants, stores and retailers. Chaired by Linda Hills, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
June 18, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network Leads and referral group with one person per profession. Third group in formation – needs more members!
June 18, Friday, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Vine Street Candle, 147 ½ Vine Street. Join Mayor Schmidt and Chamber Board, Ambassadors and other members as we celebrate the opening of this delightful little candle store!
June 22, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network Leads and referral networking group with one person per profession. Call to see if your spot is available!
June 22, Tuesday, North Suburban Young Professionals, Network with a Cause, Curragh Irish Pub, 8266 Lincoln Ave, in Skokie. 5 p.m. $10
June 23, Wednesday, 9:00am – 10:30am Brand New Health Care Forum Discuss all aspects of health care in an open forum with guest speakers. All health care professionals are invited to attend this first meeting and so are all members! The venue is open for discussion so get your name on the roster to speak!
June 24, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Athletico Ribbon Cutting Ceremony/Business After Hours, 800 Devon Ave. Please join Chamber members and 7th Ward Alderman Frank Wsol, and 1st Ward Alderman Joe Sweeney as we celebrate with Athletico and network.
June 25, Friday, 8:00am-9:30am Women in Business Monthly Networking Breakfast. 720 Garden St. Laura Clark, Laura T. Clark Massage, will speak about "How to be your Best Self". Catering provided by Morningfields. $10 member $15 prospective member.
July 1, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am EKG – Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Monthly Meeting, Regus, 350 S. Northwest Hwy. Suite 300 – Dedicated to entrepreneurs. Moderator and Facilitator: Lynda Tourloukis, You Can Say…Yes!
July 5, Monday, Chamber Office Closed in observance of 4th of July
July 10, Saturday, Chamber Business Expo: Canopies on Courtland. During Saturday of Taste of Park Ridge, businesses can reach the thousands of residents who come through the Taste! Just $325 for Chamber Members, $425 for an end cap (Chamber member only); $650 Non Chamber member. Call the Chamber today for the few remaining booths!
September 2, Thursday, Annual Golf Outing with Skokie Chamber at Chevy Chase Country Club
October 23, Saturday, E-cycling at Public Works. Dispose of your old pc’s, peripherals, and tv’s for just $5 per car. Save the Date for the Chamber’s golf outing with Skokie Chamber: Thursday, September 2, at Chevy Chase. We’re looking for committee members to help plan and sponsors to help underwrite the costs. Co-chairs are Kane Connell, Liberty Bank for Savings with Jim Cone, WSI. Let me know if you’re interested joining this fun committee! Meetings will start up very soon!
December 26, Sunday, St Paul of the Cross Sunday Supper. 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.
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 & 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. Pro Windows: www.prowindowservice.com
29. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
30. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
31. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
32. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
33. The Juniper Center: 847-759-9110
34. Unbound Technology: 847-235-4994
35. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
36. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services: 847.401.5787
37. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
38. You can be here!
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