Tomorrow is Lian’s 11th birthday so the Haller household is gearing up for another party! My mother went back to Pensacola last week – some of the members we used or visited last week while she was visiting were Houlihan’s, Panino’s, D’Agostino’s, The Perfect Dinner (twice!), Walgreens, Morningfield’s, the library – I’m sure there were more.
By the way, Morningfield’s is under new management and is NOT closing their doors! I heard the rumor too but its not true – please shop with them as they load up their shelves again!
Business After Hours Last Thursday Our monthly Business After Hours for July was hosted at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and included tours of which my favorite was to their green roof. Did you know that 95% of the rain captured by the roof, goes into the green roof or runs down through the gutters and ends in their rain gardens – so only 5% goes into the City’s sewers. It was very interesting!
Thank you to Marcia Opal and to Tony Armada for hosting – and all the staff who stayed and gave us tours! They even served iced shrimp with the wine as one of the many appetizers so if you missed it, you missed a good party (I mean, networking event!).
I’m a participant in the Tomosynthesis (3 D mammogram) study which I mentioned at the Business After Hours and many women came up to ask about it – read down to the bottom of this eblast for the press release again. I met with Dr. Friedewald yesterday to go over my results and not only was she delightful but I’m happy to say I’m healthy!
Women in Business Our annual book review for our Women in Business is beloved by all the ladies who faithfully attend each year. Sometimes the recommended books are business, sometimes inspirational. See the list below.
Thank you to Ralph Palmisano, Cream of the Crepe, who brought over the wonderful crepes (Rise and Shine and Greekfast!). All on the Road Catering provided the coffee service (thanks, Barb!)
Here is the book list that each reviewer raved about as being a favorite:
Book Author
All I Ever Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten Robert Fulghum
Freakanomics Levitt & Dubner
Girl with a Dragon Tattoo Stieg Larsson
Leap of Faith Queen Noor
Leonie Elizabeth Adler
Loving Frank Nancy Horan
Making Toast Roger Rosenblatt
Parallel Lives Phyllis Rose
Pillars of the Earth Ken Follett
Sarah's Key Tatiana de Rosnay
Shift Peter Arnell
Still Alice Lisa Genova
The 4 Agreements Don Miguel Ruiz
The Alchemist Paolo Coelho
The Amber Room Steve Berry
The Last Lecture Randy Pausch
The Power of a Single Thought Gay Hendricks & Debbie Devoe
The Shack William P. Young
The Summer Guest Justin Cronin
The Web that Has no Weaver Ted Kaptchuk
Tipperary Frank Delaney
Twilight Series Stephanie Meyer
Women, Food & God Geneen Roth
Year of the Fog Michelle Richmond
Also Last Week Last week, we also had PREN 2, a Golf Team meeting with Skokie, Billy Elliot the musical (FABULOUS!), the Health Care Forum, Multi-Chamber Networking After Hours at Resurrection, in addition to our own Business After Hours and Women in Business.
We have all these events for you! So YOU can network, get leads, give leads, get to know people and in the end, hopefully, increase your business and your sales. Yes, it’s all about you. So please take advantage of all the Chamber has to offer. We have 410 members – have you met them all? Remember to shop our Chamber members first! If you want people to buy from you, are you also doing the same? What about your business insurance, your dentist, your financial planning, your banking? We have shops and restaurants but we also have services. When you use another Chamber member – let them know you’re a Chamber member too. Some offer discounts to other Chamber members.
Sales Tax Holiday For the first time ever,Illinois is slashing 5% off the total sales tax August 6–15, 2010.
Stock up on back to school merchandise, clothes, etc.
Retail The Retail Committee came up with “A Day in Park Ridge” flyers and posters – check out the Uptown kiosks to see the posters.
We’re also planning AutumnFest on October 2 (kickoff) with pet parade and scarecrow making. Because we’re putting money into advertising, we’re charging $20 to participate in order to be listed in all the publicity and receive the rubber duck to hide in your window! More on that later!
The Retail Committee is making big plans and you want to be a part of it!
Mark Your Calendar for these Chamber Networking Events! August 5, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am EKG – Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Monthly meeting, Regus, 350 S. Northwest Hwy. Suite 300 – A group for new and emerging entrepreneurs to discuss common issues. Led by Lynda Tourloukis, You Can Say…Yes!
August 6, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Membership Committee Meeting, Strategize on member recruitment, retention and satisfaction. Chair: Theresa Olson, Resurrection Health.
August 11, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:00pm, Monthly Networking Luncheon, Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect Avenue. “ROI @ the Library” Public libraries are supported by your tax dollars; come learn about the wonderful business resources available at the Park Ridge Public Library. We’ll show you how easy it is to find information on the Library’s new website and how to get the latest news Catered by All on the Road Catering. $20 members, $25 prospective members and walk-ins. (Note that this month our luncheon is $5 less than usual).
August 12, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum, Discussing technology in the business sector. Facilitator: Ben Wilson, Falkor Group
August 13, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Communications Committee Meeting Help write articles and submit pictures for the Chamber newsletter.
August 13, Friday, 8:45am-9:45am PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network. A leads and referral networking group within the Chamber. One person per profession.
August 18, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting. Bringing business to merchants, stores and retailers. Chair: Linda Hills, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
August 20, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network
August 24, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
August 25, Wednesday 9:00am – 10:30am Health Care Forum. Discuss and educate on various aspects of health care and more, Chair: Susan Scatchell, A-Abiding Care
August 26, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Monthly Networking Event Hosted Jointly by the Park Ridge Rotary, the Park Ridge Kiwanis and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce.
August 27, Friday, 11:30am – 1:30pm WIB Women in Business Monthly Networking Luncheon. Hosted at Carlucci Rosemont, 6111 North River Road. Speaker is Lynette George, Workplace Productivity Consultant
September 2, Thursday, Annual Golf Outing with Skokie Chamber at Chevy Chase Country Club. Would you like to be a sponsor?
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.
Indira Salon and Breast Cancer Awareness
INDIRA Breast Cancer Awareness
Silent Auction - great for gifts, or just to pamper yourself.
3 days, 60 miles to end breast cancer.
please help three brave INDIRA employees,
Angela Captain, Jeremiah Haas and Tracey Nass become part of the
BIGGEST AND BOLDEST BREAST CANCER EVENT IN HISTORY.
help them show the world that in 3 days and 60 miles they (we) can help change the course of of breast cancer forever.
the event takes place august 6, 7 and 8th, 2010 in chicago, IL.
SILENT AUCTION HAS BEEN EXTENDED!!
auction ends august 4, 2010 at noon.
please email your name and telephone number
to deniseld@tds.net to enter your bid.
There is a minimum bid of $50 to start out. Bidding can be made in $10 or higher increments. All payments must be made via credit card. After winning, you may phone or email Denise your credit card information and she will send you your gift certificate for the auction. All final bids must be paid for via credit card by august 3,2010 at 4pm. if no payment is made the package will be offered to the next highest bidder.
All packages are valid for 6 months only and expire March 1, 2011.
There are NO substitutions allowed in the packages, all services, times and values are approximate.
All packages require a 24 hour advance cancellation notice or the package is forfeited.
All packages must be done on the same day by the same person.
Please refer to our online menu for service descriptions and times.
Angela Captain - Beautiful Bride - Special Occasion Bridal Style, French Manicure & Bridal Makeup (value $160) - please call the salon to make sure that the date and time that you need for this appointment is available with this stylist! Thanks!
Dani Larson - Get Glossy - Aveda Color Glossing, Haircut and Flat Iron Style (approx value $75+)
Donielle Vines - Beautiful Brunette - Warm Brown Aveda Haircolor Root to End, Haircut, Brow & Lash Tint and Flat Iron Style (value $190+) high bid so far: Mary P $100
Horea Uglai - Relaxing Retreat - Extended Elemental Massage and 45min Foot Reflexology (value $150) high bid so far: Charlene M $75
Jeremiah Haas - Extend Your Hair - 100 Hair Extensions (does not include the cost of the hair) (value $400)
Jessica Bartee - Ravishing Reds - Bright Bold & Beautiful Red Highlights or Allover Aveda Color, Haircut, Brow Tint & Curling Iron or Flat Iron Style (value approx $170+) high bid so far: Erika W $100
Katie Dittmann - Waxing Wonder - Brow, Underarm, Lower Leg and European Bikini Wax (value $150) high bid so far: Kristi R $50
Julie Tyler - Beautiful Blonde - Warm or Cool full highlights/lowlights, Haircut, Brow Wax and Curling Iron or Flat Iron Style (value approx $165+) high bid so far: Suzan S $100
Stephanie L - Girls Night Out! Makeup Lesson for you and two of your friends plus a bottle of wine to enjoy together! (value $150+)
3-D Tomo Study Hologic tomosynthesis 3-D mammography is now available through
national research study at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Women aged 35 and over are invited to participate in a national research study of the Hologic, Inc. tomosynthesis 3-D mammography system. The study is being conducted at the Advocate Lutheran General Center for Advanced Care, 1700 Luther Lane, on the campus of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge.
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is the only site in the Chicago-land area selected to conduct this multicenter clinical trial of the tomosynthesis mammography system. The principal investigator for the study at this site is Sarah Friedewald, M.D., section chief breast imaging and co-medical director of the Caldwell Breast Center at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
The study is being done to see how breast tomosynthesis mammography, a 3-D imaging exam, compares to a conventional digital 2-D mammography exam. Approximately 1,600 to 2,400 women will participate in the study nationwide with about 450 anticipated to enroll at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
Women aged 35 and over who are planning to have a routine mammogram may be eligible to participate in this research study. Participants will have additional 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional views taken of the breast. The study will take about 15-30 minutes, which includes the time it takes to read and complete a consent form.
Women interested in participating in the research study should call HealthAdvisor at 1.800.3.ADVOCATE (1.800.323.8622) for more information, and mention Code 8W35 when calling about the study. There is no cost to study participants.
“We are excited that Lutheran General was selected as one of the sites for this clinical trial,” said Dr. Friedewald. “We have a high volume of patients who would potentially benefit from newer techniques in mammography.”
The Lutheran General Center for Advanced Care is a leading-edge outpatient facility dedicated to the diagnosis of breast cancer, and cancer treatment and management. It features the Caldwell Breast Center, offering state-of-the-art screening, diagnostic, treatment and counseling capabilities; a three-floor multidisciplinary Cancer Care Center with comprehensive medical oncology, radiation oncology, gynecology/oncology and specialty services; and an extensive Center for Advanced Imaging providing the latest imaging technology for all types of diagnostic needs.
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. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
16. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
17. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
18. J.C. Lilly Windows & Doors: 773.588.4332
19. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
20. le Flour Bake Shop: 773-631-1400
21. Leys, Kirsten; Prudential Financial Services: 847.627.3950
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. Pro Windows: www.prowindowservice.com
30. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
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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