Friday night was a perfect night for the last Concert in the Park! Liberty Bank for Savings sponsored the event and couldn’t have picked a better night for listening under stars to Brian Patti and his Big Band sounds! Dick Barton took a photo of Brian Patti, Kane Connell and me:
It was a fun evening and I saw friends from Rotary, the City, the Garden Club and Playmakers – and family! Everyone came out to enjoy the last concert of the season, under the stars, and dancing.
When you’re in Uptown, check out the new posters in the kiosks – ‘A Day in Park Ridge’ that the Retail Committee did!
Did I mention that Houlihan’s is our newest Platinum member?
Our monthly networking luncheon is this Wednesday, Aug. 11, at the Park Ridge Public Library!
Here about your ‘ROI @ the Library’. Public libraries are supported by your tax dollars so 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.
All on the Road Catering will be making a fabulous meal for us! Here’s the menu:
Baby Mozzarella and Asparagus with Proscuitto
Spinach Salad with Berries
Lemon Pepper Chicken
London Broil
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Broccoli Cashew Salad
Mini Pastries
Drinks
All this for just $20 for Chamber members! $25 for Prospective Members and Walk Ins. Yes, that’s right, I’ve lowered the price this month!
Come for the great networking, wonderful information and fabulous meal! Check-in and networking start at 11:30. I hope you can make it!
The Chamber is selling mums to be delivered week of September 20.
2 sizes are being offered:
• 4.5” pot for $5 (15/case)
• 8” pot for $8 (4 pots/case)
Colors offered are: bronze, yellow, red, & lavender in both sizes.
When I place the order, I need to place in full cases of one color so if you can order in cases, it would make it so much easier for us! I will combine orders but with offering 4 different colors, it will be a bit more complicated.
The large ones are grown in an 8" pot with an average finished head span of 15-18" across and average height is 14-16". See picture for an example – they’ll come with buds barely cracked open so you can enjoy them longer!
Email me your order – no credit cards please – just cash and checks. I’m pre-selling the mums and only placing what I get orders for and need to be at least $350 to get them delivered.
Another PRE-SELL!
Raffle tickets for 3 big prizes are being sold and will be drawn at the golf outing. Here are the prizes:
1st: 16 GB iPad with Wi-Fi
2nd: Dinner for 4 at Evanston Golf Club
3rd: ‘Legally Blonde’ – 2 Tickets
Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. They’re here at the Chamber and will be at the networking luncheon on Wed at the library.
Two new members just joined the Chamber so please welcome them when you see them!
LMN Consulting Lisa Smith 847-685-0482 www.lmcconsultingllc.com
Kobo Wealth Christopher Schmeltz 847-430-3601 www.kobowealth.com
August 28, Saturday, 9:00 am Harry O’Brien Community Run. Sponsored by the Park Ridge Community Fund and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce. 3 mile run – 1 ½ mile walk to benefit the social service organizations of the Park Ridge Area.
Register at www.prcommunityfund.org Just $22 by Aug. 26. Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western.
August 11, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:00pm, Monthly Networking Luncheon, Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect Avenue. Catered by All on the Road Catering. $20 members; $25 prospective members & walk-ins.
August 12, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum. Viruses, Malware and things that make your computer slow. Or, why do I need anti-virus protection? Moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group. Open to everyone!
August 12, Thursday, 3 – 4 p.m. Winterfest – Come help us plan for this fun community event!
August 13, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network A non-compete leads and referral networking group within the Chamber.
August 13, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Communications Committee Meeting. Help write articles and submit pictures for the Chamber newsletter. This meeting will be rescheduled so let me know if you want updates!
August 18, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting, Working on AutumnFest!
August 20, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network A non-compete leads and referral networking group.
August 24, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network A non-compete leads and referral networking group.
August 25, Wednesday 9:00am – 10:30am Health Care Forum New forum to educate members and community on all aspects of health care.
August 26, Friday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Multi-Org Networking Event, Hosted by Park Ridge Rotary, Park Ridge Kiwanis and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce; location under a tent in the alcove behind All on the Road Catering (114 Main Street) and Dominic’s Kitchen Store (116 Main Street). Park in our parking lot at 720 Garden – enter from Fairview across from Panino’s.
August 27, Friday 11:30am – 1:30pm Women in Business Monthly Networking Luncheon Carlucci Rosemont 6111 North River Road Rosemont, IL 60018. Speaker, Carol Simantz, of Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: “DOES YOUR COMPANY NEED A MARKETING-COMMUNICATIONS PLAN? Learn how it can help you promote your brand, product, business or service”
August 28, Saturday, 9:00 am Harry O’Brien Community Run. Sponsored by the Park Ridge Community Fund and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce. 3 mile run – 1 ½ mile walk to benefit the social service organizations of the Park Ridge Area. Register at www.prcommunityfund.org Just $22 by Aug. 26. Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western.
September 2, 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.
September 2, Thursday, 10:00am – 6:00pm Multi Chamber Golf Outing Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling. Co-Chairs Kane Connell, Liberty Bank; and Jim Cone, WSI.
September 3, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Membership Committee Meeting, Strategize on member recruitment, retention and satisfaction.
October 23, Saturday, E-cycling at Public Works. Dispose of your old pc’s, peripherals, and tv’s for just $5 per car.
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.
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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