September 27, 2010
Weekly Chamber Update
Personally, from Gail
The weekend started Friday at 4:30 at Kustum Kribs Baby Boutique where Lisa Arreguin had decorated and set up an enchanting spa experience with breezy panels, strings of lights, and stations of various services. Unfortunately, after the store closed, a man broke in by breaking the front door glass! Fortunately, Lisa and her girlfriend were still there and confronted him – he ran, Lisa ran after him, got his license plate and he was arrested! What a night!
The Kalo Foundation ‘Arts and Carafes’ wine and food pairings at the PR Country Club was fabulous! What a fun time with great food, wine and friends – and silent auction items (I didn’t win anything though)!
Are you going to Rainbow Hospice Angels Ball on Oct. 16 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare? It will be another spectacular event and the band is Gentlemen of Leisure who played at the Lake Effect event last year with Plain White T’s (‘hey there delila!’).
Sad News Sympathies are extended to Orit Gordon who’s father just passed away in Israel, within a month of her mother’s passing.
Also, Sheri Roche’s father recently passed away. Sheri is a volunteer for the Park Ridge Community Fund and organized the Harry O’Brien Community Run.
Condolences to each for the loss of their fathers.
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Chamber Members Give for Residential Beautification Awards
At City Hall last Monday, I presented gift certificates from Chamber members for the Beautification Awards. Ten lucky families received awards from the Park Ridge Garden Club and the City for their beautiful yards.
Because the City budget was cut, no checks are being issued this year so the Chamber’s generous members gave 10 gift certificates for the 10 winners totaling almost $500 per winner!!! Thank you to these Chamber members for their generosity and don’t forget to shop with them:
• Ace Hardware Park Ridge Inc.
• Affresco Pizzeria/Lounge
• All on the Road Catering & Bakery
• BFF Personal Training
• Chickie's Diner
• D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub Park Ridge
• Le Peep Restaurant
• Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice
• Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering
• Riggio's Ristorante
• Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
• Rosewood Restaurant & Banquets
• Tasty Pup
• The Juniper Center
• The Perfect Dinner
• Uptown Chiropractic Clinic
• WineStyles of Park Ridge
Women in Business last Friday: PamperFest!
The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce held its monthly networking event for the Women in Business chamber members and their guests at Kustum Kribs Baby Boutique, 147 N. Northwest Highway, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. last Friday evening.
Several Chamber members donated their services! Indira Salon gave hand massages; Bless Massage & Spa gave chair massages; Carmen Nicole's Wellness Spa performed mini-manicures and mini-facials; Lauren Roberts & Co. did skin analysis and 'no-chip' nails demo; TeaLula had tea tastings and samplings; Sally Petterson offered her high end silver jewelry; Kirsten Leys featured her Mary Kay products; and 2 Sisters had purses, accessories and other jewelry. D’Agostino’s and Romano’s provided the food!
Thank you to Lisa Arreguin for hosting. Also big thanks to Deborah Oberschelp, Affordable Interiors, and Jay Crowley, Keller Williams Realty, for organizing, planning and arranging for the donations.
Kustum Kribs Baby Boutique discounted their merchandise 20% to all the attendees.
Thank you to those who gave and to those who came and enjoyed!
Health Care Forum
The Chamber’s Health Care Forum got together for the 4th monthly meeting and Dr. Sandra Carey, Willow Wellness Center; Dr. Michael Athans, Athans & Associates; and Wes Davis, Wes Davis & Associates spoke to educate the attendees on their areas of expertise.
Lynda Tourloukis, You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services continued working with the group to tighten and define the vision and mission statements for the group.
Susan Scatchell, A-Abiding Care, moderates the forum which meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month here at 720 Garden from 9 to 10:30.
BAH at Dominic’s Kitchen Store Thursday! Our monthly networking business after hours is this Thursday at Dominic’s Kitchen Store, 116 Main Street.
Enjoy 15% off everything in the store (maybe not the Green Egg though – I forgot to ask) and enjoy Dominic’s ever-popular “NEW GADGET DEMO”! It’s always fun to see what’s new with a ‘what will they think of next?’ amazement!
Let us know if you can make it so we can tell Dominic how many to plan for. This networking event is included in your member dues at no additional charge!
October is our Annual Membership Drive! October is our annual membership drive! Do you know someone who is not a Chamber member? Invite them to join! If they join in October, their membership will run to 2012 - And you’ll receive a $20 Chamber gift certificate! Word of mouth is the best marketing.
Last year, we had 18 new members join in October – let’s beat that!
You can start by inviting them to our Business After Hours this Thursday at Dominic’s Kitchen Store, 5 to 7 p.m. and let them know what an active Chamber we are!
Welcome New Chamber Members! Last week, the Chamber board of directors met and approved the following new members so please reach out and welcome them:
DiValerio Contracting Anthony DiValerio Handyman services 847-877-2780 adivalerio@comcast.net
Toy Emporium Inc. Basia Sobus 143 Vine Avenue 847-292-8697 toyemporium1@gmail.com
Jeanine Schultz School Mike Biskupski/ Jody Rubin 2101 W. Oakton 847-696-3315 jsms334@sbcglobal.net
Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar Paul Therens 27 S. Northwest Hwy. 847-823-7499 paul@romanosrestaurants.com
Welcome Wagon Susan Kraus 847-338-5893 susan.kraus@welcomewagon.com
Buy Local Text, Inc. Thomas Mannix/Andrew Todd 2502 N. Clark Street #224, Chicago, IL 60614 773-281-3900 tom@mannix.biz
Winning Ways Marketing Mary Wynn Ryan 847-825-5566 wynnryan@rcn.com
2011 We’re planning our luncheons, business after hours, speakers and other programs for next year so if you’re interested in hosting, speaking or sponsoring, please let me know.
Please budget for attending and/or sponsoring our Annual Installation and Community Star Award Dinner on January 22; Business to Consumer Expo in July; Golf Outing in September; Autumnfest in October; Winterfest in November; Electronic Recycling and Sunday Night Supper.
Are you interested in serving on the Chamber’s board? We’re accepting nominations and you can self-nominate! Just let me know you’re interested and we’ll take it from there!
Thank you for all your support.
Mark Your Calendar for these Chamber Networking Events!
September 28, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2: PR Executive Network
September 30, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event at Dominic's Kitchen Store, 116 Main Street, Dominic will do a new gadget demonstration. Enjoy a 15% discount for all attendees.
October 2, Saturday, 9:00 am-12:00pm - AutumnFest in Park Ridge
Costumed Pet (and Kids!) Parade – step off with Senator Kotowski and his son, Cooper! Windows on Parade – see all the decorated windows! Scarecrow Making at the Library from 11 to 2 p.m. Bring your old clothes for your scarecrow and the Retail Committee is providing the straw and twine. Supplies are limited.
October 23, Saturday, E-cycling at Public Works. Dispose of your old pc’s, peripherals, and tv’s for just $5 per car. Kane Connell, Liberty Bank for Savings chairs this event. Cell phones will be donated to the Cell Phones for Soldiers campaign. We’ll be taking household batteries too – no car or boat batteries though.
November 5, Friday, 11:30 to 1:30, The Summit of Uptown will sponsor a fashion show to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund.
November 26, Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. WINTERFEST! Mark your calendars and save the date for another fun event!
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: 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 new!
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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