September 27, 2010
Weekly Chamber Update
Personally, from Gail
Tonight is the discussion at City Hall regarding the doubling of business license fees. I will be there and would enjoy having Chamber members there too.
The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce board passed a motion to state to the City Council that the Chamber is in opposition to increasing the cost of business licenses.
I’ll have copies of emails that members sent to me and if given the opportunity to read them, I will. If you need the emails for our mayor and alderman again, here they are:
Mayor David Schmidt
dschmidt@parkridge.us
First Ward Alderman
Joseph F. Sweeney
jfsweeney1stward@sbcglobal.net
Second Ward Alderman
Richard A. DiPietro
richd@crosstechinc.com
Third Ward Alderman
Donald Bach
docboc7957@ameritech.net
Fourth Ward Alderman
James L. Allegretti
jallegretti@sbcglobal.net
Fifth Ward Alderman
Robert Ryan
bibandrobert@comcast.net
Sixth Ward Alderman
Thomas Carey
carey407@comcast.net
Seventh Ward Alderman
Frank Wsol
frankwsol@juno.com
Please take a moment to email your Alderman regarding your opinion on the doubling of the fees.
PRCF & Jason’s Deli
Thursday! I sent out the flyer last week but want to remind you that this Thursday, Oct. 7 Jason’s Deli is donating 10% on dine-in sales to the Park Ridge Community Fund. Please turn in the flyer I sent you last week.
Autumnfest
Autumnfest started Saturday! The idea behind it is to get residents and visitors to come out and shop locally by giving them a fun, free community event to enjoy with their families, friends, and neighbors.
Senator Dan Kotowski and his son, Cooper, stepped off the Costumed Pet Parade, cut the ribbon for the Windows on Parade, and encouraged everyone to shop locally and support our Park Ridge merchants.
30 scarecrows were made with everyone saying what a wonderful event it was! We have 4 bales of hay (straw) left over and they’re here by the Chamber’s east/back door – we paid $10 each so if you’d like to buy one, please come and pick it up! It’s good for winterizing your flower beds, I hear. If we sell these last 4 bales then we will have broken even for the hay!
Thank you to Craig Morse, Uptown Chiropractic Clinic who picked up ten bales of hay and delivered them to the library grounds! Also, thank you to the Retail Committee, chaired by Linda Hills, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, for organizing the event. And to Kate Hall, PR Public Library, and Kathleen Frey, Pioneer Press, for staying the entire day to help out. Lisa Ross and LuAnn McNaughton from Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice, Mary McNulty from All on the Road Catering who handed out free apple cider donut holes, and Linda Hills were also there. Theresa Olson, Resurrection, wo-manned the Chamber Membership table alongside the PRPD officers who were handing out literature on the Citizens Police Academy. Rotary was there, stopping polio, with their ‘purple pinky’ painting (for awareness)!
Business After Hours at Dominic’s Kitchen Store last Thursday Our monthly networking business after hours was last Thursday at Dominic’s Kitchen Store, 116 Main Street.
Chamber members enjoyed 15% off everything in the store and got to see Dominic’s ever-popular “NEW GADGET DEMO”! It’s always fun to see what’s new and Dom always has lots of toys!!
I bought a silicon roll for my baking sheets, a universal pot/pan lid, and another pizza pan that Lian said was a must-have!
As always, thanks, Dominic, to you and your staff for hosting another successful Chamber networking event!
October is our Annual Membership Drive! Fall into Savings! Support the Annual PRCC Membership Drive.
The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce is kicking off it’s a fall membership drive for the month of October! Your recommendation is our best form of promotion. As a way to thank you for your support, we’re offering special gifts for you during the month. Bringing in new members is vital to the Chamber, as our membership team grows so does your network of business partners & resources. In addition, building a strong, viable Park Ridge business community in partnership with your Chamber allows our voices to be heard when working with governmental agencies, political officials and others that influence our businesses. So talk to your business neighbors today about joining the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce.
Our Way of Saying Thank You
For every new member you refer, you’ll receive:
• $20 PR Chamber Gift Certificate
• Special recognition in our weekly e-blast and monthly newsletter
• Chance to win a free newsletter insert ($150 value) or a dedicated e-blast ($50 value)
New Member Offer
• Join during October and enjoy 3 free months of membership. Membership good until 2012!
• Also receive a set of Chamber member mailing labels. A $50 value!
• Plus, all the valuable benefits of being a part of an active, successful business community
What’s Included in the Membership?
Benefits include:
• Business After Hours – the opportunity to attend and host these excellent networking events
• Member-to-Member Discount Program – a great way to grow business and a nice perk for employees
• Referrals – word-of-mouth is the best form of advertising, the Chamber is constantly asked to recommend local businesses
• Free listings in the Park Ridge Community Guide distributed to over 14,000 households, businesses and organizations
• Free listings on the Chamber web site
• Advertising opportunities include the Chamber’s website, monthly newsletter, dedicated member e-blast, member mailing labels, and Chamber Thursday eblasts
• Special Chamber rate for the annual summer Business to Consumer Expo in Park Ridge during the Taste
• Opportunity to get involved and get connected through special Chamber committees such as retail, communications, special events
• Platinum upgrade available for even more value added benefits
So support your local Chamber -- just refer a new member during the month of October. When the new member signs up, be sure they list you on the application. For questions, contract Gail Haller by phone (847-825-3121 or email (gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org)
Participating in the Chamber during 2011 Would you like to host a Chamber event?
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.
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!
October 7, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am - (EKG) Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Monthly Meeting - A group for new and emerging entrepreneurers. Meets at Regus, 350 S. Northwest Hwy
October 8, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am – PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network
October 13, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon at Romano’s Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar, 27 S. Northwest Hwy – Speaker Rebecca Palumbo: Learn how to use your business marketing dollars wisely in challenging economic times. Member $25, Prospective Member $30.
October 14, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am TechForum - Discussing technology in the business sector. Open to all Chamber members.
October 15, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am – Communications Committee Meeting
October 15, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network
October 20, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting
October 21, Thursday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm, Multi-Chamber Business-to-Business Expo & Taste, 828 E. Rand Road, Mt. Prospect, Join 7 other Chambers for this HUGE expo. Great exposure for networking. Admission is free. Fees for Exhibitors, please Contact the Chamber for Exhibitor’s Application and pricing.
October 22, Friday, 8:30am – 10:00am Women in Business Networking Breakfast, TeaLula, 11 S. Fairview Ave., $10 Members, $15 Prospective Members
October 23, Saturday, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Electronics Recycling Event, Public Works Service Center, 400 Busse Highway. 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. Thank you to the City, Liberty Bank for Savings
October 26, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am, PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
October 28, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event - Hosted by EKG (Entrepreneur Knowledge Group), 720 Garden Street
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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