There are just a few spaces left for tomorrow’s Fashion Show at The Summit of Uptown which benefits the Park Ridge Community Fund. Did you know that Tracy Bell (WineStyles), Karen Larsen (Generation Connection) and Sharon Showalter (Chamber Volunteer) are 3 of the models? And that the president of the Community Fund, John Barrett, is being a good sport and escorting the models (along with Marc Dennison)? It’s only $18 per person and includes a fabulous sit down meal, raffle prizes, and tours. Fashions by Chico’s.
Also, I’ve reserved 50 seats for the Wednesday, November 24, performance of Lion King at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. Total cost of each ticket is $87.50 which includes $5 for the Park Ridge Community Fund. If you’re interested, let me know via email and I’ll hold the seats for you. Payment must be made by today with check or credit card as I have to call in payment by end of day or cancel. I know this is short notice so I may reschedule as I don’t yet have enough to make the minimum group sales.
Shop Park Ridge Community Email/Social Media Marketing Opportunity
The Park Ridge Chamber invites all businesses who have a retail, restaurant or service business to participate in a Shop Park Ridge Email and Social Media Marketing campaign to attract shoppers, diners and visitors to the City of Park Ridge.
In partnership with Findzall Community Marketing, your participation in this shop local campaign will include:
• Unlimited access to promote your business in the Shop Park Ridge Facebook and Twitter
• Your events, promotions and business listing with website link in the monthly Shop Park Ridge consumer email campaign
• Your business highlighted in a Google interactive directory map as part of a 4 page consumer focused and custom branded website promoting Park Ridge Shopping, Dining, Events and Attractions. The website will be an extension to the Chamber website.
• Education and inspiration on how to promote your business using social media/email marketing and internet search.
The Chamber Board and Retail Committee have both endorsed this local marketing initiative. To take part in this exciting opportunity to promote your events, specials and more, please call or email Gail to express your interest in the Shop Park Ridge monthly email, Facebook and Twitter campaign.
Received from Edison Park Chamber:
Two incidents of a woman scamming our local businesses has occurred in the last two weeks. The woman comes into a business establishment claiming to be an employee of a neighboring business. She proceeds to tell the victims that she lost her wallet and her car has been towed. She asks the victims for money to get the car and both times our caring members gave her the money. This woman is caucasian with a Polish accent. In both incidents it occurred on a Friday. If this happens, please try and get identification and CALL 911!
This evening is the North Suburban Young Professionals (NSYP) with Niles and Skokie Chambers. 5 to 7 p.m. at Skokie Theater. Call Skokie Chamber to rsvp: 847.673.0240 $10pp
DID YOU KNOW….???
• Carlucci Rosemont is having a 4-course Tuscan Italian Pairing Wine Dinner featuring Banfi Wines on 11/11 at 6:30 p.m. 847.518.0990
• Le Peep will be offering $5.00 1/2 lb Burger and fries Nov.1-Nov.6 in celebration of 25 years in Park Ridge.
• Indira Salons & Spas is offering first time users special $30 deals for cuts with brow shaping; hair color; facial; massage; pedicure, etc. 847.698.0123
• WineStyles Park Ridge would love to help you pair wines for your Thanksgiving feast!
• The Chamber is a drop off point for the City-wide food drive
• MB Financial Bank is also a drop off point for the City-wide food drive!
• All on the Road Catering is also a drop off point for the City-wide food drive!
• The November 18th Mega Connect Breakfast at Manzo’s Ristorante & Banquets is only 2 weeks away.
• Global Handmade Hope is hosting a Green Spa fizzing foot soak, candy can bath salts, nourishing Nail oil and mineral hand & foot scrub on 11/16 from 7 to 9 p.m.
• SBA Illinois District Director, Judith Roussel, will speak at the Eisenhower Library, 4613 Oketo, Harwood Heights on 11/9 at 9 a.m.”Learn what small businesses are facing in today’s economic climate as well as Illinois’ position for the future”
• Kids can swap out some of their Halloween candy for a FREE small bowl of yummy noodles on Sunday, November 7th from 11:00am – 9:00pm at Noodles & Co.
• One week from today, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day and the Chamber will be closed
It’s Bunko Time: Friday, November 12, 2010
Noon – 3 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Session one)
Bunko & Lunch in the Afternoon/men & women Or
Ladies’ Night Bunko & Dinner in the Evening (Session two)
Come be a part of a fun-filled event to benefit the Center of Concern – a social service agency in Park Ridge that is dedicated to helping our neighbors in need.
South Park Recreation Center
Talcott and Cumberland Ave., Park Ridge
Ticket Price: $15 per person, pick your session
Includes: Bunko Games & Prizes, your choice Hot Beef Sandwich or Mostaccioli with Marinara, Dessert, Coffee and Tea.
Bunko is a fun dice game that anyone can play – No experience necessary!
For reservations – Call Nancy at 847-318-1008
Check out these two books based on one of the most in-depth management studies ever undertaken:
The Daily Carrot Principle: 365 Ways to Enhance Your Career & Life by Adrian Robert Gostick and The Carrot Principle: How the Best Managers Use Recognition to Engage Their People, Retain Talent, and Accelerate Performance also by Adrian Robert Gostick.
Small Business Administration website being redesigned
The U.S. Small Business Administration is redesigning their website, www.sba.gov, which will be launched in fall 2010. For more information about the process, go to www.sba.gov/next.
And, if you want even more information, check out the Premium Resource Small Business Resource Center found on this page of the Library’s website for business plans, magazine articles on business topics, and even legal forms.
2010 Illinois Tax Amnesty Program Begins
Starting October 1, Illinois taxpayers that have unpaid tax liabilities incurred between June 30, 2002 and July 1, 2009 can pay those outstanding liabilities penalty-free under a new state tax amnesty program.
Individuals and corporations have until November 8 to take full advantage of the amnesty program, to pay back any outstanding liabilities. Penalties and interest will double for any one that does not settle their unpaid liabilities during the amnesty program, October 1 to November 8, 2010.
For more information on the state's tax amnesty program, please click here.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday November 6 from 9 am to 3 pm and Sunday November 7 from 12 pm to 2 pm. If you are a Friend of the Park Ridge Public Library, preview night is on Friday November 5 from 4 pm to 8 pm. Not a member? You can purchase at the door or print out the form here.
Celebrate Thanksgiving With Hyatt
Take a break from the kitchen this Thanksgiving. Hyatt Regency O'Hare will take care of the cooking, serving, hosting and cleaning, allowing you to simply focus on the good company and delicious food. Our Thanksgiving feast will be held on Thursday, November 25, 2010 from 1 p.m. - 9 p.m., and will feature a cold and hot buffet with all the trimmings. Smoked seafood, carved ham and turkey, candied sweet potatoes, biscuits, corn muffins, green bean casserole...the list of indulgences goes on. We'll also treat you to complimentary self-parking as an added holiday gift. Thanksgiving buffet is $29.95 for adults, $14.95 for children ages 5 - 10, children 4 and under eat free.
Please call 847 696 1234 (ext. 6545) for reservations.
Deadline for Physical been extended to November 17.
Homeowners, renters, businesses and private non-profit of all sizes may be eligible to receive SBA low-interest loans for physical damages from the SBA.
Homeowners and renters who do not qualify for an SBA loan may be referred for certain grant assistance to FEMA.
Homeowners could qualify for loans up to $200,000 for real estate damages at interest rates as low as 2.5%.
Homeowners and renter could qualify for loans up to $40,000 for personal property including automobiles with interest rates as low as 2.5%.
Terms can be up to 30 years with payments based on the applicant ability to pay.
For assistance and information visit the Disaster Recovery Centers or call 1-800-659-2955 or visit the website at www.sba.gov for more information, to download a business application and to apply on line.
Debra C. Freeland
Public Affairs Specialist
SBA Office of Disaster Assistance
Field Operations Center - East
Atlanta, GA (404) 895-7185 Blackberry
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce Continuing Education Program:
Budgeting In A Tough Economy,¬ November 18, 2010, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
$10 donation to The Park Ridge Community Fund
“I hate to Budget! In a tough economy one of the toughest things to do is to stay on budget. Learn how to like your budget, learn techniques to put together a personal, realistic spending plan and gain control over your finances. Discover how budgeting will allow you to control your day to day finances enabling you to do the things that bring you satisfaction and enjoyment.”
**Presented by Chamber Member, Rick Pucci of Park Ridge Financial Advisors www.parkridgefinancialadvisors.com
Top Ten Tips for keeping your old PC and not having to upgrade to a new PC ( thus saving money)
**Presented by Chamber Member, Jorge Garduno of Tech Stuff, Inc.
Two hour presentation at The Elks Lodge, 495 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL
Full Dinner will be served! Call 847-825-5311 to reserve your spot!
Library Booksale
The Friends of the Park Ridge Library will hold their annual fall sale the weekend of November 5th.
Members night is Friday the 5th, open to the general public on Saturday and the half-price sale on Sunday afternoon. Dick Du Sold, co-president, said there will be about 15,000 books on just about any topic or subject. Proceeds from the sale go to the Library to buy new book, put on special programs, updates to the children's dept and anything else the Library may be able to use some extra funds.
The Friends are always looking for volunteers to help set up the sale and sort the books; the big push is for help on Saturday the 30th, and Sunday the 31st. They will also need help in taking down on Sunday the 7th. Volunteers will be able to attend a spcial presale on Thursaday the 28th. If you have a couple of hours to join in this "fun activity' please call Dick or Dorothy Du Sold at 847-825-3505. If you'd like a little more aerobic workout, they will be putting up shelves and hauling out boxes on Friday the 29th.
Winestyles Park Ridge
105 S. Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-518-9463
Join us Friday, November 5th with Larry from Metro 5 to 7:30
we will taste some if you insist wines and some old favorites.
Taste new Chardonnays, a new Zinfandel from California, new vintage of the great Zinfandel blend Marietta and a new Napa Cabernet
It's free for wine club and only $5 for non members
light snacks will be served...
Come join us for a close-up look in the lastest fashions at the Nov. 5 Fashion Show and Luncheon at The Summit of Uptown, 10 N. Summit, Park Ridge. Net proceeds from the event benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund.
In addition to a great show and wonderful lunch, attendees will be given a chance to win fun prizes including a U.S. Savings Bond, wine tasting, cooking class, spa treatments, dining certificates and more. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For information, contact the Park Ridge Community Fund offices at 847-825-5311. $18 per person – must be paid in advance, please.
If you would like to donate a gift certificate or gift basket for the drawing, let me know!
Park Ridge Edward Jones Office Supports Toys for Tots Drive
Perry Wein, the local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program by using his office as a drop-off location for this year's toy drive.
Local residents may help needy children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office, 32 Main Street, during regular business hours beginning November 4th.
Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm's 12,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients to understand their personal goals -- from college savings to retirement -- and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today.
The holiday season is a time when busy people can become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. Shopping during the holiday season can present unique dangers. The following tips can help you and your customers be more careful, prepared and aware during the holiday season.
Before leaving, have you inspected the wiring on your holiday light displays to make sure it is not frayed or damaged? Are you dressed casually and comfortably and avoiding wearing expensive jewelry? Have you kept a record of all of your credit card numbers in a safe place to notify the credit card issuer immediately if your credit card is lost, stolen or misused? If possible, do not carry a purse or wallet but be extra careful if you do. They are the prime targets of criminals in crowded shopping areas, transportation terminals, bus stops, on buses and other rapid transit. Instead, carry in your pocket your Driver License or Identification Card along with necessary cash, checks and/or a credit card you expect to use. If your purse or wallet gets stolen, you still have your valuables.
Did you lock the doors and windows, even if you are leaving for just a few minutes? Merchants, same goes for your business, keep your office locked. Do you keep gift-wrapped packages out of sight of windows and doors? When you leave the house, do you leave a radio or television on so that the house seems occupied? And finally, do you carry a cell telephone in case you need to call for help?
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
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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