November 18, 2010
Member Update
Personally, from Gail
4 reminders for today and tomorrow:
This evening is our Business After Hours at Liberty Bank for Savings. Afterwards is the dinner at the Elks Lodge with Rick Pucci’s talk on ‘I Hate to Budget’ and Jorge Garduno’s tips on making your pc last longer.
Tomorrow at 9 a.m. is the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Subway in Village Green – they’re making lots of food so everyone is invited! The mayor will be there and lots of other Chamber members so please come out to welcome the new owners and see all their renovations. It’s so clean and bright inside with new everything – looks like a little bistro.
And don’t forget our Women in Business Holiday Luncheon is also tomorrow at the Hyatt Rosemont – we have 18 signed up right now. Please rsvp today – bring a can or box of food for the food pantry. It will be a wonderful event with wonderful ladies – Deborah Oberschelp and Debra Delaney will be giving us entertaining and decorating tips for the holidays!
Community Stars Start thinking about who you want to nominate for 2010 Park Ridge Community Star Award.
You’ll be seeing a lot more about the nominations for this year soon.
Happy Birthday! Honestly, I don’t know everyone’s birthday but you can let me know and I’ll let everyone else know.
Today is John Barrett’s birthday! He’s the president of the PR Community Fund and has barrett-TECH. Happy birthday, John! (He didn’t let me know – I think I saw it on some paperwork…)
When is your birthday?
Please take a moment… How satisfied are you with the Park Ridge Chamber?
Here’s your chance to comment, suggest, make a difference:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PRCCSatisfactionSurvey
The survey will close 12/15 at 12 am.
Shop Park Ridge on Facebook! If you already have an individual Facebook account, please visit Shop Park Ridge on Facebook and “Like” the page.
If you do not have a Facebook account and need help setting one up, please contact Mark Maloney of Findzall Community Marketing at 630-832-7049 or Mark@Findzall.com. He is available to help you get started and will answer your questions about Facebook and the Shop Park Ridge Campaign. By contacting Mark you will learn how you can immediately start posting FREE as an Administrator on the Shop Park Ridge Page.
Did you know…? Did you know…?
• That Subway in Village Green has their grand re-opening under new owners tomorrow starting at 9 a.m.?
• That Chicago Hypnosis Center’s Karen Hand was awarded the Hypnotist of the Year 2010?
• That WineStyles will be opened on Thanksgiving Day from 10 to 1 (what – you are cooking, Tracy?)
• That the Summit of Uptown has Santa? Why fight the crowds at the Mall? Bring the children and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Summit. This event is also a great family photo opportunity. Saturday, December 11, 9am-11am $5 for adults--$3 children under 6
• That our very own Diddy Blyth, A Sterling Design, is an opera singer and performs with the Chicago Master Singers?
• Winterfest is the day after Thanksgiving and you can find out what’s going on at www.ParkRidgeWinterfest.com?
• That you don’t need to be in the IT business? Contact Ben Wilson at 312-498-0333!
• That I have the best recipe for Sweet Potato Casserole and will email it to you if you ask? Been making it for the Haller Thanksgivings for over 20 years!
Maine Center’s Very Own
“Did You Know?” Did you know … ?
• This the Maine Center's 44th year of service to the community and will be its 34th Chistmas in Park Ridge Housewalk on December 3!
• Every Maine Center Christmas in Park Ridge Housewalk Ticket holder will receive a Baked by Betsy cookie as a special thank you gift from the agency.
• Raffia Gifts is hosting a special sale event open only to Maine Center Christmas In Park Ridge Housewalk Ticket holders from 6 to 9 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. 15% of the proceeds of sales will benefit Maine Center.
• The Maine Center 34th Christmas in Park Ridge Housewalk is being supported by the Park Ridge Community Women this year. The PRCW members are providing volunteers to help with this year's event.
• The Mayor's Home is one of the homes featured on the Maine Center's Christmas in Park Ridge Housewalk December 3d.
• Your own personal opera singer for a one-of-a-kind celebration is one of the Maine Center Christmas in Park Ridge raffle prizes. Tickets are $2 each/6 for $5. Lots of fabulous prizes!! Tickets for sale at Maine Center.
2 Sisters 2 Sisters says
We're Celebrating 5 Years in Park Ridge!
Thanks to all of you, we are happy to be celebrating our 5 year Anniversary! Time has surely flown by and we have been proud to be a member of your community. We value your patronage and your friendship...
Thank you Park Ridge
Friday, November 19th
Take $5 off for every $25 you spend!
Cannot be combined with any other offer. Valid 11/19 only
Le Peep Le Peep Restaurant at 100 Euclid Avenue says THANK YOU PARK RIDGE for 25 YEARS! Please help us celebrate this anniversary during the month of November…
November 15 thru 20th 25% OFF all day on the 18th. There will be complimentary mini cheesecake on our ANNIVERSARY on the 18th. Enjoy a complimentary gooey bun all week when you come in!
November 22nd thru 27th Teachers, Students and Community Service Workers Appreciation Week – receive 15% off*
MB Financial Bank Showing our thanks to those who serve
Join Operation Support Our Troops-IL (OSOTIL) and MB Financial Bank Park Ridge in helping support our troops serving away from home this holiday season.
During November, MB Financial Bank will be collecting items for the Care Package Program. You can help by donating the items listed below:
Foil packets of tuna or chicken
Canned soup or pasta (28 oz or less, please)
Slim Jims or beef jerky
Foot powder (20 oz or less)
Anti-itch or antibiotic creams
Wipes (flat packs, 100 ct or less please)
Vitamins (multi or C, 100 ct or less please)
Chapstick
Over-the-counter cold medicine
Fabric softener sheets
These much needed items will be boxed and shipped to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Items can be brought to MB Financial Bank, 1014 Busse Highway at Oakton Street.
For information, contact Jo Ann Arnswald, at 847-745-3580.
Le Flour Bake Shop
Thanksgiving Menu le Flour Bake Shop
In addition to our regular menu, le Flour Bake Shop has created a Thanksgiving menu below for you and your family. Please place your special order by Monday, November 22nd and receive a 15% discount on your order!
Thanksgiving orders will be available for pickup on Thanksgiving morning from 7:00am to 11:00am.
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust~$32.00
Caramel Cake with Caramel Frosting ~ $24.00
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting & Walnuts ~ 24.00
Mapel Pecan Pie ~ $18.00
Sweet Potato Praline Pie ~ $18.00
Pumpkin Pie ~ $16.00
Apple Pie ~ $16.00
Apple Galette ~ $13.00
Visit the shop for other special treats!
Winterfest Can you give a cash donation to help defray the cost of the transportation bringing people to and from South Park and Uptown on Winterfest from 6 to 9 p.m.?
You can add your logo to the side of the double decker bus. Call me if you’re interested in pricing.
Tonight!
Rick Pucci raises funds for PRCF: 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!
Winestyles Park Ridge
105 S. Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-518-9463
Friday, November 19th 5-7:30 Wine & Beer Tasting Beaujolais Tasting with Jason, taste the new Beaujolais nouveau just released and taste new beer $5 for non members and free for wine club
Also Shop for Holiday wines at WineStyles - $5 off any two bottles $10 off any 4 bottles (not valid with any other offers)
WSI – Jim Cone
Seats for this week's webinar entitled "Conversion Architecture: The Key Steps to Converting Traffic into Business" are filling up quickly. If you haven't registered yet, be sure to register today.
About the Speaker:
This month's webinar will be conducted by Doug Schust, WSI Consultant and Conversion Architecture Expert based in Ontario, Canada. Doug has been with WSI since 1997 and currently serves as WSI's Marketing Committee Chair. He is a sought-after speaker at Internet marketing conferences around the world and has trained consultants and marketing professionals in both North America and Europe on how to increase their return on investment with effective marketing strategies.
A complimentary whitepaper on the topic of Conversion Architecture is coming soon. I'll send you more information about where you can download it soon.
Title:
Conversion Architecture: The Key Steps to Converting Traffic into Business
Date: Thursday, November 18, 2010 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Registration Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/882151617
Note: You will need to put my name, James Cone, to complete the registration. This will allow me to keep you updated on any new events or webinars coming up.
FORWARD TO A FRIEND: If you know anyone who might be interested in this webinar, please feel free to forward my invitation on to them.
Regards,
James Cone
Internet Marketing Consultant
847.430.6842
http://www.OnlinewsiMarketing.com
OLDER WEBINARS: I have published links to all of WSI's 2010 webinars on my site. Please go to http://www.onlinewsimarketing.com/links.htm to listen to any of the recorded webinars, download the presentation slides, or to download any of the whitepapers.
Contest your Real Estate Tax Bill I got this letter from Chamber member George Bellas:
“Cook County recently mailed the 2009-second installment tax bills. These bills will be due and payable on December 13, 2010.
You may recall the 2009 1st installment tax bill was payable on March 1, 2010 and was an estimated bill (55% of last year's bill). The balance due for 2009 is reflected on the 2nd installment bill recently mailed.
If your 2009 bill is higher than 2008, it may be the result of:
• a record 13.4% increase in the Cook County equalizer;
• an increase in your local tax rate;
• an increase in the assessment of your property (Chicago was re-assessed for the 2009 tax year).
• The computation of your 2009 taxes will appear on the right-hand side of your 2ndinstallment tax bill.
The Cook County Board reduced assessment percentages of commercial property from 38% of market value to 25% beginning with the 2009 tax year. Despite this change in the law, the Assessor did not reduce 2009 assessments of commercial property to reflect this change. As a result, record numbers of tax appeals were filed in 2010 requesting that a 25% level of assessment be applied to the value of commercial property.
We were able to secure substantial assessment reductions for many of our commercial clients by filing appeals and requesting that the County apply a 25% assessment ratio. If we obtained such a reduction for you, your 2009 bill is lower than it otherwise would have been. Your 2009 bill may or may not be lower than 2008 because the Cook County equalizer increased by 13.4%, which is unprecedented.
If we filed a 2009 appeal to PTAB or the Circuit Court and if we succeed in that appeal, a tax
refund will issue for the amount you overpaid for 2009 together with interest.“
George Bellas
george@bella@wachowski.com
Bill Hominick, Security Director, Park Ridge Youth Campus Gives Tips on Security while Shopping Now you finished your shopping.
To continue staying safe, ask yourself these questions:
• Do you get your keys out before you approach your parked vehicle?
• Do you look into all areas of your car before entering? Walk away and call for help if you suspect an unsafe situation. Intuition should be followed here!
• Do you place packages in the trunk of your car or out-of-sight from potential thieves?
• When arriving home, do you check your surroundings again before exiting your vehicle? If unsure, stay in your car and use your cell to call for help.
• Do you check the identification of all persons delivering packages to your home before you open the door?
A lot of this is just common sense but during the excitement of the holidays, we sometimes forget. To assist, just remember SAFE…Secure, Avoid, Flee, Engage.
Have a safe holiday season!
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
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
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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