October 28, 2010
Member Update
Personally, from Gail
Some reminders:
• Tonight is the Business After Hours hosted by our Chamber’s entrepreneurs. Please come, bring lots of business cards and network! Refreshments, drawings and fun!
• Tomorrow is the Women in Business networking breakfast. Dr. Sandra Carey, Willow Wellness Center, will talk about how foods affect your mood and The Perfect Dinner is making the perfect breakfast! Please rsvp so we have enough food.
• Both events are here at The Pantry, 720 Garden St. Park in the parking lot behind the building (north side) – enter across from Panino’s on Fairview.
Did you know? DID YOU KNOW….???
• That Kidwinks.com has done 12 TV segments on WGN & ABC combined during 2010 and have highlighted 2 Chamber businesses during our segments (Park Ridge Community Church & le Flour Bakery). In 2011 we will be appearing monthly on WGN and bi-monthly on ABC!
• That Linda Hills from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has coupons in the new map?
• That Chickie’s Diner says COSTUMES GET YOU A TREAT! Come in a costume this weekend, have a picture taken for our website and you will receive a "Trick's TREAT"
• That Dominic’s Kitchen Store has over 7,000 items?
• That WineStyles has wine tastings every Friday night?
• That Advocate Lutheran General Hospital selected the Park Ridge Community Fund as one of their 2010 Advocate Cares: Community Giving Campaign’s local site beneficiary organizations for Advocate Lutheran General Hospital?
• That if you buy eligible versions of Office 2010 and/or Windows 7 between August 16 2010 and June 30, 2011, you can come into the Chamber for the certificates for free training?
• That Amphora will host a charity fashion show for WiNGS with 2 Sisters and others on Sunday, Nov. 7th at 1 p.m.?
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.
Bucketizing your Budget
**Presented by Matt Rosborough, Regional Vice President, Sun America
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!
Kidwinks.com on WGN
Kidwinks was in costume Tuesday on WGN Midday News and highlighted another Chamber member. Watch to find out who it was.
Trick or Treat!! Halloween is just around the corner, so moms are scurrying to get costumes together and family-friendly Halloween events are popping up all over the Chicago area. Jean Lemke and Nina Taluc, co-founders of kidwinks.com, are here with some Halloween-oriented ideas for you from their online Halloween Guide. For many more ideas on year-round and seasonal kid-friendly events and activities, restaurants where kids eat free, and more, visit www.kidwinks.com, a terrific website that gathers the best of Chicago area family fun into one easily searchable database.
Congratulations
Chicago Hypnosis
Center! Park Ridge Chamber member Karen Hand received the Hypnotist of the Year Award at the Mid-America Hypnosis Conference.
The owner of Chicago Hypnosis Center was recognized for her outstanding work with clients, her continuous learning, and her contributions to the development of other hypnotists through workshops and programs she’s conducted. Conference Chairman Carm Blacconiere says the MAHC board had an easy choice to make; Hand clearly deserved to be acknowledged.
Catherine Johns, Owner
Chicago Hypnosis Center
4801 W. Peterson Avenue, Suite 601
Chicago, IL 60646
773.725.3200
www.chicagohypnosiscenter.com
A-Abiding Care and Lincoln Financial Advisors Our chamber members working together....
Susan Scatchell, A-Abiding Care and Susan Calomino, Lincoln Financial Advisors are conducting an educational presentation with two other speakers on Wed, November 3rd at 9 am. Topic is "Learn What Matters Most..... Before Age 75". Speakers will address how to capture your life stories, preserving assets and dignity, identify care options that are right for you and getting your legal and medical documents in order.
Location: Sally's Pancake House, 5454 N Harlem. This is a FREE event, however you must register to reserve your seat. Meet/greet with breakfast at 9 am, presentations start at 9:30. Call 847-698-1400 to reserve a seat.
Park Ridge Public Library
Bring your business card into the 21st century!
If you or your business is on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. why not let colleagues know they can contact you through those avenues as well? If you’re not sure how to incorporate those ideas into a current business card take a look at the article below. Here’s a preview of the article: Erica Swallow writes: “While the traditional business card trend is still going strong, you may want to consider optimizing the space on that little piece of paper. A growing number of professionals are finding it useful to include social media links on their business cards. Including social links on your card not only showcases your progressive approach, but it also gives your contacts more choices in how they communicate with you.”...
http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/technology/article/12-erica-swallow
And, a couple of books on the topic if you want to pursue this more:
* Identity Solutions : how to create effective brands with letterheads, logos and business cards by Cheryl Dangel Cullen - 741.6 CUL
* The Best of Business Card Design 2008 - 741.685 BES 8
Job Seeker Workshops
The Illinois Worknet Center is sponsoring All-Day Power Workshops that focus on job search techniques, resume and cover letter guidance, and interviewing skills. The Park Ridge Library will host these workshops on Friday October 8, Friday November 12 and Friday December 10 from 9:30AM to 4:00PM. To register, call the library at 847-720-3230. For more information and other locations and dates, link to www.worknetncc.com.
Sign up for NextReads newsletters
Looking for some new and/or interesting business books to read? Have the Business and Personal Finance NextReads newsletter delivered to your email bimonthly. You'll also be able to check immediately whether the books are available at the Library. Peruse an example of the newsletter here. Or, sign up for it here.
Here is a book review from the August newsletter:
The Cheapskate Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of Americans Living Happily Below Their Means - by Jeff Yeager
Pub Date: 06/08/2010
If buying more stuff doesn't really satisfy you, but you aren't certain you can actually stop the flow, you'll want to meet the proud cheapskates featured in this book--not much could make them happier than spending less on stuff and focusing more on what really matters to them. In his second book, Jeff Yeager begins by tackling the difference between needing and wanting an item and explains the benefits of living beneath your means; he then introduces people--individuals, married couples, families of all sizes--who are successfully, happily, proudly, doing exactly that. To learn their secrets, start by borrowing this book--for free!--from your library!
From the City
News Articles:
• Posted: Oct 25, 10 - FEMA offers basement flood protection workshops - FEMA is offering workshops in several locations for residents to learn ways to reduce impacts from future flooding.
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Posted: Oct 27, 10 - Park Ridge Reminds Motorists about New Crosswalk Law - New crosswalk law enhances rules of the road pertaining to pedestrian safety.
Veterans: If you are a Veteran, over 65, please check out:
http://usseniorvets.com/pension_benefits.html
Also, the Chamber will be closed on November 11 in honor of Veterans Day and those who served.
MicroSoft Free Certificates for online Training MicroSoft online software training offer
If you buy eligible versions of Office 2010 and/or Windows 7 between August 16 2010 and June 30, 2011, come into the Chamber for the certificates for free training.
WSI: We Simplify the Internet Please take a moment to download your copy of our whitepaper entitled "Blogging to Build a Reputation" written by the same person who will be speaking at our webinar on October 28.
Download the whitepaper from: http://www.getwsipowered.com/
Just a reminder that if you haven't registered for our webinar yet, please take a moment to register now and expand your knowledge on how blogging can benefit your business, including steps to follow to ensure your blog content is relevant and the right keywords to use to optimize your blog and company website.
Title: Blogging to Build a Reputation
Date: Thursday, October 28, 2010 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Registration Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/772614664
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.
James Cone
Internet Marketing Consultant
847.430.6842
http://www.OnlinewsiMarketing.com
Friends of the Library Book Sale 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
Friday, October 29th - "Heartland Animal Shelter tasting" 5-7
sip wine and help support a local animal shelter $10 per person
A portion of the sales during the tasting goes to the shelter.
Join Phyllis from Wine-0-Rama as we taste some new white and red wines.
The Summit of Uptown and PRCF: Lunch & Fashions! 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!
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 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!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Gail's Weekly Chamber UPDATE
Got a facial at Anthony Valentino’s Salon & Spa this weekend (after the electronics recycling so I needed it!) and used a Gleeday voucher that I purchased a while back -- what a treat! Nikki was great.
Lian went to the Pickwick to see Secretariat and loved it – thanks, Marci! And of course Lian also skated at Oakton Ice and did her StageCoach Theatre. Son, Dirk, got his hair cut at the new SportClips and LOVED it! He also bought his girlfriend a gift certificate for a massage with Laura T. Clark Massage. And he’s still working at Houlihan’s!
Please shop Chamber members first! That’s what I always try to do.
Oh, and don’t forget - Perry’s Pizzeria is hosting a fundraiser this week through Halloween with 10% of the proceeds donated to the Park Ridge Community Fund when you mention the PR Community Fund! Call them at 847.823.4422.
300 Cars in 3 Hours!
The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce and the City of Park Ridge together hosted an electronics recycling event at the Public Works garage on October 23. Sponsored by Liberty Bank for Savings, Maine Township, and Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano, the event was a resounding success with 300 vehicles coming through the garage in 3 hours!
"We typically average 100 cars per hour for the three previous electronics recycling we’ve sponsored in Park Ridge so we were right on target," stated Kane Connell, Chair of the event and branch manager of the Park Ridge Liberty Bank for Savings.
"Having this event indoors made all the difference since it was chilly and raining most of the morning," exclaimed Gail Haller, executive director, Park Ridge Chamber. “A huge thank you to Mike McGrath from Public Works who worked so hard to make this happen!”
D'Agostino's Pizzeria provided the delicious pizza for the 50 hungry volunteers which included the Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program (SWAP); Kiwanians Mike McGrath, Joe Sweeney, and Tony Tripp; the Citizens’ Patrol under Gary K. Warner’s leadership who handled traffic control; and Chamber members Wes Davis and Dick Barton. Also, thank you to Ed Graham in the Public Works Sign Shop, who made all the signs for the event.
Special thank you to the 300 residents who came through with their used computer equipment, household batteries, and cell phones (which will go to the Cell Phones for Soldiers program).
Information about the Park Ridge Chamber and future events can be found at www.ParkRidgeChamber.org or call 847-825-3121 or email info@parkridgechamber.org.
October 27, Wednesday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at SportClips Haircuts, 35 S. Northwest Hwy. Join us as we welcome Larry & Natalie Schumacher and their new business to Park Ridge. Mayor Schmidt, Chamber Ambassadors and Chamber members will be in attendance – all are welcome.
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October 28, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event - Hosted by EKG (Entrepreneur Knowledge Group), 720 Garden Street. Showcasing our entrepreneurs, let me know if you want to participate as a host. Here’s our host list so far:
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October 29, Friday, 8:30am – 10:00am Women in Business Networking Breakfast, 720 Garden Street, Eat Away Stress: How Diet can Help to Minimize Depression and Anxiety Presented by Sandra G. Carey, Psy.D., M.S., Willow Wellness Center. The perfect breakfast will be catered by The Perfect Dinner! $10 Members, $15 Prospective Members
Last Thursday was the Multi-Chamber Business-to-Business Expo & Taste – what a fun time and what a feast!
Thank you to major event sponsor: Barton & Barton, Ltd. The 3 B’s were great – Alexander, Dick and Brett!
Also, thank you to our other Park Ridge Exhibitors:
• Commerce Group Service Insurance
• Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
• Jason’s Deli
• Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice
• Regus
Check our website for photos!
Jan Schakowsky, US Representative from our district, will be speaking Wednesday at the Rotary lunch meeting at The Summit of Uptown at noon for just $15 pp. Jan will speak at 12:45 so if you don’t eat lunch, come hear her speak for free. Call Diane Forsythe at 847-338-2013 to rsvp by Tuesday
This didn’t make it in last Thursday’s member news but because it’s time sensitive, I told Diane I’d run it today.
Traffic Advisory: The City of Park Ridge would like to notify motorists that the railroad crossing at Greenwood will be closed to southbound traffic beginning Monday, October 25th.
The southbound lane of Greenwood will be closed at Busse Highway, south of the intersection. This means that vehicles will not be permitted to cross the railroad tracks driving southbound on Greenwood from Busse beginning on the 25th and lasting until Saturday, October 30th.
Motorists wishing to head south should proceed southeast on Busse Highway to Touhy or northwest on Busse Highway to Dee Road to cross the railroad tracks. Northbound lanes of Greenwood will be unaffected. Please plan your route accordingly.
PRCC Fall Membership Drive Ends Soon!
We’re nearing the last few days of the PR Chamber Fall Membership Drive. Refer a new member and receive a $20 Chamber Gift Certificate and a chance to win valuable prizes such as a free newsletter insert ($150 value) or a dedicate e-blast ($50 value).
New members will receive special savings – 14 months for the price of 12, and their choice of a dedicate e-blast or chamber member mailing labels just for joining this month.
For questions, contract Gail Haller by phone (847-825-3121) or email (gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org).
Right now we have five new members for October!
Ringside Heating & Cooling (Jim Schmitt)
Gibson’s Steakhouse & bar
SportClips Haircuts
Creative Flare Products
Nick Boudreau, Edward Jones
All meetings are held at 720 Garden unless specifically mentioned:
October 26, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am, PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network. Leads and referral networking group.
October 27, Wednesday, 9:00am – 10:30am Health Care Forum At each meeting, speakers introduce their businesses to the group with the goal of educating and increasing awareness of their particular aspect of health care. Meets 4th Wednesday of each month.
October 27, Wednesday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at SportClips Haircuts, 35 S. Northwest Hwy. Join us as we welcome Larry & Natalie Schumacher and their new business to Park Ridge. Mayor Schmidt, Chamber Ambassadors and Chamber members will be in attendance – all are welcome.
October 28, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event - Hosted by EKG (Entrepreneur Knowledge Group), 720 Garden Street. Showcasing our entrepreneurs, let me know if you want to participate as a host. Here’s our host list so far:
October 29, Friday, 8:30am – 10:00am Women in Business Networking Breakfast, 720 Garden Street, Eat Away Stress: How Diet can Help to Minimize Depression and Anxiety Presented by Sandra G. Carey, Psy.D., M.S., Willow Wellness Center. The perfect breakfast will be catered by The Perfect Dinner! $10 Members, $15 Prospective Members
November 4, Thursday, 9:00am – 10:30am (EKG) Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300 – A group for emerging entrepreneurers meeting monthly.
November 4, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., North Suburban Young Professionals. This group of young professionals is a joint networking event between Park Ridge, Niles and Skokie Chambers. Help Save the Skokie Theater. $10. Live entertainment: Forever Frank, The Sinatra Legacy. RSVP Skokie Chamber of Commerce 847-673-0240
November 5, Friday, 11:30 to 1:30, The Summit of Uptown will host a fashion show to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund.
November 5, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Membership Committee Meeting. Addressing Member Acquisition, Satisfaction and Retention.
November 10, Wednesday, 11:30am - 1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon, Dr. Philip Bender new Superintendent of Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 will talk about the District’s new strategic plan and activities underway for the 2010-11 school year.
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. We are collecting names of our volunteers so please let me know if you can help out.
January 22, Saturday, Installation & Community Star Award Dinner at Park Ridge Country Club with Past President Reception
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!
Lian went to the Pickwick to see Secretariat and loved it – thanks, Marci! And of course Lian also skated at Oakton Ice and did her StageCoach Theatre. Son, Dirk, got his hair cut at the new SportClips and LOVED it! He also bought his girlfriend a gift certificate for a massage with Laura T. Clark Massage. And he’s still working at Houlihan’s!
Please shop Chamber members first! That’s what I always try to do.
Oh, and don’t forget - Perry’s Pizzeria is hosting a fundraiser this week through Halloween with 10% of the proceeds donated to the Park Ridge Community Fund when you mention the PR Community Fund! Call them at 847.823.4422.
300 Cars in 3 Hours!
The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce and the City of Park Ridge together hosted an electronics recycling event at the Public Works garage on October 23. Sponsored by Liberty Bank for Savings, Maine Township, and Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano, the event was a resounding success with 300 vehicles coming through the garage in 3 hours!
"We typically average 100 cars per hour for the three previous electronics recycling we’ve sponsored in Park Ridge so we were right on target," stated Kane Connell, Chair of the event and branch manager of the Park Ridge Liberty Bank for Savings.
"Having this event indoors made all the difference since it was chilly and raining most of the morning," exclaimed Gail Haller, executive director, Park Ridge Chamber. “A huge thank you to Mike McGrath from Public Works who worked so hard to make this happen!”
D'Agostino's Pizzeria provided the delicious pizza for the 50 hungry volunteers which included the Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program (SWAP); Kiwanians Mike McGrath, Joe Sweeney, and Tony Tripp; the Citizens’ Patrol under Gary K. Warner’s leadership who handled traffic control; and Chamber members Wes Davis and Dick Barton. Also, thank you to Ed Graham in the Public Works Sign Shop, who made all the signs for the event.
Special thank you to the 300 residents who came through with their used computer equipment, household batteries, and cell phones (which will go to the Cell Phones for Soldiers program).
Information about the Park Ridge Chamber and future events can be found at www.ParkRidgeChamber.org or call 847-825-3121 or email info@parkridgechamber.org.
October 27, Wednesday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at SportClips Haircuts, 35 S. Northwest Hwy. Join us as we welcome Larry & Natalie Schumacher and their new business to Park Ridge. Mayor Schmidt, Chamber Ambassadors and Chamber members will be in attendance – all are welcome.
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October 28, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event - Hosted by EKG (Entrepreneur Knowledge Group), 720 Garden Street. Showcasing our entrepreneurs, let me know if you want to participate as a host. Here’s our host list so far:
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October 29, Friday, 8:30am – 10:00am Women in Business Networking Breakfast, 720 Garden Street, Eat Away Stress: How Diet can Help to Minimize Depression and Anxiety Presented by Sandra G. Carey, Psy.D., M.S., Willow Wellness Center. The perfect breakfast will be catered by The Perfect Dinner! $10 Members, $15 Prospective Members
Last Thursday was the Multi-Chamber Business-to-Business Expo & Taste – what a fun time and what a feast!
Thank you to major event sponsor: Barton & Barton, Ltd. The 3 B’s were great – Alexander, Dick and Brett!
Also, thank you to our other Park Ridge Exhibitors:
• Commerce Group Service Insurance
• Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
• Jason’s Deli
• Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice
• Regus
Check our website for photos!
Jan Schakowsky, US Representative from our district, will be speaking Wednesday at the Rotary lunch meeting at The Summit of Uptown at noon for just $15 pp. Jan will speak at 12:45 so if you don’t eat lunch, come hear her speak for free. Call Diane Forsythe at 847-338-2013 to rsvp by Tuesday
This didn’t make it in last Thursday’s member news but because it’s time sensitive, I told Diane I’d run it today.
Traffic Advisory: The City of Park Ridge would like to notify motorists that the railroad crossing at Greenwood will be closed to southbound traffic beginning Monday, October 25th.
The southbound lane of Greenwood will be closed at Busse Highway, south of the intersection. This means that vehicles will not be permitted to cross the railroad tracks driving southbound on Greenwood from Busse beginning on the 25th and lasting until Saturday, October 30th.
Motorists wishing to head south should proceed southeast on Busse Highway to Touhy or northwest on Busse Highway to Dee Road to cross the railroad tracks. Northbound lanes of Greenwood will be unaffected. Please plan your route accordingly.
PRCC Fall Membership Drive Ends Soon!
We’re nearing the last few days of the PR Chamber Fall Membership Drive. Refer a new member and receive a $20 Chamber Gift Certificate and a chance to win valuable prizes such as a free newsletter insert ($150 value) or a dedicate e-blast ($50 value).
New members will receive special savings – 14 months for the price of 12, and their choice of a dedicate e-blast or chamber member mailing labels just for joining this month.
For questions, contract Gail Haller by phone (847-825-3121) or email (gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org).
Right now we have five new members for October!
Ringside Heating & Cooling (Jim Schmitt)
Gibson’s Steakhouse & bar
SportClips Haircuts
Creative Flare Products
Nick Boudreau, Edward Jones
All meetings are held at 720 Garden unless specifically mentioned:
October 26, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am, PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network. Leads and referral networking group.
October 27, Wednesday, 9:00am – 10:30am Health Care Forum At each meeting, speakers introduce their businesses to the group with the goal of educating and increasing awareness of their particular aspect of health care. Meets 4th Wednesday of each month.
October 27, Wednesday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at SportClips Haircuts, 35 S. Northwest Hwy. Join us as we welcome Larry & Natalie Schumacher and their new business to Park Ridge. Mayor Schmidt, Chamber Ambassadors and Chamber members will be in attendance – all are welcome.
October 28, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event - Hosted by EKG (Entrepreneur Knowledge Group), 720 Garden Street. Showcasing our entrepreneurs, let me know if you want to participate as a host. Here’s our host list so far:
October 29, Friday, 8:30am – 10:00am Women in Business Networking Breakfast, 720 Garden Street, Eat Away Stress: How Diet can Help to Minimize Depression and Anxiety Presented by Sandra G. Carey, Psy.D., M.S., Willow Wellness Center. The perfect breakfast will be catered by The Perfect Dinner! $10 Members, $15 Prospective Members
November 4, Thursday, 9:00am – 10:30am (EKG) Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300 – A group for emerging entrepreneurers meeting monthly.
November 4, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., North Suburban Young Professionals. This group of young professionals is a joint networking event between Park Ridge, Niles and Skokie Chambers. Help Save the Skokie Theater. $10. Live entertainment: Forever Frank, The Sinatra Legacy. RSVP Skokie Chamber of Commerce 847-673-0240
November 5, Friday, 11:30 to 1:30, The Summit of Uptown will host a fashion show to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund.
November 5, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Membership Committee Meeting. Addressing Member Acquisition, Satisfaction and Retention.
November 10, Wednesday, 11:30am - 1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon, Dr. Philip Bender new Superintendent of Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 will talk about the District’s new strategic plan and activities underway for the 2010-11 school year.
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. We are collecting names of our volunteers so please let me know if you can help out.
January 22, Saturday, Installation & Community Star Award Dinner at Park Ridge Country Club with Past President Reception
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!
Friday, October 22, 2010
October 22: Chamber Member News
I had 2 board meetings this past Tuesday! Both the Chamber and the Community Fund met on the 3rd Tuesday of the month but now the PRCF will start meeting on the 1st Wednesday of each month! It was a hectic and long day, but a satisfying one.
I just sent you a reminder about the Multi Chamber Expo & Taste from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Bristol Courts – last year we had 500 people come through! And its free to attend. Barton & Barton is a major sponsor so stop and say hi to them. I’ll be there taking pictures and greeting – plus looking for likely candidates for membership to our Chamber!
Remember that this Saturday is the Electronics Recycling on Saturday at Public Works. We’re ready for you! Thank you to Mike McGrath, Public Works, for hosting so rain or shine, we’re on! Also thank you to our sponsors Liberty Bank for Savings, Maine Township, and Robert Provenzano. See announcement at bottom of this email.
DID YOU KNOW….???
• The Park Ridge map will be in the Pioneer Press today and goes to every household in Park Ridge?
• The Park Ridge Community Fund brochure, letter from campaign chair Mary Wynn Ryan and remittance envelope will also be in the today’s Pioneer Press?
• That the Maine Township District 207 School-Based Health Center serves more than 1,800 student contacts per year, many coming from immigrant families who are burdened with severely limited financial resources as well as the difficulties associated with navigating their way through the complexities of healthcare systems?
• A Sterling Design, Photographic Artists, has a combined 50 years experience in meeting your gift and holiday needs? There is still time to arrange a photo session or give a portrait, stationery cards, desk cubes or collages of precious moments.
• That you could get up to a $1500 tax credit when you purchase a qualifying high efficiency furnace, A/C, or water heater from Ringside HVAC
• That Tom Villano of Villano Interiors has been in business in Park Ridge for 22 years and can provide any type of flooring including tile, carpet and wood plus granite countertops?
• Christine DePaepe of Wintrust Mortgage is one of the first 203k loan specialist in Chicago? 203k loans are a government insured program that offer current homeowners and buyers the opportunity rehab their home.
• Karen started her new Company out of her bedroom almost 22 years ago!
Karen O. Anderson, RN, Dental Auxiliary Placement Service, Inc.
• That Fox news featured the Park Ridge Parent Patrol: http://e2ma.net/oz/8712471584/3157263/25413/spacer.gif
• MCYAF provides funding for the Parent Patrol as one strategy to keep teens safe. Watch the 4-minute video now.
• That Bill Hominick, The Youth Campus, sent me Free Halloween stencils for pumpkin carvers: http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2010/10/14/free-halloween-pumpkin-stencils/
• That most people pay too much for their credit card processing and it only take 10 minutes for me to change it and save them $$$. Orit Gordon, 847-269-2181
• That Dominic's Kitchen Store hosts private events?
• That the Daily Herald Reader's have named voted Albar Products as the Best Window and Door Company for 2010 (2nd Year in a row!)
• Jim Giovannini, owner of Academic Tutoring Centers, is the new President of the Board of Directors for The Education Industry Association (EIA)? The EIA is a the nation’s largest association of for profit educators, representing the political and entrepreneurial interests of education companies small to large, from local tutors to multi-national chains.
• that the McTigue Financial Group was rated the #1 Place to Work in 2010 and the #3 place the year prior according to Crain’s Business Magazine. Call Colleen at 773-380-4029 to learn more about career opportunities with the #1 Place to Work in Chicago!
• Did you know that WineStyles has a large selection of wines between $10 and $15!!!
• That Creative Flare Products has more than 300,000 products that will get you noticed!
• Maine East High School, in Park Ridge, has one of the largest and most accomplished DECA chapters in the state of Illinois. For more information about the business club at Maine East, please call Dale Lasky at 847-692-8346 or e-mail at DLasky@Maine207.org.
• That the Pickwick Theatre is featured in TV commercials for Chevy?
• That I love that you read my eblasts and respond with these great ‘did you know’ items?
• That the Chamber now has 421 members?
This coming weekend I will have my First Year Anniversary for my
store. Starting Oct. 22nd - 24 we will have a sale. Everything will be
10% off and we will have a raffle too. We invite everybody who wants
to celebrate with us.
Basia
Toy Emporium
143 Vine Ave.
Park Ridge,IL 60068
T 847-292-TOYS (8697)
Rail work on Oakton at Busse
The Union Pacific Railroad has notified the City of rail work that will be done at the Oakton and Busse crossing. The tracks are scheduled to be closed to traffic thru October 29. Traffic will be detoured in this area and posted accordingly.
MicroSoft online software training offer
If you buy eligible versions of Office 2010 and/or Windows 7 between August 16 2010 and June 30, 2011, come into the Chamber for the certificates for free training.
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 This Friday, October 22nd, 5-7 stop by on your way home or before you go out
It's a free wine tasting with Whitney, we are tasting a new vouvray, alsace reisling, a favorite chianti from one of the oldest wineries in Italy and a cab blend.
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!
Thursday, November 11, 2010 on Veterans Day!
Exclusive 4 course Tuscan Italian Pairing Wine Dinner featuring Banfi Wines.
Carlucci Rosemont
6111 North River Road, Rosemont, IL
Cocktail Reception 6:30pm
Dinner 7:00pm
$80.00 per person
Please RSVP to Robyn Wall by October 30, 2010
847.518.0990 robyn@carluccirosemont.com
This event is hosted by Philip DiBelardino, Italian wine expert
and vice president of Banfi.
Philip DiBelardino is often described as a stand-up comedian passing himself off as a wine connoisseur. Well, he's both. The genial vice president of fine wines for leading US importer Banfi Vintners hosts about 100 tastings and winemaker dinners every year to promote the firm's offerings to select consumer groups. He claims that humor, usually self-effacing, captures an audience's attention-and holds it. "While listening for the next quip or joke, they absorb a lot of critical information." Filippo, as he is known in the trade, began his wine career in 1973 in his family's business, Mediterranean Imports. He held a key position with the company when it was sold a decade later and continued as a spokesman for an extensive and prestigious portfolio of European brands at Palace Brands/Dieageo until he joined Banfi in 1999.
During the month of November, Cardinal Fitness locations throughout the Midwest are hosting an annual food drive to benefit local charities in need this season. Members of the community are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items to help support this great cause.
"As a community-based fitness center, Cardinal Fitness focuses on giving back and staying involved in our neighborhood,” said Dan Collins, Cardinal Fitness Director of Sales. “We receive an overwhelming amount of support from our members each year. It’s great to see everyone in the community work together to help make a difference.”
This year’s food drive will begin November 1 and run through the end of the month. Donated food will benefit such charities as: the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, and the Foodbank in Dayton, OH. Everyone is encouraged to stop by their local Cardinal Fitness location and get involved today.
For more information on Cardinal Fitness’s efforts and how you can help, please visit cardinalfitness.com. Cardinal Fitness fans can follow us online at facebook.com/cardinalfitness and at twitter.com/cardinalfitness
I would appreciate it if you would forward this to your friends and neighbors who may be affected. And
also remind them they can go the www.parkridgemayor.com and sign up to be on the e-mail list themselves.
Many of you have heard of a proposal to erect cell phone towers at
Northeast Park and South Park. A number of people believe this was
planned by the City and are upset that they were not involved in the
decision-making process. In fact, the cell phone proposal originated
with the Park Ridge Park District which is a completely separate
governmental body over which the City exerts no control. The cell
towers would be erected on Park District property pursuant to a
contract between the cell phone company and the Park District.
However, the cell phone company and the Park District are still
required to go through the regular zoning process, in this case, a
request for a special use permit. The public hearing for the cell
tower special use permit application will commence in front of the
City's Planning and Zoning Commission next Tuesday, October 26 at
730pm in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, I will not use the
space to try to explain the complexities of that process or whether
there are any federal laws which impact on that process. The bottom
line is that the Commission will hear from the applicant and any
resident who wishes to speak on the issue and will then vote on making
a recommendation to the City Council. I have asked our City Attorney
to be prepared to address the legal issues at that meeting.
Meanwhile, I spoke with a member of the Park District Board who
alerted me to the fact that the Board is having a meeting THIS
Thursday, October 21 at 730pm at Maine Park, 2701 West Sibley. The
cell towers issue is not on the Board's meeting agenda. However, like
City Council meetings, there is a potion of the meeting set aside for
comments from the public. Anyone who wishes to express his or her
opinion about this issue directly to the Park Board should take this
opportunity to do so.
I hope this helps to clear things up a little bit.
The City of Park Ridge and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce will host a one day collection for the recycling of electronics on Saturday, October 23, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Public Works Service Center, 400 Busse Highway. Thanks to our major sponsors: Liberty Bank for Savings, Maine Township, and Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano!
There will be a fee of $5 per car, however the Chamber of Commerce will distribute a $5 coupon good towards a $20 purchase at participating Chamber members.
Only the following items will be accepted:
• All computer related equipment
• TV’s, VCR and DVD players
• MP3 players
• PDA’s
• Video game consoles
• Audio visual equipment
• Cell phones will be donated to www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com
• Household batteries (no car or acid filled batteries)
The following items will not be accepted:
• Refrigerators
• Stoves
• Microwaves
• Toasters, blenders, food processors
• Hair dryers, fans
• Air conditioners, washing machines, dryers
Please do not bring hazardous waste or other unlisted materials.
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!
I just sent you a reminder about the Multi Chamber Expo & Taste from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Bristol Courts – last year we had 500 people come through! And its free to attend. Barton & Barton is a major sponsor so stop and say hi to them. I’ll be there taking pictures and greeting – plus looking for likely candidates for membership to our Chamber!
Remember that this Saturday is the Electronics Recycling on Saturday at Public Works. We’re ready for you! Thank you to Mike McGrath, Public Works, for hosting so rain or shine, we’re on! Also thank you to our sponsors Liberty Bank for Savings, Maine Township, and Robert Provenzano. See announcement at bottom of this email.
DID YOU KNOW….???
• The Park Ridge map will be in the Pioneer Press today and goes to every household in Park Ridge?
• The Park Ridge Community Fund brochure, letter from campaign chair Mary Wynn Ryan and remittance envelope will also be in the today’s Pioneer Press?
• That the Maine Township District 207 School-Based Health Center serves more than 1,800 student contacts per year, many coming from immigrant families who are burdened with severely limited financial resources as well as the difficulties associated with navigating their way through the complexities of healthcare systems?
• A Sterling Design, Photographic Artists, has a combined 50 years experience in meeting your gift and holiday needs? There is still time to arrange a photo session or give a portrait, stationery cards, desk cubes or collages of precious moments.
• That you could get up to a $1500 tax credit when you purchase a qualifying high efficiency furnace, A/C, or water heater from Ringside HVAC
• That Tom Villano of Villano Interiors has been in business in Park Ridge for 22 years and can provide any type of flooring including tile, carpet and wood plus granite countertops?
• Christine DePaepe of Wintrust Mortgage is one of the first 203k loan specialist in Chicago? 203k loans are a government insured program that offer current homeowners and buyers the opportunity rehab their home.
• Karen started her new Company out of her bedroom almost 22 years ago!
Karen O. Anderson, RN, Dental Auxiliary Placement Service, Inc.
• That Fox news featured the Park Ridge Parent Patrol: http://e2ma.net/oz/8712471584/3157263/25413/spacer.gif
• MCYAF provides funding for the Parent Patrol as one strategy to keep teens safe. Watch the 4-minute video now.
• That Bill Hominick, The Youth Campus, sent me Free Halloween stencils for pumpkin carvers: http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2010/10/14/free-halloween-pumpkin-stencils/
• That most people pay too much for their credit card processing and it only take 10 minutes for me to change it and save them $$$. Orit Gordon, 847-269-2181
• That Dominic's Kitchen Store hosts private events?
• That the Daily Herald Reader's have named voted Albar Products as the Best Window and Door Company for 2010 (2nd Year in a row!)
• Jim Giovannini, owner of Academic Tutoring Centers, is the new President of the Board of Directors for The Education Industry Association (EIA)? The EIA is a the nation’s largest association of for profit educators, representing the political and entrepreneurial interests of education companies small to large, from local tutors to multi-national chains.
• that the McTigue Financial Group was rated the #1 Place to Work in 2010 and the #3 place the year prior according to Crain’s Business Magazine. Call Colleen at 773-380-4029 to learn more about career opportunities with the #1 Place to Work in Chicago!
• Did you know that WineStyles has a large selection of wines between $10 and $15!!!
• That Creative Flare Products has more than 300,000 products that will get you noticed!
• Maine East High School, in Park Ridge, has one of the largest and most accomplished DECA chapters in the state of Illinois. For more information about the business club at Maine East, please call Dale Lasky at 847-692-8346 or e-mail at DLasky@Maine207.org.
• That the Pickwick Theatre is featured in TV commercials for Chevy?
• That I love that you read my eblasts and respond with these great ‘did you know’ items?
• That the Chamber now has 421 members?
This coming weekend I will have my First Year Anniversary for my
store. Starting Oct. 22nd - 24 we will have a sale. Everything will be
10% off and we will have a raffle too. We invite everybody who wants
to celebrate with us.
Basia
Toy Emporium
143 Vine Ave.
Park Ridge,IL 60068
T 847-292-TOYS (8697)
Rail work on Oakton at Busse
The Union Pacific Railroad has notified the City of rail work that will be done at the Oakton and Busse crossing. The tracks are scheduled to be closed to traffic thru October 29. Traffic will be detoured in this area and posted accordingly.
MicroSoft online software training offer
If you buy eligible versions of Office 2010 and/or Windows 7 between August 16 2010 and June 30, 2011, come into the Chamber for the certificates for free training.
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 This Friday, October 22nd, 5-7 stop by on your way home or before you go out
It's a free wine tasting with Whitney, we are tasting a new vouvray, alsace reisling, a favorite chianti from one of the oldest wineries in Italy and a cab blend.
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!
Thursday, November 11, 2010 on Veterans Day!
Exclusive 4 course Tuscan Italian Pairing Wine Dinner featuring Banfi Wines.
Carlucci Rosemont
6111 North River Road, Rosemont, IL
Cocktail Reception 6:30pm
Dinner 7:00pm
$80.00 per person
Please RSVP to Robyn Wall by October 30, 2010
847.518.0990 robyn@carluccirosemont.com
This event is hosted by Philip DiBelardino, Italian wine expert
and vice president of Banfi.
Philip DiBelardino is often described as a stand-up comedian passing himself off as a wine connoisseur. Well, he's both. The genial vice president of fine wines for leading US importer Banfi Vintners hosts about 100 tastings and winemaker dinners every year to promote the firm's offerings to select consumer groups. He claims that humor, usually self-effacing, captures an audience's attention-and holds it. "While listening for the next quip or joke, they absorb a lot of critical information." Filippo, as he is known in the trade, began his wine career in 1973 in his family's business, Mediterranean Imports. He held a key position with the company when it was sold a decade later and continued as a spokesman for an extensive and prestigious portfolio of European brands at Palace Brands/Dieageo until he joined Banfi in 1999.
During the month of November, Cardinal Fitness locations throughout the Midwest are hosting an annual food drive to benefit local charities in need this season. Members of the community are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items to help support this great cause.
"As a community-based fitness center, Cardinal Fitness focuses on giving back and staying involved in our neighborhood,” said Dan Collins, Cardinal Fitness Director of Sales. “We receive an overwhelming amount of support from our members each year. It’s great to see everyone in the community work together to help make a difference.”
This year’s food drive will begin November 1 and run through the end of the month. Donated food will benefit such charities as: the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, and the Foodbank in Dayton, OH. Everyone is encouraged to stop by their local Cardinal Fitness location and get involved today.
For more information on Cardinal Fitness’s efforts and how you can help, please visit cardinalfitness.com. Cardinal Fitness fans can follow us online at facebook.com/cardinalfitness and at twitter.com/cardinalfitness
I would appreciate it if you would forward this to your friends and neighbors who may be affected. And
also remind them they can go the www.parkridgemayor.com and sign up to be on the e-mail list themselves.
Many of you have heard of a proposal to erect cell phone towers at
Northeast Park and South Park. A number of people believe this was
planned by the City and are upset that they were not involved in the
decision-making process. In fact, the cell phone proposal originated
with the Park Ridge Park District which is a completely separate
governmental body over which the City exerts no control. The cell
towers would be erected on Park District property pursuant to a
contract between the cell phone company and the Park District.
However, the cell phone company and the Park District are still
required to go through the regular zoning process, in this case, a
request for a special use permit. The public hearing for the cell
tower special use permit application will commence in front of the
City's Planning and Zoning Commission next Tuesday, October 26 at
730pm in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, I will not use the
space to try to explain the complexities of that process or whether
there are any federal laws which impact on that process. The bottom
line is that the Commission will hear from the applicant and any
resident who wishes to speak on the issue and will then vote on making
a recommendation to the City Council. I have asked our City Attorney
to be prepared to address the legal issues at that meeting.
Meanwhile, I spoke with a member of the Park District Board who
alerted me to the fact that the Board is having a meeting THIS
Thursday, October 21 at 730pm at Maine Park, 2701 West Sibley. The
cell towers issue is not on the Board's meeting agenda. However, like
City Council meetings, there is a potion of the meeting set aside for
comments from the public. Anyone who wishes to express his or her
opinion about this issue directly to the Park Board should take this
opportunity to do so.
I hope this helps to clear things up a little bit.
The City of Park Ridge and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce will host a one day collection for the recycling of electronics on Saturday, October 23, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Public Works Service Center, 400 Busse Highway. Thanks to our major sponsors: Liberty Bank for Savings, Maine Township, and Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano!
There will be a fee of $5 per car, however the Chamber of Commerce will distribute a $5 coupon good towards a $20 purchase at participating Chamber members.
Only the following items will be accepted:
• All computer related equipment
• TV’s, VCR and DVD players
• MP3 players
• PDA’s
• Video game consoles
• Audio visual equipment
• Cell phones will be donated to www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com
• Household batteries (no car or acid filled batteries)
The following items will not be accepted:
• Refrigerators
• Stoves
• Microwaves
• Toasters, blenders, food processors
• Hair dryers, fans
• Air conditioners, washing machines, dryers
Please do not bring hazardous waste or other unlisted materials.
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!
Monday, October 18, 2010
October 18, 2010
Weekly Chamber Update
Personally, from Gail
What a fun weekend – I attended Rainbow Hospice Angels Ball and it was fabulous! Record attendance of almost 800 and everyone was bidding on all the amazing silent auction items. When the guest of honor, Father John Cusick spoke, you could have heard a pin drop. At our table were Diddy Blyth, Ann Witek, Theresa Olson, Susan Scatchell, Lori Annetti – all fun ladies! We danced to the Gentlemen of Leisure band whom we loved from the Lake Effect event and enjoyed a delicious steak dinner which was hot and perfectly prepared (for 800 people!). Held at Hyatt Regency O’Hare, another member, so we stayed over and had a wonderful breakfast in their lobby restaurant (I love Eggs Benedict and their Hollandaise was perfect!). All in all, a memorable occasion made more so by the special people of Rainbow Hospice and their great works.
Thank you to Romano’s Family Pizzeria The Chamber’s Monthly Networking Luncheon at Romano’s Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar, 27 S. Northwest Hwy last week was another successful event with 33 people, a wonderful meal of pasta and pizza, great speaker and fun raffle prizes.
Thank you to Gary Romano, manager Paul and waitstaff for hosting a wonderful event.
Thank you to those who brought gifts for the drawings! Here are the lucky winners:
1. Accounteque Services, Inc. custom designed portfolio was won by Sara Koveleski Kraut, Advanced Physical Therapy & Health Services
2. $25 Chamber gift certificate was won by Pat Riordan, Riordan Insurance Group
3. 1 month Chamber Greeter Box participation was won by Larry Schumacher, SportClips Haircuts
4. Ringside HVAC (Jim Schmitt) was won by Joe Campagna, Grant Merchant Services
5. WineStyles wine tasting party was won by Bob Suriano, Side Job Bob of Cook County
6. Romano's gift card was won by Sara Koveleski Kraut, Advanced Physical Therapy & Health Services
7. A Sterling Design family portrait gift certificate was won by Bob Suriano, Side Job Bob of Cook County
8. Generation Connection 1 hour consultation was won by Bob Suriano, Side Job Bob of Cook County
9. Theatre Tickets donated by were won by Maureen McCarthy, Norwood Life Care Foundation and won by Pat Riordan, Riordan Insurance Group
Thursday: Multi Chamber Expo & Taste October 21, Thursday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm, Multi-Chamber Business-to-Business Expo & Taste, 828 E. Rand Road, Mt. Prospect,
Thank you to major event sponsor: Barton & Barton, Ltd.
Also, thank you to our other Park Ridge Exhibitors:
• Commerce Group Service Insurance
• Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
• Jason’s Deli
• Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice
• Regus
Join us along with seven other Chambers for this HUGE B2B expo. Admission is free with a business card and last year we had 500 come through. Free parking. Bring lots of cards so you can enter all the drawings!
Electronic Recycling this Saturday at Public Works!
October 23, Saturday, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Electronics Recycling Event, Public Works Service Center, 400 Busse Highway. Kane Connell, Liberty Bank for Savings, is the chair. Dispose of your old pc’s, peripherals, and tv’s for just $5 per car and receive a $5 coupon good towards $20 purchase at participating Chamber members which will be listed on the back of the coupon.
Cell phones will be donated to the Cell Phones for Soldiers campaign. We’ll be taking household batteries too.
Thank you to the City, Liberty Bank for Savings, Maine Township, Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano for sponsoring.
For the Member News on Thursdays… I’d like to print up some fun, fast facts for the member news. Send me a one-liner about your business that I can do a title “Did you know…?” Thanks to those who have sent – look for them this Thursday.
Did you know that Nick is hosting a fundraiser for the Park Ridge Community Fund from Oct. 25 to 31 when you mention the Community Fund?
October is our Annual Membership Drive!
Time is Running out on the Chamber Fall Membership Drive!
There’s still time earn your special thank you for referring new members to join the PR Chamber. Invite your business neighbors to become Chamber members. They’ll receive 15 months for a 12 months membership, plus they’ll get a dedicated e-mail blast or chamber mailing labels, a $50 value, just for signing up!
As a special thank you, for every new member you bring into the Chamber you’ll receive a $20 Chamber Gift Certificate and be entered to win valuable prizes such as a free newsletter insert ($150 value) or a dedicate e-blast ($50 value).
For questions, contract Gail Haller by phone (847-825-31210 or email (gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org)
Right now we have four new members for October!
Ringside Heating & Cooling (Jim Schmitt)
Gibson’s Steakhouse & bar
SportClips Haircuts
Creative Flare Products
Mark Your Calendar for these Chamber Networking Events! All meetings are held at 720 Garden unless specifically mentioned:
October 20, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting. Chaired by Linda Hills, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, the goal of the Retail Committee is to find ways to get residents to come to their stores and shop locally.
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 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. Thank you to the City, Liberty Bank for Savings, Maine Township, Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano for sponsoring.
October 26, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am, PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network. Leads and referral networking group.
October 27, Wednesday, 9:00am – 10:30am Health Care Forum At each meeting, speakers introduce their businesses to the group with the goal of educating and increasing awareness of their particular aspect of health care. Meets 4th Wednesday of each month.
October 27, Wednesday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at SportClips Haircuts, 35 S. Northwest Hwy. Join us as we welcome Larry & Natalie Schumacher and their new business to Park Ridge. Mayor Schmidt, Chamber Ambassadors and Chamber members will be in attendance – all are welcome.
October 28, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event - Hosted by EKG (Entrepreneur Knowledge Group), 720 Garden Street. Showcasing our entrepreneurs, let me know if you want to participate as a host. Here’s our host list so far:
1 A Sterling Design Photographic Artists Diddy Blyth
2 Catalyst Marketing & PR Carol Simantz
3 Higher Level Wellness Susan Frangos
4 Lee Acupuncture & Healing Mary Lee Quaid
5 Mary Kay Cosmetics Kirsten Leys
6 Park Ridge Financial Advisors Rick Pucci
7 Ringside Heating & Air Conditioning Jim Schmitt
8 Silpada Silver Jewelry Sally Petterson
9 WSI – We Simplify the Internet Jim Cone
10 You Can Say... Yes! Motivational Guidance Services Lynda Tourloukis
October 29, Friday, 8:30am – 10:00am Women in Business Networking Breakfast, 720 Garden Street, Eat Away Stress: How Diet can Help to Minimize Depression and Anxiety Presented by Sandra G. Carey, Psy.D., M.S., Willow Wellness Center. The perfect breakfast will be catered by The Perfect Dinner! $10 Members, $15 Prospective Members
November 4, Thursday, 9:00am – 10:30am (EKG) Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300 – A group for emerging entrepreneurers meeting monthly.
November 4, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., North Suburban Young Professionals. This group of young professionals is a joint networking event between Park Ridge, Niles and Skokie Chambers. Help Save the Skokie Theater. $10. Live entertainment: Forever Frank, The Sinatra Legacy. RSVP Skokie Chamber of Commerce 847-673-0240
November 5, Friday, 11:30 to 1:30, The Summit of Uptown will host a fashion show to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund.
November 5, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Membership Committee Meeting. Addressing Member Acquisition, Satisfaction and Retention.
November 10, Wednesday, 11:30am - 1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon, Dr. Philip Bender new Superintendent of Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 will talk about the District’s new strategic plan and activities underway for the 2010-11 school year.
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. We are collecting names of our volunteers so please let me know if you can help out.
January 22, Saturday, Installation & Community Star Award Dinner at Park Ridge Country Club with Past President Reception
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!
Weekly Chamber Update
Personally, from Gail
What a fun weekend – I attended Rainbow Hospice Angels Ball and it was fabulous! Record attendance of almost 800 and everyone was bidding on all the amazing silent auction items. When the guest of honor, Father John Cusick spoke, you could have heard a pin drop. At our table were Diddy Blyth, Ann Witek, Theresa Olson, Susan Scatchell, Lori Annetti – all fun ladies! We danced to the Gentlemen of Leisure band whom we loved from the Lake Effect event and enjoyed a delicious steak dinner which was hot and perfectly prepared (for 800 people!). Held at Hyatt Regency O’Hare, another member, so we stayed over and had a wonderful breakfast in their lobby restaurant (I love Eggs Benedict and their Hollandaise was perfect!). All in all, a memorable occasion made more so by the special people of Rainbow Hospice and their great works.
Thank you to Romano’s Family Pizzeria The Chamber’s Monthly Networking Luncheon at Romano’s Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar, 27 S. Northwest Hwy last week was another successful event with 33 people, a wonderful meal of pasta and pizza, great speaker and fun raffle prizes.
Thank you to Gary Romano, manager Paul and waitstaff for hosting a wonderful event.
Thank you to those who brought gifts for the drawings! Here are the lucky winners:
1. Accounteque Services, Inc. custom designed portfolio was won by Sara Koveleski Kraut, Advanced Physical Therapy & Health Services
2. $25 Chamber gift certificate was won by Pat Riordan, Riordan Insurance Group
3. 1 month Chamber Greeter Box participation was won by Larry Schumacher, SportClips Haircuts
4. Ringside HVAC (Jim Schmitt) was won by Joe Campagna, Grant Merchant Services
5. WineStyles wine tasting party was won by Bob Suriano, Side Job Bob of Cook County
6. Romano's gift card was won by Sara Koveleski Kraut, Advanced Physical Therapy & Health Services
7. A Sterling Design family portrait gift certificate was won by Bob Suriano, Side Job Bob of Cook County
8. Generation Connection 1 hour consultation was won by Bob Suriano, Side Job Bob of Cook County
9. Theatre Tickets donated by were won by Maureen McCarthy, Norwood Life Care Foundation and won by Pat Riordan, Riordan Insurance Group
Thursday: Multi Chamber Expo & Taste October 21, Thursday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm, Multi-Chamber Business-to-Business Expo & Taste, 828 E. Rand Road, Mt. Prospect,
Thank you to major event sponsor: Barton & Barton, Ltd.
Also, thank you to our other Park Ridge Exhibitors:
• Commerce Group Service Insurance
• Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
• Jason’s Deli
• Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice
• Regus
Join us along with seven other Chambers for this HUGE B2B expo. Admission is free with a business card and last year we had 500 come through. Free parking. Bring lots of cards so you can enter all the drawings!
Electronic Recycling this Saturday at Public Works!
October 23, Saturday, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Electronics Recycling Event, Public Works Service Center, 400 Busse Highway. Kane Connell, Liberty Bank for Savings, is the chair. Dispose of your old pc’s, peripherals, and tv’s for just $5 per car and receive a $5 coupon good towards $20 purchase at participating Chamber members which will be listed on the back of the coupon.
Cell phones will be donated to the Cell Phones for Soldiers campaign. We’ll be taking household batteries too.
Thank you to the City, Liberty Bank for Savings, Maine Township, Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano for sponsoring.
For the Member News on Thursdays… I’d like to print up some fun, fast facts for the member news. Send me a one-liner about your business that I can do a title “Did you know…?” Thanks to those who have sent – look for them this Thursday.
Did you know that Nick is hosting a fundraiser for the Park Ridge Community Fund from Oct. 25 to 31 when you mention the Community Fund?
October is our Annual Membership Drive!
Time is Running out on the Chamber Fall Membership Drive!
There’s still time earn your special thank you for referring new members to join the PR Chamber. Invite your business neighbors to become Chamber members. They’ll receive 15 months for a 12 months membership, plus they’ll get a dedicated e-mail blast or chamber mailing labels, a $50 value, just for signing up!
As a special thank you, for every new member you bring into the Chamber you’ll receive a $20 Chamber Gift Certificate and be entered to win valuable prizes such as a free newsletter insert ($150 value) or a dedicate e-blast ($50 value).
For questions, contract Gail Haller by phone (847-825-31210 or email (gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org)
Right now we have four new members for October!
Ringside Heating & Cooling (Jim Schmitt)
Gibson’s Steakhouse & bar
SportClips Haircuts
Creative Flare Products
Mark Your Calendar for these Chamber Networking Events! All meetings are held at 720 Garden unless specifically mentioned:
October 20, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting. Chaired by Linda Hills, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, the goal of the Retail Committee is to find ways to get residents to come to their stores and shop locally.
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 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. Thank you to the City, Liberty Bank for Savings, Maine Township, Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano for sponsoring.
October 26, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am, PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network. Leads and referral networking group.
October 27, Wednesday, 9:00am – 10:30am Health Care Forum At each meeting, speakers introduce their businesses to the group with the goal of educating and increasing awareness of their particular aspect of health care. Meets 4th Wednesday of each month.
October 27, Wednesday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at SportClips Haircuts, 35 S. Northwest Hwy. Join us as we welcome Larry & Natalie Schumacher and their new business to Park Ridge. Mayor Schmidt, Chamber Ambassadors and Chamber members will be in attendance – all are welcome.
October 28, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event - Hosted by EKG (Entrepreneur Knowledge Group), 720 Garden Street. Showcasing our entrepreneurs, let me know if you want to participate as a host. Here’s our host list so far:
1 A Sterling Design Photographic Artists Diddy Blyth
2 Catalyst Marketing & PR Carol Simantz
3 Higher Level Wellness Susan Frangos
4 Lee Acupuncture & Healing Mary Lee Quaid
5 Mary Kay Cosmetics Kirsten Leys
6 Park Ridge Financial Advisors Rick Pucci
7 Ringside Heating & Air Conditioning Jim Schmitt
8 Silpada Silver Jewelry Sally Petterson
9 WSI – We Simplify the Internet Jim Cone
10 You Can Say... Yes! Motivational Guidance Services Lynda Tourloukis
October 29, Friday, 8:30am – 10:00am Women in Business Networking Breakfast, 720 Garden Street, Eat Away Stress: How Diet can Help to Minimize Depression and Anxiety Presented by Sandra G. Carey, Psy.D., M.S., Willow Wellness Center. The perfect breakfast will be catered by The Perfect Dinner! $10 Members, $15 Prospective Members
November 4, Thursday, 9:00am – 10:30am (EKG) Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300 – A group for emerging entrepreneurers meeting monthly.
November 4, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., North Suburban Young Professionals. This group of young professionals is a joint networking event between Park Ridge, Niles and Skokie Chambers. Help Save the Skokie Theater. $10. Live entertainment: Forever Frank, The Sinatra Legacy. RSVP Skokie Chamber of Commerce 847-673-0240
November 5, Friday, 11:30 to 1:30, The Summit of Uptown will host a fashion show to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund.
November 5, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Membership Committee Meeting. Addressing Member Acquisition, Satisfaction and Retention.
November 10, Wednesday, 11:30am - 1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon, Dr. Philip Bender new Superintendent of Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 will talk about the District’s new strategic plan and activities underway for the 2010-11 school year.
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. We are collecting names of our volunteers so please let me know if you can help out.
January 22, Saturday, Installation & Community Star Award Dinner at Park Ridge Country Club with Past President Reception
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!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Gail's Weekly Chamber UPDATE
My Member News eblast didn’t get out until Friday and then when I came in this morning, I noticed that I had 400 emails stuck in my outbox so if you got it this morning, that’s why. Had to reboot and restart, etc. but it finally got out.
So I apologize if you get 2 eblasts from me today – I try not to send more than one in a day.
I hope you’re enjoying this beautiful weather – I’ve been driving around all weekend with the top down on my little convertible and have been soaking up the rays!
Friday evening, my friend Lori and I had dinner at Hay Caramba! On Saturday, Lian went to StageCoach Theatre Arts which she loves – then we headed to Tasty Pup for lunch! Walked over to the library, drove over to the Shell at Greenwood and Touhy (the only gas station that is a Chamber member!). And Lian went ice skating at Oakton.
Had dinner on Thursday with Lian at Jason’s Deli for the fundraiser for the Park Ridge Community Fund!
I love doing business with Chamber members – everyone mentioned is a Chamber member!
October 13, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon at Romano’s Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar, 27 S. Northwest Hwy. Come have a fabulous meal at the newest restaurant in town!
Speaker Rebecca Palumbo from Rollins Palumbo Creative: Learn how to use your business marketing dollars wisely in challenging economic times.
Member $25, Prospective Member and Walk Ins with no rsvp $30.
I’d like to print up some fun, fast facts for the member news. Send me a one-liner about your business that I can do a title “Did you know…?”
For example, did you know…
… that Barb at All on the Road Catering hosted 15 Indian Guides and their dads for pizza making and brownie baking last week so they could earn a badge?
…the Chamber’s map will go out in the Pioneer Press October 21 edition to every household in Park Ridge whether they have a subscription or not?
…that the Park Ridge Community Fund will also have an insert in the Pioneer Press October 21 edition requesting donations for the charities that support Park Ridge friends and neighbors?
Aren’t those interesting fun, fast facts? So send me something short and sweet and I’ll do a list of them! I can only print what I know so if you don’t tell me, I can’t print them!
Chamber’s Fall Membership Drive Needs You!
The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce Fall Membership Drive is gaining momentum, but we still need your help! Do you know a business that you can refer? Simply refer a new member to the Chamber during the month of October. They’ll save big -- 15 months for the price 12, plus their choice of a dedicate e-blast or member mailing labels. And, as special thanks for your referral, you’ll receive a $20 Chamber Gift Certificate and the chance to win valuable prizes!
For questions, contract me by phone 847-825-31210 or email gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
Right now we have three new members for October!
Ringside Heating & Cooling (Jim Schmitt)
Gibson’s Steakhouse & bar
SportClips
Would you like to host a Chamber event in 2011?
We’re booking our luncheons, business after hours, speakers and other programs for 2011 and are almost filled for the year.
If you’re interested in hosting, speaking or sponsoring, please let me know asap so I can get you booked! Of course, we love showcasing our Chamber members!
All meetings are held at 720 Garden unless specifically mentioned:
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. Moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group.
October 15, Friday, 8:00am – 9:30am – Communications Committee Meeting. Chaired by Martha Berns, Dempsey Design, and Dave Donovan, EJ Coyne Insurance, this committee primarily works on the monthly newsletter. Needs writers and articles and photos!
October 15, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network. This leads & referral group is the most recent and is looking for new members. So far, we have Maria Renella, BayTree Lending (mortgage broker); Matt Coyne, EJ Coyne (Insurance broker); Cathy Janus, Janus Premiums (ad specialities); Paul Szymanski, Saurus Associates (IT consulting); and Georgine Donovan, The Red Herring Studio (artist of pets, fish, and houses). This group needs an accountant, real estate agent, attorney, printer, and more.
October 20, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting. Chaired by Linda Hills, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, the goal of the Retail Committee is to find ways to get residents to come to their stores and shop locally.
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. Thank you to the City, Liberty Bank for Savings, Maine Township, Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano for sponsoring.
October 26, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am, PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
October 27, Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at SportClips, 35 S. Northwest Hwy. Join City and Chamber leaders as we welcome this new business to town!
October 28, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event - Hosted by EKG (Entrepreneur Knowledge Group), 720 Garden Street
October 29, Friday, 8:30am – 10:00am Women in Business Networking Breakfast, 720 Garden Street, Eat Away Stress: How Diet can Help to Minimize Depression and Anxiety Presented by Sandra G. Carey, Psy.D., M.S., Willow Wellness Center $10 Members, $15 Prospective Members
November 4, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., North Suburban Young Professionals. This group of young professionals is a joint networking event between Park Ridge, Niles and Skokie Chambers. Help Save the Skokie Theater. $10. Live entertainment: Forever Frank, The Sinatra Legacy. RSVP Skokie Chamber of Commerce 847-673-0240
November 5, Friday, 11:30 to 1:30, The Summit of Uptown will host 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. We are collecting names of our volunteers so please let me know if you can help out.
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!
So I apologize if you get 2 eblasts from me today – I try not to send more than one in a day.
I hope you’re enjoying this beautiful weather – I’ve been driving around all weekend with the top down on my little convertible and have been soaking up the rays!
Friday evening, my friend Lori and I had dinner at Hay Caramba! On Saturday, Lian went to StageCoach Theatre Arts which she loves – then we headed to Tasty Pup for lunch! Walked over to the library, drove over to the Shell at Greenwood and Touhy (the only gas station that is a Chamber member!). And Lian went ice skating at Oakton.
Had dinner on Thursday with Lian at Jason’s Deli for the fundraiser for the Park Ridge Community Fund!
I love doing business with Chamber members – everyone mentioned is a Chamber member!
October 13, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon at Romano’s Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar, 27 S. Northwest Hwy. Come have a fabulous meal at the newest restaurant in town!
Speaker Rebecca Palumbo from Rollins Palumbo Creative: Learn how to use your business marketing dollars wisely in challenging economic times.
Member $25, Prospective Member and Walk Ins with no rsvp $30.
I’d like to print up some fun, fast facts for the member news. Send me a one-liner about your business that I can do a title “Did you know…?”
For example, did you know…
… that Barb at All on the Road Catering hosted 15 Indian Guides and their dads for pizza making and brownie baking last week so they could earn a badge?
…the Chamber’s map will go out in the Pioneer Press October 21 edition to every household in Park Ridge whether they have a subscription or not?
…that the Park Ridge Community Fund will also have an insert in the Pioneer Press October 21 edition requesting donations for the charities that support Park Ridge friends and neighbors?
Aren’t those interesting fun, fast facts? So send me something short and sweet and I’ll do a list of them! I can only print what I know so if you don’t tell me, I can’t print them!
Chamber’s Fall Membership Drive Needs You!
The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce Fall Membership Drive is gaining momentum, but we still need your help! Do you know a business that you can refer? Simply refer a new member to the Chamber during the month of October. They’ll save big -- 15 months for the price 12, plus their choice of a dedicate e-blast or member mailing labels. And, as special thanks for your referral, you’ll receive a $20 Chamber Gift Certificate and the chance to win valuable prizes!
For questions, contract me by phone 847-825-31210 or email gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
Right now we have three new members for October!
Ringside Heating & Cooling (Jim Schmitt)
Gibson’s Steakhouse & bar
SportClips
Would you like to host a Chamber event in 2011?
We’re booking our luncheons, business after hours, speakers and other programs for 2011 and are almost filled for the year.
If you’re interested in hosting, speaking or sponsoring, please let me know asap so I can get you booked! Of course, we love showcasing our Chamber members!
All meetings are held at 720 Garden unless specifically mentioned:
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. Moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group.
October 15, Friday, 8:00am – 9:30am – Communications Committee Meeting. Chaired by Martha Berns, Dempsey Design, and Dave Donovan, EJ Coyne Insurance, this committee primarily works on the monthly newsletter. Needs writers and articles and photos!
October 15, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network. This leads & referral group is the most recent and is looking for new members. So far, we have Maria Renella, BayTree Lending (mortgage broker); Matt Coyne, EJ Coyne (Insurance broker); Cathy Janus, Janus Premiums (ad specialities); Paul Szymanski, Saurus Associates (IT consulting); and Georgine Donovan, The Red Herring Studio (artist of pets, fish, and houses). This group needs an accountant, real estate agent, attorney, printer, and more.
October 20, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting. Chaired by Linda Hills, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, the goal of the Retail Committee is to find ways to get residents to come to their stores and shop locally.
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. Thank you to the City, Liberty Bank for Savings, Maine Township, Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano for sponsoring.
October 26, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am, PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
October 27, Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at SportClips, 35 S. Northwest Hwy. Join City and Chamber leaders as we welcome this new business to town!
October 28, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event - Hosted by EKG (Entrepreneur Knowledge Group), 720 Garden Street
October 29, Friday, 8:30am – 10:00am Women in Business Networking Breakfast, 720 Garden Street, Eat Away Stress: How Diet can Help to Minimize Depression and Anxiety Presented by Sandra G. Carey, Psy.D., M.S., Willow Wellness Center $10 Members, $15 Prospective Members
November 4, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., North Suburban Young Professionals. This group of young professionals is a joint networking event between Park Ridge, Niles and Skokie Chambers. Help Save the Skokie Theater. $10. Live entertainment: Forever Frank, The Sinatra Legacy. RSVP Skokie Chamber of Commerce 847-673-0240
November 5, Friday, 11:30 to 1:30, The Summit of Uptown will host 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. We are collecting names of our volunteers so please let me know if you can help out.
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!
Member News as of October 8th
Though the Members News is normally out on Thursday, yesterday was such a busy day! I was at Jason’s Deli last night for the fundraiser for the Park Ridge Community Fund and also got a massage from Laura T. Clark Massage, 847-707-5462. For my husband’s birthday on Oct. 5, we ordered from Perry’s Pizzeria, 847-823-4422, – they have great double dough pizzas that he loves! And we had Pro Windows, 847-825-4890, over to replace a broken window in our house! Wherever possible, I always try to spend my money with Chamber members first – hope you do too!
The maps will be out in the Oct. 21 Pioneer Press mailing to every home in Park Ridge. Also included is the Park Ridge Community Fund request for donations so please look for both items.
The mother of Diane Forsythe and Karen Nelson, and grandmother of Eric Nelson, passed away this week. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Services will be in Wisconsin.
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.
Alexander J. Barton, 35, is the new President of Barton & Barton Ltd., Park Ridge. Barton has been Vice President for the past 11 years.
The full-service marketing, public relations and graphic design agency was founded by Richard Barton in the late 1990’s and serves a variety of clients in government, banking, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture and other areas. Richard Barton assumes the role of Chief Operating Officer.
Located at 1718 Oakton, Park Ridge, the agency has focused on serving both local and national organizations. For further information, visit www.bartonchicago.com.
Perry’s Ristorante, Pizzeria & Ribs
Joins the Park Ridge Community Fund
Fundraiser Week - October 25 thru October 31
How it Works – Order from Perry’s Dine In (Beer & Wine), Carryout, Delivery or Catering and Perry’s will donate 10% of the designated sales to the Park Ridge Community Fund. Please mention Park Ridge Community Fund.
No coupons please.
Trick-or-Treat at South Park Friday October 29.
711 Devon
847-823-4422
View our Menu www.PerrysParkRidge.com
Winestyles Park Ridge
105 S. Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-518-9463
Join Us This Friday for a Free Wine Tasting 5-7
Taste new Washington Chardonnay, a 90 pt Willamette Valley chardonnay, a Willamette Pinot Noir and a Washington Red Blend with Steve from Wirtz Beverage.
June Moon will be at 223 N. Wolf Road in Des Plaines 60016 on Friday October 8th and Saturday October 9th from 9AM to 3PM each day and on Sunday October 10th from 10AM to 2PM. Check June Moon Home Page for details or email us or call us at 847-698-2559. We hope to see you there.
The Center of Concern is requesting the pleasure of your company at their “Autumn Leaves” Brunch on Sunday, November 7th from 11:30am – 2:oopm at the Hyatt Rosemont Hotel at the corner of Devon and River Road in Rosemont. There will be a breakfast buffet, cash bar, raffle and musical entertainment will be provided by Bill Froula, a soloist offering memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Elvis. The cost is $40. Seating is limited and please RSVP before November 1st to the Center of Concern at 847-823-0453.
MB Financial Bank is dedicated to being a part of the “pink” movement during October to help find a cure for breast cancer. A supporter of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk since 2002, for every new MB Red Checking account opened from October 1 through October 31, 2010, MB will donate $10 to the American Cancer Society. By opening an MB Red Checking account, you’ll not only help fund research to find a cure for a disease that has touched too many lives, but you’ll also be getting a checking account that pays a very strong rate at a time when interest rates are low on savings accounts and basically non-existent with many checking accounts. MB Red Checking is especially attractive to those who use Internet banking and bill pay and a debit card for nearly all of their purchases.
To add another $10 to MB’s American Cancer Society donation and to learn more about MB Red Checking, members and friends and family of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce can go to www.RedChecking.com , call me at 847-745-3580 or visit the Park Ridge Branch at 1014 Busse Highway at Oakton Street.
Jo Ann Arnswald
Banking Center Manager, Park Ridge
1014 Busse Highway
ComEd to do Tree Trimming
Commonwealth Edison has notified the City that they will soon begin mid-cycle tree trimming for electric line clearance. Work will be done in several areas of the community and will be performed by ComEd’s contractor, ABC Professional Tree Service. If you have questions, please contact ComEd at 800/334-7661 or ABC Professional Tree Service at 847/612-0474.
Roosevelt School Invites Veterans to Participate in November 11 Recognition Event
Roosevelt School in Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 is sending out an early invitation to local veterans who would be interested in participating at its annual Veterans Day recognition event on Thursday, November 11.
“We are inviting local veterans of any age to spend the day with us,” according to Principal Kevin Dwyer. “During the day we hold a school assembly and veterans visit different classrooms to share their stories with students. This has traditionally been one of the highlights at Roosevelt School every fall,” he added.
Veterans who are interested in participating this year should register in advance or obtain more information by contacting coordinator Larry Ryles, 847-720-4883. Each year, about 25 veterans from many different eras and services come forward to share their experiences with Roosevelt School students.
Visit the Spirits of Old Park Ridge
At the Town of Maine Cemetery
Come Join Us October 16!
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Park Ridge Historical Society
On Saturday, October 16, 2010, the Historical Society offers a special City Centennial edition of its Town of Maine Cemetery tours.
Tours depart from the cemetery gatehouse, located just inside the main gate off Touhy Avenue, beginning at 10:00 am with the last group departing around 2:00 pm.
Admission Fees:
Society Members: $ 5
Adults: $ 10
High School Age and Under: $ 5
Family Admission: $20
Reservations: Not required. Admission fees are collected at the gatehouse
Parking: Along the lanes in the cemetery or along South Rose Street
Refreshment:
Coffee, cider and doughnuts will be available in the gatehouse
For additional information, please call the Society at 847.696.1973,
or direct queries to: george@pennyville.org
www.pennyville.org
NORWOOD CROSSING OFFERS BRAIN GAME CHALLENGE
If you’re challenged by working crossword puzzles, matching letter-selection skills with contestants on Wheel of Fortune or solving Word Finder, you will want to take the Brain Game Challenge, on Saturday, October 16, from noon to 4:00 p.m., at Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 N. Nina Avenue in Chicago. The Brain Game Challenge is a grass roots program initiated by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to promote brain health. The event, co-hosted by Norwood Crossing and Partners in Senior Care, is comprised of crosswords, mazes, memory, Sudoku, and more that will be played by various participants simultaneously. People of all ages, abilities and interests are invited to participate, enjoy refreshments and socialize. Free parking is available in the lot behind Norwood Crossing (parking lot entrance on Avondale Avenue). Are you up to the challenge? For more information or to RSVP, please call (773) 577-5323.
1416 S Canfield, Park Ridge 847.637.0002
1st Year Anniversary!
Thank you for your Patronage
Free Seminar & Clinic!
Sunday, Oct. 10, 1-2pm
Upper Body Pain – Stomp out Pain!
Cause & Effects
Self Care Tips
Sample Treatments
Refreshments & Raffle (Free Massage & Gift)
Come learn about what can cause headaches, neck strain, lower back ache, elbow pain, jaw pain and more! This seminar will cover some of the causes & effects of upper body pain, what you can do to help prevent them & of course, hands on clinic where we provide sample treatments for your ailments.
Help us celebrate our 1st year anniversary by serving you! RSVP appreciated: 847.637.0002.
COLLECTION FOR OUR TROOPS: Please help us collect supplies for our troops such as 16oz. Crackers, baby wipes, Slim Jims, Chapstick, 20oz Mouthwash, anti-itch & antibiotic creams. Visit www.osotil.org for more info.
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 and also get a goodie bag with gifts and shopping coupons. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m. For information, contact the Park Ridge Community Fund offices at 847-825-5311.
If you would like to donate a gift certificate or gift basket for the drawing, let me know!
The Red Herring Studio
The Red Herring Studio is sponsoring a family team in this Sunday’s JDRF Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes at Lawrence Avenue and the Lakefront. Support Team Harry’s Care-eez by walking with us or making a donation to this very worthwhile cause. For more information go to www.jdrf.org or contact Georgine Donovan. Mobile: 312-213-0394 – Email: Georgine@theredherringstudio.com
If you receive calls from people seeking jobs, please refer them to www.worknetncc.com and have them click on job seekers, then WIA Orientation. All those seeking funding for training programs or needing assistance in finding jobs through us begin by attending a WIA orientation.
Jan Terry
Coordinator of Workforce Administrative Services
The Workforce Board of Northern Cook County
2604 E. Dempster, Suite 305
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847 699-9195
www.workforceboard.org
RSVP
Gillett Salinas at 312-645-9400 ext. 18
gsalinas@haymarket.net
Community Leaders Kick Off
Partnering for Healthy and Fit Communities
Featuring Biggest Loser Contestants
Jerry & Estella Hayes
with Special Guests
NBC5 Sportscaster
Peggy Kusinski
State Senator
Dan Kotowski
Join us for a fun-filled evening.
• Enjoy drinks & hors d'oeuvres from Chef Ron Rech.
• Network with local leaders.
• Share ideas to improve our community's health!
Tuesday, October 19th
Networking & Refreshments: 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Program: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Hosted by
Resurrection Medical Center
New Marian Conference Center
Ground Floor
7435 West Talcott Avenue, Chicago
Share This!
Please forward to your colleagues and community partners.
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RMC Community Relations Planning Committee
Chair: Joe Gera, Director of Pharmacy Services
Committee Members: Cindy Brennan, EMS Coordinator, Mariana Burgos, Supervisor, Health Management/ Fitness Center, Shu Chan, M.D., Emergency Medicine, Jim Croegaert, Coordinator, Spiritual Services, Barbara DeVito, Director of Volunteer Services, Pat Favia, Senior Director, System Marketing, Carol Flanagan, Manager, RMC Cancer Treatment Center, Bruno Giacomuzzi, Vice President, Outpatient Services, Hugh Mathis, Director, RMC Development Foundation, Joan McConville, Parish Nurse, Evelyn O'Connor, Public Relations Manager Special thanks to the 2009-10
RMC Community Relations Steering Committee
Sister Donna Marie Wolowicki, C.R., Chair
Executive Vice President/CEO
Resurrection Medical Center
Patricia Ahern
President & CEO
Rainbow Hospice
Marie Bertsch
Resurrection Retirement Community
Kenneth Budzikowski
Former Pastor
St. Thecla Catholic Church
Shari Centrone
President
Norwood Park Citizen's Association
Dorothy M. Ellsworth
Commissioner
Norridge Park Park District
Rose Garlasco
Assistant Principal for Students
Maine South High School
Betty Gilbert
College Activities Officer
Wright College
Betty Henneman
Clerk
City of Park Ridge
Jerry Kenney
Founder
Seniors in Action
Denise Lam
Executive Director
Leaning Tower YMCA
Saundra Lightfoot
Regional Director, Health Initiatives
American Cancer Society
Rita McGovern
Executive Director
Edison Park Chamber of Commerce
Rev. James O'Brien
Interim Administrator
Interfaith Airport Chapels of Chicago
Dr. Lynne Saccaro
Principal
Resurrection High School
Katie Schneider
Executive Director
Niles Chamber of Commerce
Dennis Stefanowicz
Trustee
Village of Norridge
Kevin Stenson
Fire Chief
Norwood Park Fire Protection District
Arthur Tarvardian
Principal
Taft High School
Matthew Toles
Branch Manager
PNC Bank
Julie White
Dean of Allied Health
Wright College
rmc.reshealth.org
The City of Park Ridge and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce will host a one day collection for the recycling of electronics on Saturday, October 23, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Public Works Service Center, 400 Busse Highway. Thanks to our major sponsors: Liberty Bank for Savings, Maine Township, and Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano!
There will be a fee of $5 per car, however the Chamber of Commerce will distribute a $5 coupon good towards a $20 purchase at participating Chamber members.
Only the following items will be accepted:
• All computer related equipment
• TV’s, VCR and DVD players
• MP3 players
• PDA’s
• Video game consoles
• Audio visual equipment
• Cell phones will be donated to www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com
• Household batteries (no car or acid filled batteries)
The following items will not be accepted:
• Refrigerators
• Stoves
• Microwaves
• Toasters, blenders, food processors
• Hair dryers, fans
• Air conditioners, washing machines, dryers
Please do not bring hazardous waste or other unlisted materials.
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!
The maps will be out in the Oct. 21 Pioneer Press mailing to every home in Park Ridge. Also included is the Park Ridge Community Fund request for donations so please look for both items.
The mother of Diane Forsythe and Karen Nelson, and grandmother of Eric Nelson, passed away this week. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Services will be in Wisconsin.
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.
Alexander J. Barton, 35, is the new President of Barton & Barton Ltd., Park Ridge. Barton has been Vice President for the past 11 years.
The full-service marketing, public relations and graphic design agency was founded by Richard Barton in the late 1990’s and serves a variety of clients in government, banking, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture and other areas. Richard Barton assumes the role of Chief Operating Officer.
Located at 1718 Oakton, Park Ridge, the agency has focused on serving both local and national organizations. For further information, visit www.bartonchicago.com.
Perry’s Ristorante, Pizzeria & Ribs
Joins the Park Ridge Community Fund
Fundraiser Week - October 25 thru October 31
How it Works – Order from Perry’s Dine In (Beer & Wine), Carryout, Delivery or Catering and Perry’s will donate 10% of the designated sales to the Park Ridge Community Fund. Please mention Park Ridge Community Fund.
No coupons please.
Trick-or-Treat at South Park Friday October 29.
711 Devon
847-823-4422
View our Menu www.PerrysParkRidge.com
Winestyles Park Ridge
105 S. Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-518-9463
Join Us This Friday for a Free Wine Tasting 5-7
Taste new Washington Chardonnay, a 90 pt Willamette Valley chardonnay, a Willamette Pinot Noir and a Washington Red Blend with Steve from Wirtz Beverage.
June Moon will be at 223 N. Wolf Road in Des Plaines 60016 on Friday October 8th and Saturday October 9th from 9AM to 3PM each day and on Sunday October 10th from 10AM to 2PM. Check June Moon Home Page for details or email us or call us at 847-698-2559. We hope to see you there.
The Center of Concern is requesting the pleasure of your company at their “Autumn Leaves” Brunch on Sunday, November 7th from 11:30am – 2:oopm at the Hyatt Rosemont Hotel at the corner of Devon and River Road in Rosemont. There will be a breakfast buffet, cash bar, raffle and musical entertainment will be provided by Bill Froula, a soloist offering memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Elvis. The cost is $40. Seating is limited and please RSVP before November 1st to the Center of Concern at 847-823-0453.
MB Financial Bank is dedicated to being a part of the “pink” movement during October to help find a cure for breast cancer. A supporter of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk since 2002, for every new MB Red Checking account opened from October 1 through October 31, 2010, MB will donate $10 to the American Cancer Society. By opening an MB Red Checking account, you’ll not only help fund research to find a cure for a disease that has touched too many lives, but you’ll also be getting a checking account that pays a very strong rate at a time when interest rates are low on savings accounts and basically non-existent with many checking accounts. MB Red Checking is especially attractive to those who use Internet banking and bill pay and a debit card for nearly all of their purchases.
To add another $10 to MB’s American Cancer Society donation and to learn more about MB Red Checking, members and friends and family of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce can go to www.RedChecking.com , call me at 847-745-3580 or visit the Park Ridge Branch at 1014 Busse Highway at Oakton Street.
Jo Ann Arnswald
Banking Center Manager, Park Ridge
1014 Busse Highway
ComEd to do Tree Trimming
Commonwealth Edison has notified the City that they will soon begin mid-cycle tree trimming for electric line clearance. Work will be done in several areas of the community and will be performed by ComEd’s contractor, ABC Professional Tree Service. If you have questions, please contact ComEd at 800/334-7661 or ABC Professional Tree Service at 847/612-0474.
Roosevelt School Invites Veterans to Participate in November 11 Recognition Event
Roosevelt School in Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 is sending out an early invitation to local veterans who would be interested in participating at its annual Veterans Day recognition event on Thursday, November 11.
“We are inviting local veterans of any age to spend the day with us,” according to Principal Kevin Dwyer. “During the day we hold a school assembly and veterans visit different classrooms to share their stories with students. This has traditionally been one of the highlights at Roosevelt School every fall,” he added.
Veterans who are interested in participating this year should register in advance or obtain more information by contacting coordinator Larry Ryles, 847-720-4883. Each year, about 25 veterans from many different eras and services come forward to share their experiences with Roosevelt School students.
Visit the Spirits of Old Park Ridge
At the Town of Maine Cemetery
Come Join Us October 16!
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Park Ridge Historical Society
On Saturday, October 16, 2010, the Historical Society offers a special City Centennial edition of its Town of Maine Cemetery tours.
Tours depart from the cemetery gatehouse, located just inside the main gate off Touhy Avenue, beginning at 10:00 am with the last group departing around 2:00 pm.
Admission Fees:
Society Members: $ 5
Adults: $ 10
High School Age and Under: $ 5
Family Admission: $20
Reservations: Not required. Admission fees are collected at the gatehouse
Parking: Along the lanes in the cemetery or along South Rose Street
Refreshment:
Coffee, cider and doughnuts will be available in the gatehouse
For additional information, please call the Society at 847.696.1973,
or direct queries to: george@pennyville.org
www.pennyville.org
NORWOOD CROSSING OFFERS BRAIN GAME CHALLENGE
If you’re challenged by working crossword puzzles, matching letter-selection skills with contestants on Wheel of Fortune or solving Word Finder, you will want to take the Brain Game Challenge, on Saturday, October 16, from noon to 4:00 p.m., at Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 N. Nina Avenue in Chicago. The Brain Game Challenge is a grass roots program initiated by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to promote brain health. The event, co-hosted by Norwood Crossing and Partners in Senior Care, is comprised of crosswords, mazes, memory, Sudoku, and more that will be played by various participants simultaneously. People of all ages, abilities and interests are invited to participate, enjoy refreshments and socialize. Free parking is available in the lot behind Norwood Crossing (parking lot entrance on Avondale Avenue). Are you up to the challenge? For more information or to RSVP, please call (773) 577-5323.
1416 S Canfield, Park Ridge 847.637.0002
1st Year Anniversary!
Thank you for your Patronage
Free Seminar & Clinic!
Sunday, Oct. 10, 1-2pm
Upper Body Pain – Stomp out Pain!
Cause & Effects
Self Care Tips
Sample Treatments
Refreshments & Raffle (Free Massage & Gift)
Come learn about what can cause headaches, neck strain, lower back ache, elbow pain, jaw pain and more! This seminar will cover some of the causes & effects of upper body pain, what you can do to help prevent them & of course, hands on clinic where we provide sample treatments for your ailments.
Help us celebrate our 1st year anniversary by serving you! RSVP appreciated: 847.637.0002.
COLLECTION FOR OUR TROOPS: Please help us collect supplies for our troops such as 16oz. Crackers, baby wipes, Slim Jims, Chapstick, 20oz Mouthwash, anti-itch & antibiotic creams. Visit www.osotil.org for more info.
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 and also get a goodie bag with gifts and shopping coupons. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m. For information, contact the Park Ridge Community Fund offices at 847-825-5311.
If you would like to donate a gift certificate or gift basket for the drawing, let me know!
The Red Herring Studio
The Red Herring Studio is sponsoring a family team in this Sunday’s JDRF Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes at Lawrence Avenue and the Lakefront. Support Team Harry’s Care-eez by walking with us or making a donation to this very worthwhile cause. For more information go to www.jdrf.org or contact Georgine Donovan. Mobile: 312-213-0394 – Email: Georgine@theredherringstudio.com
If you receive calls from people seeking jobs, please refer them to www.worknetncc.com and have them click on job seekers, then WIA Orientation. All those seeking funding for training programs or needing assistance in finding jobs through us begin by attending a WIA orientation.
Jan Terry
Coordinator of Workforce Administrative Services
The Workforce Board of Northern Cook County
2604 E. Dempster, Suite 305
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847 699-9195
www.workforceboard.org
RSVP
Gillett Salinas at 312-645-9400 ext. 18
gsalinas@haymarket.net
Community Leaders Kick Off
Partnering for Healthy and Fit Communities
Featuring Biggest Loser Contestants
Jerry & Estella Hayes
with Special Guests
NBC5 Sportscaster
Peggy Kusinski
State Senator
Dan Kotowski
Join us for a fun-filled evening.
• Enjoy drinks & hors d'oeuvres from Chef Ron Rech.
• Network with local leaders.
• Share ideas to improve our community's health!
Tuesday, October 19th
Networking & Refreshments: 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Program: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Hosted by
Resurrection Medical Center
New Marian Conference Center
Ground Floor
7435 West Talcott Avenue, Chicago
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Please forward to your colleagues and community partners.
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RMC Community Relations Planning Committee
Chair: Joe Gera, Director of Pharmacy Services
Committee Members: Cindy Brennan, EMS Coordinator, Mariana Burgos, Supervisor, Health Management/ Fitness Center, Shu Chan, M.D., Emergency Medicine, Jim Croegaert, Coordinator, Spiritual Services, Barbara DeVito, Director of Volunteer Services, Pat Favia, Senior Director, System Marketing, Carol Flanagan, Manager, RMC Cancer Treatment Center, Bruno Giacomuzzi, Vice President, Outpatient Services, Hugh Mathis, Director, RMC Development Foundation, Joan McConville, Parish Nurse, Evelyn O'Connor, Public Relations Manager Special thanks to the 2009-10
RMC Community Relations Steering Committee
Sister Donna Marie Wolowicki, C.R., Chair
Executive Vice President/CEO
Resurrection Medical Center
Patricia Ahern
President & CEO
Rainbow Hospice
Marie Bertsch
Resurrection Retirement Community
Kenneth Budzikowski
Former Pastor
St. Thecla Catholic Church
Shari Centrone
President
Norwood Park Citizen's Association
Dorothy M. Ellsworth
Commissioner
Norridge Park Park District
Rose Garlasco
Assistant Principal for Students
Maine South High School
Betty Gilbert
College Activities Officer
Wright College
Betty Henneman
Clerk
City of Park Ridge
Jerry Kenney
Founder
Seniors in Action
Denise Lam
Executive Director
Leaning Tower YMCA
Saundra Lightfoot
Regional Director, Health Initiatives
American Cancer Society
Rita McGovern
Executive Director
Edison Park Chamber of Commerce
Rev. James O'Brien
Interim Administrator
Interfaith Airport Chapels of Chicago
Dr. Lynne Saccaro
Principal
Resurrection High School
Katie Schneider
Executive Director
Niles Chamber of Commerce
Dennis Stefanowicz
Trustee
Village of Norridge
Kevin Stenson
Fire Chief
Norwood Park Fire Protection District
Arthur Tarvardian
Principal
Taft High School
Matthew Toles
Branch Manager
PNC Bank
Julie White
Dean of Allied Health
Wright College
rmc.reshealth.org
The City of Park Ridge and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce will host a one day collection for the recycling of electronics on Saturday, October 23, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Public Works Service Center, 400 Busse Highway. Thanks to our major sponsors: Liberty Bank for Savings, Maine Township, and Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano!
There will be a fee of $5 per car, however the Chamber of Commerce will distribute a $5 coupon good towards a $20 purchase at participating Chamber members.
Only the following items will be accepted:
• All computer related equipment
• TV’s, VCR and DVD players
• MP3 players
• PDA’s
• Video game consoles
• Audio visual equipment
• Cell phones will be donated to www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com
• Household batteries (no car or acid filled batteries)
The following items will not be accepted:
• Refrigerators
• Stoves
• Microwaves
• Toasters, blenders, food processors
• Hair dryers, fans
• Air conditioners, washing machines, dryers
Please do not bring hazardous waste or other unlisted materials.
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!
Monday, October 4, 2010
Sept. 27, 2010 Weekly Chamber Update
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!
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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