Hope your holidays were fabulous! Remember that those who renew by year end receive a sponsor link on our welcome page for 1 month! Thank you to those who have
Looks like there's a wonderful chain reaction starting in Park Ridge....
It IS like a movie! Inspired by the generous gesture of Eric Nelson, Nelson Automotive, to match whatever the Park Ridge Community Fund can raise, up to $7,000, by Dec. 31, another wonderful neighbor has picked up the ball.
Ron Lundin of Lin-Mar Motors, Morton Grove has offered to match whatever we raise up to $3,500 by Dec. 31! So if you've been planning to give to the Park Ridge Community Fund, your impact is even greater now!
The need is great everywhere these days, but you can help so many good causes with just one gift to the Park Ridge Community Fund. For more than half a century, local business owners and residents like you have generously helped the Park Ridge Community Fund make life better, neighbor to neighbor.
The Park Ridge Community Fund is a locally-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Your one gift supports local charities and non-profit organizations that provide medical research, rehabilitation, health care education, safe emergency housing and care for women and their children; support for the sick and their families; services to help seniors stay engaged and healthy, and activities to provide wholesome outlets for kids and teens. And that’s just the beginning!
To learn more about the many services your gift makes possible and to donate safely online, please visit www.prcommunityfund.org. Eric Nelson and Ron Lundin are waiting to help make your gift of caring go twice as far this holiday season and beyond, so please donate before December 31.
After our recent Chamber board meeting, the following members were approved so please welcome them:
Park Ridge Community Women Sherrie Medina Post Office Box 193 312-543-8608 http://www.prcw.org
Most Reliable Remodelers Organization Steven Wang 712 County Line Road Bensenville, IL 60106 630-238-5701
http://www.mrro.org
Friends of Jim O'Donnell Jim O'Donnell 310 N. Western Ave. 847-750-6261 http://www.votejimo.com
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The retail committee has scheduled a First Fridays Pop Up Market for January! This event creates solutions to the New Years’ resolutions of Park Ridge citizens. Whether it be a health and fitness plan for 2012, or the tools to learn a new skill, local merchants will be set up at 116 Main St. to provide insight and support for the new year.
Tables will cost $40 each for non-registered First Friday participants. We’re inviting a variety of local businesses to present their solutions (only licensed Park Ridge Businesses permitted). Restaurants are welcome to sell their food (they will need a temporary food service permit), and merchants will be able to sell their products as well. Please contact the Chamber today at 847-825-3121 and reserve your table by this Friday, December 30th!
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You’re invited to the Eighty-third Annual Recognition and Installation Dinner on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Park Ridge Country Club (636 N. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge). There will be a cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m. (includes beer, wine, and soda) and dinner at 7:30 p.m. The evening’s program will include the installation of 2012 Chamber Board Members, Presentation of 2011 Community Star Awards, and a raffle and silent auction. $75.00 per person. Please R.S.V.P. to the chamber by January 16, 2012 for your attendance, and also if interested in donating for the silent auction or sponsoring the event.
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SAVE THE DATE!
December 28, Wednesday, 9:00am-10:30am Health Care Forum
January 5, Thursday, 10:00am-11:30am Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group (EKG) Meeting Regus, 350 S. Northwest Hwy. - A group for new and emerging entrepreneurs. For more information, contact Lynda Tourloukis at 847-401-5787 Lynda@youcansayyes.com.
January 6, Friday, 6:00pm-8:00pm First Fridays Park Ridge "Resolution Solutions" Visit the retailer community groups located next to All on the Road Catering (116 Maine St.) for great deals to make your New Year’s Resolutions come true!
January 12, Thursday, 8:45am-10:15am Tech Forum, Moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group, LLC. Microsoft Community Connections, Office 365 Hands On Training
January 21, Saturday, 6:00pm-10:00pm Community Stars and Installation Dinner! $75 per person – Park Ridge Country Club, 636 N. Prospect Ave. Please call the Chamber to make your reservation
January 23, Monday, Deadline to receive Newsletter Inserts for February Newsletter
January 26, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours, Comcast Business Services and Affresco Restaurant Invite You! Affresco is located at 11 N. Northwest Hwy.
January 27, Friday, 8:30am-9:45am Women in Business Networking Breakfast, Catherine Johns: Building Blocks of Networking: The Handshake. Member $10 prospective member $15
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Member News
The Chamber will be closed tomorrow so Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to you! See you next week.
Eric Nelson, Nelson Automotive, gave a challenge to the Park Ridge Community Fund – he’ll match all donations between now and year end up to a maximum of $7,000!!! So, please remember those in Park Ridge as you give your final donations for the year – it’s a 501 c(3) nonprofit organization and it gave $80,000 to more than 20 organizations that service Park Ridge this year. Please open your hearts and your wallets!
Did You Know?
The Park Ridge Indian Scouts Foundation is hosting the Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale from November 26-December 23 at the Community Center located on Touhy and Western in Park Ridge. Open weekdays 4:30pm-9pm and weekends from 10am-9pm. All proceeds support local charities.
You can make a reservation for a four course Tuscan Italian dinner for two on New Year’s Eve at Carlucci Restaurant in Rosemont. Package includes live entertainment, dancing and a champagne toast at midnight - $119. Reserve today online or at 847-518-0990
There are only a few more days till Christmas, Is your shopping done? Let Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice help you out - What's Pop'n Popcorn and pick up a popcorn basket or tin. They are gifts everyone will love!
Starting Friday, We Bought a Zoo (PG) (Scarlett Johansson, Matt Damon) will be playing at the Pickwick Theatre. All shows that start at or before 6pm are $5 for everyone!
Regus offers furnished office space starting at $499/ per month. Receptionist, Meeting Rooms, Cafe and Lounge Area to compliment your space. Just need something part time? Come check us out for a part time office or just use our meeting rooms.
Last minute gift? Indira offers a FREE elemental manicure ($40 value) with your purchases of a $100 gift certificate.
$10.00 off on your Haircut and Haircolor with Linda Russo Stylist in Park Ridge when you get both on Friday, January 13, 2012 only. Make your appointment at 847-493-9012.
For your last minute gift giving, Amphora has received a shipment of 60 pashmina scarves, and at $18 they are definitely a great holiday gift.
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Our summer intern, Jonathan Black has a sister on the varsity Hawkette team at Maine South and could use your help! The Maine South Hawkettes are hosting the 27th Annual Flower Show Gala, “Cirque Du Hawkettes” on Friday, March 9, 2012 at the Rosemont Convention Center. There are two ways you can show your support for this great event:
1. By advertising in our full-color program book
2. By donating an item for the evening’s raffles or silent auction.
Click here for the merchant letter and here for the ad book order pricing sheet. Under Hawkette Family Name, please right ‘Black’ and direct all questions to Julie Black at 847-698-0948.
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Give yourself the gift of Pilates, or maybe someone you know. Starting in 2012, the first mat class is FREE for anyone who is completely new to the studio. Spread the word! New to Pilates? Need to reconnect to what's really important? Consider taking Progressive Mat - a 4 week session for $75 that will empower you to practice on your own. (Starts January 6 -RESERVE NOW!) 847-698-6338
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Are you ready for the MRRO Home Remodeling Expo???
FIVE day event- January 25th- 29th 2012
at Skokie Village Crossing, 7011 North Central Ave, Skokie, IL
MRRO (Most Reliable Remodelers Organization) has announced its Official Spring MRRO Home Remodeling Expo that will be held January 25th- 29th, 2012 at Skokie Village Crossing, 7011 North Central Ave, Skokie, IL 60077 (formerly CompUSA- a 34,000 sq.ft building – next door to Dick’s Sporting Goods. Located in a very busy shopping mall and a convenient two story parking garage with more than 600 parking spaces and outside parking is also available).
MRRO partnered with the National Breast Cancer Foundation to sell raffle tickets at the MRRO Expo event and other locations.
The MRRO Car Raffle Grand Prize is a choice of a brand new car (a Mercedes-Benz, BMW or Cadillac) or $50,000 in cash. The second prize will be a cash prize of $10,000 and third prizes will be the sum of $1,000 each with 10 raffle ticket holders totaling $10,000. A total of 2,500 tickets will be sold at a price of $100.00 per ticket. These three new cars will be displayed and raffle tickets will be sold at the MRRO Expo location.
Visit MRRO website at www.mrro.org for more information!
$800 per booth (10’x10’) for this FIVE day event
FREE seminar presentation opportunity - Become sponsors or exhibitors! - Order your booth online- First Come First Serve
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Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL
www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917
16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539
17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000
18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!
26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
28. You can be here!
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Eric Nelson, Nelson Automotive, gave a challenge to the Park Ridge Community Fund – he’ll match all donations between now and year end up to a maximum of $7,000!!! So, please remember those in Park Ridge as you give your final donations for the year – it’s a 501 c(3) nonprofit organization and it gave $80,000 to more than 20 organizations that service Park Ridge this year. Please open your hearts and your wallets!
Did You Know?
The Park Ridge Indian Scouts Foundation is hosting the Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale from November 26-December 23 at the Community Center located on Touhy and Western in Park Ridge. Open weekdays 4:30pm-9pm and weekends from 10am-9pm. All proceeds support local charities.
You can make a reservation for a four course Tuscan Italian dinner for two on New Year’s Eve at Carlucci Restaurant in Rosemont. Package includes live entertainment, dancing and a champagne toast at midnight - $119. Reserve today online or at 847-518-0990
There are only a few more days till Christmas, Is your shopping done? Let Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice help you out - What's Pop'n Popcorn and pick up a popcorn basket or tin. They are gifts everyone will love!
Starting Friday, We Bought a Zoo (PG) (Scarlett Johansson, Matt Damon) will be playing at the Pickwick Theatre. All shows that start at or before 6pm are $5 for everyone!
Regus offers furnished office space starting at $499/ per month. Receptionist, Meeting Rooms, Cafe and Lounge Area to compliment your space. Just need something part time? Come check us out for a part time office or just use our meeting rooms.
Last minute gift? Indira offers a FREE elemental manicure ($40 value) with your purchases of a $100 gift certificate.
$10.00 off on your Haircut and Haircolor with Linda Russo Stylist in Park Ridge when you get both on Friday, January 13, 2012 only. Make your appointment at 847-493-9012.
For your last minute gift giving, Amphora has received a shipment of 60 pashmina scarves, and at $18 they are definitely a great holiday gift.
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Our summer intern, Jonathan Black has a sister on the varsity Hawkette team at Maine South and could use your help! The Maine South Hawkettes are hosting the 27th Annual Flower Show Gala, “Cirque Du Hawkettes” on Friday, March 9, 2012 at the Rosemont Convention Center. There are two ways you can show your support for this great event:
1. By advertising in our full-color program book
2. By donating an item for the evening’s raffles or silent auction.
Click here for the merchant letter and here for the ad book order pricing sheet. Under Hawkette Family Name, please right ‘Black’ and direct all questions to Julie Black at 847-698-0948.
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Give yourself the gift of Pilates, or maybe someone you know. Starting in 2012, the first mat class is FREE for anyone who is completely new to the studio. Spread the word! New to Pilates? Need to reconnect to what's really important? Consider taking Progressive Mat - a 4 week session for $75 that will empower you to practice on your own. (Starts January 6 -RESERVE NOW!) 847-698-6338
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Are you ready for the MRRO Home Remodeling Expo???
FIVE day event- January 25th- 29th 2012
at Skokie Village Crossing, 7011 North Central Ave, Skokie, IL
MRRO (Most Reliable Remodelers Organization) has announced its Official Spring MRRO Home Remodeling Expo that will be held January 25th- 29th, 2012 at Skokie Village Crossing, 7011 North Central Ave, Skokie, IL 60077 (formerly CompUSA- a 34,000 sq.ft building – next door to Dick’s Sporting Goods. Located in a very busy shopping mall and a convenient two story parking garage with more than 600 parking spaces and outside parking is also available).
MRRO partnered with the National Breast Cancer Foundation to sell raffle tickets at the MRRO Expo event and other locations.
The MRRO Car Raffle Grand Prize is a choice of a brand new car (a Mercedes-Benz, BMW or Cadillac) or $50,000 in cash. The second prize will be a cash prize of $10,000 and third prizes will be the sum of $1,000 each with 10 raffle ticket holders totaling $10,000. A total of 2,500 tickets will be sold at a price of $100.00 per ticket. These three new cars will be displayed and raffle tickets will be sold at the MRRO Expo location.
Visit MRRO website at www.mrro.org for more information!
$800 per booth (10’x10’) for this FIVE day event
FREE seminar presentation opportunity - Become sponsors or exhibitors! - Order your booth online- First Come First Serve
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Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL
www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917
16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539
17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000
18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!
26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
28. You can be here!
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Monday, December 19, 2011
12/19/2011: Weekly Chamber Update
Will you do me a favor? Save your corks for me. I’m going to make something really cool with them!
Jonathan Black, our college intern, is back from Michigan State University for his winter break and working at the Chamber for Cindy and Marci. Dorothy will be here this week and I’ll be in and out using up some vacation days. The office will be closed this Friday.
Happy holidays!
Last night, for the 2nd year, Chamber sponsored and served the Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross. The Chamber contracted with All on the Road Catering to provide a fabulous meal for 110 guests of roasted pork loin with caramelized onions, herb whipped red skinned potatoes, a vegetable medley, sliced French Bread, and mixed greens salad. Sponge cake, milk and apple juice were brought by volunteers.
Thank you to Joe Bredemann for his generosity, the Kaminiskis and the Olsons too, which covered the cost of the meal. I love how the Chamber members always step up to the plate in providing for their own community.
Volunteers who served were: Theresa and Rich Olson with son Matt Berg; Frank & Maureen Kaminski; Mary, & Luke Tremont; Wes Davis; Dave and Judy Donovan; Sheri Roche; Gail Haller; Lori Annetti; Wanda Wilson; Lynn Harvey; Rand and Cheryl Schweizer; Dick and Karen Larsen; and Ulyana Lysak.
What a wonderful holiday luncheon we had last week at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare! The food was great and Oneri Fleita was a fabulous speaker – he had wonderful stories about recruiting players.
He brought an autographed Matt Garza baseball which we raffled off.
Oneri also brought these items which we agreed to use for the silent auction at our annual Installation dinner on January 21 at the Park Ridge Country Club:
• An autographed Ernie Banks baseball
• An autographed Billy Williams bat
• An autographed Starlin Castro Jersey #13
All have certificates of authenticity
I’m taking bids now!
Thank you to Nick Trivedi and Nichol Squires for hosting the last Chamber Business after Hours for 2011! What a spread they served too – and especially to Fran for doing all the fabulous baking! It was a wonderful event and they gave out ‘Park And Fly and stay overnight’ gift certificates!
Incentive to Renew by 12/3/12!
Dorothy is emailing dues renewal invoices. For those who renew by year end (12/31/11), we’ll add your business to the Chamber website welcome page as a Sponsor Link – for 1 month for free! Those who have renewed:
• Provena - Resurrection Health Care (Platinum again!)
• Tom Dombro, ING
• Affordable Interiors by Deborah
• The Juniper Center
• Jerome Conlin
• A Sterling Design
• Barton Marketing Group
• Bethany Terrace
• Higher Level Wellness
• Ridge Family Physicians
• Quinn Print Inc.
• Dempsey Design
• Citywide Printing
• Nick Boudreau, Edward Jones
• FM Global
• Ace Hardware
• Nuzzo Plumbing
• Home Comfort Heating & Cooling (Platinum again!)
• Periodontics of Niles
Did you know that you can buy a sponsor link on our welcome page for just $150 per year?
December 23, Friday – Chamber Offices Closed
December 26, Monday – Chamber Offices Closed
December 28, Wednesday, 9:00am -10:30am Health Care Forum
December 28, Wednesday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Retail Roundtable Meeting, 720 Garden, If you have a shop in Park Ridge then don’t miss out on the Chamber’s Retail Roundtable! RSVP to the Chamber if you can attend.
December 29, Thursday– Chamber Offices Closed
December 30, Friday – Chamber Offices Closed
January 2, Monday, 8:30-4:30pm Chamber Closed for New Year's Holiday!
January 5, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group (EKG) Meeting, Regus, 350 S. Northwest Hwy. - A group for new and emerging entrepreneurs. For more information, contact Lynda Tourloukis at 847-401-5787 Lynda@youcansayyes.com.
January 6, Friday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm First Fridays Park Ridge "Resolutions Solutions", Park Ridge Nonprofit Center, 720 Garden Street
January, 12, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum, Moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group, LLC. Microsoft Community Connections Event. Office 365 Hands On Training
January 13, Friday, 9:00am -10:30am Membership Meeting
January 16, Monday, 8:30 – 9:30am Newsletter Meeting
January 21, Saturday, 6:00pm-10:00pm Community Stars and Installation Dinner! 6pm reception, 7:30pm dinner, Installation of 2012 Board of Directors, Presentation of 2011 Community Stars and silent auction, $75 per person – Park Ridge Country Club, 636 N. Prospect Ave. Ticket price $75, per person. Please call the Chamber to make your reservation
SAVE THE DATES!!!
• April 22, 2012, Electronics Recycling Day at Public Works co-hosted by the Chamber, the City and the Park District! Looking for sponsors!
Jonathan Black, our college intern, is back from Michigan State University for his winter break and working at the Chamber for Cindy and Marci. Dorothy will be here this week and I’ll be in and out using up some vacation days. The office will be closed this Friday.
Happy holidays!
Last night, for the 2nd year, Chamber sponsored and served the Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross. The Chamber contracted with All on the Road Catering to provide a fabulous meal for 110 guests of roasted pork loin with caramelized onions, herb whipped red skinned potatoes, a vegetable medley, sliced French Bread, and mixed greens salad. Sponge cake, milk and apple juice were brought by volunteers.
Thank you to Joe Bredemann for his generosity, the Kaminiskis and the Olsons too, which covered the cost of the meal. I love how the Chamber members always step up to the plate in providing for their own community.
Volunteers who served were: Theresa and Rich Olson with son Matt Berg; Frank & Maureen Kaminski; Mary, & Luke Tremont; Wes Davis; Dave and Judy Donovan; Sheri Roche; Gail Haller; Lori Annetti; Wanda Wilson; Lynn Harvey; Rand and Cheryl Schweizer; Dick and Karen Larsen; and Ulyana Lysak.
What a wonderful holiday luncheon we had last week at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare! The food was great and Oneri Fleita was a fabulous speaker – he had wonderful stories about recruiting players.
He brought an autographed Matt Garza baseball which we raffled off.
Oneri also brought these items which we agreed to use for the silent auction at our annual Installation dinner on January 21 at the Park Ridge Country Club:
• An autographed Ernie Banks baseball
• An autographed Billy Williams bat
• An autographed Starlin Castro Jersey #13
All have certificates of authenticity
I’m taking bids now!
Thank you to Nick Trivedi and Nichol Squires for hosting the last Chamber Business after Hours for 2011! What a spread they served too – and especially to Fran for doing all the fabulous baking! It was a wonderful event and they gave out ‘Park And Fly and stay overnight’ gift certificates!
Incentive to Renew by 12/3/12!
Dorothy is emailing dues renewal invoices. For those who renew by year end (12/31/11), we’ll add your business to the Chamber website welcome page as a Sponsor Link – for 1 month for free! Those who have renewed:
• Provena - Resurrection Health Care (Platinum again!)
• Tom Dombro, ING
• Affordable Interiors by Deborah
• The Juniper Center
• Jerome Conlin
• A Sterling Design
• Barton Marketing Group
• Bethany Terrace
• Higher Level Wellness
• Ridge Family Physicians
• Quinn Print Inc.
• Dempsey Design
• Citywide Printing
• Nick Boudreau, Edward Jones
• FM Global
• Ace Hardware
• Nuzzo Plumbing
• Home Comfort Heating & Cooling (Platinum again!)
• Periodontics of Niles
Did you know that you can buy a sponsor link on our welcome page for just $150 per year?
December 23, Friday – Chamber Offices Closed
December 26, Monday – Chamber Offices Closed
December 28, Wednesday, 9:00am -10:30am Health Care Forum
December 28, Wednesday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Retail Roundtable Meeting, 720 Garden, If you have a shop in Park Ridge then don’t miss out on the Chamber’s Retail Roundtable! RSVP to the Chamber if you can attend.
December 29, Thursday– Chamber Offices Closed
December 30, Friday – Chamber Offices Closed
January 2, Monday, 8:30-4:30pm Chamber Closed for New Year's Holiday!
January 5, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group (EKG) Meeting, Regus, 350 S. Northwest Hwy. - A group for new and emerging entrepreneurs. For more information, contact Lynda Tourloukis at 847-401-5787 Lynda@youcansayyes.com.
January 6, Friday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm First Fridays Park Ridge "Resolutions Solutions", Park Ridge Nonprofit Center, 720 Garden Street
January, 12, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum, Moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group, LLC. Microsoft Community Connections Event. Office 365 Hands On Training
January 13, Friday, 9:00am -10:30am Membership Meeting
January 16, Monday, 8:30 – 9:30am Newsletter Meeting
January 21, Saturday, 6:00pm-10:00pm Community Stars and Installation Dinner! 6pm reception, 7:30pm dinner, Installation of 2012 Board of Directors, Presentation of 2011 Community Stars and silent auction, $75 per person – Park Ridge Country Club, 636 N. Prospect Ave. Ticket price $75, per person. Please call the Chamber to make your reservation
SAVE THE DATES!!!
• April 22, 2012, Electronics Recycling Day at Public Works co-hosted by the Chamber, the City and the Park District! Looking for sponsors!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Member News
Today is the last Business After Hours of the year! Come to the Comfort Inn O’Hare at River Road and Touhy in Des Plaines between 5 and 7 p.m. Hope to see you there!
Did you know:
…today is the last day to bring in 2 food items to Noodles and get a free bowl of noodles! Also, buy a $25 gift card and get a coupon for a free Sandwich Duo!
… Every year the Park Ridge Indian Scouts sell Christmas trees, wreaths, and garland in the Community Center parking lot to raise money for local charities. Last year we were able to give away over $20,000. Here is the link to the Tree Sale page on our website is http://prisip.org/featured/treesale
… Vive! Therapeutic Massage (1416 S. Canfield, 847.637.0002) is offering 10% off if you buy 3 or more Holiday Gift Certificates. A gift of wellness
… Charter Fitness’ 5th annual toy drive to benefit families in need runs through Dec. 20. Bring in new, unwrapped toys to Charter Fitness and will be distributed through local charities and organizations such as Toys for Tots, Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital, and the Salvation Army.
… Sun and Moon Yoga is offering 20 classes for $200!
…Spuntino’s – buy $50 gift cards and get a $10 dining certificate
… Kiddie Kingdom will have Santa 4-8 p.m. 12/19 – 12/23 for photos!
… June Moon Estate will be at 8213 N. Oriole in Niles this Friday December 16th and Saturday December 17th from 9AM to 3PM. Check our June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559.
… Come it to Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice and take advantage of the $5 Quart sale 12/15/11-12/17/11. Stock up on Italian Ice and Ice Cream while we are closed in January! You can also pick up a popcorn tin or basket for your last minute gifts. 10 S. Northwest Hwy
… Rosewood is offering a 3 course dinner for $39.95!
… WineStyles Park Ridge is making gift baskets for the holidays.
Call and preorder or stop in and see all the readymade baskets, grab n go!
Gift or Join our Beer or wine club for the holidays… perfect gifts for beer or wine lovers.
… Furnished Office space starting at $499/ per month. Receptionist, Meeting Rooms, Cafe and Lounge Area to compliment your space. Just need something part time? Come check us out for a part time office or just use our meeting rooms. Call Gina 847-656-5205
… Republican Women of Park Ridge General Meeting. Join us for the first meeting of this New Year. Welcome Park Ridge Mayor David Schmidt for an enlightening look at our town. Meeting starts at 7:00pm, Thursday, January 19, 2012 at South Park Recreation Center, Talcott & Cumberland, Park Ridge. Free. For more information visit www.republicanwomenofparkridge.com* RWOPR@ymail.com*'Like' us on Facebook*Follow us on Twitter @repwomenofpr
… OnView - Join us Friday, December 16, from 6 to 8pm for The Gift of Art Holiday Party! Enjoy refreshments while you browse art from the 100 under $100 feature, as well as work from our permanent collection, and find wonderful gifts for the Holidays!
… "Get Ready for the Holidays Special from Periodontics of Niles” Because the Holidays are getting closer, you can now be ready to be closer with everyone else with our Get Ready for the Holidays Special! You will discover the secret to having a brighter smile and fresher breath!
With our special, you will receive the following: Comprehensive Exam, X-Rays, Personal Consultation, Preventative Professional Cleaning*, Teeth Whitening Kit, and Fresh Breath System... all for only $198.00. Call us now at (847) 685-6686 to RSVP because this special expires 12-21-11!
*In absence of periodontal disease. Reg. fee $455. Periodontics of Niles gives 15% courtesy for senior citizens. Periodontics of Niles also gives special Courtesy discounts to the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce:
1. Chamber of Commerce Employees and Board Members: 20% Courtesy
2. Chamber of Commerce Members: 15% Courtesy
Small Business Technology Makeover Applications Are Being Accepted Through December 15. Think of it as the ultimate holiday present - $100,000 in FREE technology products and business services to help your enterprise grow.
That's the top prize in the 2011 Small Business Technology Makeover Competition presented by the Women's Business Development Center (WBDC). The organization just extended its deadline for applications to Thursday, December 15, at 5 p.m.
The prize package will include a small business server; 1 networked printer; 1 projector; 2 headsets; 7 laptop computers; $30,000 scholarship to Executive Business Training Website development, including brand design and content; installation and configuration hardware, labor and support; 5 licenses of Microsoft Small Business Server Premium 2008, Microsoft Office Professional 2010 and Windows 7 Ultimate; full suite of email marketing products, and much more.
To be eligible, applicants must be a for-profit business located in Illinois with a minimum of two years of business operation, maintain a minimum of four employee workstations, and have at least $1 million in revenue.
Prize packages provided by CDW, COSi, Constant Contact, Falkor Group, MarketM, The Microsoft Store, Microsoft, Directions Training Center, and the Women's Business Development Center.
Please share this email with others who may qualify to participate.
For complete information and to apply, please visit www.wbdctechnologymakeover.com.
Thank you,
Marvin Korves
Partner
Falkor Group, LLC
312-602-6560
Amphora
Help is on the way for your gift giving and holiday home decor.
These items just arrived and are ready for immediate delivery....
Table top which includes tree skirts, napkins, table runners, table cloths and table toppers. Hurry in for best selection because these are all priced at cost!!Craftmaster all leather recliner with nail heads at $899. Upholstered headboards both in Queen and King. New shipment of pashminas arrive next week. Several new rugs in solids and patterns. Lots of ornaments all at $4.00 or below as well as stocking stuffers, teacher's gifts and wine bags
The store has been stuffed with furniture, upholstery, artwork, lamps and more. Complimentary delivery and set up within 15 miles of Amphora on all major pieces.
We are open on Sunday's from Noon to 4pm and late on Thursday till 7pm
Jean Fagan is a full time certified executive coach with in person coaching services in Chicago and SKYPE services to executives worldwide. She is a 20-year successful veteran of two Fortune 100 global corporations holding senior executive positions. She also worked for the largest physician organization in the world as a senior manager. She is the recipient of many awards for innovation and team building and a full graduate of the Center for Creative leadership Executive Series. Jean is a certified executive coach from Penn State University and is a fully recommended member of the Harvard Coaching Institute and the International Coaching Federation. She can be reached at jeanfagan@fundamentalconnections.com.
Are you ready for the MRRO Home Remodeling Expo???
$800 per booth for Non- MRRO Member
$600 per booth for MRRO Member
FIVE days event- January 25th- 29th 2012
Only 2 companies per service category will be eligible to reserve their booth
Visit MRRO website at www.mrro.org NOW!
Order your booth online and First Come First Serve
Why do you need to exhibit at the MRRO Home Remodeling Expo?
• Take advantage of a highly-targeted NEW audience
• Less competition because there will be only TWO companies per service category
• Non-MRRO Member booth price is $800 and MRRO Member booth price is $600
for FIVE days
• You will meet MORE customers in FIVE days
• MRRO Expo is located in a very BUSY shopping mall, Skokie Village Crossing,
7011 North Central Ave, Skokie, IL 60077 (formerly CompUSA – 34,000 sq.ft, next door to Dick’s Sporting Goods).
• Convenient two story parking building with more than 600 parking spaces just next
door and outside parking is also available. Easy expressway access, with major
stores nearby, like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Michaels, Pier 1 Imports, Jewel/Osco,
Best Buy, AMC Theaters, Office Max, Costco and Walmart…
• All of your MONEY received by MRRO will be used to promote the MRRO Expo
• All the advertisement schedules will be listed ON-LINE
• Keep UP with your competition
• Offer you a LIVE, interactive floor plan to make booth selections easier than ever before
• Reserving your booth on-line offers you to reserve the BEST booth choices right way
• FREE seminar presentation opportunity for Exhibitors
• Attendee DATABASE for you (your service category) for follow-up marketing
(MRRO member rate and non-member rate)
• On site raffle for a brand new CAR (a Mercedes, BMW or Cadillac) for National Breast Cancer Foundation
• Exhibitor name and link on www.mrro.org UNTIL September, 2012
• On site raffle for a brand new CAR (a Mercedes, BMW or Cadillac) for National Breast Cancer Foundation
• The MRRO Expo is going to be a lot of FUN…
TriPilates is giving away a HOLIDAY GIFT!
We want to say THANK YOU for making November 2011 the best month ever at the studio! We are grateful each and every time you come in, and we hope you are a fan of Pilates and what it can do for your body, mind, and spirit.
If you haven't yet, make your resolution BEFORE the New Year begins! Give it a TRY. "LIKE" us on our FACEBOOK PAGE
Like us on Facebook
Be automatically be entered in a contest drawing for a PRIVATE LESSON
Winners will be drawn on December 31, 2011.
Private lesson to be scheduled anytime in January
We are looking to catapult our fan page as a ways and means to spread the message of Pilates in our community here in Park Ridge and surrounding suburbs. Please help us! Feel free to forward this email to your friends!
Only fans of TriPilates Facebook page will be entered into the holiday gift contest!
Even Santa needs help getting all those toys delivered around the world on Christmas Eve. He's got elves and reindeer to pull it off. You've got Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants and this month only you can have our services at half price.
We can help you with:
• Letters or e-mails that need responses
• Holiday cards and /or e-mails
• Spreadsheets that need updating
• Appointments that need to be made
• Sorting and making files for that pile of paperwork that's sitting on your desk
• All the business cards that you have been collecting that need to be organized so you can streamline your marketing contacts
• Or any other administrative tasks that need to be finished so you can enjoy the holidays with your family and friends.
Think of it as our holiday gift to you. When you buy one hour you get one hour free (Maximum of four (4) free hours and offer expires 12/31/11). Please call Janet at 847/298-4069 or e-mail: janet@beyondcompareva.com for more information.
CorePower Yoga Park Ridge
Saturday, December 17th
10:00am - 12:00pm
Park Ridge Studio
Holiday Shopping Party
Come get your holiday shopping started. Preview new styles
from your favorite brands and have the chance to be entered
to win a month of unlimited yoga.
Special discounts on retail from
10:00am - 12:00pm only
Shop, mingle and enjoy wine and light refreshments.
W e hope you’ll join us!
www.corepoweryoga.com 847-496-4359
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL
www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917
16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539
17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000
18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!
26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
28. You can be here!
Did you know:
…today is the last day to bring in 2 food items to Noodles and get a free bowl of noodles! Also, buy a $25 gift card and get a coupon for a free Sandwich Duo!
… Every year the Park Ridge Indian Scouts sell Christmas trees, wreaths, and garland in the Community Center parking lot to raise money for local charities. Last year we were able to give away over $20,000. Here is the link to the Tree Sale page on our website is http://prisip.org/featured/treesale
… Vive! Therapeutic Massage (1416 S. Canfield, 847.637.0002) is offering 10% off if you buy 3 or more Holiday Gift Certificates. A gift of wellness
… Charter Fitness’ 5th annual toy drive to benefit families in need runs through Dec. 20. Bring in new, unwrapped toys to Charter Fitness and will be distributed through local charities and organizations such as Toys for Tots, Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital, and the Salvation Army.
… Sun and Moon Yoga is offering 20 classes for $200!
…Spuntino’s – buy $50 gift cards and get a $10 dining certificate
… Kiddie Kingdom will have Santa 4-8 p.m. 12/19 – 12/23 for photos!
… June Moon Estate will be at 8213 N. Oriole in Niles this Friday December 16th and Saturday December 17th from 9AM to 3PM. Check our June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559.
… Come it to Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice and take advantage of the $5 Quart sale 12/15/11-12/17/11. Stock up on Italian Ice and Ice Cream while we are closed in January! You can also pick up a popcorn tin or basket for your last minute gifts. 10 S. Northwest Hwy
… Rosewood is offering a 3 course dinner for $39.95!
… WineStyles Park Ridge is making gift baskets for the holidays.
Call and preorder or stop in and see all the readymade baskets, grab n go!
Gift or Join our Beer or wine club for the holidays… perfect gifts for beer or wine lovers.
… Furnished Office space starting at $499/ per month. Receptionist, Meeting Rooms, Cafe and Lounge Area to compliment your space. Just need something part time? Come check us out for a part time office or just use our meeting rooms. Call Gina 847-656-5205
… Republican Women of Park Ridge General Meeting. Join us for the first meeting of this New Year. Welcome Park Ridge Mayor David Schmidt for an enlightening look at our town. Meeting starts at 7:00pm, Thursday, January 19, 2012 at South Park Recreation Center, Talcott & Cumberland, Park Ridge. Free. For more information visit www.republicanwomenofparkridge.com* RWOPR@ymail.com*'Like' us on Facebook*Follow us on Twitter @repwomenofpr
… OnView - Join us Friday, December 16, from 6 to 8pm for The Gift of Art Holiday Party! Enjoy refreshments while you browse art from the 100 under $100 feature, as well as work from our permanent collection, and find wonderful gifts for the Holidays!
… "Get Ready for the Holidays Special from Periodontics of Niles” Because the Holidays are getting closer, you can now be ready to be closer with everyone else with our Get Ready for the Holidays Special! You will discover the secret to having a brighter smile and fresher breath!
With our special, you will receive the following: Comprehensive Exam, X-Rays, Personal Consultation, Preventative Professional Cleaning*, Teeth Whitening Kit, and Fresh Breath System... all for only $198.00. Call us now at (847) 685-6686 to RSVP because this special expires 12-21-11!
*In absence of periodontal disease. Reg. fee $455. Periodontics of Niles gives 15% courtesy for senior citizens. Periodontics of Niles also gives special Courtesy discounts to the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce:
1. Chamber of Commerce Employees and Board Members: 20% Courtesy
2. Chamber of Commerce Members: 15% Courtesy
Small Business Technology Makeover Applications Are Being Accepted Through December 15. Think of it as the ultimate holiday present - $100,000 in FREE technology products and business services to help your enterprise grow.
That's the top prize in the 2011 Small Business Technology Makeover Competition presented by the Women's Business Development Center (WBDC). The organization just extended its deadline for applications to Thursday, December 15, at 5 p.m.
The prize package will include a small business server; 1 networked printer; 1 projector; 2 headsets; 7 laptop computers; $30,000 scholarship to Executive Business Training Website development, including brand design and content; installation and configuration hardware, labor and support; 5 licenses of Microsoft Small Business Server Premium 2008, Microsoft Office Professional 2010 and Windows 7 Ultimate; full suite of email marketing products, and much more.
To be eligible, applicants must be a for-profit business located in Illinois with a minimum of two years of business operation, maintain a minimum of four employee workstations, and have at least $1 million in revenue.
Prize packages provided by CDW, COSi, Constant Contact, Falkor Group, MarketM, The Microsoft Store, Microsoft, Directions Training Center, and the Women's Business Development Center.
Please share this email with others who may qualify to participate.
For complete information and to apply, please visit www.wbdctechnologymakeover.com.
Thank you,
Marvin Korves
Partner
Falkor Group, LLC
312-602-6560
Amphora
Help is on the way for your gift giving and holiday home decor.
These items just arrived and are ready for immediate delivery....
Table top which includes tree skirts, napkins, table runners, table cloths and table toppers. Hurry in for best selection because these are all priced at cost!!Craftmaster all leather recliner with nail heads at $899. Upholstered headboards both in Queen and King. New shipment of pashminas arrive next week. Several new rugs in solids and patterns. Lots of ornaments all at $4.00 or below as well as stocking stuffers, teacher's gifts and wine bags
The store has been stuffed with furniture, upholstery, artwork, lamps and more. Complimentary delivery and set up within 15 miles of Amphora on all major pieces.
We are open on Sunday's from Noon to 4pm and late on Thursday till 7pm
Jean Fagan is a full time certified executive coach with in person coaching services in Chicago and SKYPE services to executives worldwide. She is a 20-year successful veteran of two Fortune 100 global corporations holding senior executive positions. She also worked for the largest physician organization in the world as a senior manager. She is the recipient of many awards for innovation and team building and a full graduate of the Center for Creative leadership Executive Series. Jean is a certified executive coach from Penn State University and is a fully recommended member of the Harvard Coaching Institute and the International Coaching Federation. She can be reached at jeanfagan@fundamentalconnections.com.
Are you ready for the MRRO Home Remodeling Expo???
$800 per booth for Non- MRRO Member
$600 per booth for MRRO Member
FIVE days event- January 25th- 29th 2012
Only 2 companies per service category will be eligible to reserve their booth
Visit MRRO website at www.mrro.org NOW!
Order your booth online and First Come First Serve
Why do you need to exhibit at the MRRO Home Remodeling Expo?
• Take advantage of a highly-targeted NEW audience
• Less competition because there will be only TWO companies per service category
• Non-MRRO Member booth price is $800 and MRRO Member booth price is $600
for FIVE days
• You will meet MORE customers in FIVE days
• MRRO Expo is located in a very BUSY shopping mall, Skokie Village Crossing,
7011 North Central Ave, Skokie, IL 60077 (formerly CompUSA – 34,000 sq.ft, next door to Dick’s Sporting Goods).
• Convenient two story parking building with more than 600 parking spaces just next
door and outside parking is also available. Easy expressway access, with major
stores nearby, like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Michaels, Pier 1 Imports, Jewel/Osco,
Best Buy, AMC Theaters, Office Max, Costco and Walmart…
• All of your MONEY received by MRRO will be used to promote the MRRO Expo
• All the advertisement schedules will be listed ON-LINE
• Keep UP with your competition
• Offer you a LIVE, interactive floor plan to make booth selections easier than ever before
• Reserving your booth on-line offers you to reserve the BEST booth choices right way
• FREE seminar presentation opportunity for Exhibitors
• Attendee DATABASE for you (your service category) for follow-up marketing
(MRRO member rate and non-member rate)
• On site raffle for a brand new CAR (a Mercedes, BMW or Cadillac) for National Breast Cancer Foundation
• Exhibitor name and link on www.mrro.org UNTIL September, 2012
• On site raffle for a brand new CAR (a Mercedes, BMW or Cadillac) for National Breast Cancer Foundation
• The MRRO Expo is going to be a lot of FUN…
TriPilates is giving away a HOLIDAY GIFT!
We want to say THANK YOU for making November 2011 the best month ever at the studio! We are grateful each and every time you come in, and we hope you are a fan of Pilates and what it can do for your body, mind, and spirit.
If you haven't yet, make your resolution BEFORE the New Year begins! Give it a TRY. "LIKE" us on our FACEBOOK PAGE
Like us on Facebook
Be automatically be entered in a contest drawing for a PRIVATE LESSON
Winners will be drawn on December 31, 2011.
Private lesson to be scheduled anytime in January
We are looking to catapult our fan page as a ways and means to spread the message of Pilates in our community here in Park Ridge and surrounding suburbs. Please help us! Feel free to forward this email to your friends!
Only fans of TriPilates Facebook page will be entered into the holiday gift contest!
Even Santa needs help getting all those toys delivered around the world on Christmas Eve. He's got elves and reindeer to pull it off. You've got Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants and this month only you can have our services at half price.
We can help you with:
• Letters or e-mails that need responses
• Holiday cards and /or e-mails
• Spreadsheets that need updating
• Appointments that need to be made
• Sorting and making files for that pile of paperwork that's sitting on your desk
• All the business cards that you have been collecting that need to be organized so you can streamline your marketing contacts
• Or any other administrative tasks that need to be finished so you can enjoy the holidays with your family and friends.
Think of it as our holiday gift to you. When you buy one hour you get one hour free (Maximum of four (4) free hours and offer expires 12/31/11). Please call Janet at 847/298-4069 or e-mail: janet@beyondcompareva.com for more information.
CorePower Yoga Park Ridge
Saturday, December 17th
10:00am - 12:00pm
Park Ridge Studio
Holiday Shopping Party
Come get your holiday shopping started. Preview new styles
from your favorite brands and have the chance to be entered
to win a month of unlimited yoga.
Special discounts on retail from
10:00am - 12:00pm only
Shop, mingle and enjoy wine and light refreshments.
W e hope you’ll join us!
www.corepoweryoga.com 847-496-4359
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL
www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917
16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539
17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000
18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!
26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
28. You can be here!
Monday, December 12, 2011
Gail's Weekly Chamber UPDATE
This week is our holiday luncheon (Wed) and business after hours (Thurs) – see details below.
Also, this Sunday is the supper sponsored by the Chamber at St Paul of the Cross. All on the Road Catering will make the meal. Sponsored by Joe Bredemann, Theresa Olson, and Frank Kaminski – thank you for your generosity. We have room for a couple more volunteers to come out and serve/clean/greet if you’d like to.
Incentive to Renew by 12/31/11!
Dorothy is emailing dues renewal invoices. If you renew by year end (12/31/11), we’ll add your business to the Chamber website welcome page as a Sponsor Link – for 1 month for free! Those who have renewed:
• Provena - Resurrection Health Care
• Tom Dombro, ING
• Affordable Interiors by Deborah
• The Juniper Center
• Jerome Conlin
• A Sterling Design
• Barton Marketing Group
• Bethany Terrace
• Higher Level Wellness
• Ridge Family Physicians
• Quinn Print Inc.
• Dempsey Design
• Citywide Printing
Did you know that you can be a sponsor and have on link on our welcome page for just $150 per year?
December 14, Wednesday, 11:30am to 1:30pm, Monthly Networking Holiday Luncheon at Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave. Rosemont, Oneri Fleita, Chicago Cubs VP of Player Development and Park Ridge resident, $25 for members and $30 for prospective members and walk ins. Complimentary parking.
December 15, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours Comfort Inn O’Hare/Des Plaines, 2175 E Touhy Ave., Des Plaines
December 16, Friday, 9:30am – 10:30am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network
December 18, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm, St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church Sunday Supper, 320 S. Washington, Help us serve or monetary or food donations needed.
December 19, Monday, 8:30am – 9:30am, Newsletter Meeting
CANCELLED - December 27, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am, PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
December 28, Wednesday, 9:00am -10:30am Health Care Forum, 720 Garden St.
December 28, Wednesday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Retail Roundtable Meeting, 720 Garden, If you have a shop in Park Ridge then don’t miss out on the Chamber’s Retail Roundtable! RSVP to the Chamber if you can attend.
SAVE THE DATES!!!
• January 21, 2012, Installation & Community Star Awards Dinner at the Park Ridge Country Club
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL
www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917
16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539
17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000
18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!
26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
28. You can be here!
Also, this Sunday is the supper sponsored by the Chamber at St Paul of the Cross. All on the Road Catering will make the meal. Sponsored by Joe Bredemann, Theresa Olson, and Frank Kaminski – thank you for your generosity. We have room for a couple more volunteers to come out and serve/clean/greet if you’d like to.
Incentive to Renew by 12/31/11!
Dorothy is emailing dues renewal invoices. If you renew by year end (12/31/11), we’ll add your business to the Chamber website welcome page as a Sponsor Link – for 1 month for free! Those who have renewed:
• Provena - Resurrection Health Care
• Tom Dombro, ING
• Affordable Interiors by Deborah
• The Juniper Center
• Jerome Conlin
• A Sterling Design
• Barton Marketing Group
• Bethany Terrace
• Higher Level Wellness
• Ridge Family Physicians
• Quinn Print Inc.
• Dempsey Design
• Citywide Printing
Did you know that you can be a sponsor and have on link on our welcome page for just $150 per year?
December 14, Wednesday, 11:30am to 1:30pm, Monthly Networking Holiday Luncheon at Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave. Rosemont, Oneri Fleita, Chicago Cubs VP of Player Development and Park Ridge resident, $25 for members and $30 for prospective members and walk ins. Complimentary parking.
December 15, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours Comfort Inn O’Hare/Des Plaines, 2175 E Touhy Ave., Des Plaines
December 16, Friday, 9:30am – 10:30am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network
December 18, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm, St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church Sunday Supper, 320 S. Washington, Help us serve or monetary or food donations needed.
December 19, Monday, 8:30am – 9:30am, Newsletter Meeting
CANCELLED - December 27, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am, PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
December 28, Wednesday, 9:00am -10:30am Health Care Forum, 720 Garden St.
December 28, Wednesday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Retail Roundtable Meeting, 720 Garden, If you have a shop in Park Ridge then don’t miss out on the Chamber’s Retail Roundtable! RSVP to the Chamber if you can attend.
SAVE THE DATES!!!
• January 21, 2012, Installation & Community Star Awards Dinner at the Park Ridge Country Club
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL
www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917
16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539
17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000
18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!
26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
28. You can be here!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Member News
A Note From Gail,
Don’t forget! Today, the Health Care Forum is featuring Chef Syliva Melendez-Klinger who will teach us how to put the FUN and Healthy back into cooking. Here at 720 Garden from 5:30 to 6:30 – seating is limited so call now to reserve your seat!
Thank you to all of you who came out for ‘It’s a Wonderful Life!’ at the Pickwick on Sunday as it was our highest attendance of 1,000! And we netted more than $4,000 for the Park Ridge Community Fund, another record high! Special thanks to our sponsors Liberty Bank for Savings, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Advocate Lutheran General Children’s Hospital.
MRRO – new member! Welcome to Most Reliable Remodelers Organization (MRRO) who just submitted their application last night! The founder, Steven Wang, was just telling me about their upcoming expo in Skokie Village Crossing at the former ComUSA, next door to Dick’s Sporting Goods. The expo is Wed, Jan. 25 through Sunday Jan. 29 and is free. MRRO partnered with the National Breast Cancer Foundation to sell raffle tickets with the grand prize being a brand new Mercedes, BMW, or Cadillac! We’re working out details to have a Park Ridge Chamber day too. www.mrro.org
Happy Birthday to board member Rick Pucci who celebrates this Sunday!
Did you know…? Did you know:
… Lynnette VanDien Bertolotti from Lynnette's School of Dance judged the DECA regional high school competition with me on Tuesday? She said she’d like to hire some of them on the spot!
… Tomorrow is Vive! Therapeutic Massage open house: Friday, Dec. 9th, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Offering free chair massages. Bring a friend! 1416 S. Canfield. 847-637-0002
…that Diddy Blyth, A Sterling Design, sings with the Chicago Master Singers? She invites you to attend the Christmas performances this weekend. Call Diddy for more information: 847-698-6383
… June Moon will be at 1005 Queens Lane in Glenview this Friday December 9th and Saturday December 10th from 9AM to 3PM. Check our June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559.
… The Jeanine Schultz School invites you to a special holiday celebration - “A Christmas Carol - Scrooge” performed by their own talented students. The presentation is Thursday, December 15th at 1:00pm at the school auditorium located at 2101 W. Oakton Street. Please RSVP by December 10th to 847-696-3315 or emilyrahern@gmail.com.
… that Oakton Community College was named as one of the safest campuses in the Nation?
… Sun and Moon Yoga is having a Yoga & Gong Meditation this Sunday, 12/11, at 2026 Oakton – 224-305-YOGA for more info.
… the Park Ridge Hysterical Society with have chocolate covered laughter on Tuesday, 12/13, from 7 to 8 p.m. at 350 S. Northwest Hwy. 847-401-5787
… Buy $50 in Houlihan's gift cards now through Dec 24th, get a $10 dining certificate.
… A great Christmas present for your daughter is to book a Feather Hair Extention Party! Make your Feather Party appointment with Linda Russo Hairstylist in Park Ridge call Linda Russo at 847-493-9012 www.lindaarusso.com
… if you can't think of what to get the "hard to buy for people" on your holiday list? Think POPCORN!! Choose from our variety of baskets and tins...they make great gifts. Mention that you saw this offer in the Park Ridge Chamber update and receive a $5 gift card with a purchase of $25 or more from 12/8/11 to 12/10/11. Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice - What's Pop'n Popcorn, 10 S. Northwest Hwy, 847-692-3737
… The Odyssey will have a fabulous New Year’s Eve cruise - odyssey.com or call 866.305.2469.
…Carlucci Rosemont is offering a 4 course Tuscan Italian Dinner for Two for just $119 on New Year’s Eve! Live entertainment and dancing! 847-518-0990. Champagne toast at midnight. Comp valet parking!
… oral health is connected with your general health? Learn more! Visit Periodontics of Niles, office of Dr. Dorothy Anasinski and enjoy the Holiday Special. With our special, you will receive the following: Comprehensive Exam, X-Rays, Personal Consultation, Preventative Professional Cleaning*, Teeth Whitening Kit, and Fresh Breath System... all for only $198.00. Call us now at (847) 685-6686 *In absence of periodontal disease. Reg. fee $455. *has to be purchased before December 21st and used by February 28th
15% of courtesy for senior citizens Periodontics of Niles gives special Courtesy discounts to the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce:
Chamber of Commerce Employees and Board Members: 20% Courtesy
Chamber of Commerce Members: 15% Courtesy
… Today through Sunday -- "BLING IT ON" Event at Chico's. Receive 25% off of your entire purchase (including already reduced merchandise) along with your 5% passport. New jewelry, accessories and gift items for your holiday gift giving.
… Petite Opera performs "Amahl and the Night Visitors" continues through this weekend and asks "Would you Like Even MORE Entertainment with That?" Scroll down for schedule.
… Diddy Blyth has just published the 2012 Historical Calendar in a CD jewel case that sits on a desktop. She used her own images of Park Ridge and compiled an interesting array of historical facts of Park Ridge that sits on top of a continental divide. Many more interesting facts are stated on the back of each monthly page. Only $15.00 each. Call 847-698-6383; write diddy@asterlingdesign.com to get you calendar for teacher gifts, grab bag item or family stocking stuffers!
… BFF Personal Trainer, Lisa Gordon, 847.987.2216 offers gift certificates and has an enewsletter. www.bfitnfab.com
… Yard waste collection ends for the season the week of December 12. Resumes again April 2012.
A-Frame Signs Ordinance passed! Certain A-Frame Signs
A-frame signs, also known as “sandwich boards,” used to advertise a business, its products or its services may be displayed by a retail
establishment in a commercial district between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Only one such sign, not exceeding twenty-four (24) square feet (12’ per side) in size shall be permitted for each establishment. The sign may not be placed on roadways and must be placed in such a manner as to not obstruct pedestrian traffic and may only be placed along the actual frontage of the establishment. The sign may be placed on public property as long as a
Certificate of Insurance, in an amount determined by the City, is provided to the City prior to displaying the sign.
Thank you to the City Council for changing the sign ordinance to allow for A-Frame signs. Thank you to Sheila Duda, TeaLula, for faithfully attending the City Council meetings to keep this moving.
Family Dental Care Park Ridge This year, Family Dental Care Park Ridge is proud to be a part of the Angel Tree Program once again. When you come into our office, you will notice the "tree" hanging on our wall with ornamental tags adorning the "tree". Each tag has written on it the gender, age and gift suggestion of a child in need. Please consider bringing joy to a child's life this season by taking one of the tags and buying a gift for that child. You do not need to wrap the gift...just drop it off at our office before December 14th and your gift will be picked up and delivered by the Salvation Army. Each person who participates in this year's Angel Tree Program at Family Dental Care Park Ridge will be entered into a drawing to win a gift certificate to Wildfire Restaurant...it's a definite win/win. Help bring a smile to a child this holiday season and your smile may be brightened with a dinner at Wildfire on us!!
Contact Vivien at 847.692.6800 or email us at info@ParkRidgeDDS.com for more details.
TriPilates TriPilates is giving away a HOLIDAY GIFT!
We want to say THANK YOU for making November 2011 the best month ever at the studio! We are grateful each and every time you come in, and we hope you are a fan of Pilates and what it can do for your body, mind, and spirit.
If you haven't yet, make your resolution BEFORE the New Year begins! Give it a TRY. "LIKE" us on our FACEBOOK PAGE
Like us on Facebook
Be automatically be entered in a contest drawing for a PRIVATE LESSON
Winners will be drawn on December 31, 2011.
Private lesson to be scheduled anytime in January
We are looking to catapult our fan page as a ways and means to spread the message of Pilates in our community here in Park Ridge and surrounding suburbs. Please help us! Feel free to forward this email to your friends!
Only fans of TriPilates Facebook page will be entered into the holiday gift contest!
Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants Even Santa needs help getting all those toys delivered around the world on Christmas Eve. He's got elves and reindeer to pull it off. You've got Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants and this month only you can have our services at half price.
We can help you with:
• Letters or e-mails that need responses
• Holiday cards and /or e-mails
• Spreadsheets that need updating
• Appointments that need to be made
• Sorting and making files for that pile of paperwork that's sitting on your desk
• All the business cards that you have been collecting that need to be organized so you can streamline your marketing contacts
• Or any other administrative tasks that need to be finished so you can enjoy the holidays with your family and friends.
Think of it as our holiday gift to you. When you buy one hour you get one hour free (Maximum of four (4) free hours and offer expires 12/31/11). Please call Janet at 847/298-4069 or e-mail: janet@beyondcompareva.com for more information.
Brickton Art Center Brickton Art Center
Join us for the 7th ANNUAL BENEFIT ART EXHIBITION AND AUCTION at Brickton Art Center, 306 Busse Hwy, through Dec. 10th, 2011.
Featuring works donated by professional artists for a silent auction and art exhibition. Bidding through Saturday, Dec. 10th at 9pm.
This year Brickton Art Center has invited students from school district 207 to participate by submitting new creations on 5” X 5” canvas. Each will be sold for a flat fee and proceeds from sales of student work go toward a scholarship fund, which will be awarded to a participating student.
Closing Night Gala, Saturday, Dec. 10th, 7-9:30pm, free and open to the public. Enjoy an evening of champagne and hors d’oeurvres while you enter the winning bid on your favorite work of art!
Bidding will close one wall at a time starting at 9pm.
Check www.bricktonartcenter.org for online bidding instructions after 11/16/2011. For more information call: 847-823-6611.
CorePower Yoga Park Ridge CorePower Yoga Park Ridge
Saturday, December 17th
10:00am - 12:00pm
Park Ridge Studio
Holiday Shopping Party
Come get your holiday shopping started. Preview new styles
from your favorite brands and have the chance to be entered
to win a month of unlimited yoga.
Special discounts on retail from
10:00am - 12:00pm only
Shop, mingle and enjoy wine and light refreshments.
W e hope you’ll join us!
www.corepoweryoga.com 847-496-4359
Sun and Moon Yoga Sun and Moon Yoga
Yoga and Gong Meditation Workshop
Presented by Karin Newsome and James Jirik
Join Sun and Moon’s Vinyasa teacher, Karin Newsome, and Kundalini Yoga Teacher, James Jirik, for a yoga and gong meditation workshop session to balance the chakras, reduce holiday stress and bring yourself closer to your true Self through yoga and Sound!
Where: Sun and Moon Yoga Studio
When: Sunday, December 11th at 2:30p.m. to 3:30p.m.
Cost: $20.00
A yoga sequence will be presented to reduce physical and mental tension and to build stamina. The gong and singing bowl meditation will follow to create a vibrational environment that will clear negative energy from your body-mind and allow you to access your inner guru, your true Self.
Petite Opera Show Schedule for Amahl and the Night Visitors Petite Opera performs "Amahl and the Night Visitors" Dec 2-11 and asks "Would you Like Even MORE Entertainment with That?"
Petite Opera Productions, Park Ridge's own professional opera company right in your backyard, presents the delightful family holiday classic, “Amahl and the Night Visitors” by Gian Carlo Menotti. Written in 1951 for NBC, this delightful opera, in English, follows the story and imagination of Amahl, a young crippled shepherd boy, as he sees the largest star in the sky. Three kings, following the star to Bethlehem, ask to stay the night with Amahl and his Mother, a poor widow. The kings lay out the gifts they have brought for the Messiah. The Mother is tempted to steal the gifts to care for crippled Amahl, but is instead touched by the wonders of the Christ child as told by the kings. Likewise, Amahl is so moved that he offers his crutch as a gift to the child, and a miracle occurs.
Each performance of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” is preceded by a special guest artist:
• FRI Dec 9 at 7:30 PM with special guest Galina Dance Studio performing "The Christmas Tree" ballet
• SAT Dec 10 at 7:30 PM with special guest Willows Academy Madrigal Singers
• SUN Dec 11 at 7:30 PM with special guest Musicke's Merrie Companions (recorder quintet)
For tickets: Reserve via phone: Petite Opera 847.553.4442 or via email:petiteopera@gmail.com, or purchase online via credit card at www.petiteopera.org (convenience fees apply).
Norwood Crossing: Reduce Stress NORWOOD CROSSING TIMELY TALK ON DEC. 14 TO FOCUS ON
“HOW TO REDUCE STRESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS”
Are you challenged and overly stressed during the holidays? Do you feel the need to balance gift shopping, home decorating, dinner preparations, entertaining, and your job while meeting many other tasks and responsibilities? All of that would be enough to create stress for anyone. Despite an attempt to be a super-person during December, there are remedies that can lessen stress. Find out by attending the Timely Talk on “How to Reduce Stress for the Holidays,” at 2:00 p.m., on Dec. 14, at Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 N. Nina Ave. in Chicago. Parking is available in the lot behind the building, entrance off Avondale Avenue.
Making the presentation will be Lynn Lombardo, a yoga instructor certified by the Temple of Kriya Yoga, and Linda Pawlisz, MA, a certified clinical aromatherapist and hypnotherapist.
A question and answer session along with refreshments will follow the program. For more information or to RSVP, please call (773) 577-5323.
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
facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL
www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917
16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539
17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000
18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!
26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
28. You can be here!
Don’t forget! Today, the Health Care Forum is featuring Chef Syliva Melendez-Klinger who will teach us how to put the FUN and Healthy back into cooking. Here at 720 Garden from 5:30 to 6:30 – seating is limited so call now to reserve your seat!
Thank you to all of you who came out for ‘It’s a Wonderful Life!’ at the Pickwick on Sunday as it was our highest attendance of 1,000! And we netted more than $4,000 for the Park Ridge Community Fund, another record high! Special thanks to our sponsors Liberty Bank for Savings, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Advocate Lutheran General Children’s Hospital.
MRRO – new member! Welcome to Most Reliable Remodelers Organization (MRRO) who just submitted their application last night! The founder, Steven Wang, was just telling me about their upcoming expo in Skokie Village Crossing at the former ComUSA, next door to Dick’s Sporting Goods. The expo is Wed, Jan. 25 through Sunday Jan. 29 and is free. MRRO partnered with the National Breast Cancer Foundation to sell raffle tickets with the grand prize being a brand new Mercedes, BMW, or Cadillac! We’re working out details to have a Park Ridge Chamber day too. www.mrro.org
Happy Birthday to board member Rick Pucci who celebrates this Sunday!
Did you know…? Did you know:
… Lynnette VanDien Bertolotti from Lynnette's School of Dance judged the DECA regional high school competition with me on Tuesday? She said she’d like to hire some of them on the spot!
… Tomorrow is Vive! Therapeutic Massage open house: Friday, Dec. 9th, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Offering free chair massages. Bring a friend! 1416 S. Canfield. 847-637-0002
…that Diddy Blyth, A Sterling Design, sings with the Chicago Master Singers? She invites you to attend the Christmas performances this weekend. Call Diddy for more information: 847-698-6383
… June Moon will be at 1005 Queens Lane in Glenview this Friday December 9th and Saturday December 10th from 9AM to 3PM. Check our June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559.
… The Jeanine Schultz School invites you to a special holiday celebration - “A Christmas Carol - Scrooge” performed by their own talented students. The presentation is Thursday, December 15th at 1:00pm at the school auditorium located at 2101 W. Oakton Street. Please RSVP by December 10th to 847-696-3315 or emilyrahern@gmail.com.
… that Oakton Community College was named as one of the safest campuses in the Nation?
… Sun and Moon Yoga is having a Yoga & Gong Meditation this Sunday, 12/11, at 2026 Oakton – 224-305-YOGA for more info.
… the Park Ridge Hysterical Society with have chocolate covered laughter on Tuesday, 12/13, from 7 to 8 p.m. at 350 S. Northwest Hwy. 847-401-5787
… Buy $50 in Houlihan's gift cards now through Dec 24th, get a $10 dining certificate.
… A great Christmas present for your daughter is to book a Feather Hair Extention Party! Make your Feather Party appointment with Linda Russo Hairstylist in Park Ridge call Linda Russo at 847-493-9012 www.lindaarusso.com
… if you can't think of what to get the "hard to buy for people" on your holiday list? Think POPCORN!! Choose from our variety of baskets and tins...they make great gifts. Mention that you saw this offer in the Park Ridge Chamber update and receive a $5 gift card with a purchase of $25 or more from 12/8/11 to 12/10/11. Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice - What's Pop'n Popcorn, 10 S. Northwest Hwy, 847-692-3737
… The Odyssey will have a fabulous New Year’s Eve cruise - odyssey.com or call 866.305.2469.
…Carlucci Rosemont is offering a 4 course Tuscan Italian Dinner for Two for just $119 on New Year’s Eve! Live entertainment and dancing! 847-518-0990. Champagne toast at midnight. Comp valet parking!
… oral health is connected with your general health? Learn more! Visit Periodontics of Niles, office of Dr. Dorothy Anasinski and enjoy the Holiday Special. With our special, you will receive the following: Comprehensive Exam, X-Rays, Personal Consultation, Preventative Professional Cleaning*, Teeth Whitening Kit, and Fresh Breath System... all for only $198.00. Call us now at (847) 685-6686 *In absence of periodontal disease. Reg. fee $455. *has to be purchased before December 21st and used by February 28th
15% of courtesy for senior citizens Periodontics of Niles gives special Courtesy discounts to the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce:
Chamber of Commerce Employees and Board Members: 20% Courtesy
Chamber of Commerce Members: 15% Courtesy
… Today through Sunday -- "BLING IT ON" Event at Chico's. Receive 25% off of your entire purchase (including already reduced merchandise) along with your 5% passport. New jewelry, accessories and gift items for your holiday gift giving.
… Petite Opera performs "Amahl and the Night Visitors" continues through this weekend and asks "Would you Like Even MORE Entertainment with That?" Scroll down for schedule.
… Diddy Blyth has just published the 2012 Historical Calendar in a CD jewel case that sits on a desktop. She used her own images of Park Ridge and compiled an interesting array of historical facts of Park Ridge that sits on top of a continental divide. Many more interesting facts are stated on the back of each monthly page. Only $15.00 each. Call 847-698-6383; write diddy@asterlingdesign.com to get you calendar for teacher gifts, grab bag item or family stocking stuffers!
… BFF Personal Trainer, Lisa Gordon, 847.987.2216 offers gift certificates and has an enewsletter. www.bfitnfab.com
… Yard waste collection ends for the season the week of December 12. Resumes again April 2012.
A-Frame Signs Ordinance passed! Certain A-Frame Signs
A-frame signs, also known as “sandwich boards,” used to advertise a business, its products or its services may be displayed by a retail
establishment in a commercial district between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Only one such sign, not exceeding twenty-four (24) square feet (12’ per side) in size shall be permitted for each establishment. The sign may not be placed on roadways and must be placed in such a manner as to not obstruct pedestrian traffic and may only be placed along the actual frontage of the establishment. The sign may be placed on public property as long as a
Certificate of Insurance, in an amount determined by the City, is provided to the City prior to displaying the sign.
Thank you to the City Council for changing the sign ordinance to allow for A-Frame signs. Thank you to Sheila Duda, TeaLula, for faithfully attending the City Council meetings to keep this moving.
Family Dental Care Park Ridge This year, Family Dental Care Park Ridge is proud to be a part of the Angel Tree Program once again. When you come into our office, you will notice the "tree" hanging on our wall with ornamental tags adorning the "tree". Each tag has written on it the gender, age and gift suggestion of a child in need. Please consider bringing joy to a child's life this season by taking one of the tags and buying a gift for that child. You do not need to wrap the gift...just drop it off at our office before December 14th and your gift will be picked up and delivered by the Salvation Army. Each person who participates in this year's Angel Tree Program at Family Dental Care Park Ridge will be entered into a drawing to win a gift certificate to Wildfire Restaurant...it's a definite win/win. Help bring a smile to a child this holiday season and your smile may be brightened with a dinner at Wildfire on us!!
Contact Vivien at 847.692.6800 or email us at info@ParkRidgeDDS.com for more details.
TriPilates TriPilates is giving away a HOLIDAY GIFT!
We want to say THANK YOU for making November 2011 the best month ever at the studio! We are grateful each and every time you come in, and we hope you are a fan of Pilates and what it can do for your body, mind, and spirit.
If you haven't yet, make your resolution BEFORE the New Year begins! Give it a TRY. "LIKE" us on our FACEBOOK PAGE
Like us on Facebook
Be automatically be entered in a contest drawing for a PRIVATE LESSON
Winners will be drawn on December 31, 2011.
Private lesson to be scheduled anytime in January
We are looking to catapult our fan page as a ways and means to spread the message of Pilates in our community here in Park Ridge and surrounding suburbs. Please help us! Feel free to forward this email to your friends!
Only fans of TriPilates Facebook page will be entered into the holiday gift contest!
Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants Even Santa needs help getting all those toys delivered around the world on Christmas Eve. He's got elves and reindeer to pull it off. You've got Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants and this month only you can have our services at half price.
We can help you with:
• Letters or e-mails that need responses
• Holiday cards and /or e-mails
• Spreadsheets that need updating
• Appointments that need to be made
• Sorting and making files for that pile of paperwork that's sitting on your desk
• All the business cards that you have been collecting that need to be organized so you can streamline your marketing contacts
• Or any other administrative tasks that need to be finished so you can enjoy the holidays with your family and friends.
Think of it as our holiday gift to you. When you buy one hour you get one hour free (Maximum of four (4) free hours and offer expires 12/31/11). Please call Janet at 847/298-4069 or e-mail: janet@beyondcompareva.com for more information.
Brickton Art Center Brickton Art Center
Join us for the 7th ANNUAL BENEFIT ART EXHIBITION AND AUCTION at Brickton Art Center, 306 Busse Hwy, through Dec. 10th, 2011.
Featuring works donated by professional artists for a silent auction and art exhibition. Bidding through Saturday, Dec. 10th at 9pm.
This year Brickton Art Center has invited students from school district 207 to participate by submitting new creations on 5” X 5” canvas. Each will be sold for a flat fee and proceeds from sales of student work go toward a scholarship fund, which will be awarded to a participating student.
Closing Night Gala, Saturday, Dec. 10th, 7-9:30pm, free and open to the public. Enjoy an evening of champagne and hors d’oeurvres while you enter the winning bid on your favorite work of art!
Bidding will close one wall at a time starting at 9pm.
Check www.bricktonartcenter.org for online bidding instructions after 11/16/2011. For more information call: 847-823-6611.
CorePower Yoga Park Ridge CorePower Yoga Park Ridge
Saturday, December 17th
10:00am - 12:00pm
Park Ridge Studio
Holiday Shopping Party
Come get your holiday shopping started. Preview new styles
from your favorite brands and have the chance to be entered
to win a month of unlimited yoga.
Special discounts on retail from
10:00am - 12:00pm only
Shop, mingle and enjoy wine and light refreshments.
W e hope you’ll join us!
www.corepoweryoga.com 847-496-4359
Sun and Moon Yoga Sun and Moon Yoga
Yoga and Gong Meditation Workshop
Presented by Karin Newsome and James Jirik
Join Sun and Moon’s Vinyasa teacher, Karin Newsome, and Kundalini Yoga Teacher, James Jirik, for a yoga and gong meditation workshop session to balance the chakras, reduce holiday stress and bring yourself closer to your true Self through yoga and Sound!
Where: Sun and Moon Yoga Studio
When: Sunday, December 11th at 2:30p.m. to 3:30p.m.
Cost: $20.00
A yoga sequence will be presented to reduce physical and mental tension and to build stamina. The gong and singing bowl meditation will follow to create a vibrational environment that will clear negative energy from your body-mind and allow you to access your inner guru, your true Self.
Petite Opera Show Schedule for Amahl and the Night Visitors Petite Opera performs "Amahl and the Night Visitors" Dec 2-11 and asks "Would you Like Even MORE Entertainment with That?"
Petite Opera Productions, Park Ridge's own professional opera company right in your backyard, presents the delightful family holiday classic, “Amahl and the Night Visitors” by Gian Carlo Menotti. Written in 1951 for NBC, this delightful opera, in English, follows the story and imagination of Amahl, a young crippled shepherd boy, as he sees the largest star in the sky. Three kings, following the star to Bethlehem, ask to stay the night with Amahl and his Mother, a poor widow. The kings lay out the gifts they have brought for the Messiah. The Mother is tempted to steal the gifts to care for crippled Amahl, but is instead touched by the wonders of the Christ child as told by the kings. Likewise, Amahl is so moved that he offers his crutch as a gift to the child, and a miracle occurs.
Each performance of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” is preceded by a special guest artist:
• FRI Dec 9 at 7:30 PM with special guest Galina Dance Studio performing "The Christmas Tree" ballet
• SAT Dec 10 at 7:30 PM with special guest Willows Academy Madrigal Singers
• SUN Dec 11 at 7:30 PM with special guest Musicke's Merrie Companions (recorder quintet)
For tickets: Reserve via phone: Petite Opera 847.553.4442 or via email:petiteopera@gmail.com, or purchase online via credit card at www.petiteopera.org (convenience fees apply).
Norwood Crossing: Reduce Stress NORWOOD CROSSING TIMELY TALK ON DEC. 14 TO FOCUS ON
“HOW TO REDUCE STRESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS”
Are you challenged and overly stressed during the holidays? Do you feel the need to balance gift shopping, home decorating, dinner preparations, entertaining, and your job while meeting many other tasks and responsibilities? All of that would be enough to create stress for anyone. Despite an attempt to be a super-person during December, there are remedies that can lessen stress. Find out by attending the Timely Talk on “How to Reduce Stress for the Holidays,” at 2:00 p.m., on Dec. 14, at Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 N. Nina Ave. in Chicago. Parking is available in the lot behind the building, entrance off Avondale Avenue.
Making the presentation will be Lynn Lombardo, a yoga instructor certified by the Temple of Kriya Yoga, and Linda Pawlisz, MA, a certified clinical aromatherapist and hypnotherapist.
A question and answer session along with refreshments will follow the program. For more information or to RSVP, please call (773) 577-5323.
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
facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL
www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917
16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539
17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000
18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!
26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
28. You can be here!
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Member News
December 1, 2011
Member News
A Note From Gail
Happy December,
Wow, only 24 more days until Christmas!
Don’t forget:
First Fridays is tomorrow! ‘Once Upon Park Ridge’ is the theme. Storytellers around town with Father John Cusick speaking at 116 Main Street at 7 p.m.
Also, this Sunday is the Park Ridge Community Fund benefit “It’s a Wonderful Life!” sponsored by Liberty Bank and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Advocate Lutheran General Children’s Hospital. Free but donations gratefully accepted and appreciated for the Park Ridge Community Fund.
Raffle tickets $10 each or 3 for $25 are being pre-sold with winners announced at the movie. Not many sold yet so your chances are really great at winning one of the following prizes:
1. iPad 16 GB with WiFi (donated by Liberty Bank)
2. Kindle Touch (donated by Nick Boudreau, Edward Jones)
3. $100 Chamber Gift Certificates
4. Hilton Garden Inn weekend night stay
5. Beautiful red and white quilted Christmas purse handcrafted by Sheri Roche
Did you know…? Did you know:
… Lynnette's School of Dance Performing at Daley Center Friday December 2 at 12:00 noon
… Vive! Therapeutic Massage is having an open house next Friday, Dec. 9th, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Offering free chair massages. Bring a friend! 1416 S. Canfield. 847-637-0002
… Periodontics of Niles gives special Courtesy discounts to the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce. Employees and board members of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce receive a 20% discount, and Chamber of Commerce members receive a 15% discount. Also, discover unique hot holiday offers for preventative professional cleaning and teeth whitening available for purchase until Dec 21- call Periodontics of Niles at 847 685 6686 for details
… Master Brick Inc. is looking for an experience sales representative that would provide new customers for our business, for contact please call Ulyana Lysak (773)-807-4629.
… Party with Hyatt Regency O'Hare this year as we count down to 2012 with an unforgettable celebration. From a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner to a host of live bands and DJ's, to the final champagne toast as we ring in the New Year, it will be a night to remember. Enjoy live music from Modern Day Romeos, Jaktripper, DJ Spin, and Tony Ocean. Upgrade to VIP status and live the life of a premium partygoer. When the evening ends, take the elevator home and stretch out in total comfort in your guest room where Hyatt's cozy Grand Bed awaits you. Rock out, dance, and toast to 2012 in style.
… Petite Opera performs "Amahl and the Night Visitors" Dec 2-11 and asks "Would you Like Even MORE Entertainment with That?" Scroll down for schedule.
… Regus has Furnished Office space starting at $499/ per month. Receptionist, Meeting Rooms, Cafe and Lounge Area to compliment your space. Just need something part time? Come check us out for a part time office or just use our meeting rooms. Call Gina 847-656-5205
… Diddy Blyth has just published the 2012 Historical Calendar in a CD jewel case that sits on a desktop. She used her own images of Park Ridge and compiled an interesting array of historical facts of Park Ridge that sits on top of a continental divide. Many more interesting facts are stated on the back of each monthly page. Only $15.00 each. Call 847-698-6383; write diddy@asterlingdesign.com to get you calendar for teacher gifts, grab bag item or family stocking stuffers!
.. the library has ‘food for fines’ from now until December 23! And they’re accepting monetary donations for the Maine Township Food Pantry and Kiwanis Holiday Food Baskets to help families in need.
… OnView is open until 8pm tomorrow for First Fridays along with other shops on North Northwest Highway! Stop by and do some creative holiday shopping. The gift of art is unique and thoughtful, it will be remembered and appreciated for years to come. OnView artists have provided over 100 piece of art priced under $100! Browse these new works along with our permanent collection and find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list! See some of the work from 100 under $100 by visiting our Facebook page Like us on Facebook.
… Vive! Therapeutic Massage specializes in the clinical application of therapetic massage techniques to to improve the well being and health of our clients. We aim to provide relief for those suffering from injuries, chronic physical conditions or stress. No manicures, pedicures or facials here. Just darn good massage from the massage specialists. All of our therapists are licensed and have advanced training in therapeutic modalities. 847.637.0002
… BFF Personal Trainer, Lisa Gordon, 847.987.2216 offers gift certificates and has an enewsletter. www.bfitnfab.com
… June Moon will be at 80 Hemlock Lane in Highland Park December 2nd and December 3rd from 9AM to 3PM. Check our June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559.
… Liberty Bank for Savings and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and ALG Childrens Hospital are sponsoring “It’s a Wonderful Life!” at the Pickwick on Sunday, Dec. 4. The doors open at noon with live entertainment. Suggested donated of $5pp to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund. Raffle tickets $10 each or 3 for $25 for an iPad (donated by Liberty Bank); a Kindle Touch (donated by Nick Boudreau, Edward Jones) and $100 Park Ridge Chamber gift certificates. Buy your tickets in advance!
Can you be a judge for DECA? Can you be a judge for DECA?
DECA is a high school extracurricular organization that is focused on business, marketing and entrepreneurship. Most of the area high schools have DECA chapters. On Tuesday, December 6th – area schools are holding an area competition at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont to get their students ready for competition at the state level. The schools need business people to serve as judges – as a judge, your time commitment would be 8AM until no later than 1PM. A continental breakfast will be served. Parking is free to DECA judges at the convention center.
As a DECA judge you will go through a role play situation with students. The students have 10 minutes to read and prepare for a role play situation around business. They then present their recommendations or ideas to you (the judge) who then also asks them some provided questions. When a student is done, you score that student and rank them against the other students you see. There is no preparation work required – you will be provided with a copy of the role play and have a chance to discuss with one of the event advisors that morning.
In the past judges have told us they appreciate the opportunity to give back to the community and help students with a true interest in business.
If you can be a judge, please email Dale Lasky at Maine East directly: dlasky@maine207.org
Note from Gail – this will be my 4th year judging this competition because I love it!
A Sterling Design Your perfect Christmas gift is waiting to be picked up at the Chamber or at the Father Cusick speaking event taking place tomorrow, Friday, December 2, 2011 at the 1st Friday affair. I, Diddy Blyth, will have a supply of calendars at the old Kitchen Store on Main Street any time after 4:00PM.
I assembled an Historic Calendar of Park Ridge with fine art local images appearing for each month. On the back of each month’s page is a history of the development of Park Ridge. The whole calendar fits into a CD jewel case which is easily mailed to your “Uncle Jack” who moved away from Park Ridge, sits on your desk, is the perfect teacher gift, can be your ideal client thank you gift or the last thing you fit into your spouse’s Christmas stocking on Christmas Eve.
If you cannot get to the Chamber or the 1st Friday event, please call me, Diddy Blyth, at 847-698-6383 for your 2012 calendar. Discounts are available for substantial multiple orders. Personalization can be arranged up until next week.
Kidwinks Kidwinks was busy making the TV rounds in October & November. During their Halloween segment on WGN they talked about our very own Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and brought along some of Linda’s handmade goodies to show. WGN Midday News, October 2011.
Jean & Nina were also on ABC in October talking about Fall Fun in Chicago with Kids ABC Morning News, October 2011.
Make sure to catch the ladies holding some very wild animals on the Free Winter Fun segment on WGN. WGN Midday News, November 2011.
If you need more Free Winter Fun ideas check out Nina, going solo, on ABC’s Midday News ABC Midday News, November 2011.
Stay tuned - 2 Upcoming TV segments - New Year’s Eve & Indoor Play/Cabin Fever.
Parents & Grandparents - Need some great Christmas gift ideas? Follow along as Kidwinks.com presents the 12Toys of Christmas. A new and wonderful gift idea presented each day with lots of giveaways.
TriPilates TriPilates is giving away a HOLIDAY GIFT!
We want to say THANK YOU for making November 2011 the best month ever at the studio! We are grateful each and every time you come in, and we hope you are a fan of Pilates and what it can do for your body, mind, and spirit.
If you haven't yet, make your resolution BEFORE the New Year begins! Give it a TRY. "LIKE" us on our FACEBOOK PAGE
Like us on Facebook
Be automatically be entered in a contest drawing for a PRIVATE LESSON
Winners will be drawn on December 31, 2011.
Private lesson to be scheduled anytime in January
We are looking to catapult our fan page as a ways and means to spread the message of Pilates in our community here in Park Ridge and surrounding suburbs. Please help us! Feel free to forward this email to your friends!
Only fans of TriPilates Facebook page will be entered into the holiday gift contest!
Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants Even Santa needs help getting all those toys delivered around the world on Christmas Eve. He's got elves and reindeer to pull it off. You've got Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants and this month only you can have our services at half price.
We can help you with:
• Letters or e-mails that need responses
• Holiday cards and /or e-mails
• Spreadsheets that need updating
• Appointments that need to be made
• Sorting and making files for that pile of paperwork that's sitting on your desk
• All the business cards that you have been collecting that need to be organized so you can streamline your marketing contacts
• Or any other administrative tasks that need to be finished so you can enjoy the holidays with your family and friends.
Think of it as our holiday gift to you. When you buy one hour you get one hour free*. But just like the holidays this offer won't be here forever.
Please call Janet at 847/298-4069 or e-mail: janet@beyondcompareva.com for more information.
*Maximum of four (4) free hours
Offer expires 12/31/11
Janet Sagmeister
Principal
Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants
(847) 298-4069
janet@BeyondCompareva.com
www.BeyondCompareva.com
Brickton Art Center Brickton Art Center
Join us for the 7th ANNUAL BENEFIT ART EXHIBITION AND AUCTION at Brickton Art Center, 306 Busse Hwy, through Dec. 10th, 2011.
Featuring works donated by professional artists for a silent auction and art exhibition. Bidding through Saturday, Dec. 10th at 9pm.
This year Brickton Art Center has invited students from school district 207 to participate by submitting new creations on 5” X 5” canvas. Each will be sold for a flat fee and proceeds from sales of student work go toward a scholarship fund, which will be awarded to a participating student.
Closing Night Gala, Saturday, Dec. 10th, 7-9:30pm, free and open to the public. Enjoy an evening of champagne and hors d’oeurvres while you enter the winning bid on your favorite work of art!
Bidding will close one wall at a time starting at 9pm.
Check www.bricktonartcenter.org for online bidding instructions after 11/16/2011. For more information call: 847-823-6611.
CorePower Yoga Park Ridge CorePower Yoga Park Ridge
Saturday, December 17th
10:00am - 12:00pm
Park Ridge Studio
Holiday Shopping Party
Come get your holiday shopping started. Preview new styles
from your favorite brands and have the chance to be entered
to win a month of unlimited yoga.
Special discounts on retail from
10:00am - 12:00pm only
Shop, mingle and enjoy wine and light refreshments.
W e hope you’ll join us!
www.corepoweryoga.com 847-496-4359
WineStyles 4th Anniversary WineStyles Park Ridge is turning 4.
Help us Celebrate our anniversary
Friday, December 2nd from 5 to 8
Saturday, December 3rd from 3 to 6
Taste over 24 wines, bubbly, whites, reds, ports
and if you insist wines
Free for Wine & Beer Club Members
$5 for non members
Cheese & crackers will be served
RSVP 847.518.9463
Sun and Moon Yoga Sun and Moon Yoga
Yoga and Gong Meditation Workshop
Presented by Karin Newsome and James Jirik
Join Sun and Moon’s Vinyasa teacher, Karin Newsome, and Kundalini Yoga Teacher, James Jirik, for a yoga and gong meditation workshop session to balance the chakras, reduce holiday stress and bring yourself closer to your true Self through yoga and Sound!
Where: Sun and Moon Yoga Studio
When: Sunday, December 11th at 2:30p.m. to 3:30p.m.
Cost: $20.00
A yoga sequence will be presented to reduce physical and mental tension and to build stamina. The gong and singing bowl meditation will follow to create a vibrational environment that will clear negative energy from your body-mind and allow you to access your inner guru, your true Self.
Oakton Community College Explore Opportunities in Radiologic Technology at Oakton
Interested in a career as a radiologic technologist? Don’t miss a free information session Wednesday, December 7, at Oakton.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for radiologic technologists is expected to increase by approximately 17 percent from 2008 to 2018, faster than the average for all occupations.
The seminar showcases Oakton’s degree and certificate programs in this field. Faculty will be on hand to discuss course requirements and industry trends. This discussion begins at 2 p.m., at Oakton’s Skokie campus, 7701 North Lincoln Avenue (Room C114).
To reserve a spot, visit www.oakton.edu/healthcareers or call 847-635-1700.
Petite Opera Show Schedule for Amahl and the Night Visitors Petite Opera performs "Amahl and the Night Visitors" Dec 2-11 and asks "Would you Like Even MORE Entertainment with That?"
Petite Opera Productions, Park Ridge's own professional opera company right in your backyard, presents the delightful family holiday classic, “Amahl and the Night Visitors” by Gian Carlo Menotti. Written in 1951 for NBC, this delightful opera, in English, follows the story and imagination of Amahl, a young crippled shepherd boy, as he sees the largest star in the sky. Three kings, following the star to Bethlehem, ask to stay the night with Amahl and his Mother, a poor widow. The kings lay out the gifts they have brought for the Messiah. The Mother is tempted to steal the gifts to care for crippled Amahl, but is instead touched by the wonders of the Christ child as told by the kings. Likewise, Amahl is so moved that he offers his crutch as a gift to the child, and a miracle occurs.
Each performance of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” is preceded by a special guest artist:
FRI Dec 2 at 7:30 PM with special guest Lutheran Choir of Chicago
SAT Dec 3at 2:00 PM with special guest The Great Frankini (musician)
SAT Dec 3 at 7:30 PM with special guest Musicke's Merrie Companions (recorder quintet)
FRI Dec 9 at 7:30 PM with special guest Galina Dance Studio performing "The Christmas Tree" ballet
SAT Dec 10 at 7:30 PM with special guest Willows Academy Madrigal Singers
SUN Dec 11 at 7:30 PM with special guest Musicke's Merrie Companions (recorder quintet)
For tickets: Reserve via phone: Petite Opera 847.553.4442 or via email:petiteopera@gmail.com, or purchase online via credit card at www.petiteopera.org (convenience fees apply).
Norwood Crossing: Reduce Stress NORWOOD CROSSING TIMELY TALK ON DEC. 14 TO FOCUS ON
“HOW TO REDUCE STRESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS”
Are you challenged and overly stressed during the holidays? Do you feel the need to balance gift shopping, home decorating, dinner preparations, entertaining, and your job while meeting many other tasks and responsibilities? All of that would be enough to create stress for anyone. Despite an attempt to be a super-person during December, there are remedies that can lessen stress. Find out by attending the Timely Talk on “How to Reduce Stress for the Holidays,” at 2:00 p.m., on Dec. 14, at Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 N. Nina Ave. in Chicago. Parking is available in the lot behind the building, entrance off Avondale Avenue.
Making the presentation will be Lynn Lombardo, a yoga instructor certified by the Temple of Kriya Yoga, and Linda Pawlisz, MA, a certified clinical aromatherapist and hypnotherapist.
A question and answer session along with refreshments will follow the program. For more information or to RSVP, please call (773) 577-5323.
Perry Wein, Edward Jones Edward Jones Financial Advisor Wins Award
Perry Wein, a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Park Ridge, recently was named a 2011 Five Star Wealth Manager - Best in Client Satisfaction for the 2nd consecutive year in the Chicagoland area by Chicago magazine.
"I am honored to receive this award," Wein said. "I enjoy my work helping the people of Park Ridge plan for their financial futures, but it gives me an extra boost to receive special recognition for my work."
Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm's 12,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients to understand their personal goals -- from college savings to retirement -- and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today.
Edward Jones, which ranked No. 11 on FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2011, is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones web site is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting web site is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.
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
facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL
www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917
16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539
17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000
18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!
26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
28. You can be here!
Member News
A Note From Gail
Happy December,
Wow, only 24 more days until Christmas!
Don’t forget:
First Fridays is tomorrow! ‘Once Upon Park Ridge’ is the theme. Storytellers around town with Father John Cusick speaking at 116 Main Street at 7 p.m.
Also, this Sunday is the Park Ridge Community Fund benefit “It’s a Wonderful Life!” sponsored by Liberty Bank and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Advocate Lutheran General Children’s Hospital. Free but donations gratefully accepted and appreciated for the Park Ridge Community Fund.
Raffle tickets $10 each or 3 for $25 are being pre-sold with winners announced at the movie. Not many sold yet so your chances are really great at winning one of the following prizes:
1. iPad 16 GB with WiFi (donated by Liberty Bank)
2. Kindle Touch (donated by Nick Boudreau, Edward Jones)
3. $100 Chamber Gift Certificates
4. Hilton Garden Inn weekend night stay
5. Beautiful red and white quilted Christmas purse handcrafted by Sheri Roche
Did you know…? Did you know:
… Lynnette's School of Dance Performing at Daley Center Friday December 2 at 12:00 noon
… Vive! Therapeutic Massage is having an open house next Friday, Dec. 9th, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Offering free chair massages. Bring a friend! 1416 S. Canfield. 847-637-0002
… Periodontics of Niles gives special Courtesy discounts to the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce. Employees and board members of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce receive a 20% discount, and Chamber of Commerce members receive a 15% discount. Also, discover unique hot holiday offers for preventative professional cleaning and teeth whitening available for purchase until Dec 21- call Periodontics of Niles at 847 685 6686 for details
… Master Brick Inc. is looking for an experience sales representative that would provide new customers for our business, for contact please call Ulyana Lysak (773)-807-4629.
… Party with Hyatt Regency O'Hare this year as we count down to 2012 with an unforgettable celebration. From a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner to a host of live bands and DJ's, to the final champagne toast as we ring in the New Year, it will be a night to remember. Enjoy live music from Modern Day Romeos, Jaktripper, DJ Spin, and Tony Ocean. Upgrade to VIP status and live the life of a premium partygoer. When the evening ends, take the elevator home and stretch out in total comfort in your guest room where Hyatt's cozy Grand Bed awaits you. Rock out, dance, and toast to 2012 in style.
… Petite Opera performs "Amahl and the Night Visitors" Dec 2-11 and asks "Would you Like Even MORE Entertainment with That?" Scroll down for schedule.
… Regus has Furnished Office space starting at $499/ per month. Receptionist, Meeting Rooms, Cafe and Lounge Area to compliment your space. Just need something part time? Come check us out for a part time office or just use our meeting rooms. Call Gina 847-656-5205
… Diddy Blyth has just published the 2012 Historical Calendar in a CD jewel case that sits on a desktop. She used her own images of Park Ridge and compiled an interesting array of historical facts of Park Ridge that sits on top of a continental divide. Many more interesting facts are stated on the back of each monthly page. Only $15.00 each. Call 847-698-6383; write diddy@asterlingdesign.com to get you calendar for teacher gifts, grab bag item or family stocking stuffers!
.. the library has ‘food for fines’ from now until December 23! And they’re accepting monetary donations for the Maine Township Food Pantry and Kiwanis Holiday Food Baskets to help families in need.
… OnView is open until 8pm tomorrow for First Fridays along with other shops on North Northwest Highway! Stop by and do some creative holiday shopping. The gift of art is unique and thoughtful, it will be remembered and appreciated for years to come. OnView artists have provided over 100 piece of art priced under $100! Browse these new works along with our permanent collection and find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list! See some of the work from 100 under $100 by visiting our Facebook page Like us on Facebook.
… Vive! Therapeutic Massage specializes in the clinical application of therapetic massage techniques to to improve the well being and health of our clients. We aim to provide relief for those suffering from injuries, chronic physical conditions or stress. No manicures, pedicures or facials here. Just darn good massage from the massage specialists. All of our therapists are licensed and have advanced training in therapeutic modalities. 847.637.0002
… BFF Personal Trainer, Lisa Gordon, 847.987.2216 offers gift certificates and has an enewsletter. www.bfitnfab.com
… June Moon will be at 80 Hemlock Lane in Highland Park December 2nd and December 3rd from 9AM to 3PM. Check our June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559.
… Liberty Bank for Savings and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and ALG Childrens Hospital are sponsoring “It’s a Wonderful Life!” at the Pickwick on Sunday, Dec. 4. The doors open at noon with live entertainment. Suggested donated of $5pp to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund. Raffle tickets $10 each or 3 for $25 for an iPad (donated by Liberty Bank); a Kindle Touch (donated by Nick Boudreau, Edward Jones) and $100 Park Ridge Chamber gift certificates. Buy your tickets in advance!
Can you be a judge for DECA? Can you be a judge for DECA?
DECA is a high school extracurricular organization that is focused on business, marketing and entrepreneurship. Most of the area high schools have DECA chapters. On Tuesday, December 6th – area schools are holding an area competition at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont to get their students ready for competition at the state level. The schools need business people to serve as judges – as a judge, your time commitment would be 8AM until no later than 1PM. A continental breakfast will be served. Parking is free to DECA judges at the convention center.
As a DECA judge you will go through a role play situation with students. The students have 10 minutes to read and prepare for a role play situation around business. They then present their recommendations or ideas to you (the judge) who then also asks them some provided questions. When a student is done, you score that student and rank them against the other students you see. There is no preparation work required – you will be provided with a copy of the role play and have a chance to discuss with one of the event advisors that morning.
In the past judges have told us they appreciate the opportunity to give back to the community and help students with a true interest in business.
If you can be a judge, please email Dale Lasky at Maine East directly: dlasky@maine207.org
Note from Gail – this will be my 4th year judging this competition because I love it!
A Sterling Design Your perfect Christmas gift is waiting to be picked up at the Chamber or at the Father Cusick speaking event taking place tomorrow, Friday, December 2, 2011 at the 1st Friday affair. I, Diddy Blyth, will have a supply of calendars at the old Kitchen Store on Main Street any time after 4:00PM.
I assembled an Historic Calendar of Park Ridge with fine art local images appearing for each month. On the back of each month’s page is a history of the development of Park Ridge. The whole calendar fits into a CD jewel case which is easily mailed to your “Uncle Jack” who moved away from Park Ridge, sits on your desk, is the perfect teacher gift, can be your ideal client thank you gift or the last thing you fit into your spouse’s Christmas stocking on Christmas Eve.
If you cannot get to the Chamber or the 1st Friday event, please call me, Diddy Blyth, at 847-698-6383 for your 2012 calendar. Discounts are available for substantial multiple orders. Personalization can be arranged up until next week.
Kidwinks Kidwinks was busy making the TV rounds in October & November. During their Halloween segment on WGN they talked about our very own Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and brought along some of Linda’s handmade goodies to show. WGN Midday News, October 2011.
Jean & Nina were also on ABC in October talking about Fall Fun in Chicago with Kids ABC Morning News, October 2011.
Make sure to catch the ladies holding some very wild animals on the Free Winter Fun segment on WGN. WGN Midday News, November 2011.
If you need more Free Winter Fun ideas check out Nina, going solo, on ABC’s Midday News ABC Midday News, November 2011.
Stay tuned - 2 Upcoming TV segments - New Year’s Eve & Indoor Play/Cabin Fever.
Parents & Grandparents - Need some great Christmas gift ideas? Follow along as Kidwinks.com presents the 12Toys of Christmas. A new and wonderful gift idea presented each day with lots of giveaways.
TriPilates TriPilates is giving away a HOLIDAY GIFT!
We want to say THANK YOU for making November 2011 the best month ever at the studio! We are grateful each and every time you come in, and we hope you are a fan of Pilates and what it can do for your body, mind, and spirit.
If you haven't yet, make your resolution BEFORE the New Year begins! Give it a TRY. "LIKE" us on our FACEBOOK PAGE
Like us on Facebook
Be automatically be entered in a contest drawing for a PRIVATE LESSON
Winners will be drawn on December 31, 2011.
Private lesson to be scheduled anytime in January
We are looking to catapult our fan page as a ways and means to spread the message of Pilates in our community here in Park Ridge and surrounding suburbs. Please help us! Feel free to forward this email to your friends!
Only fans of TriPilates Facebook page will be entered into the holiday gift contest!
Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants Even Santa needs help getting all those toys delivered around the world on Christmas Eve. He's got elves and reindeer to pull it off. You've got Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants and this month only you can have our services at half price.
We can help you with:
• Letters or e-mails that need responses
• Holiday cards and /or e-mails
• Spreadsheets that need updating
• Appointments that need to be made
• Sorting and making files for that pile of paperwork that's sitting on your desk
• All the business cards that you have been collecting that need to be organized so you can streamline your marketing contacts
• Or any other administrative tasks that need to be finished so you can enjoy the holidays with your family and friends.
Think of it as our holiday gift to you. When you buy one hour you get one hour free*. But just like the holidays this offer won't be here forever.
Please call Janet at 847/298-4069 or e-mail: janet@beyondcompareva.com for more information.
*Maximum of four (4) free hours
Offer expires 12/31/11
Janet Sagmeister
Principal
Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants
(847) 298-4069
janet@BeyondCompareva.com
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Brickton Art Center Brickton Art Center
Join us for the 7th ANNUAL BENEFIT ART EXHIBITION AND AUCTION at Brickton Art Center, 306 Busse Hwy, through Dec. 10th, 2011.
Featuring works donated by professional artists for a silent auction and art exhibition. Bidding through Saturday, Dec. 10th at 9pm.
This year Brickton Art Center has invited students from school district 207 to participate by submitting new creations on 5” X 5” canvas. Each will be sold for a flat fee and proceeds from sales of student work go toward a scholarship fund, which will be awarded to a participating student.
Closing Night Gala, Saturday, Dec. 10th, 7-9:30pm, free and open to the public. Enjoy an evening of champagne and hors d’oeurvres while you enter the winning bid on your favorite work of art!
Bidding will close one wall at a time starting at 9pm.
Check www.bricktonartcenter.org for online bidding instructions after 11/16/2011. For more information call: 847-823-6611.
CorePower Yoga Park Ridge CorePower Yoga Park Ridge
Saturday, December 17th
10:00am - 12:00pm
Park Ridge Studio
Holiday Shopping Party
Come get your holiday shopping started. Preview new styles
from your favorite brands and have the chance to be entered
to win a month of unlimited yoga.
Special discounts on retail from
10:00am - 12:00pm only
Shop, mingle and enjoy wine and light refreshments.
W e hope you’ll join us!
www.corepoweryoga.com 847-496-4359
WineStyles 4th Anniversary WineStyles Park Ridge is turning 4.
Help us Celebrate our anniversary
Friday, December 2nd from 5 to 8
Saturday, December 3rd from 3 to 6
Taste over 24 wines, bubbly, whites, reds, ports
and if you insist wines
Free for Wine & Beer Club Members
$5 for non members
Cheese & crackers will be served
RSVP 847.518.9463
Sun and Moon Yoga Sun and Moon Yoga
Yoga and Gong Meditation Workshop
Presented by Karin Newsome and James Jirik
Join Sun and Moon’s Vinyasa teacher, Karin Newsome, and Kundalini Yoga Teacher, James Jirik, for a yoga and gong meditation workshop session to balance the chakras, reduce holiday stress and bring yourself closer to your true Self through yoga and Sound!
Where: Sun and Moon Yoga Studio
When: Sunday, December 11th at 2:30p.m. to 3:30p.m.
Cost: $20.00
A yoga sequence will be presented to reduce physical and mental tension and to build stamina. The gong and singing bowl meditation will follow to create a vibrational environment that will clear negative energy from your body-mind and allow you to access your inner guru, your true Self.
Oakton Community College Explore Opportunities in Radiologic Technology at Oakton
Interested in a career as a radiologic technologist? Don’t miss a free information session Wednesday, December 7, at Oakton.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for radiologic technologists is expected to increase by approximately 17 percent from 2008 to 2018, faster than the average for all occupations.
The seminar showcases Oakton’s degree and certificate programs in this field. Faculty will be on hand to discuss course requirements and industry trends. This discussion begins at 2 p.m., at Oakton’s Skokie campus, 7701 North Lincoln Avenue (Room C114).
To reserve a spot, visit www.oakton.edu/healthcareers or call 847-635-1700.
Petite Opera Show Schedule for Amahl and the Night Visitors Petite Opera performs "Amahl and the Night Visitors" Dec 2-11 and asks "Would you Like Even MORE Entertainment with That?"
Petite Opera Productions, Park Ridge's own professional opera company right in your backyard, presents the delightful family holiday classic, “Amahl and the Night Visitors” by Gian Carlo Menotti. Written in 1951 for NBC, this delightful opera, in English, follows the story and imagination of Amahl, a young crippled shepherd boy, as he sees the largest star in the sky. Three kings, following the star to Bethlehem, ask to stay the night with Amahl and his Mother, a poor widow. The kings lay out the gifts they have brought for the Messiah. The Mother is tempted to steal the gifts to care for crippled Amahl, but is instead touched by the wonders of the Christ child as told by the kings. Likewise, Amahl is so moved that he offers his crutch as a gift to the child, and a miracle occurs.
Each performance of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” is preceded by a special guest artist:
FRI Dec 2 at 7:30 PM with special guest Lutheran Choir of Chicago
SAT Dec 3at 2:00 PM with special guest The Great Frankini (musician)
SAT Dec 3 at 7:30 PM with special guest Musicke's Merrie Companions (recorder quintet)
FRI Dec 9 at 7:30 PM with special guest Galina Dance Studio performing "The Christmas Tree" ballet
SAT Dec 10 at 7:30 PM with special guest Willows Academy Madrigal Singers
SUN Dec 11 at 7:30 PM with special guest Musicke's Merrie Companions (recorder quintet)
For tickets: Reserve via phone: Petite Opera 847.553.4442 or via email:petiteopera@gmail.com, or purchase online via credit card at www.petiteopera.org (convenience fees apply).
Norwood Crossing: Reduce Stress NORWOOD CROSSING TIMELY TALK ON DEC. 14 TO FOCUS ON
“HOW TO REDUCE STRESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS”
Are you challenged and overly stressed during the holidays? Do you feel the need to balance gift shopping, home decorating, dinner preparations, entertaining, and your job while meeting many other tasks and responsibilities? All of that would be enough to create stress for anyone. Despite an attempt to be a super-person during December, there are remedies that can lessen stress. Find out by attending the Timely Talk on “How to Reduce Stress for the Holidays,” at 2:00 p.m., on Dec. 14, at Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 N. Nina Ave. in Chicago. Parking is available in the lot behind the building, entrance off Avondale Avenue.
Making the presentation will be Lynn Lombardo, a yoga instructor certified by the Temple of Kriya Yoga, and Linda Pawlisz, MA, a certified clinical aromatherapist and hypnotherapist.
A question and answer session along with refreshments will follow the program. For more information or to RSVP, please call (773) 577-5323.
Perry Wein, Edward Jones Edward Jones Financial Advisor Wins Award
Perry Wein, a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Park Ridge, recently was named a 2011 Five Star Wealth Manager - Best in Client Satisfaction for the 2nd consecutive year in the Chicagoland area by Chicago magazine.
"I am honored to receive this award," Wein said. "I enjoy my work helping the people of Park Ridge plan for their financial futures, but it gives me an extra boost to receive special recognition for my work."
Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm's 12,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients to understand their personal goals -- from college savings to retirement -- and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today.
Edward Jones, which ranked No. 11 on FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2011, is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones web site is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting web site is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.
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
facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL
www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917
16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539
17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000
18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!
26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
28. You can be here!
Monday, November 28, 2011
Gail's Weekly Chamber UPDATE
Hope you had a wonderful – and filling – Thanksgiving!
This Sunday, 12/4, is ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ at the historic Pickwick Theatre benefitting the Park Ridge Community Fund – sponsored by Liberty Bank and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Advocate Lutheran General Childrens Hospital. No charge for the movie but donations for the PRCF will be gratefully accepted. The PRCF is also selling raffle tickets $10 each or 3 for $25 for and iPad donated Liberty Bank; a Kindle Touch donated by Nick Boudreau, Edward Jones; $100 Chamber Gift Certificates; and a beautiful quilted red & white bag handcrafted by Sheri Roche. Movie starts at 1 but doors open at noon for the organist and Willows Academy Chamber Choir.
Remember the Buffalo Trace Millenium Bottle of Bourbon that was donated to the Park Ridge Community Fund? A collector from New York called and bought it for $1,000!
Winterfest 2011
Winterfest on Black Friday was unbelievable! I’d like to take the credit but most of the credit goes, once again, to Mother Nature for giving us a perfect evening that brought out the huge crowds. How were your sales?
It was a wonderful event that did take some planning so thank you to our planning partners, Mary Dalton from the library; Ed Graham from the City; the PR Fire Department who brought Santa in on the truck and held their open house in South Park; Maine South High School Marching Band and Joel Matter their teacher; all the merchants who stayed open; the Boy Scouts Troop 3 who did the luminaries with Ed Graham; South Park Merchants who had the reindeer; the Willows Academy Chamber Choir; BMO Harris Bank; and the Holiday Lights Coalition who made the season bright with the holiday lights. Also, thank you to Jackie Mathews, president of the Chamber, for being a trooper and running all over town with us!
The Park Ridge Garden Club selected Jenny and Rick Kulik’s home at 405 S. Prospect as the Best Decorated House for Winterfest 2011! The City made the yard sign. I had the honor of informing them and taking their pictures – they were excited and delighted.
New Member Orientation Tomorrow If you’d like to learn more about the Chamber’s benefits, plan to attend the quarterly New Member Orientation tomorrow morning from 9 to 10 that the Chamber Ambassadors sponsor. When you got your first Ambassador visit, it may have been overwhelming to sit and listen to all the Chamber has to offer so come hear it again and ask questions.
Thank you to our Ambassadors:
• Susan Frangos, Higher Level Wellness (Chair of the Ambassadors)
• Jo Ann Arnswald, Village Bank and Trust
• Diddy Blyth, A Sterling Design
• Tom Dombro, ING Insurance (and director on the board)
• Marta Hoover, Copy Set Printing
• Karen Larsen, Generation Connection
• Mary Lee Quaid, Lee Acupuncture & Healing
• Lisa Shewfelt, Coldwell Banker Realty
• Ben Wilson, Falkor Group LLC (and director on the board)
Indira’s Lifestyle Reward Event I forgot to mention in last week’s Member News that Indira has its Lifestyle Reward Event on Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 4 to 9 p.m. 10% off Aveda (excluding holiday gift sets). www.indirasalonspa.com
Mark Your Calendar for these Events!
November 29, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am New Member Orientation hosted by The Ambassadors – join us for this informative session to learn all about the Chamber.
December 1, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am, (EKG) Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Monthly Meeting , Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300
December 2, Friday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm First Fridays Park Ridge – “Once Upon Park Ridge” – in shops & restaurants throughout city. www.firstfridayspr.com
December 4, Sunday, 1pm (doors open at noon), "It's a Wonderful Life" Movie to benefit PR Community Fund, Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Ave. - Free admission but donations to the Park Ridge Community Fund greatly accepted. Raffle tickets for iPad and Kindle Touch, $100 Chamber Gift Certificate are being sold now: 3 for $25 or $10 each. Liberty Bank for Savings and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital & ALG Childrens Hospital are sponsoring this annual holiday event.
December 8, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum - Moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group LLC.
December 9, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN1: Park Ridge Executive Network
December 14, Wednesday, 11:30am to 1:30pm, Monthly Networking Luncheon at Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave. Rosemont, Oneri Fleita, Chicago Cubs VP of Player Development and Park Ridge resident, $25 for members and $30 for prospective members and walk ins. Comp parking.
December 15, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours Comfort Inn O’Hare/Des Plaines, 2175 E Touhy Ave., Des Plaines
December 16, Friday, 9:30am – 10:30am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network
December 18, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm, St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church Sunday Supper, 320 S. Washington, Help us serve or monetary or food donations needed.
December 19, Monday, 8:30am – 9:30am, Newsletter Meeting
December 27, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am, PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
December 28, Wednesday, 9:00am -10:30am Health Care Forum, 720 Garden St.
December 28, Wednesday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Retail Roundtable Meeting, 720 Garden, If you have a shop in Park Ridge then don’t miss out on the Chamber’s Retail Roundtable! RSVP to the Chamber if you can attend.
SAVE THE DATES!!!
• January 21, 2012, Installation & Community Star Awards Dinner at the Park Ridge Country Club
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
facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL
www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917
16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539
17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000
18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!
26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
28. You can be here!
This Sunday, 12/4, is ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ at the historic Pickwick Theatre benefitting the Park Ridge Community Fund – sponsored by Liberty Bank and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Advocate Lutheran General Childrens Hospital. No charge for the movie but donations for the PRCF will be gratefully accepted. The PRCF is also selling raffle tickets $10 each or 3 for $25 for and iPad donated Liberty Bank; a Kindle Touch donated by Nick Boudreau, Edward Jones; $100 Chamber Gift Certificates; and a beautiful quilted red & white bag handcrafted by Sheri Roche. Movie starts at 1 but doors open at noon for the organist and Willows Academy Chamber Choir.
Remember the Buffalo Trace Millenium Bottle of Bourbon that was donated to the Park Ridge Community Fund? A collector from New York called and bought it for $1,000!
Winterfest 2011
Winterfest on Black Friday was unbelievable! I’d like to take the credit but most of the credit goes, once again, to Mother Nature for giving us a perfect evening that brought out the huge crowds. How were your sales?
It was a wonderful event that did take some planning so thank you to our planning partners, Mary Dalton from the library; Ed Graham from the City; the PR Fire Department who brought Santa in on the truck and held their open house in South Park; Maine South High School Marching Band and Joel Matter their teacher; all the merchants who stayed open; the Boy Scouts Troop 3 who did the luminaries with Ed Graham; South Park Merchants who had the reindeer; the Willows Academy Chamber Choir; BMO Harris Bank; and the Holiday Lights Coalition who made the season bright with the holiday lights. Also, thank you to Jackie Mathews, president of the Chamber, for being a trooper and running all over town with us!
The Park Ridge Garden Club selected Jenny and Rick Kulik’s home at 405 S. Prospect as the Best Decorated House for Winterfest 2011! The City made the yard sign. I had the honor of informing them and taking their pictures – they were excited and delighted.
New Member Orientation Tomorrow If you’d like to learn more about the Chamber’s benefits, plan to attend the quarterly New Member Orientation tomorrow morning from 9 to 10 that the Chamber Ambassadors sponsor. When you got your first Ambassador visit, it may have been overwhelming to sit and listen to all the Chamber has to offer so come hear it again and ask questions.
Thank you to our Ambassadors:
• Susan Frangos, Higher Level Wellness (Chair of the Ambassadors)
• Jo Ann Arnswald, Village Bank and Trust
• Diddy Blyth, A Sterling Design
• Tom Dombro, ING Insurance (and director on the board)
• Marta Hoover, Copy Set Printing
• Karen Larsen, Generation Connection
• Mary Lee Quaid, Lee Acupuncture & Healing
• Lisa Shewfelt, Coldwell Banker Realty
• Ben Wilson, Falkor Group LLC (and director on the board)
Indira’s Lifestyle Reward Event I forgot to mention in last week’s Member News that Indira has its Lifestyle Reward Event on Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 4 to 9 p.m. 10% off Aveda (excluding holiday gift sets). www.indirasalonspa.com
Mark Your Calendar for these Events!
November 29, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am New Member Orientation hosted by The Ambassadors – join us for this informative session to learn all about the Chamber.
December 1, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am, (EKG) Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Monthly Meeting , Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300
December 2, Friday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm First Fridays Park Ridge – “Once Upon Park Ridge” – in shops & restaurants throughout city. www.firstfridayspr.com
December 4, Sunday, 1pm (doors open at noon), "It's a Wonderful Life" Movie to benefit PR Community Fund, Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Ave. - Free admission but donations to the Park Ridge Community Fund greatly accepted. Raffle tickets for iPad and Kindle Touch, $100 Chamber Gift Certificate are being sold now: 3 for $25 or $10 each. Liberty Bank for Savings and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital & ALG Childrens Hospital are sponsoring this annual holiday event.
December 8, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum - Moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group LLC.
December 9, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN1: Park Ridge Executive Network
December 14, Wednesday, 11:30am to 1:30pm, Monthly Networking Luncheon at Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave. Rosemont, Oneri Fleita, Chicago Cubs VP of Player Development and Park Ridge resident, $25 for members and $30 for prospective members and walk ins. Comp parking.
December 15, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours Comfort Inn O’Hare/Des Plaines, 2175 E Touhy Ave., Des Plaines
December 16, Friday, 9:30am – 10:30am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network
December 18, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm, St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church Sunday Supper, 320 S. Washington, Help us serve or monetary or food donations needed.
December 19, Monday, 8:30am – 9:30am, Newsletter Meeting
December 27, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am, PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
December 28, Wednesday, 9:00am -10:30am Health Care Forum, 720 Garden St.
December 28, Wednesday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Retail Roundtable Meeting, 720 Garden, If you have a shop in Park Ridge then don’t miss out on the Chamber’s Retail Roundtable! RSVP to the Chamber if you can attend.
SAVE THE DATES!!!
• January 21, 2012, Installation & Community Star Awards Dinner at the Park Ridge Country Club
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
facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL
www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917
16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539
17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000
18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!
26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
28. You can be here!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Member News...11/23/11
From all the Chamber staff, Dorothy, Cindy, Marci and me – have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for you!
Please come out for Winterfest on Friday between 5:45 and 9 p.m. 4 trolleys. Reindeer in South Park. The PR Garden Club will judge for the ‘Best Decorated House’ on Friday and the winner will receive a yard sign and $100 Chamber gift certificate. Many stores will have specials – read about some.
Did you know…? Did you know:
… Small Business Saturday is this Saturday? Please stop in your favorite local store and buy something! They have so much to offer and we don’t want them to go out of business because you’re not shopping there!
… Toy Emporium is going to have a BIG SALE on Friday Nov.25 up to 50%
off on selected items ( just 1 day ). Every child will get a free gift. The store will be open Friday Nov 25; 10am - 9 pm 143 S. VINE AVE 847- 292-TOYS (8697)
… At Chico's -- Wednesday through Sunday -- your entire purchase of regular priced items is 30% OFF (plus your 5% passport) -- WOW !! 35% OFF on regular priced items!!! And already reduced merchandise and accessories are 50% OFF OF THE SALE PRICE! We received a shipment of sale merchandise from another store, so the sale area is overflowing with great deals! Plus we have new gift items and more new merchandise for your holiday wardrobe. Open 10 AM to 6 PM Wednesday through Saturday and 11 AM to 5 PM on Sunday.
…Jason’s Deli is offering a free $5 gift card when you buy $50 in gift cards!
… Make your Manicure & Pedicure appointments with Linda Russo Stylist in Park Ridge, so that your feet feel great after all your Black Friday shopping!
Call Linda Russo at 847-493-9012 www. lindaarusso.com
… Everyone is invited to FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT at Gospel Life @ Messiah Campus, 1605 Vernon Avenue, Park Ridge (one block south of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital). FREE every Sunday Evening at 5:00pm for FAITH, FOOD and FUN! Popcorn, nachos and pizza served! Questions? Contact Jeff Foster at 224-610-9821 jeff@mygospellifechurch.org.
… Diddy Blyth has just published the 2012 Historical Calendar in a CD jewel case that sits on a desktop. She used her own images of Park Ridge and compiled an interesting array of historical facts of Park Ridge that sits on top of a continental divide. Many more interesting facts are stated on the back of each monthly page. Only $15.00 each. Call 847-698-6383; write diddy@asterlingdesign.com to get you calendar for teacher gifts, grab bag item or family stocking stuffers!
… LaPelusa Home Improvement Inc. is a winner of the 2012 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, which spotlights companies that exemplify ethical business practices and is presented by The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago & northern Illinois (BBB).
… Tasty Pup offers a free Gyros sandwich with the purchase of a Gyros, fry & Large drink every Friday during the winter.
… To dispose of old fire extinguishers properly, discharge them in a backyard or a dumpster. This provides a good training opportunity, and shows you how ineffective an outdated extinguisher is. Now that it is no longer pressurized, the fire extinguisher can be disposed of in regular trash. (from PRFD)
… Interior Offices available at Regus and ready for move in an uptown Park Ridge location. Professional office space with all amenities needed to successfully run your business. Let us take care of your office so you can focus on the success of your business! Shared Office starting at $300.Contact Gina Marzullo, Center Manager 847-656-5205, 350 S. Northwest Highway Suite 300
… Vive! Therapeutic Massage specializes in the clinical application of therapetic massage techniques to to improve the well being and health of our clients. We aim to provide relief for those suffering from injuries, chronic physical conditions or stress. No manicures, pedicures or facials here. Just darn good massage from the massage specialists. All of our therapists are licensed and have advanced training in therapeutic modalities. 847.637.0002
… that Nick Straub, owner of Perry’s Pizzeria, has a wonderful singing voice and sings with the Park Ridge Chorale? You can hear them sign on Sat. Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Call Pattie at 847.825.2216 or Penny at 847.823.3958 for tickets.
… 2 Sisters says Start Your Holiday Season with Us at Winterfest 2011 with FREE Snuggly Socks for the First 500• 6pm. See Santa @ 2 Sisters• 7pm
20% off ALL Purchases• 6-9pm
… Liberty Bank for Savings and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and ALG Childrens Hospital are sponsoring “It’s a Wonderful Life!” at the Pickwick on Sunday, Dec. 4. The doors open at noon with live entertainment. Suggested donated of $5pp to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund. Raffle tickets $10 each or 3 for $25 for an iPad (donated by Liberty Bank); a Kindle Touch (donated by Nick Boudreau, Edward Jones) and $100 Park Ridge Chamber gift certificates. Buy your tickets in advance!
Amphora Amphora will be closed on Thursday, November 24th.
Winterfest hours: Amphora will be open from Noon to 8pm, Friday November 25th.
Santa is coming....
Bring the kids and your camera and visit Santa in the store from 1pm to 3pm Saturday, November 26th.
Enjoy live Christmas music by Joe Brown and a friend.
While the kids are having fun, shop for ornaments and all the trimmings to make your home festive for the holidays.
We have pashminas, home accessories, rugs, lamps and hundreds of gift ideas all at cost.
Make Amphora a tradition on your holiday list and make family memories as well.
Saturday, November 26th is American Express Small Business Saturday
For the second year in a row, American Express has a special incentive:
a $25 statement credit offer for Cardmembers who register their Card
and spend $25 or more at any qualifying small business that accepts the American Express Card. Register your card today and shop Amphora on Saturday!
Oakton Community College: 70th Anniversary Remembrance of Pearl Harbor Attend a 70th Anniversary Remembrance of Pearl Harbor
Honor the memory of the more than 2,400 Americans who died during the Japanese attack on the Pearl Harbor Naval Base in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, at a special ceremony at Oakton on Wednesday, December 7.
Sponsored by the Department of Historical and Policy Studies and Office of Veterans Coordinator, the event will feature Betsy Tolstedt, Ph.D., team leader of the Evanston Veterans Center representatives, who will speak on “Pearl Harbor: Life Changing – World Changing: The Impact of the Pearl Harbor Attacks in December 1941 and Beyond.”
The remembrance will take place at both campuses, 12:30 – 2 p.m., at Oakton’s Skokie campus, 7701 North Lincoln Avenue (Room C120), and 5 – 7 p.m., at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 East Golf Road (Room 1625). At the forums, Oakton students will read eyewitness accounts of the attack.
The commemorations also will feature Oakton commentators Wendy Maier-Sarti, professor of history (Skokie), Jim Holderfield, history and political science instructor (Des Plaines), and Veteran and Workforce Specialist Vince Donahue Jr. (Des Plaines and Skokie).
Brickton Art Center Brickton Art Center
Join us for the 7th ANNUAL BENEFIT ART EXHIBITION AND AUCTION at Brickton Art Center, 306 Busse Hwy, through Dec. 10th, 2011.
Featuring works donated by professional artists for a silent auction and art exhibition. Bidding through Saturday, Dec. 10th at 9pm.
This year Brickton Art Center has invited students from school district 207 to participate by submitting new creations on 5” X 5” canvas. Each will be sold for a flat fee and proceeds from sales of student work go toward a scholarship fund, which will be awarded to a participating student.
Closing Night Gala, Saturday, Dec. 10th, 7-9:30pm, free and open to the public. Enjoy an evening of champagne and hors d’oeurvres while you enter the winning bid on your favorite work of art!
Bidding will close one wall at a time starting at 9pm.
Check www.bricktonartcenter.org for online bidding instructions after 11/16/2011. For more information call: 847-823-6611.
Carol A. Teschky – Congratulations again! Carol A. Teschky named Supervisor of the Year
Maine Township Supervisor Carol A. Teschky was named Supervisor of the Year by the Illinois Township Association of Senior Centers Services Committee (ITASCSC) at the annual conference of Township Officials of Illinois on Nov. 8 in Springfield. Known widely in the community as a staunch advocate for seniors, Teschky received the award because of her outstanding commitment to meeting the needs of seniors within Maine Township.
First elected to her position as a Maine Township trustee in 1989, Teschky was appointed Supervisor when Bob Dudycz retired from the position in 2007. Since her re-election as Supervisor in 2009, she has supported and developed the transportation service that subsidizes the cost of transportation to both seniors and the disabled. Supervisor Teschky has also seen to it that the necessary assistance, such as Medicare D, Circuit Breaker, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Veterans Services and other pertinent programs reach the seniors who need them the most. Additionally, she has advocated for the Township to support existing community senior programs and centers so that duplication of services is minimized. Her own active participation in programs, as well as her encouragement of other elected officials to get involved, were also critical factors in choosing her for the honor.
Established to address the need to enhance senior services for the growing number of seniors in Illinois communities, ITASCSC was officially recognized by the Township Officials of Illinois in 1982.
WineStyles Join Park Ridge WineStyles as they celebrate their 4th Anniversary
Wine Tasting Friday, December 2nd for First Fridays 5 to 8
Taste from two tables of wines, if you insist wines free for wine club $5 for non Wine Tasting Saturday December 3rd 3 to 5
Taste from two tables of wines, bring a toy for toys for tots unwrapped.
Thank you for our loyal customers, we are grateful to be here 4 years!
Tracy & Doug Bell/owners
WineStyles Park Ridge
105 S. Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, Il 60068
847-518-WINE (9463)
847-518-9464 fax
Tues-Friday 11-7
Saturday 11-6
Sun 12-5
closed mondays
www.winestyles.net/parkridge
tbell@winestyles.net
Periodontics of Niles Get Ready for the Holidays Special from Periodontics of Niles":
"Because the Holidays are getting closer, you can now be ready to be closer with everyone else with our Get Ready for the Holidays Special! You will discover the secret to having a brighter smile and fresher breath!"
With our special, you will receive the following: Comprehensive Exam, X-Rays, Personal Consultation, Preventative Professional Cleaning*, Teeth Whitening Kit, and Fresh Breath System... all for only $198.00. Call us now at (847) 685-6686 to RSVP because this special expires 12-21-11!
*In absence of periodontal disease. Reg. fee $455.
15% of courtesy for senior citizens
Periodontics of Niles gives special Courtesy discounts to the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce:
1. Chamber of Commerce Employees and Board Members: 20% Courtesy
2. Chamber of Commerce Members: 15% Courtesy
Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council Winterfest Gift Gallery 2011 will offer scrumptious one-of-a-kind gifts for the discerning shopper at its two-day Gift Gallery at 29 S. Prospect Avenue (the old Raffia store). The sponsor, the Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council, will staff the Gallery of Gifts from 10:00AM to 8:00PM on November 25th and 26th in the heart of Park Ridge.
Park Ridge Artists have generously donated their time and talents to hand-paint coffee table boxes to be sold as treasure caches or trinket holders, change caddies or jewel sachets. These same artists will have their own paintings on display to sell; “Across the Street” will offer decorated fresh holiday wreaths, silk holiday arrangements and yummy condiments, A Sterling Design will have its 2012 Historical Park Ridge CD-sized desk calendar and stationery, and the Green Room jewelry will tantalize you with sparkle and bling. Fresh Poinsettias can be whisked home to announce the coming season of merriment and love.
Petite Opera Show Schedule for Amahl and the Night Visitors FRI Dec 2, 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Lutheran Choir of Chicago
SAT Dec 3, 2:00 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest The Great Frankini (musician)
SAT Dec 3, 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Musicke's Merrie Companions (recorder quintet)
FRI Dec 9, 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Galina Dance Studio performing "The Christmas Tree" ballet
SAT Dec 10 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Willows Academy Madrigal Singers
SUN Dec 11, 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Musicke's Merrie Companions (recorder quintet)
For tickets: Reserve via phone: Petite Opera 847.553.4442. Reserve via email: petiteopera@gmail.com. Purchase online via credit card (convenience fees apply) www.petiteopera.org
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
facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL
www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917
16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539
17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000
18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!
26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
28. You can be here!
Please come out for Winterfest on Friday between 5:45 and 9 p.m. 4 trolleys. Reindeer in South Park. The PR Garden Club will judge for the ‘Best Decorated House’ on Friday and the winner will receive a yard sign and $100 Chamber gift certificate. Many stores will have specials – read about some.
Did you know…? Did you know:
… Small Business Saturday is this Saturday? Please stop in your favorite local store and buy something! They have so much to offer and we don’t want them to go out of business because you’re not shopping there!
… Toy Emporium is going to have a BIG SALE on Friday Nov.25 up to 50%
off on selected items ( just 1 day ). Every child will get a free gift. The store will be open Friday Nov 25; 10am - 9 pm 143 S. VINE AVE 847- 292-TOYS (8697)
… At Chico's -- Wednesday through Sunday -- your entire purchase of regular priced items is 30% OFF (plus your 5% passport) -- WOW !! 35% OFF on regular priced items!!! And already reduced merchandise and accessories are 50% OFF OF THE SALE PRICE! We received a shipment of sale merchandise from another store, so the sale area is overflowing with great deals! Plus we have new gift items and more new merchandise for your holiday wardrobe. Open 10 AM to 6 PM Wednesday through Saturday and 11 AM to 5 PM on Sunday.
…Jason’s Deli is offering a free $5 gift card when you buy $50 in gift cards!
… Make your Manicure & Pedicure appointments with Linda Russo Stylist in Park Ridge, so that your feet feel great after all your Black Friday shopping!
Call Linda Russo at 847-493-9012 www. lindaarusso.com
… Everyone is invited to FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT at Gospel Life @ Messiah Campus, 1605 Vernon Avenue, Park Ridge (one block south of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital). FREE every Sunday Evening at 5:00pm for FAITH, FOOD and FUN! Popcorn, nachos and pizza served! Questions? Contact Jeff Foster at 224-610-9821 jeff@mygospellifechurch.org.
… Diddy Blyth has just published the 2012 Historical Calendar in a CD jewel case that sits on a desktop. She used her own images of Park Ridge and compiled an interesting array of historical facts of Park Ridge that sits on top of a continental divide. Many more interesting facts are stated on the back of each monthly page. Only $15.00 each. Call 847-698-6383; write diddy@asterlingdesign.com to get you calendar for teacher gifts, grab bag item or family stocking stuffers!
… LaPelusa Home Improvement Inc. is a winner of the 2012 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, which spotlights companies that exemplify ethical business practices and is presented by The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago & northern Illinois (BBB).
… Tasty Pup offers a free Gyros sandwich with the purchase of a Gyros, fry & Large drink every Friday during the winter.
… To dispose of old fire extinguishers properly, discharge them in a backyard or a dumpster. This provides a good training opportunity, and shows you how ineffective an outdated extinguisher is. Now that it is no longer pressurized, the fire extinguisher can be disposed of in regular trash. (from PRFD)
… Interior Offices available at Regus and ready for move in an uptown Park Ridge location. Professional office space with all amenities needed to successfully run your business. Let us take care of your office so you can focus on the success of your business! Shared Office starting at $300.Contact Gina Marzullo, Center Manager 847-656-5205, 350 S. Northwest Highway Suite 300
… Vive! Therapeutic Massage specializes in the clinical application of therapetic massage techniques to to improve the well being and health of our clients. We aim to provide relief for those suffering from injuries, chronic physical conditions or stress. No manicures, pedicures or facials here. Just darn good massage from the massage specialists. All of our therapists are licensed and have advanced training in therapeutic modalities. 847.637.0002
… that Nick Straub, owner of Perry’s Pizzeria, has a wonderful singing voice and sings with the Park Ridge Chorale? You can hear them sign on Sat. Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Call Pattie at 847.825.2216 or Penny at 847.823.3958 for tickets.
… 2 Sisters says Start Your Holiday Season with Us at Winterfest 2011 with FREE Snuggly Socks for the First 500• 6pm. See Santa @ 2 Sisters• 7pm
20% off ALL Purchases• 6-9pm
… Liberty Bank for Savings and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and ALG Childrens Hospital are sponsoring “It’s a Wonderful Life!” at the Pickwick on Sunday, Dec. 4. The doors open at noon with live entertainment. Suggested donated of $5pp to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund. Raffle tickets $10 each or 3 for $25 for an iPad (donated by Liberty Bank); a Kindle Touch (donated by Nick Boudreau, Edward Jones) and $100 Park Ridge Chamber gift certificates. Buy your tickets in advance!
Amphora Amphora will be closed on Thursday, November 24th.
Winterfest hours: Amphora will be open from Noon to 8pm, Friday November 25th.
Santa is coming....
Bring the kids and your camera and visit Santa in the store from 1pm to 3pm Saturday, November 26th.
Enjoy live Christmas music by Joe Brown and a friend.
While the kids are having fun, shop for ornaments and all the trimmings to make your home festive for the holidays.
We have pashminas, home accessories, rugs, lamps and hundreds of gift ideas all at cost.
Make Amphora a tradition on your holiday list and make family memories as well.
Saturday, November 26th is American Express Small Business Saturday
For the second year in a row, American Express has a special incentive:
a $25 statement credit offer for Cardmembers who register their Card
and spend $25 or more at any qualifying small business that accepts the American Express Card. Register your card today and shop Amphora on Saturday!
Oakton Community College: 70th Anniversary Remembrance of Pearl Harbor Attend a 70th Anniversary Remembrance of Pearl Harbor
Honor the memory of the more than 2,400 Americans who died during the Japanese attack on the Pearl Harbor Naval Base in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, at a special ceremony at Oakton on Wednesday, December 7.
Sponsored by the Department of Historical and Policy Studies and Office of Veterans Coordinator, the event will feature Betsy Tolstedt, Ph.D., team leader of the Evanston Veterans Center representatives, who will speak on “Pearl Harbor: Life Changing – World Changing: The Impact of the Pearl Harbor Attacks in December 1941 and Beyond.”
The remembrance will take place at both campuses, 12:30 – 2 p.m., at Oakton’s Skokie campus, 7701 North Lincoln Avenue (Room C120), and 5 – 7 p.m., at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 East Golf Road (Room 1625). At the forums, Oakton students will read eyewitness accounts of the attack.
The commemorations also will feature Oakton commentators Wendy Maier-Sarti, professor of history (Skokie), Jim Holderfield, history and political science instructor (Des Plaines), and Veteran and Workforce Specialist Vince Donahue Jr. (Des Plaines and Skokie).
Brickton Art Center Brickton Art Center
Join us for the 7th ANNUAL BENEFIT ART EXHIBITION AND AUCTION at Brickton Art Center, 306 Busse Hwy, through Dec. 10th, 2011.
Featuring works donated by professional artists for a silent auction and art exhibition. Bidding through Saturday, Dec. 10th at 9pm.
This year Brickton Art Center has invited students from school district 207 to participate by submitting new creations on 5” X 5” canvas. Each will be sold for a flat fee and proceeds from sales of student work go toward a scholarship fund, which will be awarded to a participating student.
Closing Night Gala, Saturday, Dec. 10th, 7-9:30pm, free and open to the public. Enjoy an evening of champagne and hors d’oeurvres while you enter the winning bid on your favorite work of art!
Bidding will close one wall at a time starting at 9pm.
Check www.bricktonartcenter.org for online bidding instructions after 11/16/2011. For more information call: 847-823-6611.
Carol A. Teschky – Congratulations again! Carol A. Teschky named Supervisor of the Year
Maine Township Supervisor Carol A. Teschky was named Supervisor of the Year by the Illinois Township Association of Senior Centers Services Committee (ITASCSC) at the annual conference of Township Officials of Illinois on Nov. 8 in Springfield. Known widely in the community as a staunch advocate for seniors, Teschky received the award because of her outstanding commitment to meeting the needs of seniors within Maine Township.
First elected to her position as a Maine Township trustee in 1989, Teschky was appointed Supervisor when Bob Dudycz retired from the position in 2007. Since her re-election as Supervisor in 2009, she has supported and developed the transportation service that subsidizes the cost of transportation to both seniors and the disabled. Supervisor Teschky has also seen to it that the necessary assistance, such as Medicare D, Circuit Breaker, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Veterans Services and other pertinent programs reach the seniors who need them the most. Additionally, she has advocated for the Township to support existing community senior programs and centers so that duplication of services is minimized. Her own active participation in programs, as well as her encouragement of other elected officials to get involved, were also critical factors in choosing her for the honor.
Established to address the need to enhance senior services for the growing number of seniors in Illinois communities, ITASCSC was officially recognized by the Township Officials of Illinois in 1982.
WineStyles Join Park Ridge WineStyles as they celebrate their 4th Anniversary
Wine Tasting Friday, December 2nd for First Fridays 5 to 8
Taste from two tables of wines, if you insist wines free for wine club $5 for non Wine Tasting Saturday December 3rd 3 to 5
Taste from two tables of wines, bring a toy for toys for tots unwrapped.
Thank you for our loyal customers, we are grateful to be here 4 years!
Tracy & Doug Bell/owners
WineStyles Park Ridge
105 S. Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, Il 60068
847-518-WINE (9463)
847-518-9464 fax
Tues-Friday 11-7
Saturday 11-6
Sun 12-5
closed mondays
www.winestyles.net/parkridge
tbell@winestyles.net
Periodontics of Niles Get Ready for the Holidays Special from Periodontics of Niles":
"Because the Holidays are getting closer, you can now be ready to be closer with everyone else with our Get Ready for the Holidays Special! You will discover the secret to having a brighter smile and fresher breath!"
With our special, you will receive the following: Comprehensive Exam, X-Rays, Personal Consultation, Preventative Professional Cleaning*, Teeth Whitening Kit, and Fresh Breath System... all for only $198.00. Call us now at (847) 685-6686 to RSVP because this special expires 12-21-11!
*In absence of periodontal disease. Reg. fee $455.
15% of courtesy for senior citizens
Periodontics of Niles gives special Courtesy discounts to the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce:
1. Chamber of Commerce Employees and Board Members: 20% Courtesy
2. Chamber of Commerce Members: 15% Courtesy
Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council Winterfest Gift Gallery 2011 will offer scrumptious one-of-a-kind gifts for the discerning shopper at its two-day Gift Gallery at 29 S. Prospect Avenue (the old Raffia store). The sponsor, the Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council, will staff the Gallery of Gifts from 10:00AM to 8:00PM on November 25th and 26th in the heart of Park Ridge.
Park Ridge Artists have generously donated their time and talents to hand-paint coffee table boxes to be sold as treasure caches or trinket holders, change caddies or jewel sachets. These same artists will have their own paintings on display to sell; “Across the Street” will offer decorated fresh holiday wreaths, silk holiday arrangements and yummy condiments, A Sterling Design will have its 2012 Historical Park Ridge CD-sized desk calendar and stationery, and the Green Room jewelry will tantalize you with sparkle and bling. Fresh Poinsettias can be whisked home to announce the coming season of merriment and love.
Petite Opera Show Schedule for Amahl and the Night Visitors FRI Dec 2, 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Lutheran Choir of Chicago
SAT Dec 3, 2:00 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest The Great Frankini (musician)
SAT Dec 3, 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Musicke's Merrie Companions (recorder quintet)
FRI Dec 9, 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Galina Dance Studio performing "The Christmas Tree" ballet
SAT Dec 10 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Willows Academy Madrigal Singers
SUN Dec 11, 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Musicke's Merrie Companions (recorder quintet)
For tickets: Reserve via phone: Petite Opera 847.553.4442. Reserve via email: petiteopera@gmail.com. Purchase online via credit card (convenience fees apply) www.petiteopera.org
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
facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL
www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917
16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539
17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000
18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!
26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
28. You can be here!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Gail's Weekly Chamber UPDATE
Congratulations to our 2011 Park Ridge Community Stars:
• Sheila Duda
• Karen Larsen
• Dean Patras
• Susan Scatchel
• Tony Tripp
• Carol A. Teschky
• Mary Jo DiRe; Margaret Gallagher-Smythe; Adrienne Timm
Congratulations to Bill Scharringhausen for being selected to receive a Lifetime Award!
A detailed press release will be issued shortly!
Last week we had the Chamber board meeting, newsletter committee meeting, retail committee meeting, installation dinner committee meeting, past president selection committee meeting to review and select community stars, holiday lights coalition debrief, ambassador luncheon meeting, business after hours at Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice, grand opening and ribbon cutting at Dunkin’ Donuts, Gourmet Gift Stop at the train station, and the women in business holiday luncheon at Gibson’s Bar and Steakhouse with Cynthia Glensgard speaking about fair trade.
Thank you to everyone who donated their time and energy because this Chamber is nothing without you!
Thank you to those who donated raffle prizes and to those who bought the tickets for the Women in Business raffle:
• Jay Crowley – Gibson’s $50 gift card
• Jay Crowley – Holiday bracelet designed by Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria
• Georgine Donovan – Earrings designed by Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria
• Susan Frangos – Linda Russo, hairstylist, 20% off salon service
• Ulyana Lysak – Sweet Tasting for 15 at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
• Lisa Arreguin – Park Ridge Calendar designed by Diddy Blyth, A Sterling Design
• Mary Lamb - TriPilates Gift Certificate
• Lori Diversey – Bottle of Champagne donated by Lynda Tourloukis, You Can Say Yes…Motivational Guidance Services
• Mary Lamb – Like New Auto Spa Car Wash
• Jackie Mathews – TechStuff PC and Video Gift Certificate
• Lori Diversey – decorative tissue and soap dispenser donated by Sheri Roche (not sure if you want to put this as it wasn’t for PRCF)
November 22, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
November 23, Wednesday, 9:00am -10:30am Health Care Forum, 720 Garden St.
November 25, Friday, 6:00pm-9:00pm Winterfest! Uptown and South Park. Ride the trolleys. See Santa arrive on the firetruck in front of the library. Reindeer in South Park. Carolers. Maine South High School Marching Band. Best Decorated house contest along the trolley route of Prospect and Courtland. Luminaries.
November 29, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am New Member Orientation hosted by The Ambassadors – join us for this informative session to learn all about the Chamber.
December 1, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am, (EKG) Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Monthly Meeting , Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300
December 2, Friday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm First Fridays Park Ridge – “Once Upon Park Ridge” – in shops & restaurants throughout city. www.firstfridayspr.com
December 4, Sunday, 1pm (doors open at noon), "It's a Wonderful Life" Movie to benefit PR Community Fund, Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Ave. - Free admission but donations to the Park Ridge Community Fund greatly accepted. Raffle tickets for iPad and Kindle Touch, $100 Chamber Gift Certificate are being sold now: 3 for $25 or $10 each. Liberty Bank for Savings and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital & ALG Childrens Hospital are sponsoring this annual holiday event.
December 8, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum - Moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group LLC.
December 9, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN1: Park Ridge Executive Network
December 14, Wednesday, 11:30am to 1:30pm, Monthly Networking Luncheon at Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave. Rosemont, Oneri Fleita, Chicago Cubs VP of Player Development and Park Ridge resident, $25 for members and $30 for prospective members and walk ins. Comp parking.
December 15, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours Comfort Inn O’Hare/Des Plaines, 2175 E Touhy Ave., Des Plaines
December 16, Friday, 9:30am – 10:30am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network
December 18, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm, St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church Sunday Supper, 320 S. Washington, Help us serve or monetary or food donations needed.
December 19, Monday, 8:30am – 9:30am, Newsletter Meeting
December 27, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am, PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
December 28, Wednesday, 9:00am -10:30am Health Care Forum, 720 Garden St.
December 28, Wednesday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Retail Roundtable Meeting, 720 Garden, If you have a shop in Park Ridge then don’t miss out on the Chamber’s Retail Roundtable! RSVP to the Chamber if you can attend.
SAVE THE DATES!!!
• January 21, 2012, Installation & Community Star Awards Dinner at the Park Ridge Country Club
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL
www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917
16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539
17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000
18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!
26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
28. You can be here!
• Sheila Duda
• Karen Larsen
• Dean Patras
• Susan Scatchel
• Tony Tripp
• Carol A. Teschky
• Mary Jo DiRe; Margaret Gallagher-Smythe; Adrienne Timm
Congratulations to Bill Scharringhausen for being selected to receive a Lifetime Award!
A detailed press release will be issued shortly!
Last week we had the Chamber board meeting, newsletter committee meeting, retail committee meeting, installation dinner committee meeting, past president selection committee meeting to review and select community stars, holiday lights coalition debrief, ambassador luncheon meeting, business after hours at Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice, grand opening and ribbon cutting at Dunkin’ Donuts, Gourmet Gift Stop at the train station, and the women in business holiday luncheon at Gibson’s Bar and Steakhouse with Cynthia Glensgard speaking about fair trade.
Thank you to everyone who donated their time and energy because this Chamber is nothing without you!
Thank you to those who donated raffle prizes and to those who bought the tickets for the Women in Business raffle:
• Jay Crowley – Gibson’s $50 gift card
• Jay Crowley – Holiday bracelet designed by Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria
• Georgine Donovan – Earrings designed by Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria
• Susan Frangos – Linda Russo, hairstylist, 20% off salon service
• Ulyana Lysak – Sweet Tasting for 15 at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
• Lisa Arreguin – Park Ridge Calendar designed by Diddy Blyth, A Sterling Design
• Mary Lamb - TriPilates Gift Certificate
• Lori Diversey – Bottle of Champagne donated by Lynda Tourloukis, You Can Say Yes…Motivational Guidance Services
• Mary Lamb – Like New Auto Spa Car Wash
• Jackie Mathews – TechStuff PC and Video Gift Certificate
• Lori Diversey – decorative tissue and soap dispenser donated by Sheri Roche (not sure if you want to put this as it wasn’t for PRCF)
November 22, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
November 23, Wednesday, 9:00am -10:30am Health Care Forum, 720 Garden St.
November 25, Friday, 6:00pm-9:00pm Winterfest! Uptown and South Park. Ride the trolleys. See Santa arrive on the firetruck in front of the library. Reindeer in South Park. Carolers. Maine South High School Marching Band. Best Decorated house contest along the trolley route of Prospect and Courtland. Luminaries.
November 29, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am New Member Orientation hosted by The Ambassadors – join us for this informative session to learn all about the Chamber.
December 1, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am, (EKG) Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Monthly Meeting , Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300
December 2, Friday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm First Fridays Park Ridge – “Once Upon Park Ridge” – in shops & restaurants throughout city. www.firstfridayspr.com
December 4, Sunday, 1pm (doors open at noon), "It's a Wonderful Life" Movie to benefit PR Community Fund, Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Ave. - Free admission but donations to the Park Ridge Community Fund greatly accepted. Raffle tickets for iPad and Kindle Touch, $100 Chamber Gift Certificate are being sold now: 3 for $25 or $10 each. Liberty Bank for Savings and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital & ALG Childrens Hospital are sponsoring this annual holiday event.
December 8, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum - Moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group LLC.
December 9, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN1: Park Ridge Executive Network
December 14, Wednesday, 11:30am to 1:30pm, Monthly Networking Luncheon at Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave. Rosemont, Oneri Fleita, Chicago Cubs VP of Player Development and Park Ridge resident, $25 for members and $30 for prospective members and walk ins. Comp parking.
December 15, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours Comfort Inn O’Hare/Des Plaines, 2175 E Touhy Ave., Des Plaines
December 16, Friday, 9:30am – 10:30am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network
December 18, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm, St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church Sunday Supper, 320 S. Washington, Help us serve or monetary or food donations needed.
December 19, Monday, 8:30am – 9:30am, Newsletter Meeting
December 27, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am, PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
December 28, Wednesday, 9:00am -10:30am Health Care Forum, 720 Garden St.
December 28, Wednesday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Retail Roundtable Meeting, 720 Garden, If you have a shop in Park Ridge then don’t miss out on the Chamber’s Retail Roundtable! RSVP to the Chamber if you can attend.
SAVE THE DATES!!!
• January 21, 2012, Installation & Community Star Awards Dinner at the Park Ridge Country Club
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL
www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917
16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539
17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000
18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!
26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
28. You can be here!
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