Chamber Member Update 4/4/11

April 4, 2011 Weekly Chamber Update From Gail, I just flew in this morning from a whirlwind weekend in Niagara Falls! It was breathtaking! Thank you to Dr. Dorothy Anasinski, Periodontics of Niles (847.685.6686) and Dan O’Brien, North South Masonry & Tuckpointing Inc. (847.384.0917) for signing up as Platinum this week! We scrounged up a few more Cubs tickets so let me know asap if you’re interested. Last I heard from Rick Pucci, we had about 10 more to sell. Last Week On Thursday evening, we had the aldermanic candidates here at the Nonprofit Center, 720 Garden, for a couple hours so they could meet and greet their constituents. It was nice to meet each of them. Don’t forget to vote tomorrow! In the picture left to right, is me, Jim Capparelli and Rosemary Sajovic from the Journal and Dick Barton, Barton & Barton. Thanks to the Journal for co-hosting the event with the Chamber. Northwestern Game? Rick Pucci organizes our Fundraising games for the Chamber and told me that our prices have changed for the Northwestern game this year. We may not be able to do it although last year we could have sold twice as many tickets as we had allotted for! In 2010, we charged $26 but this year the price will be $40 for the same game and events. Let me know if you’re interested because if we don’t get enough takers at $40, then we’re not going to do it. Do you want to be on the Electronics Recycling Coupon On April 30, we’re holding the Electronics Recycling Event with the City and the Park District. The Chamber charges $5 per car and then gives the driver a $5 coupon good towards a minimum $20 purchase with Chamber members whose names are listed on the back side of the coupon. So far, I have Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Park Ridge Paint, WineStyles and Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice. If you want your name on the coupon, please let me know asap. When you receive the coupons, highlight your name on the back and then turn them into the Chamber and I’ll do a drawing for a free ad in the newsletter. There is no charge for this! It’s all part of the ‘Shop local’ campaign. Thank you for… Did you know that if you refer a business to join the Chamber and they mention your name as having referred them, that you get a Chamber gift certificate for $10? I want to thank: • Rick Pucci, Park Ridge Financial Advisors, for referring Des Plaines Elks Lodge • Tracy Bell, WineStyles, for referring Linda Russo AND On View • Dino Vlahakis, Pickwick Theatre, for referring Chiropractor John Klimediotis • Alexander Barton, Barton & Barton, for referring Rodan & Fields Dermatologists • Dick Barton, Barton & Barton, for referring WOW – Wide Open West • Diane Forsythe, ABI Mortgage, for referral of United Alarms Inc. • Elaine Bonacci, 2 Sisters, for referring Linda Russo • Dr. Niki Laskaris, Dentist, for referring Fencing Center of Chicago • Nichole Squires, Comfort Inn O’Hare, and Marko Ratic, Express Auto, for referring Like New Auto Spa The best advertising is word of mouth and I appreciate all your efforts on behalf of the Chamber! Shop Local Buy Local Think Local First Please make it a point to spend your money in town. Of course, my desire is that you shop Chamber members first! But for our small city of 38,000 to be vibrant and thriving, we need to keep more of our money in Park Ridge. Think Local First. Shop Park Ridge. Every taxable dollar spent in Park Ridge benefits important City-provided services like police and fire, library, street maintenance, street lights and parks. Sales tax generated from Park Ridge transactions stays in Park Ridge and contributes to the quality of life we all enjoy. Don’t forget that the Chamber sells Chamber Gift Certificates in any denomination. Any merchant can bring them to the Chamber and receive a check for full face value. So when you’re looking for a gift for your employees, co-workers, teachers coaches, scout leaders, think about giving Chamber gift certificates. Categories of Chamber Members I just wanted to point out all the various categories that our Chamber members fall into. You can get this list on our website at: http://secure.parkridgechamber.org/home/websitepages/businessfinder.aspx Accounting Advertising Advertising Specialties Alarms Burglar & Fire Appliance Service Appliance Service/Home Repair/Handyman Architectural Services Art Artists and Art Studios Associations Attorneys Audio - Home Auto Dealerships Auto Repair Bakery Banks Bath Remodeling Business Services Car Wash & Detailing Carpenter/General Contractor Carpet and Furniture Cleaning Catering Chambers Chiropractors Churches Civic Members Cleaners Cleaning Services Clubs/Organizations Communications Computer Services Construction Consulting Country Clubs Dance Studios Day Care Dentist - Endodontics Dentist - Periodontics Dentists Dentists - Pediatric Disposal Services Driving Schools Education Electrical Contractor Elevator Employee Assistant Program Consulting & Training Employment Services Engineering & City Planning Entertainment Estate Sales Event Planning Fencing Instruction Financial Advisors Fitness & Health Florists Food & Beverage Frames Funeral Services Government Graphic Design Hair Salons & Spas Hardware Health - Holistic Health Agencies Health and Wellness Health Care Health Club Healthcare & Hospice Heating/Air Conditioning Historical Society Home & Office Organizing Home Entertainment Home Healthcare Agency Home Improvement Home Repair/Handyman Hospice Hospitals Hotels Imports/Exports Individual & Family Counseling Insurance Interior Design Internet Marketing Internet/News Media Investment Banking Investments Jewelry Landscape Services Law Enforcement Agencies Lawn Care Library Locksmith Management Consulting Marketing Masonry Massage Therapist Medical Supplies Meeting Planning Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counseling & Therapy Merchant Processing Mortgage Brokers Motivational Services Moving Company Multi Media Company Music Newspapers Nonprofit Nursing Homes Occupational/Hand Therapy Office Supplies Orthodontists Parent Resources Parks & Recreation Performing Arts Personal Services Pharmacies Phone, Internet and Cable Photographer Physical Therapy Physicians Plumbing Podiatrist Portable Restrooms Printing Psychologists Public Relations Real Estate Real Estate Appraisal Real Estate Management Residential & Retail Development Restaurants Retail - Art Retail - Baby Retail - Candy Retail - Gifts/Cards Retail - Home Furnishings Retail - Kitchen Accessories Retail - Men's Clothing Retail - Specialty Retail - Toys Retail - Vitamins and Supplements Retail - Wine & Gifts Retail - Women/Childrens Clothing Retail - Women's Clothing Roofing Contractor Screen Printing & Embroidery Self Storage Senior Housing Senior Living Sewer and Drain Shipping & Packaging Services Siding Skincare Snow Removal Social Services Tanning Salons Tax Preparation Theaters Towing Transportation Travel Agencies Tree Care Trophies, Plaques and Corporate Awards Tutoring Utilities Veterinarians Videography/Photography Vision Care Waterproofing Windows Writer/Editor Mark Your Calendar for these Upcoming Events! April 6, Wednesday, 4:00pm – 7:00pm Regional Business & Restaurant Showcase, The Meadows Club, 2950 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows - This is a business-to-business event with exhibitors and restaurants providing food samplings to attendees. Chamber members attend for free with a business card. April 7, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group (EKG) Monthly Meeting at Regus, 350 S. Northwest Hwy #300. Joe Campagna, Grant Merchant Services, to speak. April 7, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm OnView Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening, 139 N. Northwest Hwy., OnView has original artwork of all kinds (paintings, photography, jewelry, furniture). Come and enjoy some refreshments and networking with the mayor, City officials, Chamber Board and Ambassadors and other Chamber members! April 8, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network Meeting - Elizabeth Vassolo, TribLocal, is speaking. April 8, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am Newsletter Meeting Submit your articles and pictures for the newsletter! April 13, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon, Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect - Eat in the historic Pickwick Theatre, hear the latest doings with this Park Ridge landmark and network with the tenants of the Pickwick offices. Test out the new theatre chairs! This event is free to all Chamber members with a suggested $10 donation for the Park Ridge Community Fund. April 14, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum Topic: Leveraging Social Media and Video in your Marketing Strategy April 15, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network Meeting - Elizabeth Vassolo, TribLocal, is speaking. April 20, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting Plan First Fridays with Committee Chair, Sheila Duda, TeaLula April 26, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network - Elizabeth Vassolo, TribLocal, is speaking. April 26, Tuesday, 7:05pm – Chicago Cubs Fundraiser, Just a few tickets left! April 27, Wednesday, 9:00am – 10:30am Health Care Forum April 28, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Monthly Networking Business After Hours, Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, 5464 North River Road, Rosemont April 29, Friday, 8:30am – 9:45am Women in Business Monthly Networking Breakfast at Marriott O’Hare. Dr. Margo Jacquot, The Juniper Center Director, to speak about, “That's not what I said"...Building better communications in the workplace and beyond. April 30, Saturday, 9:00am – 12:00pm 3rd Annual Electronics Recycling Event, Public Works Service Station, 400 Busse Highway - Accepting all computer related electronics, TV’s, household batteries, cell phones and more. $5 per car. Each driver will receive a coupon good for $5 off a $20 purchase at various Chamber members! Women’s Conference 4th Annual North Shore Women’s Conference – A Great Opportunity for Your Business! 21 Participating Chambers of Commerce If you have a woman-owned company, or a company that caters to women, you’ll want to jump on this opportunity for high visibility at the 4th Annual North Shore Women’s Conference on Friday, May 6, 2011. Our Keynote Speaker, sponsored by Whitehall of Deerfield, Celebrity Chef Gale Gand is sure to draw many participants. Gale Gand, executive pastry chef and partner in the four star restaurant TRU in Chicago will share her celebrity experiences and how she got her start. Presenting Sponsors will receive the following: Listing as Presenting Sponsor with logo on ads, invitations, programs, posters and eblasts. Expo booth in prime location and four luncheon tickets. If sponsorship is not in your budget, you will definitely want to consider participating as an Exhibitor. The cost of exhibiting is $250 and includes one luncheon ticket. Women’s networking groups have increased in numbers and popularity in every chamber on the North Shore. Because of this, we know this event is going to be a huge success, and you’ll want to be a part of it. Over 400 women business owners participated in last year’s event! Reply to us and we can email them the registration form. Community Marketing Program www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil Check it out! Also check out the link on our home page: www.ParkRidgeChamber.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 email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org website: www.parkridgechamber.org Thank you to our Platinum members 1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 2. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151 3. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710 4. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550 5. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300 6. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700 7. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077 8. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 9. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336 10. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205 11. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210 12. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988 13. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200 14. Northsouth Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917 15. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450 16. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311 17. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800 18. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890 19. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210 20. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499 21. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002 22. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994 23. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477 24. You can be here!