We could not have had a more perfect day for the Memorial Day Parade yesterday! Thank you to all our members who participated:
• Joe Bredemann who provided us with a very cool Camaro convertible!
• Jackie Mathews, President of the Chamber, and Theresa Olson, President Elect of the Chamber, who sat up on the back seat of the very cool Camaro convertible with me, waving to the cheering crowds and gently tossing out candy while Rick Pucci, board member, drove the VERY cool Camaro convertible!!
• Lynnette’ School of Dance who’s students danced the whole way
• StageCoach Theatre Academy (my daughter, Lian, got to carry one end of the banner!)
• WineStyles’ Tracy and Doug Bell
• Park Ridge Newcomers
• Linda Russo, hairstylist
• SportClips’ Larry and Natalie and truck and friends!
We went to Cream of the Crepe for brunch after the parade – it was packed! If you haven’t been there, you must try a crepe – they have sweet and savory ones! They’re also catering our Women in Business breakfast this month.
First Fridays start this Friday, June 3! Please come out in a show of support for shopping Park Ridge and for everyone who has worked so hard to make this happen!
Thank you to the Jeanine Schultz Memorial School for hosting the Chamber’s May Business After Hours! It was a lovely affair with about 30 Chamber members in attendance and I’ve received feedback from a few members who connected and made good contacts, leads and referrals.
Are you interested in seeing ‘Million Dollar Quartet’?
I was thinking of a Chamber outing fundraiser that wasn’t a sporting event (sorry, Rick!) so here’s the deal – would you like to go see it at the Apollo theatre, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago for $50 pp (regularly $75.50 pp). Sundays at 6:30 p.m.
Just need 15 people to be a group. I was thinking Oct. 9 because there is no school the next day.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the new smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time.
On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "That's All Right," "Sixteen Tons," "Great Balls of Fire," "Walk the Line," "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," "Who Do You Love?," "Matchbox," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Hound Dog" and more.
This thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio with four major talents who came together as a red-hot rock 'n' roll band for one unforgettable night. Don't miss your chance to be a fly on the wall of fame... at MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET! http://www.milliondollarquartetlive.com/about.html
We have a few ad spaces available in the monthly Chamber newsletter.
• Business card size ad is $25/month or $250/year (you get 2 free months if you buy a whole year!)
• ¼ page ad is $50/month or $500/year (same deal!)
Martha Berns, Dempsey Design, is the graphic designer who lays out our newsletter and ad sheet and for just $10, she’ll do your ad for the newsletter:
Custom designed ad, 1 color, 3.75" x 2.5"
Supply us with the copy, contact information,
high resolution logo and we'll do the rest!
If you have something existing Martha can re-size to fit.
OR we just place the business card as is for no additional charge (but it looks better when Martha cleans it up)
Dempsey Design
847.292.9101 w
224.436.1765 c
martha@dempseydesign1.com
dempseydesign1.com
June 2, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group (EKG) Monthly Meeting at Regus, 350 S. Northwest Highway, Suite #300
June 3, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Membership Committee Meeting
June 3, Friday, First Fridays Park Ridge Kick-Off “A Night of Art and Artists” in Uptown and South Park area Shops & Restaurants - The Retail Committee of the Chamber announces First Fridays Park Ridge, a series of local events to provide an evening of art, music, shopping and dining for area residence. The first event will highlight local artistic talent.
June 8, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon at Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 W. Higgins, Rosemont Neil Dishman, Jackson Lewis LLP, is our speaker
June 9, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am TechForum. How can local retailers use social media to reach and build customers? Here is a practical answer that is SpotOn. Please join us as we hear business social media expert, Pek Pongpaet, VP of Technology and Product with SpotOn, he will discuss a way to connect with customers. SpotOn is a powerful marketing hub for your business, giving you the tools to connect with your customers online and on the go using social media, mobile marketing, and rewards. The result? A foundation of happy, loyal customers that help to grow your business by spreading the word with their own social networks. You manage the extra traffic and they handle the technical stuff- simply log on, connect with customers, and watch your business—and revenue—grow. Here is a link to a pretty neat video on the solution:
http://vimeo.com/24116573
June 10, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Communications Meeting
June 15, Wednesday, 8:00am-9:30am - Retail Committee Meeting
June 22, Wednesday, 9:00am-10:30am - Health Care Forum
June 24, Friday, 8:30am – 9:45am – Women in Business Monthly Networking Breakfast Catered by Cream of the Crepe, Speaker is Randi M. Gurian, The Harbour, to discuss the positive impact that volunteering and 'giving back' has on volunteers - RSVP please: Members $10 and $15 at door and for prospective members
June 28, Tuesday, 9:00am -10:30am - PREN 1, 2 & 3: Park Ridge Executive Network Groups - Tony Robbins motivational speaker Lee Asher will address the group.
June 30, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm- Business After Hours networking at The Bethany Terrace, 8425 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove – Free benefit with your Chamber Membership! Bring your business cards and enjoy food and beverages.
SAVE THE DATES!!!
June 3, First Fridays start in Park Ridge! July 1 too!
July 9, Sat, Canopies on Courtland, During the Taste of Park Ridge!
September 12th Golf Outing at Evanston Country Club with Skokie Chamber!
October 15, is next Electronics Recycling Day!
October 22, Northwestern Homecoming Game
November 25, Friday, is Winterfest!
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. 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. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
15. Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
16 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
18. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
24. You can be here!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
May 27, 2011 Member News
A Note From Gail
I’ve been out the last 2 days due to a family emergency so I’ll get to my 300 emails today! Luckily, there is nothing on the calendar for today so I can catch up.
I hope to see you Monday morning for the Memorial Day Parade. The Chamber is spot 36, by Roosevelt School and Walgreens. Jackie Mathews and I will be riding in the Camaro Convertible that Joe Bredemann is loaning us (I pick it up tomorrow!) while Rick Pucci drives! Marci and Dorothy will lead us with the Chamber’s banner. All the Chamber members will step in behind us – here’s who has let us know they’ll be there but if you wake up and have the urge to march in a parade, come on out and find us!
Lynnette’s School of Dance (they’ll dance the whole way!)
WineStyles
StageCoach Theatre Arts (my daughter, Lian, will be marching with them!)
Newcomers
And the Park Ridge Community Fund is spot 53 for those marching with them.
So, if you’re not IN the parade, then stand on the sidelines and cheer!
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for all the military men and women who gave their lives in the service of our great nation. Please send good thoughts and prayers to their families who miss them.
Did you know? Did you know that…?
• Amphora was featured on WGN ‘Bring It Home’ http://bringithomechicago.com/ click on Den – Amphora and watch the 2 ½ minute segment! Totally cool!
• June Moon will be at two places in Park Ridge this weekend...at 118 N. Western Ave. on Thursday May 26th from 9AM to 5PM and on Friday May 27st from 9AM to 3PM and at 627 S. Home Ave. on Friday May 27th and Saturday May 28th from 9AM to 3PM each day. 847-698-2559.
• Art Heritage Tours highlighting the artistic legacy of Park Ridge will be offered by The Kalo Foundation Friday, June 3, in conjunction with the kick-off for First Fridays Park Ridge, A Night of Art & Artists, organized by the Retail committee of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce. The half-hour tours are scheduled for 5:30, 6:15, 7 and 7:45 p.m. departing from the Non-Profit Center at 720 Garden.
• Family Dental Care of Park Ridge has a blog ‘Word of mouth Wednesday’ http://parkridgedds.com/?utm_source=Family+Dental+Care+Park+Ridge+Patients&utm_campaign=5cff65f524-Interview_Dr_Russell_Cecala&utm_medium=email
• 2 Sisters will feature local artist Kelly Schlitter for June 3 First Friday!
Regus Regus has everything you need to succeed:
Fully equipped, ready to work offices
A receptionist to answer your calls and on-site IT support
Professional meeting rooms
State-of-the-art videoconference studios
Business lounge and café access worldwide
Why not try us for the summer? Sign for an office for 3 months and get your 4th month free!
Call Christine La Valle at 312.466.7598 for more information.
From the library: From the Library:
Annoying Habits at Work
Mark Twain once said that there is nothing more annoying than a good example, but in the workplace your annoying habits can be a bad example that stops your career cold.
In the workplace, rude behavior and incivility affect the bottom line. When employees feel uncomfortable at work, there is impaired individual performance and collectively impaired organizational performance.
We all have bad habits and may not be aware of them. Is a code of conduct the best way to stamp out these bad/criminal behaviors? There are no easy answers.
Check the link to the article on a workplaces top 10 annoying habits and then look through the books mentioned below to help your workplace prosper.
http://career-advice.comcast.monster.com/in-the-office/workplace-issues/top-10-annoying-habits-work/article.aspx?WT.mc_n=comcast803
Books available at the Park Ridge Public Library on this topic:
The Great Workplace: How to Build It, How to Keep It, and Why It Matters By Michael Burchell
What's Stopping Me from Getting Ahead? What your Manager Won't Tell You about What It Really Takes to Be Successful By Robert W. Goldfarb
Surviving Dreaded Conversations: Talk through Any Difficult Situation at Work By Donna Flagg
The No A**hole Rule: Building A Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't By Robert I. Sutton
The Cost of Bad Behavior: How Incivility Is Damaging your Business and What to Do about It By Christine M. Pearson
Total Engagement: Using Games and Virtual Worlds to Change the Way People Work and Businesses Compete By Byron Reeves
Central Baptist Village
Liberty Bank for Savings offers 2.99% mortgages!
New 7-Year mortgage from Liberty Bank
offers savings and peace of mind
If you have been looking for a way to build equity and pay off debt faster, Liberty Bank for Savings is offering a new product to meet your needs in an economy where the mortgage market has been turned upside down. This new mortgage product offers a seven-year fixed rate 2.99 percent mortgage (3.284% APR)*.
Although people who are planning for retirement might find the new product especially valuable, if a seven-year mortgage doesn’t suit your needs, Liberty Bank lending experts can help you find a mortgage that does. According to Janet Ekl, Chief Lending Officer, now is the time for people to increase their peace of mind by taking advantage of rates that are still at historic lows and doing business with a safe, solid and secure Chicago bank.
To apply for Liberty’s seven-year fixed 2.99 percent mortgage (3.284%)* or to learn more about other mortgage products, call Liberty Bank at 1-888-LIB-BANK or visit www.libertybank.com.
* The stated Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is effective as of May 16, 2011 and is subject to change at any time by Liberty Bank. Single Family Only Maximum LTV/CLTV: Purchases 75%, Term refinance 70%, Cash out refinances 65%. Owner Occupied Properties only. The terms of repayment for a loan of $165,000 are 84 payment at $2,179.45. The payments do not include amounts for taxes and insurance premiums which will increase the actual payment obligations. Offer of Credit is subject to credit approval.
Norwood Crossing JUNE 15 TIMELY TALK AT NORWOOD CROSSING TO FOCUS ON
“CHARITABLE GIVING FROM YOUR IRA”
Are you currently taking required withdrawals from your IRA, thereby increasing your income and causing more of your Social Security benefits to be taxed? Are you worried about state or federal estate taxes eating into the retirement money you have saved for years? New federal legislation went into effect recently which allows some older donors to make charitable gifts directly from their IRAs, which is akin to “having your cake and eating it, too.” To learn more about whether you may benefit from incorporating charitable giving from your IRA into your financial planning, attend the free Timely Talk at 2:00 p.m., on June 15, at Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 N. Nina Ave. in Chicago. Free parking is available in the lot behind the building, entrance off Avondale Avenue.
The program will be presented by Terry Pasquale, a financial advisor. He will explain how these gifts can do “double duty,” allowing the donor to make a gift to charity while receiving tax benefits. A question and answer session will follow, and refreshments will be available. Please RSVP by calling (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. 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. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
15. Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
16 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
18. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
24. You can be here!
I’ve been out the last 2 days due to a family emergency so I’ll get to my 300 emails today! Luckily, there is nothing on the calendar for today so I can catch up.
I hope to see you Monday morning for the Memorial Day Parade. The Chamber is spot 36, by Roosevelt School and Walgreens. Jackie Mathews and I will be riding in the Camaro Convertible that Joe Bredemann is loaning us (I pick it up tomorrow!) while Rick Pucci drives! Marci and Dorothy will lead us with the Chamber’s banner. All the Chamber members will step in behind us – here’s who has let us know they’ll be there but if you wake up and have the urge to march in a parade, come on out and find us!
Lynnette’s School of Dance (they’ll dance the whole way!)
WineStyles
StageCoach Theatre Arts (my daughter, Lian, will be marching with them!)
Newcomers
And the Park Ridge Community Fund is spot 53 for those marching with them.
So, if you’re not IN the parade, then stand on the sidelines and cheer!
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for all the military men and women who gave their lives in the service of our great nation. Please send good thoughts and prayers to their families who miss them.
Did you know? Did you know that…?
• Amphora was featured on WGN ‘Bring It Home’ http://bringithomechicago.com/ click on Den – Amphora and watch the 2 ½ minute segment! Totally cool!
• June Moon will be at two places in Park Ridge this weekend...at 118 N. Western Ave. on Thursday May 26th from 9AM to 5PM and on Friday May 27st from 9AM to 3PM and at 627 S. Home Ave. on Friday May 27th and Saturday May 28th from 9AM to 3PM each day. 847-698-2559.
• Art Heritage Tours highlighting the artistic legacy of Park Ridge will be offered by The Kalo Foundation Friday, June 3, in conjunction with the kick-off for First Fridays Park Ridge, A Night of Art & Artists, organized by the Retail committee of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce. The half-hour tours are scheduled for 5:30, 6:15, 7 and 7:45 p.m. departing from the Non-Profit Center at 720 Garden.
• Family Dental Care of Park Ridge has a blog ‘Word of mouth Wednesday’ http://parkridgedds.com/?utm_source=Family+Dental+Care+Park+Ridge+Patients&utm_campaign=5cff65f524-Interview_Dr_Russell_Cecala&utm_medium=email
• 2 Sisters will feature local artist Kelly Schlitter for June 3 First Friday!
Regus Regus has everything you need to succeed:
Fully equipped, ready to work offices
A receptionist to answer your calls and on-site IT support
Professional meeting rooms
State-of-the-art videoconference studios
Business lounge and café access worldwide
Why not try us for the summer? Sign for an office for 3 months and get your 4th month free!
Call Christine La Valle at 312.466.7598 for more information.
From the library: From the Library:
Annoying Habits at Work
Mark Twain once said that there is nothing more annoying than a good example, but in the workplace your annoying habits can be a bad example that stops your career cold.
In the workplace, rude behavior and incivility affect the bottom line. When employees feel uncomfortable at work, there is impaired individual performance and collectively impaired organizational performance.
We all have bad habits and may not be aware of them. Is a code of conduct the best way to stamp out these bad/criminal behaviors? There are no easy answers.
Check the link to the article on a workplaces top 10 annoying habits and then look through the books mentioned below to help your workplace prosper.
http://career-advice.comcast.monster.com/in-the-office/workplace-issues/top-10-annoying-habits-work/article.aspx?WT.mc_n=comcast803
Books available at the Park Ridge Public Library on this topic:
The Great Workplace: How to Build It, How to Keep It, and Why It Matters By Michael Burchell
What's Stopping Me from Getting Ahead? What your Manager Won't Tell You about What It Really Takes to Be Successful By Robert W. Goldfarb
Surviving Dreaded Conversations: Talk through Any Difficult Situation at Work By Donna Flagg
The No A**hole Rule: Building A Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't By Robert I. Sutton
The Cost of Bad Behavior: How Incivility Is Damaging your Business and What to Do about It By Christine M. Pearson
Total Engagement: Using Games and Virtual Worlds to Change the Way People Work and Businesses Compete By Byron Reeves
Central Baptist Village
Liberty Bank for Savings offers 2.99% mortgages!
New 7-Year mortgage from Liberty Bank
offers savings and peace of mind
If you have been looking for a way to build equity and pay off debt faster, Liberty Bank for Savings is offering a new product to meet your needs in an economy where the mortgage market has been turned upside down. This new mortgage product offers a seven-year fixed rate 2.99 percent mortgage (3.284% APR)*.
Although people who are planning for retirement might find the new product especially valuable, if a seven-year mortgage doesn’t suit your needs, Liberty Bank lending experts can help you find a mortgage that does. According to Janet Ekl, Chief Lending Officer, now is the time for people to increase their peace of mind by taking advantage of rates that are still at historic lows and doing business with a safe, solid and secure Chicago bank.
To apply for Liberty’s seven-year fixed 2.99 percent mortgage (3.284%)* or to learn more about other mortgage products, call Liberty Bank at 1-888-LIB-BANK or visit www.libertybank.com.
* The stated Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is effective as of May 16, 2011 and is subject to change at any time by Liberty Bank. Single Family Only Maximum LTV/CLTV: Purchases 75%, Term refinance 70%, Cash out refinances 65%. Owner Occupied Properties only. The terms of repayment for a loan of $165,000 are 84 payment at $2,179.45. The payments do not include amounts for taxes and insurance premiums which will increase the actual payment obligations. Offer of Credit is subject to credit approval.
Norwood Crossing JUNE 15 TIMELY TALK AT NORWOOD CROSSING TO FOCUS ON
“CHARITABLE GIVING FROM YOUR IRA”
Are you currently taking required withdrawals from your IRA, thereby increasing your income and causing more of your Social Security benefits to be taxed? Are you worried about state or federal estate taxes eating into the retirement money you have saved for years? New federal legislation went into effect recently which allows some older donors to make charitable gifts directly from their IRAs, which is akin to “having your cake and eating it, too.” To learn more about whether you may benefit from incorporating charitable giving from your IRA into your financial planning, attend the free Timely Talk at 2:00 p.m., on June 15, at Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 N. Nina Ave. in Chicago. Free parking is available in the lot behind the building, entrance off Avondale Avenue.
The program will be presented by Terry Pasquale, a financial advisor. He will explain how these gifts can do “double duty,” allowing the donor to make a gift to charity while receiving tax benefits. A question and answer session will follow, and refreshments will be available. Please RSVP by calling (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. 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. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
15. Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
16 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
18. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
24. You can be here!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Gails' Weekly Chamber UPDATE
Chamber members I visited over the weekend – Hay Caramba for Friday night dinner, Park District’s Hinkley Park for Beaglefest on Saturday, Oakton College for ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ on Saturday, Rainbow Hospice Benefit on Saturday night called ‘Home Sweet Home’ which featured beautiful décor by Amphora (I bought an orchid plant!) and wine from WineStyles and fabulous appetizers from All on the Road Catering!
Last week was the Chamber board meeting and the following new members were approved so please welcome them:
Fast-teks On-Site Computer Service Don Hallagan 310 Busse Highway, Ste. 280 847-318-1400 parkridge@fastteks.com www.fastteks.com/parkridge
Fundamental Connections Jean Fagan 120 N Northwest Hwy. 708-714-0694 jeanfagan@msn.com www.justgetstartedcareer.com
Press Proof Printing Sante Fiorio 180 S Western Avenue, #310, Carpentersville, IL 60110 847-697-8007 santef@pressproof.com www.pressproof.com
Transition Brokers RE Brandon Berger 1480 Renaissance Drive, Suite 104 312-399-2490 brandon.berger@transitionbrokersRE.com www.transitionbrokersRE.com
North Suburban Gastroenterology Associates, S.C. Dr. Anthony Grande 711 W. Devon Ave 847-696-3176 nsgaom@sbcglobal.net www.nsubgastro.com
22nd Century Media Kathleen Frey 60 Revere Drive, Suite 888, Northbrook, IL 60062 847-272-4565 k.frey@22ndcenturymedia.com www.wilmettebeacon.com
Also last week was the Multi Chamber Networking Breakfast in Skokie – we only had a couple Chamber members who attended but we participate anyway because for those couple of Chamber members, its important to be able to network with other Chambers’ members.
The Chamber’s Retail Committee met and the planning for First Fridays continues. The posters are in the kiosks in Uptown. Kickoff of the first one is June 3.
Also last week, the Ambassadors met to receive their new member packets – an Ambassador visits each new member and gives them a Greeter Box and New Member Packet of information about the Chamber. Ambassadors also attend events and introduce members to each. If you would like to be an Ambassador, please email Susan Frangos, Higher Level Wellness and chair of the Ambassadors: susan@higherlevelwellness.com We’re looking for a few good members to be Ambassadors for the Chamber!
The Health Care Forum held its first educational event last week at the Senior Center on ‘Healthy, Well-thy and Wise’.
PREN 3 met. And of course the Women in Business had their monthly meeting which was a luncheon catered by Jason’s Deli with keynote speaker Victoria Cook, the Guilt-Free Coach.
All in all, another busy week in the Park Ridge Chamber!
Tomorrow is the New Member Orientation which is open to anyone who wants to come and learn more about Chamber benefits! Here at 720 Garden from 9 to 10, it’s sponsored by the Ambassadors. RSVP to the Chamber so we know how many chairs to have!
PREN 2 will meet immediately afterwards from 10:30 to 11:30 and I’m hoping all the new members who come for the orientation will also attend the leads and referral networking group, not only to hear Michael Watson, Watson’s Studios, speak but also to see how it works.
The Health Care Forum meets on Wednesday at 9 – here – so come out for it.
Our monthly Business After Hours is this Thursday, May 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Jeanine Schulz Memorial School located at 2101 W. Oakton which is across the street from the McDonalds. Bring lots of business cards and enjoy refreshments while learning more about our host.
Michael Biskupski is the executive director. There are two parking lots and they will give tours of the school.
Directions http://classic.mapquest.com/maps?city=Park+Ridge&state=IL&address=2101+Oakton+St&zipcode=60068-1819&country=US&latitude=42.025048&longitude=-87.85333&geocode=ADDRESS
Here’s who we have marching with us in the Memorial Day Parade! Remember that if you’re driving a vehicle, you need to be in place by 9:30. We’re in spot #36. Step off is 10 a.m. so be in place before that please.
Joe Bredemann said he’ll give us a cool car to drive!!
(The Chamber offices will be closed)
Lynette's School of Dance
WineStyles of Park Ridge
StageCoach Theatre Arts Schools
Park Ridge Newcomers
May 24, Tuesday, 9:00am-10:00am - New Member Orientation hosted by the Chamber Ambassadors
May 24, Tuesday, 10:30am-11:30am - PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
May 25, Wednesday, 9:00am-10:30am- Health Care Forum
May 26, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm- Business After Hours networking at Jeanine Schultz School. 2101 W. Oakton, Park Ridge
May 30, Monday, Chamber office closed for the Memorial Holiday
May 30, Monday, 9:30am-11:00am Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade – let us know if you’d like to march with the Chamber in spot #36!
May 24, Tuesday, 9:00am-10:00am - New Member Orientation hosted by The Ambassadors
May 24, Tuesday, 10:30am-11:30am - PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
May 25, Wednesday, 9:00am-10:30am- Health Care Forum
May 26, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm- Business After Hours networking at Jeanine Schultz School. 2101 W. Oakton, Park Ridge
May 30, Monday, Chamber office closed for the Memorial Holiday
May 30, Monday, 9:30am-11:00am Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade
June 2, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group (EKG) Monthly Meeting at Regus, 350 S. Northwest Highway, Suite #300
June 3, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Membership Committee Meeting
June 3, Friday, First Fridays Park Ridge Kick-Off “A Night of Art and Artists” in Uptown and South Park area Shops & Restaurants - The Retail Committee of the Chamber announces First Fridays Park Ridge, a series of local events to provide an evening of art, music, shopping and dining for area residence. The first event will highlight local artistic talent.
June 8, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon at Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 W. Higgins, Rosemont Neil Dishman, Jackson Lewis LLP, is our speaker
June 9, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am TechForum
June 10, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Communications Meeting
SAVE THE DATES!!!
June 3, First Fridays start in Park Ridge! July 1 too!
July 9, Sat, Canopies on Courtland, During the Taste of Park Ridge!
September 12th Golf Outing at Evanston Country Club with Skokie Chamber!
October 15, is next Electronics Recycling Day!
October 22, Northwestern Homecoming Game
November 25, Friday, is Winterfest!
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. 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. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
15. Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
16 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
18. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
24. You can be here!
Last week was the Chamber board meeting and the following new members were approved so please welcome them:
Fast-teks On-Site Computer Service Don Hallagan 310 Busse Highway, Ste. 280 847-318-1400 parkridge@fastteks.com www.fastteks.com/parkridge
Fundamental Connections Jean Fagan 120 N Northwest Hwy. 708-714-0694 jeanfagan@msn.com www.justgetstartedcareer.com
Press Proof Printing Sante Fiorio 180 S Western Avenue, #310, Carpentersville, IL 60110 847-697-8007 santef@pressproof.com www.pressproof.com
Transition Brokers RE Brandon Berger 1480 Renaissance Drive, Suite 104 312-399-2490 brandon.berger@transitionbrokersRE.com www.transitionbrokersRE.com
North Suburban Gastroenterology Associates, S.C. Dr. Anthony Grande 711 W. Devon Ave 847-696-3176 nsgaom@sbcglobal.net www.nsubgastro.com
22nd Century Media Kathleen Frey 60 Revere Drive, Suite 888, Northbrook, IL 60062 847-272-4565 k.frey@22ndcenturymedia.com www.wilmettebeacon.com
Also last week was the Multi Chamber Networking Breakfast in Skokie – we only had a couple Chamber members who attended but we participate anyway because for those couple of Chamber members, its important to be able to network with other Chambers’ members.
The Chamber’s Retail Committee met and the planning for First Fridays continues. The posters are in the kiosks in Uptown. Kickoff of the first one is June 3.
Also last week, the Ambassadors met to receive their new member packets – an Ambassador visits each new member and gives them a Greeter Box and New Member Packet of information about the Chamber. Ambassadors also attend events and introduce members to each. If you would like to be an Ambassador, please email Susan Frangos, Higher Level Wellness and chair of the Ambassadors: susan@higherlevelwellness.com We’re looking for a few good members to be Ambassadors for the Chamber!
The Health Care Forum held its first educational event last week at the Senior Center on ‘Healthy, Well-thy and Wise’.
PREN 3 met. And of course the Women in Business had their monthly meeting which was a luncheon catered by Jason’s Deli with keynote speaker Victoria Cook, the Guilt-Free Coach.
All in all, another busy week in the Park Ridge Chamber!
Tomorrow is the New Member Orientation which is open to anyone who wants to come and learn more about Chamber benefits! Here at 720 Garden from 9 to 10, it’s sponsored by the Ambassadors. RSVP to the Chamber so we know how many chairs to have!
PREN 2 will meet immediately afterwards from 10:30 to 11:30 and I’m hoping all the new members who come for the orientation will also attend the leads and referral networking group, not only to hear Michael Watson, Watson’s Studios, speak but also to see how it works.
The Health Care Forum meets on Wednesday at 9 – here – so come out for it.
Our monthly Business After Hours is this Thursday, May 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Jeanine Schulz Memorial School located at 2101 W. Oakton which is across the street from the McDonalds. Bring lots of business cards and enjoy refreshments while learning more about our host.
Michael Biskupski is the executive director. There are two parking lots and they will give tours of the school.
Directions http://classic.mapquest.com/maps?city=Park+Ridge&state=IL&address=2101+Oakton+St&zipcode=60068-1819&country=US&latitude=42.025048&longitude=-87.85333&geocode=ADDRESS
Here’s who we have marching with us in the Memorial Day Parade! Remember that if you’re driving a vehicle, you need to be in place by 9:30. We’re in spot #36. Step off is 10 a.m. so be in place before that please.
Joe Bredemann said he’ll give us a cool car to drive!!
(The Chamber offices will be closed)
Lynette's School of Dance
WineStyles of Park Ridge
StageCoach Theatre Arts Schools
Park Ridge Newcomers
May 24, Tuesday, 9:00am-10:00am - New Member Orientation hosted by the Chamber Ambassadors
May 24, Tuesday, 10:30am-11:30am - PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
May 25, Wednesday, 9:00am-10:30am- Health Care Forum
May 26, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm- Business After Hours networking at Jeanine Schultz School. 2101 W. Oakton, Park Ridge
May 30, Monday, Chamber office closed for the Memorial Holiday
May 30, Monday, 9:30am-11:00am Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade – let us know if you’d like to march with the Chamber in spot #36!
May 24, Tuesday, 9:00am-10:00am - New Member Orientation hosted by The Ambassadors
May 24, Tuesday, 10:30am-11:30am - PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
May 25, Wednesday, 9:00am-10:30am- Health Care Forum
May 26, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm- Business After Hours networking at Jeanine Schultz School. 2101 W. Oakton, Park Ridge
May 30, Monday, Chamber office closed for the Memorial Holiday
May 30, Monday, 9:30am-11:00am Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade
June 2, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group (EKG) Monthly Meeting at Regus, 350 S. Northwest Highway, Suite #300
June 3, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Membership Committee Meeting
June 3, Friday, First Fridays Park Ridge Kick-Off “A Night of Art and Artists” in Uptown and South Park area Shops & Restaurants - The Retail Committee of the Chamber announces First Fridays Park Ridge, a series of local events to provide an evening of art, music, shopping and dining for area residence. The first event will highlight local artistic talent.
June 8, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon at Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 W. Higgins, Rosemont Neil Dishman, Jackson Lewis LLP, is our speaker
June 9, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am TechForum
June 10, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Communications Meeting
SAVE THE DATES!!!
June 3, First Fridays start in Park Ridge! July 1 too!
July 9, Sat, Canopies on Courtland, During the Taste of Park Ridge!
September 12th Golf Outing at Evanston Country Club with Skokie Chamber!
October 15, is next Electronics Recycling Day!
October 22, Northwestern Homecoming Game
November 25, Friday, is Winterfest!
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. 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. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
15. Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
16 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
18. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
24. You can be here!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Chamber MEMBER News...May 19, 2011
This evening is the Health Care Forum event at the Senior Center.
Tomorrow is the Women in Business luncheon catered by Jason’s Deli here.
And we’re still looking for Park Ridge artists to display their art on June 3 for First Fridays!
The Chamber is selling tickets for Northwestern Football again - vs Penn State Nittany Lions, for Oct. 22! $40 pp which includes the HUGE celebration before the game under the Goose Island Tent this year. Last year’s game sold out in four days! 125 tickets. Woosh!
Dr. Ross Rubino has offered up another fabulous vacation – this one in Orlando at the Marriott Grand Vista: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcogv-marriotts-grande-vista/
$700 for one week includes $500 costs and $200 donation to the Park Ridge Community Fund.
2 bedroom condo for the week of July 1 to 8.
The Marriott online rental of this unit is about $2400 for the week. It can easily sleep 8 people and because of the full kitchen, washer dryer, really makes an Orlando vacation affordable. Lots of organized activities for kids including pool activities, "kids night out" to give parents a break, etc. There is a nine-hole golf course on the grounds and a great 18 hole course, which Marriott owns, across the street. The Grand Vista has a great location near Sea World, about 3 miles from Universal and maybe 5 miles to the main entrance to Disney World.
Let me know if you’re interested.
Did you know…?
• Amphora will be featured on WGN's Bring It Home show airing Sunday, May 22nd at 11am. Check out previous episodes at bringithomechicago.com
• ‘Home Sweet Home’ benefit for Rainbow Hospice is this Saturday – see you there!
• Park Ridge Nonprofit Center is hosting certified organic vegetable grower from Scotch Hill Farm in Brodhead, WI, on Saturday 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• June Moon will be at two places in Chicago this weekend...at 6312 N. Olcott on Friday May 20th and Saturday May 21st from 9AM to 3PM each day and at 5032 N. Montclare on Monday May 23rd from 9AM to 2PM. Check the June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559. We hope to see you there.
• Starting May 16th through July 1st Liberty Bank is offering $500 off closing costs for new home purchases when you finance through Liberty. For more information contact Mary Carlson at 773-594-6636 or Kane Connell at 847-825-0693.
• Park Ridge Art Fair is June 18 and 19 in Hodges Park
• Today is Men’s Day at Like New Auto Spa - $3 off
• Tasty Pup is doing "Gyros for Heroes," again. They’re donating $1.00 for every Gyros sold now through Memorial Day to the Fisher House Foundation, which helps military families.
• PR Fine Arts Society sponsors the free concerts in the Park but they aren’t really free and they need sponsors so call Emily Kosaka at 847.217.7119
Marianne Janesku and Patsy Annis are the co-chairs for the Marbach Garden Committee. We are having our first meeting of the year on Thursday, May 19, at 6:00PM at Marbach Garden which is located at Wildwood Nature Center, 2701 West Sibley Ave. At this meeting we will check the condition of the garden, view the perennials and bushes we planted last year. We will discuss and plan the next phase of the garden, to be completed this year. This will be a meeting for approximately an hour.
On Saturday, May 21, at 9:00AM the committee will meet again to do the clean up and some planting. Bring rakes, shovels, gloves and garden tools. With the addition of the paths and bench, it has been reported that many people have sat and enjoyed our evolving garden.
Park Ridge Historical Society Presents:
THOSE WERE THE DAYS RADIO PLAYERS
Program will include: Performance of WWII radio programs. A radio documentary called "untitled", written by iconic Norman Corwin, 1942 Jack Benny show entitled "Going After Rommel", a short comedy piece and their signature show intro featuring the openings of several old time radio features.
When: Thursday, May 26, 2011 @7 PM
Where: The Summit of Uptown, 10 North Summit, Park Ridge, IL
Free admission! Great for the whole family! For additional information: www.pennyville.org or call: (847)696-1973
Maine Center is holding its seventh bubbly brunch fundraising cruise on the Odyssey off of Navy Pier June 12th at 11 a.m.
The food on the cruise is extravagant - including complimentary prosecca and a chocolate fountain, incomparable views of the Chicago skyline from Lake Michigan, fabulous raffle items to bid on and fantastic company! All for only $95!
This is Maine Center's 45th anniversary serving the community as well. Since June 12th is just before Father's Day, supporting Maine Center, going on a wonderful brunch cruise to celebrate Dad at the same time is double great!! The Park Ridge Community Women have chosen Maine Center's Odyssey Cruise event as a special event to sponsor this year as well. For more information or tickets call 847-232-2908
WANTED: SALES PEOPLE!
Press Proof Publishing, a new chamber member, is hiring people to launch a new Park Ridge community magazine for the economic prosperity of Park Ridge!
Now looking for sales people to sell advertisement space in the magazine. Paid by Commission and Bonus ONLY.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY- WILL TRAIN!
Spare Time, Part Time or Full Time. Set your own hours!
If interested, call Santee Fiorio at 847-697-8007.
Sante Fiorio
Press Proof Printing & Publishing
santef@pressproof.com
Office: 847.697.8007
Cell: 847.977.2027
www.pressproof.com
• Posted: May 11, 11 - Do I Need A Special Event Permit? - A Special Event Permit is required when an organization hosts or sponsors an event that is open to the general public or when a private event is held on public property.
• Posted: May 11, 11 - City Explains the Process for Media Permits - The City of Park Ridge requires any producer who wishes to undertake a film or tape production within the City to submit a MEDIA APPLICATION FORM.
Calling All Park Ridge Artists!
Announcing a call for Park Ridge Artists—professional and amateur artists, photographers and designers—to participate in First Fridays Park Ridge kickoff event on June 3rd.
In honor of Park Ridge’s history as a famous art colony, the first “First Friday” event is “A Night of Art & Artists.” Guests can enjoy displays of your artworks throughout participating stores and restaurants, which will be open late.
To participate, contact Sheila Duda, Retail Committee Chairman, at (847) 823-8327 or email sduda@tealula.com.
Kalo Foundation
Time is running out to make your donation to the Save Iannelli Studios initiative. Just $10 from every person in Park Ridge—though more would certainly be appreciated—will help us reach our challenge goal of $400,000 by July 4. A matching grant of $1 for every $2 raised up to that amount will make it possible for the Kalo Foundation to preserve this historic structure for Park Ridge where Alfonso Iannelli lived and worked for 45 years establishing one of the region’s most famous—and successful—commercial art firms. The studio was “the place where Chicago’s creative architecture found its art,” according to historian Tim Samuelson, who says the site is integral to the design roots of American Modernism.
Anna M. Wasyliw | Vice President | Bank Manager
Harris Park Ridge | 615 Busse Highway | Park Ridge IL 60068
anna.wasyliw@harrisbank.com
847-692-7902 (T) | 847-692-9093 (F)
The Park Ridge Rotary Club Volunteers for Parent Patrol
Inspired by a recent visit by Park Ridge Police Chief Frank Kaminski and Margaret Polovchak of Main Community Assistance Foundation, Park Ridge Rotarians have volunteered for the Parent Patrol.
The Parent Patrol is an innovative program initiated by Police Chief Frank Kaminski. “The volunteer patrol group works on Friday and Saturday nights to keep teens safe, with particular attention to curbing underage drinking.”
“Parent Patrol volunteers must be at least 21 years of age and commit to be available on or two weekends in 2011 from 2:00 a.m. on Friday or Saturday nights.” Park Ridge Rotarians Tony Tolbert (Past District Governor 6440), Pat Ahern (Incoming Park Ridge Rotary President), Rick Libner, Rev (Ret) John Alan Boryk, Al Bartel, Don Ely, Marta Hoover, and Maureen Connelly have volunteered so far.
Those who wish to volunteer can contact Police Chief Frank Kaminski at (847) 318-5261 or fkaminski@parkridgeplice.org. Training will be scheduled soon for Park Ridge Rotarians and others. Al Bartel, Park Ridge Rotary Director of Community Service, has just received this week from Police Chief Frank Kaminski training DVDs and is now distributing them to Park Ridge Rotarians. “The training will include information on the role and responsibilities of Parent Patrol members, why underage drinking is harmful and dangerous, current community efforts to address teen alcohol use and background on underage alcohol prevalence and attitudes.”
Information quoted above about Parent Patrol is from Cheryll DeYoung and Margaret Polovchak of Main Community Youth Assistance Foundation. “MCYAF and its partners support efforts by police and parents to keep teens safe.”
Park Ridge Rotarians have joined this effort. Rotary’s motto is “Service above Self.” Service to the community is very important to Park Ridge Rotarians and they are willing to commit their time and effort to help keep our teens safe. Those interested in Rotary can go on web page www.parkridgerotary.com. for more information.
Pictured are Park Ridge Police Chief Frank Kaminski, and Margaret Polovchak of Main Community Assistance Foundation.
Members of the Health Forum are designing programs for both Chamber members and residents of Park Ridge and surrounding communities. The main idea at this point is a series of FREE seminars/screenings/health infomercials on the first and third Thursdays at the Park Ridge Senior Center from 6pm- 8pm beginning May 19th. We will offer resource sponsorships to support the programs and provide an opportunity for businesses to showcase their services. The cost of the sponsorships will contribute to advertising, marketing and refreshments.
We need your input to ensure that your needs are being met.
Please give us some feedback on the following survey.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/839TNDY
Community Collaboration Creates a Home Sweet Home for Park Ridge
In the current decline of the housing market, it takes a little something extra to have your house noticed amidst the unsold and foreclosed homes. For one Park Ridge home, that something extra happens to be an entire community coming together to showcase local businesses and to support Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care.
On Saturday, May 21st from 6:00-9:00pm, “Home Sweet Home” will showcase the elegant residence of 530 North Ashland Avenue in Park Ridge. The home, listed by Park Ridge based Sebastian Realty will play host to home furnishings by Amphora and local fashions by New Prospects and Pines for Men in the latest event from Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care.
For the past two years, a summer event hosted by Rainbow Hospice and Amphora Home Store in Park Ridge has been a big hit with the local community. For a small ticket price, partygoers get to experience great food, furnishings and a whole host of themes and events.
In addition to this year’s showcase, there will also be parking shuttle service provided by Liberty Bank for Savings, fabulous appetizers from All on the Road Catering and tea & chocolate pairings from TeaLula and Rocky Mountain Choclate Factory, as well as music by local Chicago jazz group, Joe Brown and Friends.
“This is an amazing collaboration of local business, real estate and non-profit that gives residents the opportunity to support their community and have a great time,” said Jackie Mathews, Special Events Director for Rainbow Hospice and Board President of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce.
All proceeds from the event go to support Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care for their work in caring for the terminally ill and bereaved within the community. Tickets are available online by visiting www.RainbowHospice.org or by calling 847-292-2353.
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. 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. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
15. Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
16 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
18. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
24. You can be here!
Tomorrow is the Women in Business luncheon catered by Jason’s Deli here.
And we’re still looking for Park Ridge artists to display their art on June 3 for First Fridays!
The Chamber is selling tickets for Northwestern Football again - vs Penn State Nittany Lions, for Oct. 22! $40 pp which includes the HUGE celebration before the game under the Goose Island Tent this year. Last year’s game sold out in four days! 125 tickets. Woosh!
Dr. Ross Rubino has offered up another fabulous vacation – this one in Orlando at the Marriott Grand Vista: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcogv-marriotts-grande-vista/
$700 for one week includes $500 costs and $200 donation to the Park Ridge Community Fund.
2 bedroom condo for the week of July 1 to 8.
The Marriott online rental of this unit is about $2400 for the week. It can easily sleep 8 people and because of the full kitchen, washer dryer, really makes an Orlando vacation affordable. Lots of organized activities for kids including pool activities, "kids night out" to give parents a break, etc. There is a nine-hole golf course on the grounds and a great 18 hole course, which Marriott owns, across the street. The Grand Vista has a great location near Sea World, about 3 miles from Universal and maybe 5 miles to the main entrance to Disney World.
Let me know if you’re interested.
Did you know…?
• Amphora will be featured on WGN's Bring It Home show airing Sunday, May 22nd at 11am. Check out previous episodes at bringithomechicago.com
• ‘Home Sweet Home’ benefit for Rainbow Hospice is this Saturday – see you there!
• Park Ridge Nonprofit Center is hosting certified organic vegetable grower from Scotch Hill Farm in Brodhead, WI, on Saturday 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• June Moon will be at two places in Chicago this weekend...at 6312 N. Olcott on Friday May 20th and Saturday May 21st from 9AM to 3PM each day and at 5032 N. Montclare on Monday May 23rd from 9AM to 2PM. Check the June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559. We hope to see you there.
• Starting May 16th through July 1st Liberty Bank is offering $500 off closing costs for new home purchases when you finance through Liberty. For more information contact Mary Carlson at 773-594-6636 or Kane Connell at 847-825-0693.
• Park Ridge Art Fair is June 18 and 19 in Hodges Park
• Today is Men’s Day at Like New Auto Spa - $3 off
• Tasty Pup is doing "Gyros for Heroes," again. They’re donating $1.00 for every Gyros sold now through Memorial Day to the Fisher House Foundation, which helps military families.
• PR Fine Arts Society sponsors the free concerts in the Park but they aren’t really free and they need sponsors so call Emily Kosaka at 847.217.7119
Marianne Janesku and Patsy Annis are the co-chairs for the Marbach Garden Committee. We are having our first meeting of the year on Thursday, May 19, at 6:00PM at Marbach Garden which is located at Wildwood Nature Center, 2701 West Sibley Ave. At this meeting we will check the condition of the garden, view the perennials and bushes we planted last year. We will discuss and plan the next phase of the garden, to be completed this year. This will be a meeting for approximately an hour.
On Saturday, May 21, at 9:00AM the committee will meet again to do the clean up and some planting. Bring rakes, shovels, gloves and garden tools. With the addition of the paths and bench, it has been reported that many people have sat and enjoyed our evolving garden.
Park Ridge Historical Society Presents:
THOSE WERE THE DAYS RADIO PLAYERS
Program will include: Performance of WWII radio programs. A radio documentary called "untitled", written by iconic Norman Corwin, 1942 Jack Benny show entitled "Going After Rommel", a short comedy piece and their signature show intro featuring the openings of several old time radio features.
When: Thursday, May 26, 2011 @7 PM
Where: The Summit of Uptown, 10 North Summit, Park Ridge, IL
Free admission! Great for the whole family! For additional information: www.pennyville.org or call: (847)696-1973
Maine Center is holding its seventh bubbly brunch fundraising cruise on the Odyssey off of Navy Pier June 12th at 11 a.m.
The food on the cruise is extravagant - including complimentary prosecca and a chocolate fountain, incomparable views of the Chicago skyline from Lake Michigan, fabulous raffle items to bid on and fantastic company! All for only $95!
This is Maine Center's 45th anniversary serving the community as well. Since June 12th is just before Father's Day, supporting Maine Center, going on a wonderful brunch cruise to celebrate Dad at the same time is double great!! The Park Ridge Community Women have chosen Maine Center's Odyssey Cruise event as a special event to sponsor this year as well. For more information or tickets call 847-232-2908
WANTED: SALES PEOPLE!
Press Proof Publishing, a new chamber member, is hiring people to launch a new Park Ridge community magazine for the economic prosperity of Park Ridge!
Now looking for sales people to sell advertisement space in the magazine. Paid by Commission and Bonus ONLY.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY- WILL TRAIN!
Spare Time, Part Time or Full Time. Set your own hours!
If interested, call Santee Fiorio at 847-697-8007.
Sante Fiorio
Press Proof Printing & Publishing
santef@pressproof.com
Office: 847.697.8007
Cell: 847.977.2027
www.pressproof.com
• Posted: May 11, 11 - Do I Need A Special Event Permit? - A Special Event Permit is required when an organization hosts or sponsors an event that is open to the general public or when a private event is held on public property.
• Posted: May 11, 11 - City Explains the Process for Media Permits - The City of Park Ridge requires any producer who wishes to undertake a film or tape production within the City to submit a MEDIA APPLICATION FORM.
Calling All Park Ridge Artists!
Announcing a call for Park Ridge Artists—professional and amateur artists, photographers and designers—to participate in First Fridays Park Ridge kickoff event on June 3rd.
In honor of Park Ridge’s history as a famous art colony, the first “First Friday” event is “A Night of Art & Artists.” Guests can enjoy displays of your artworks throughout participating stores and restaurants, which will be open late.
To participate, contact Sheila Duda, Retail Committee Chairman, at (847) 823-8327 or email sduda@tealula.com.
Kalo Foundation
Time is running out to make your donation to the Save Iannelli Studios initiative. Just $10 from every person in Park Ridge—though more would certainly be appreciated—will help us reach our challenge goal of $400,000 by July 4. A matching grant of $1 for every $2 raised up to that amount will make it possible for the Kalo Foundation to preserve this historic structure for Park Ridge where Alfonso Iannelli lived and worked for 45 years establishing one of the region’s most famous—and successful—commercial art firms. The studio was “the place where Chicago’s creative architecture found its art,” according to historian Tim Samuelson, who says the site is integral to the design roots of American Modernism.
Anna M. Wasyliw | Vice President | Bank Manager
Harris Park Ridge | 615 Busse Highway | Park Ridge IL 60068
anna.wasyliw@harrisbank.com
847-692-7902 (T) | 847-692-9093 (F)
The Park Ridge Rotary Club Volunteers for Parent Patrol
Inspired by a recent visit by Park Ridge Police Chief Frank Kaminski and Margaret Polovchak of Main Community Assistance Foundation, Park Ridge Rotarians have volunteered for the Parent Patrol.
The Parent Patrol is an innovative program initiated by Police Chief Frank Kaminski. “The volunteer patrol group works on Friday and Saturday nights to keep teens safe, with particular attention to curbing underage drinking.”
“Parent Patrol volunteers must be at least 21 years of age and commit to be available on or two weekends in 2011 from 2:00 a.m. on Friday or Saturday nights.” Park Ridge Rotarians Tony Tolbert (Past District Governor 6440), Pat Ahern (Incoming Park Ridge Rotary President), Rick Libner, Rev (Ret) John Alan Boryk, Al Bartel, Don Ely, Marta Hoover, and Maureen Connelly have volunteered so far.
Those who wish to volunteer can contact Police Chief Frank Kaminski at (847) 318-5261 or fkaminski@parkridgeplice.org. Training will be scheduled soon for Park Ridge Rotarians and others. Al Bartel, Park Ridge Rotary Director of Community Service, has just received this week from Police Chief Frank Kaminski training DVDs and is now distributing them to Park Ridge Rotarians. “The training will include information on the role and responsibilities of Parent Patrol members, why underage drinking is harmful and dangerous, current community efforts to address teen alcohol use and background on underage alcohol prevalence and attitudes.”
Information quoted above about Parent Patrol is from Cheryll DeYoung and Margaret Polovchak of Main Community Youth Assistance Foundation. “MCYAF and its partners support efforts by police and parents to keep teens safe.”
Park Ridge Rotarians have joined this effort. Rotary’s motto is “Service above Self.” Service to the community is very important to Park Ridge Rotarians and they are willing to commit their time and effort to help keep our teens safe. Those interested in Rotary can go on web page www.parkridgerotary.com. for more information.
Pictured are Park Ridge Police Chief Frank Kaminski, and Margaret Polovchak of Main Community Assistance Foundation.
Members of the Health Forum are designing programs for both Chamber members and residents of Park Ridge and surrounding communities. The main idea at this point is a series of FREE seminars/screenings/health infomercials on the first and third Thursdays at the Park Ridge Senior Center from 6pm- 8pm beginning May 19th. We will offer resource sponsorships to support the programs and provide an opportunity for businesses to showcase their services. The cost of the sponsorships will contribute to advertising, marketing and refreshments.
We need your input to ensure that your needs are being met.
Please give us some feedback on the following survey.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/839TNDY
Community Collaboration Creates a Home Sweet Home for Park Ridge
In the current decline of the housing market, it takes a little something extra to have your house noticed amidst the unsold and foreclosed homes. For one Park Ridge home, that something extra happens to be an entire community coming together to showcase local businesses and to support Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care.
On Saturday, May 21st from 6:00-9:00pm, “Home Sweet Home” will showcase the elegant residence of 530 North Ashland Avenue in Park Ridge. The home, listed by Park Ridge based Sebastian Realty will play host to home furnishings by Amphora and local fashions by New Prospects and Pines for Men in the latest event from Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care.
For the past two years, a summer event hosted by Rainbow Hospice and Amphora Home Store in Park Ridge has been a big hit with the local community. For a small ticket price, partygoers get to experience great food, furnishings and a whole host of themes and events.
In addition to this year’s showcase, there will also be parking shuttle service provided by Liberty Bank for Savings, fabulous appetizers from All on the Road Catering and tea & chocolate pairings from TeaLula and Rocky Mountain Choclate Factory, as well as music by local Chicago jazz group, Joe Brown and Friends.
“This is an amazing collaboration of local business, real estate and non-profit that gives residents the opportunity to support their community and have a great time,” said Jackie Mathews, Special Events Director for Rainbow Hospice and Board President of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce.
All proceeds from the event go to support Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care for their work in caring for the terminally ill and bereaved within the community. Tickets are available online by visiting www.RainbowHospice.org or by calling 847-292-2353.
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. 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. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
15. Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
16 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
18. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
24. You can be here!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Gail's Weekly Chamber UPDATE
Congratulations to our beautiful and smart Chamber president, Jackie Mathews, on graduating Summa Cum Laude (which means ‘with highest honors’) from North Park University in Organizational Management & Leadership.
Thank you to the Elks Lodge for hosting a fabulous luncheon last week – we thought it was going to be a steak sandwich but it was a big tender steak! Everything was delicious! http://www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?lodge=1526 They were happy to host us and are also looking for new members!
The gentleman from SCORE discussed the history of the group which is a part of the Small Business Administration. They’re retired executives who mentor businesses at no charge. www.score.org Jean Lempke and Nina Taluc, Kidwinks.com, have been using their services since they started their company and Jean spoke at the luncheon about how SCORE has helped them. Jean Fagan, Fundamental Connections, was also asked (impromptu – and did a great job!) to discuss her experiences with SCORE.
One of the many rewards of attending the monthly networking luncheons is that you get a chance to have your business card drawn to appear on the front of our paper newsletter in the ‘Spotlight’. So, the winner for the July issue is new member, Stef Nelson, Rodan + Fields Dermatologists!
Some of the prizes donated by and won by:
• 2 tickets to the ‘Home Sweet Home’ Rainbow Hospice Benefit won by Rick Pucci, Park Ridge Financial Advisors
• Fast-teks On-Site Computer Services Don Hallagan donated a gift certificate for 1 hour service and was won by Wilson Hogan, Country Financial
• $25 Chamber Gift Certificate was won by Tom Dombro, ING Advisors
• Change Anything by Vital Smarts (a book) was donated by Jean Fagan, Fundamental Connections, and won by Anna Wasyliw, Harris Bank
• Tech Stuff Gift Certificate donated by Jorge Garduno was won by Stef Nelson, Rodan + Fields Dermatologists
• One Park Ridge Matted Photo taken by the Maine South High School Photo Club for the Park Ridge Community Fund donated by the Chamber was won by Anna Wasyliw, Harris Bank
Also last week, the Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group, the Tech Forum, and Park Ridge Executive Network (PREN) 1 met.
These groups meet each month. You’re invited to attend at no charge. Please get involved!
The Chamber is looking for a new home.
Thank you to John Sasser for allowing us to be here in the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center for the past year and a half. We’ve loved being here.
We’re assessing all options so if you have any ideas for our next office, please let me know. I’m hoping for some hidden jewel at little or no cost will pop up and make us an offer we can’t refuse!
This week is the Chamber board meeting, the Retail Committee meeting, multi chamber networking breakfast, the Ambassador luncheon meeting, PREN 3, Health Care Forum special event, and Women in Business luncheon. These are all opportunities for networking – please take advantage of them.
Please see below for more information. Also note that some other bigger events’ dates are listed at the end for planning purposes.
If you have any connections with the following businesses and get them to join the Chamber (and they list you as the ‘referred by’ contact), then you’ll receive a Chamber gift certificate for $10! Word of mouth referrals are the best testament! I’d love to get the new Blue Fin Sushi Restaurant, Eggsperience, 5 Guys, Verizon, Brie, Natalie, Krisers, Poppy Blue, Carlo Sarlos, Andrew’s Open Pit. There are plenty more but I’ll start with these.
Why do you think businesses don’t join the Chamber?
In the new member packet of materials that is given to every new member, we include a list of Chamber benefits and then testimonials from Chamber members about those benefits. We need to update the testimonials.
If you have any testimonials about how any of these have benefitted your business, please email me your quote. We use your name and business when we quote you:
• Business After Hours; Monthly luncheons; Women in Business
• Referrals from the Chamber office
• Community Guide/Map
• Member to Member Discount Program
• Mailing Labels
• Chamber Website
• Canopies on Courtland business to consumer expo
• Chamber Newsletter
• Committees or Forums
• Golf Outing
There is still time to earn your $2,500 Illinois Tax Credit!
When your business creates a new position and hires a new full time employee with a salary of $10.00 per hour or more, your company can receive a $2,500 Illinois Tax Credit.
Small businesses (50 or fewer employees) still have time to save $2,500 per person when they hire a new full time employee. Here are the highlights:
• Eligible if, as of June 30, 2010, you employed 50 or fewer full-time employees (counting all locations)
• Eligible Jobs created between 7/1/10 - 6/30/11
• Position pays no less than $10/hour or equivalent with minimum $18,200 annually.
• Position sustained for at least one year (not necessarily held by the same individual for the year).
• Withholding tax goes to Illinois.
• Hourly or full-time, but not partners or independent contractors.
• Tax Credits - Certificate after one year
Visit the website to register and learn more about this tax saving opportunity.
http://JobsTaxCredit.illinois.gov
Email JobsTaxCreditProgram@illinois.gov
Call (800) 252-2923
May 18, Wednesday, 7:30am-9:30am-Multi Chamber Networking Breakfast Holiday Inn North Shore/Skokie Banquet Ctr., 5300 W. Touhy Ave, Skokie. $35 Walk ins only with no guarantees of getting in
May 18, Wednesday, 8:00am-9:30am- Retail Committee Meeting, 720 Garden
May 19, Thursday, 6:00pm-8:00pm-PRCC Health Care Forum The Health Care Forum of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce proudly presents "Healthy, Well-thy and Wise: An Introduction to Wellness". The presentation takes place from 6:00 – 8 PM on Thursday, May 19th, at the Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S Western Ave, Park Ridge. This exciting presentation is led by Reed Engel, MA, FAWHP, Director of Wellness Strategies, Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging. Attendance is FREE, however you must reserve a seat. For more information about the event or reservations, contact the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce at 847-825-3121. Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Contact Susan Scatchell, Chairperson of the Health Care Forum at 847-698-1400 or sscatchell@sbcglobal.net. "The Health Care Forum of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce is a collaborative group of health and wellness professionals. The Forum provides health education and resources to empower a healthier community".
May 20, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am – PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network
May 20, Friday, 11:30am-1:00pm- Women in Business Monthly Networking Luncheon. Victoria Cook's mission is to transform the lives of women business owners from overwhelm, overwork, and over commitment to achieving their BIG goals and living guilt-free without sacrificing. Catered by Jason's Deli. Member $15 Prospective Member $20.
May 24, Tuesday, 9:00am-10:00am - New Member Orientation hosted by the Chamber Ambassadors
May 24, Tuesday, 10:30am-11:30am - PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
May 25, Wednesday, 9:00am-10:30am- Health Care Forum
May 26, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm- Business After Hours networking at Jeanine Schultz School. 2101 W. Oakton, Park Ridge
May 30, Monday, Chamber office closed for the Memorial Holiday
May 30, Monday, 9:30am-11:00am Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade – let us know if you’d like to march with the Chamber in spot #36!
SAVE THE DATES!!!
June 3, First Fridays start in Park Ridge! July 1 too!
July 9, Sat, Canopies on Courtland, During the Taste of Park Ridge!
September 12th Golf Outing at Evanston Country Club with Skokie Chamber!
October 15, is next Electronics Recycling Day!
November 25, Friday, is Winterfest!
Calling All Park Ridge Artists
Announcing a call for Park Ridge Artists—professional and amateur artists, photographers and designers—to participate in First Fridays Park Ridge kickoff event on June 3rd.
After a long, tough week, people want to have fun but don’t want to go to a lot of work to make it happen. The first Friday of every month starting June 3, “First Fridays” in Park Ridge offers an easy solution: A fun, themed evening with stores open late, special presentations and displays, and great deals from restaurants.
In honor of Park Ridge’s history as a famous art colony, the first “First Friday” event is “A Night of Art & Artists.” Guests can enjoy displays of your artworks throughout participating stores and restaurants, which will be open late.
To participate, contact Sheila Duda, Retail Committee Chairman, at (847) 823-8327 or email sduda@tealula.com.
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. 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. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
15. Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
16 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
18. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
24. You can be here!
Thank you to the Elks Lodge for hosting a fabulous luncheon last week – we thought it was going to be a steak sandwich but it was a big tender steak! Everything was delicious! http://www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?lodge=1526 They were happy to host us and are also looking for new members!
The gentleman from SCORE discussed the history of the group which is a part of the Small Business Administration. They’re retired executives who mentor businesses at no charge. www.score.org Jean Lempke and Nina Taluc, Kidwinks.com, have been using their services since they started their company and Jean spoke at the luncheon about how SCORE has helped them. Jean Fagan, Fundamental Connections, was also asked (impromptu – and did a great job!) to discuss her experiences with SCORE.
One of the many rewards of attending the monthly networking luncheons is that you get a chance to have your business card drawn to appear on the front of our paper newsletter in the ‘Spotlight’. So, the winner for the July issue is new member, Stef Nelson, Rodan + Fields Dermatologists!
Some of the prizes donated by and won by:
• 2 tickets to the ‘Home Sweet Home’ Rainbow Hospice Benefit won by Rick Pucci, Park Ridge Financial Advisors
• Fast-teks On-Site Computer Services Don Hallagan donated a gift certificate for 1 hour service and was won by Wilson Hogan, Country Financial
• $25 Chamber Gift Certificate was won by Tom Dombro, ING Advisors
• Change Anything by Vital Smarts (a book) was donated by Jean Fagan, Fundamental Connections, and won by Anna Wasyliw, Harris Bank
• Tech Stuff Gift Certificate donated by Jorge Garduno was won by Stef Nelson, Rodan + Fields Dermatologists
• One Park Ridge Matted Photo taken by the Maine South High School Photo Club for the Park Ridge Community Fund donated by the Chamber was won by Anna Wasyliw, Harris Bank
Also last week, the Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group, the Tech Forum, and Park Ridge Executive Network (PREN) 1 met.
These groups meet each month. You’re invited to attend at no charge. Please get involved!
The Chamber is looking for a new home.
Thank you to John Sasser for allowing us to be here in the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center for the past year and a half. We’ve loved being here.
We’re assessing all options so if you have any ideas for our next office, please let me know. I’m hoping for some hidden jewel at little or no cost will pop up and make us an offer we can’t refuse!
This week is the Chamber board meeting, the Retail Committee meeting, multi chamber networking breakfast, the Ambassador luncheon meeting, PREN 3, Health Care Forum special event, and Women in Business luncheon. These are all opportunities for networking – please take advantage of them.
Please see below for more information. Also note that some other bigger events’ dates are listed at the end for planning purposes.
If you have any connections with the following businesses and get them to join the Chamber (and they list you as the ‘referred by’ contact), then you’ll receive a Chamber gift certificate for $10! Word of mouth referrals are the best testament! I’d love to get the new Blue Fin Sushi Restaurant, Eggsperience, 5 Guys, Verizon, Brie, Natalie, Krisers, Poppy Blue, Carlo Sarlos, Andrew’s Open Pit. There are plenty more but I’ll start with these.
Why do you think businesses don’t join the Chamber?
In the new member packet of materials that is given to every new member, we include a list of Chamber benefits and then testimonials from Chamber members about those benefits. We need to update the testimonials.
If you have any testimonials about how any of these have benefitted your business, please email me your quote. We use your name and business when we quote you:
• Business After Hours; Monthly luncheons; Women in Business
• Referrals from the Chamber office
• Community Guide/Map
• Member to Member Discount Program
• Mailing Labels
• Chamber Website
• Canopies on Courtland business to consumer expo
• Chamber Newsletter
• Committees or Forums
• Golf Outing
There is still time to earn your $2,500 Illinois Tax Credit!
When your business creates a new position and hires a new full time employee with a salary of $10.00 per hour or more, your company can receive a $2,500 Illinois Tax Credit.
Small businesses (50 or fewer employees) still have time to save $2,500 per person when they hire a new full time employee. Here are the highlights:
• Eligible if, as of June 30, 2010, you employed 50 or fewer full-time employees (counting all locations)
• Eligible Jobs created between 7/1/10 - 6/30/11
• Position pays no less than $10/hour or equivalent with minimum $18,200 annually.
• Position sustained for at least one year (not necessarily held by the same individual for the year).
• Withholding tax goes to Illinois.
• Hourly or full-time, but not partners or independent contractors.
• Tax Credits - Certificate after one year
Visit the website to register and learn more about this tax saving opportunity.
http://JobsTaxCredit.illinois.gov
Email JobsTaxCreditProgram@illinois.gov
Call (800) 252-2923
May 18, Wednesday, 7:30am-9:30am-Multi Chamber Networking Breakfast Holiday Inn North Shore/Skokie Banquet Ctr., 5300 W. Touhy Ave, Skokie. $35 Walk ins only with no guarantees of getting in
May 18, Wednesday, 8:00am-9:30am- Retail Committee Meeting, 720 Garden
May 19, Thursday, 6:00pm-8:00pm-PRCC Health Care Forum The Health Care Forum of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce proudly presents "Healthy, Well-thy and Wise: An Introduction to Wellness". The presentation takes place from 6:00 – 8 PM on Thursday, May 19th, at the Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S Western Ave, Park Ridge. This exciting presentation is led by Reed Engel, MA, FAWHP, Director of Wellness Strategies, Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging. Attendance is FREE, however you must reserve a seat. For more information about the event or reservations, contact the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce at 847-825-3121. Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Contact Susan Scatchell, Chairperson of the Health Care Forum at 847-698-1400 or sscatchell@sbcglobal.net. "The Health Care Forum of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce is a collaborative group of health and wellness professionals. The Forum provides health education and resources to empower a healthier community".
May 20, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am – PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network
May 20, Friday, 11:30am-1:00pm- Women in Business Monthly Networking Luncheon. Victoria Cook's mission is to transform the lives of women business owners from overwhelm, overwork, and over commitment to achieving their BIG goals and living guilt-free without sacrificing. Catered by Jason's Deli. Member $15 Prospective Member $20.
May 24, Tuesday, 9:00am-10:00am - New Member Orientation hosted by the Chamber Ambassadors
May 24, Tuesday, 10:30am-11:30am - PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
May 25, Wednesday, 9:00am-10:30am- Health Care Forum
May 26, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm- Business After Hours networking at Jeanine Schultz School. 2101 W. Oakton, Park Ridge
May 30, Monday, Chamber office closed for the Memorial Holiday
May 30, Monday, 9:30am-11:00am Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade – let us know if you’d like to march with the Chamber in spot #36!
SAVE THE DATES!!!
June 3, First Fridays start in Park Ridge! July 1 too!
July 9, Sat, Canopies on Courtland, During the Taste of Park Ridge!
September 12th Golf Outing at Evanston Country Club with Skokie Chamber!
October 15, is next Electronics Recycling Day!
November 25, Friday, is Winterfest!
Calling All Park Ridge Artists
Announcing a call for Park Ridge Artists—professional and amateur artists, photographers and designers—to participate in First Fridays Park Ridge kickoff event on June 3rd.
After a long, tough week, people want to have fun but don’t want to go to a lot of work to make it happen. The first Friday of every month starting June 3, “First Fridays” in Park Ridge offers an easy solution: A fun, themed evening with stores open late, special presentations and displays, and great deals from restaurants.
In honor of Park Ridge’s history as a famous art colony, the first “First Friday” event is “A Night of Art & Artists.” Guests can enjoy displays of your artworks throughout participating stores and restaurants, which will be open late.
To participate, contact Sheila Duda, Retail Committee Chairman, at (847) 823-8327 or email sduda@tealula.com.
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. 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. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
15. Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
16 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
18. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
24. You can be here!
Member News...May 12, 2011
So much going on in Park Ridge and with our Chamber members – please support your fellow members!
The Park Ridge Community Fund board has approved giving $80,000 to agencies serving the residents of Park Ridge. So, please donate to the Community Fund if you can.
Did you know…?
• Petite Opera’s spooferetta, “Al Fresco – Life through Opera-Colored Glasses!” continues through this weekend!
• TriPilates is offering a free mat class Sat. at 11:45?
• Karen Nelson’s Violin/Viola Duo called MusicMakers is performing this Sunday, May 15, at the Coonley House in Riverside!
• Tasty Pup received a 97% on its health inspection! Congrats, Pam & Luis!
• Susan Frangos, Higher Level Wellness, is eating healthy tomorrow evening – call her for details 847.361.6185.
• The PR Garden Club has their annual plant sale this Saturday in Hodges Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Featuring member donated plants, perennials, annuals, hanging baskets, herbs, vegetables and free advice!
• PR Fine Arts Society sponsors the free concerts in the Park but they aren’t really free and they need sponsors so call Emily Kosaka at 847.217.7119
• PR Newcomers Club has the annual meeting on Thursday, May 19 so email Nicole Buzogany, incoming VP of Committees nicolebuzogany@yahoo.com for info
• June Moon will be at 1435 Parkside Dr. in Park Ridge on Friday May 13th and Saturday May 14th from 9AM to 3PM each day.
• You can host a party at Chickies Diner – call Jacque 847.823.1956
• St. Paul of the Cross is converting an empty lot near the RR tracks into a garden that will provide fresh produce for their food pantry and also for the Sunday suppers. Terri Schmidt is a master gardener and helping in the planning. With a limited budget, need help with seedlings, seeds, water barrels
• Kustum Kribs is giving away free gift cards with $50 purchase!
• The new store manager for Jewel Foods is Ed Sullivan
• Indira Salon & Spa: get the most views Indira wins $3000 from Aveda towards their earth month goal of $14,000 and the money goes towards Alliance of the Great Lakes (which is the water we use as well as half the country). It also goes towards helping Japan. VIEW the utube video it takes only about 90 seconds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apo46g1LmS8
• Ladies Day at Like New Auto Spa is everyTuesday!
TriPilates:
Please join us to celebrate PILATES DAY 2011 this Saturday, May 14, from 11:30 to 1 p.m. with your friends, neighbors, and family this weekend! TriPilates is honored to host a FREE mat class for those new to the studio and an OPEN HOUSE to introduce you to our full-service Classical Pilates Studio. TriPilates offers private, semi-private, and group classes on the Reformer, Low Chair, Tower, Cadillac, Mat, Barre, and Props. We offer ONLINE SCHEDULING and have added new CARDIO PILATES classes to the schedule.
Pilates Day 2011 is a worldwide event to foster awareness of the healing benefits of Pilates to all ages, fitness levels, men, women, and children. Many studios suggest donations so that the proceeds go to the Pilates Method Alliance initiative for our Pilates in the Schools Program. If we start young, our minds, bodies, and spirits will grow together to help us live in a more harmonious world.
TriPilates Hosts PILATES DAY 2011
WineStyles Park Ridge:
Friday Night Free wine tasting with Matt 5-7 at WineStyles Park Ridge
Not a Wine Club Member?
You don't have to be a wine club member to join us:
TASTE 20 DIFFERENT WINES
WINE CLUB APPRECIATION WINE TASTING
You vote on what wines we bring in the store.
BEST SUMMER WHITE, BEST VALUE WINE,
BEST PINOT NOIR, BEST CABERNET
AND BEST IF YOU INSIST WINES; ALL NEW WINES
6:30-8:30
TASTE 20 WINES, EAT PIZZA
ROMANO'S PIZZA 27 S. NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
$10 FOR WINE CLUB, $20 FOR NON MEMBERS
RSVP By May 12th cash or check to WineStyles
$15 for wine club, $25 non at the door
Calling All Park Ridge Artists!
Announcing a call for Park Ridge Artists—professional and amateur artists, photographers and designers—to participate in First Fridays Park Ridge kickoff event on June 3rd.
After a long, tough week, people want to have fun but don’t want to go to a lot of work to make it happen. The first Friday of every month starting June 3, “First Fridays” in Park Ridge offers an easy solution: A fun, themed evening with stores open late, special presentations and displays, and great deals from restaurants.
In honor of Park Ridge’s history as a famous art colony, the first “First Friday” event is “A Night of Art & Artists.” Guests can enjoy displays of your artworks throughout participating stores and restaurants, which will be open late.
To participate, contact Sheila Duda, Retail Committee Chairman, at (847) 823-8327 or email sduda@tealula.com.
Sign up deadline is May 17
Kalo Foundation
Time is running out to make your donation to the Save Iannelli Studios initiative. Just $10 from every person in Park Ridge—though more would certainly be appreciated—will help us reach our challenge goal of $400,000 by July 4. A matching grant of $1 for every $2 raised up to that amount will make it possible for the Kalo Foundation to preserve this historic structure for Park Ridge where Alfonso Iannelli lived and worked for 45 years establishing one of the region’s most famous—and successful—commercial art firms. The studio was “the place where Chicago’s creative architecture found its art,” according to historian Tim Samuelson, who says the site is integral to the design roots of American Modernism.
“ADVANCEMENTS IN DENTISTRY AND ORAL HEALTH” - MAY 18
Maybe you have heard that a healthy mouth equals a healthy body. There is a lot of truth to that statement and you can learn more about this relationship by attending the Timely Talk on “Advancements in Dentistry and Oral Health,” at 2:00 p.m., on May 18, at Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 N. Nina Ave. in Chicago. Parking is available in the lot behind the building, entrance is off Avondale Avenue.
Dr. Claire Brammeier, a general practice dentist on staff at Resurrection Medical Center, will provide an informative and interactive afternoon. In a power point presentation, she will provide current information about proper oral care, diabetic dental tips, dry mouth, advancements with dentures, and current oral care products. A question and answer session will follow.
Refreshments and product samples will be available. Please RSVP by calling (773) 577-5323.
Concerts in the Park
PRFAS is holding our annual ad cover contest and offering the opportunity to Maine East and other Park Ridge students to participate in this event. PRFAS will pick 1st and 2nd place winner for the $100 and $75 prize. The winning covers will grace our 2011 summer ad booklet. We distribute 2,000 to 3,000 booklets every year to concert attendees, sponsors and advertisers of this program.
Our organization was established so professionally played orchestral music could be shared with residents of Park Ridge. It is free to the public through solicited donations and sponsors. Our 50 man-orchestra plays weekly Friday concerts on the steps of City Hall in front of our Hodges Park audience. This event is attended by an audience of thousands from June through August. The audience is comprised of families and senior groups. It’s like a mini-Ravinia in our own community in the wooded picnic setting of Hodges Park.
Please do not use any Park Ridge buildings in cover since we are not affiliated with any of these buildings or organizations. Our group is comprised strictly of volunteers and we work out of our homes. The ad cover submission should be original and not a reproduction, duplication or alteration of any previously published work.
Our music director is Barbara Schubert. If the music director is depicted in the artwork, we ask that you use a female figure. Barbara is tall, blond, willowy slender and generally wears black evening gowns when she conducts. Go to our website for more information and pictures.
Copies of prior winning covers are available for your review. There is no right or wrong. Good luck!! ` Please contact Emily Kosaka 312-595-8091 if any questions or email me at etoy@mesirowfinancial.com
Members of the Health Forum are designing programs for both Chamber members and residents of Park Ridge and surrounding communities. The main idea at this point is a series of FREE seminars/screenings/health infomercials on the first and third Thursdays at the Park Ridge Senior Center from 6pm- 8pm beginning May 19th. We will offer resource sponsorships to support the programs and provide an opportunity for businesses to showcase their services. The cost of the sponsorships will contribute to advertising, marketing and refreshments.
We need your input to ensure that your needs are being met.
Please give us some feedback on the following survey.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/839TNDY
Submitted by Beth Parsch, The Murphy Group
The PARK RIDGE LIONS CLUB is hosting the Lions of Illinois Foundation Hearing test bus on May 17. FREE HEARING TESTS for any adult in our community!!!
About 4 people are tested at a time in private booths in this specially designed bus and each receives a computerized print out of their hearing test results
…..and it only takes 10 minutes.
PARK RIDGE LIBRARY PARKING LOT ON MAY 17
10am to 2pm
It’s private, painless, quick and easy!
No reservations…just show up, register and take the test!
If you have any questions, please contact Beth Parsch at 847-825-2136
Beth Parsch
Park Ridge Lions Club Secretary
Community Collaboration Creates a Home Sweet Home for Park Ridge
In the current decline of the housing market, it takes a little something extra to have your house noticed amidst the unsold and foreclosed homes. For one Park Ridge home, that something extra happens to be an entire community coming together to showcase local businesses and to support Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care.
On Saturday, May 21st from 6:00-9:00pm, “Home Sweet Home” will showcase the elegant residence of 530 North Ashland Avenue in Park Ridge. The home, listed by Park Ridge based Sebastian Realty will play host to home furnishings by Amphora and local fashions by New Prospects and Pines for Men in the latest event from Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care.
For the past two years, a summer event hosted by Rainbow Hospice and Amphora Home Store in Park Ridge has been a big hit with the local community. For a small ticket price, partygoers get to experience great food, furnishings and a whole host of themes and events.
In addition to this year’s showcase, there will also be parking shuttle service provided by Liberty Bank for Savings, fabulous appetizers from All on the Road Catering and tea & chocolate pairings from TeaLula and Rocky Mountain Choclate Factory, as well as music by local Chicago jazz group, Joe Brown and Friends.
“This is an amazing collaboration of local business, real estate and non-profit that gives residents the opportunity to support their community and have a great time,” said Jackie Mathews, Special Events Director for Rainbow Hospice and Board President of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce.
All proceeds from the event go to support Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care for their work in caring for the terminally ill and bereaved within the community. Tickets are available online by visiting www.RainbowHospice.org or by calling 847-292-2353.
Join us for our kick-off community-wide presentation
Healthy, Well-thy, and Wise
An Introduction to Wellness
Everyone is talking about "wellness", but what is it really?
Presented by Reed Engel, MA, FAWHP
Director of Wellness Strategies, Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Registration 5:30 – 6:00 PM
Mingle & Nibble 5:30 – 6:00 PM
Presentation 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Park Ridge Senior Center
100 S Western Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Light refreshments and beverages will be served
The Health Care Forum programs are on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month starting on May 19th. Registration is FREE but you need to call the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
@ 847-825-3121 to reserve a seat.
Sponsorships are available for businesses to promote their services and products. Limit 6 per event. Contact Susan Scatchell at sscatchell@sbcglobal.net or
at 847-698-1400 for more information and availability.
The Health Care Forum of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce is a collaborative group of
health and wellness professionals. The Forum provides health education and resources to
empower a healthier community.
Resurrection Medical Center is proud to be a member of The Health Care Forum of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce and supports the Forum’s efforts to empower healthier communities.
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. 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. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
15. Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
16 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
18. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
24. You can be here!
The Park Ridge Community Fund board has approved giving $80,000 to agencies serving the residents of Park Ridge. So, please donate to the Community Fund if you can.
Did you know…?
• Petite Opera’s spooferetta, “Al Fresco – Life through Opera-Colored Glasses!” continues through this weekend!
• TriPilates is offering a free mat class Sat. at 11:45?
• Karen Nelson’s Violin/Viola Duo called MusicMakers is performing this Sunday, May 15, at the Coonley House in Riverside!
• Tasty Pup received a 97% on its health inspection! Congrats, Pam & Luis!
• Susan Frangos, Higher Level Wellness, is eating healthy tomorrow evening – call her for details 847.361.6185.
• The PR Garden Club has their annual plant sale this Saturday in Hodges Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Featuring member donated plants, perennials, annuals, hanging baskets, herbs, vegetables and free advice!
• PR Fine Arts Society sponsors the free concerts in the Park but they aren’t really free and they need sponsors so call Emily Kosaka at 847.217.7119
• PR Newcomers Club has the annual meeting on Thursday, May 19 so email Nicole Buzogany, incoming VP of Committees nicolebuzogany@yahoo.com for info
• June Moon will be at 1435 Parkside Dr. in Park Ridge on Friday May 13th and Saturday May 14th from 9AM to 3PM each day.
• You can host a party at Chickies Diner – call Jacque 847.823.1956
• St. Paul of the Cross is converting an empty lot near the RR tracks into a garden that will provide fresh produce for their food pantry and also for the Sunday suppers. Terri Schmidt is a master gardener and helping in the planning. With a limited budget, need help with seedlings, seeds, water barrels
• Kustum Kribs is giving away free gift cards with $50 purchase!
• The new store manager for Jewel Foods is Ed Sullivan
• Indira Salon & Spa: get the most views Indira wins $3000 from Aveda towards their earth month goal of $14,000 and the money goes towards Alliance of the Great Lakes (which is the water we use as well as half the country). It also goes towards helping Japan. VIEW the utube video it takes only about 90 seconds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apo46g1LmS8
• Ladies Day at Like New Auto Spa is everyTuesday!
TriPilates:
Please join us to celebrate PILATES DAY 2011 this Saturday, May 14, from 11:30 to 1 p.m. with your friends, neighbors, and family this weekend! TriPilates is honored to host a FREE mat class for those new to the studio and an OPEN HOUSE to introduce you to our full-service Classical Pilates Studio. TriPilates offers private, semi-private, and group classes on the Reformer, Low Chair, Tower, Cadillac, Mat, Barre, and Props. We offer ONLINE SCHEDULING and have added new CARDIO PILATES classes to the schedule.
Pilates Day 2011 is a worldwide event to foster awareness of the healing benefits of Pilates to all ages, fitness levels, men, women, and children. Many studios suggest donations so that the proceeds go to the Pilates Method Alliance initiative for our Pilates in the Schools Program. If we start young, our minds, bodies, and spirits will grow together to help us live in a more harmonious world.
TriPilates Hosts PILATES DAY 2011
WineStyles Park Ridge:
Friday Night Free wine tasting with Matt 5-7 at WineStyles Park Ridge
Not a Wine Club Member?
You don't have to be a wine club member to join us:
TASTE 20 DIFFERENT WINES
WINE CLUB APPRECIATION WINE TASTING
You vote on what wines we bring in the store.
BEST SUMMER WHITE, BEST VALUE WINE,
BEST PINOT NOIR, BEST CABERNET
AND BEST IF YOU INSIST WINES; ALL NEW WINES
6:30-8:30
TASTE 20 WINES, EAT PIZZA
ROMANO'S PIZZA 27 S. NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
$10 FOR WINE CLUB, $20 FOR NON MEMBERS
RSVP By May 12th cash or check to WineStyles
$15 for wine club, $25 non at the door
Calling All Park Ridge Artists!
Announcing a call for Park Ridge Artists—professional and amateur artists, photographers and designers—to participate in First Fridays Park Ridge kickoff event on June 3rd.
After a long, tough week, people want to have fun but don’t want to go to a lot of work to make it happen. The first Friday of every month starting June 3, “First Fridays” in Park Ridge offers an easy solution: A fun, themed evening with stores open late, special presentations and displays, and great deals from restaurants.
In honor of Park Ridge’s history as a famous art colony, the first “First Friday” event is “A Night of Art & Artists.” Guests can enjoy displays of your artworks throughout participating stores and restaurants, which will be open late.
To participate, contact Sheila Duda, Retail Committee Chairman, at (847) 823-8327 or email sduda@tealula.com.
Sign up deadline is May 17
Kalo Foundation
Time is running out to make your donation to the Save Iannelli Studios initiative. Just $10 from every person in Park Ridge—though more would certainly be appreciated—will help us reach our challenge goal of $400,000 by July 4. A matching grant of $1 for every $2 raised up to that amount will make it possible for the Kalo Foundation to preserve this historic structure for Park Ridge where Alfonso Iannelli lived and worked for 45 years establishing one of the region’s most famous—and successful—commercial art firms. The studio was “the place where Chicago’s creative architecture found its art,” according to historian Tim Samuelson, who says the site is integral to the design roots of American Modernism.
“ADVANCEMENTS IN DENTISTRY AND ORAL HEALTH” - MAY 18
Maybe you have heard that a healthy mouth equals a healthy body. There is a lot of truth to that statement and you can learn more about this relationship by attending the Timely Talk on “Advancements in Dentistry and Oral Health,” at 2:00 p.m., on May 18, at Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 N. Nina Ave. in Chicago. Parking is available in the lot behind the building, entrance is off Avondale Avenue.
Dr. Claire Brammeier, a general practice dentist on staff at Resurrection Medical Center, will provide an informative and interactive afternoon. In a power point presentation, she will provide current information about proper oral care, diabetic dental tips, dry mouth, advancements with dentures, and current oral care products. A question and answer session will follow.
Refreshments and product samples will be available. Please RSVP by calling (773) 577-5323.
Concerts in the Park
PRFAS is holding our annual ad cover contest and offering the opportunity to Maine East and other Park Ridge students to participate in this event. PRFAS will pick 1st and 2nd place winner for the $100 and $75 prize. The winning covers will grace our 2011 summer ad booklet. We distribute 2,000 to 3,000 booklets every year to concert attendees, sponsors and advertisers of this program.
Our organization was established so professionally played orchestral music could be shared with residents of Park Ridge. It is free to the public through solicited donations and sponsors. Our 50 man-orchestra plays weekly Friday concerts on the steps of City Hall in front of our Hodges Park audience. This event is attended by an audience of thousands from June through August. The audience is comprised of families and senior groups. It’s like a mini-Ravinia in our own community in the wooded picnic setting of Hodges Park.
Please do not use any Park Ridge buildings in cover since we are not affiliated with any of these buildings or organizations. Our group is comprised strictly of volunteers and we work out of our homes. The ad cover submission should be original and not a reproduction, duplication or alteration of any previously published work.
Our music director is Barbara Schubert. If the music director is depicted in the artwork, we ask that you use a female figure. Barbara is tall, blond, willowy slender and generally wears black evening gowns when she conducts. Go to our website for more information and pictures.
Copies of prior winning covers are available for your review. There is no right or wrong. Good luck!! ` Please contact Emily Kosaka 312-595-8091 if any questions or email me at etoy@mesirowfinancial.com
Members of the Health Forum are designing programs for both Chamber members and residents of Park Ridge and surrounding communities. The main idea at this point is a series of FREE seminars/screenings/health infomercials on the first and third Thursdays at the Park Ridge Senior Center from 6pm- 8pm beginning May 19th. We will offer resource sponsorships to support the programs and provide an opportunity for businesses to showcase their services. The cost of the sponsorships will contribute to advertising, marketing and refreshments.
We need your input to ensure that your needs are being met.
Please give us some feedback on the following survey.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/839TNDY
Submitted by Beth Parsch, The Murphy Group
The PARK RIDGE LIONS CLUB is hosting the Lions of Illinois Foundation Hearing test bus on May 17. FREE HEARING TESTS for any adult in our community!!!
About 4 people are tested at a time in private booths in this specially designed bus and each receives a computerized print out of their hearing test results
…..and it only takes 10 minutes.
PARK RIDGE LIBRARY PARKING LOT ON MAY 17
10am to 2pm
It’s private, painless, quick and easy!
No reservations…just show up, register and take the test!
If you have any questions, please contact Beth Parsch at 847-825-2136
Beth Parsch
Park Ridge Lions Club Secretary
Community Collaboration Creates a Home Sweet Home for Park Ridge
In the current decline of the housing market, it takes a little something extra to have your house noticed amidst the unsold and foreclosed homes. For one Park Ridge home, that something extra happens to be an entire community coming together to showcase local businesses and to support Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care.
On Saturday, May 21st from 6:00-9:00pm, “Home Sweet Home” will showcase the elegant residence of 530 North Ashland Avenue in Park Ridge. The home, listed by Park Ridge based Sebastian Realty will play host to home furnishings by Amphora and local fashions by New Prospects and Pines for Men in the latest event from Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care.
For the past two years, a summer event hosted by Rainbow Hospice and Amphora Home Store in Park Ridge has been a big hit with the local community. For a small ticket price, partygoers get to experience great food, furnishings and a whole host of themes and events.
In addition to this year’s showcase, there will also be parking shuttle service provided by Liberty Bank for Savings, fabulous appetizers from All on the Road Catering and tea & chocolate pairings from TeaLula and Rocky Mountain Choclate Factory, as well as music by local Chicago jazz group, Joe Brown and Friends.
“This is an amazing collaboration of local business, real estate and non-profit that gives residents the opportunity to support their community and have a great time,” said Jackie Mathews, Special Events Director for Rainbow Hospice and Board President of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce.
All proceeds from the event go to support Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care for their work in caring for the terminally ill and bereaved within the community. Tickets are available online by visiting www.RainbowHospice.org or by calling 847-292-2353.
Join us for our kick-off community-wide presentation
Healthy, Well-thy, and Wise
An Introduction to Wellness
Everyone is talking about "wellness", but what is it really?
Presented by Reed Engel, MA, FAWHP
Director of Wellness Strategies, Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Registration 5:30 – 6:00 PM
Mingle & Nibble 5:30 – 6:00 PM
Presentation 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Park Ridge Senior Center
100 S Western Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Light refreshments and beverages will be served
The Health Care Forum programs are on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month starting on May 19th. Registration is FREE but you need to call the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
@ 847-825-3121 to reserve a seat.
Sponsorships are available for businesses to promote their services and products. Limit 6 per event. Contact Susan Scatchell at sscatchell@sbcglobal.net or
at 847-698-1400 for more information and availability.
The Health Care Forum of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce is a collaborative group of
health and wellness professionals. The Forum provides health education and resources to
empower a healthier community.
Resurrection Medical Center is proud to be a member of The Health Care Forum of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce and supports the Forum’s efforts to empower healthier communities.
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. 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. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
15. Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
16 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
18. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
24. You can be here!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Gail's Weekly Chamber UDPATE
What a great Mothers Day weekend! The weather was lovely and we visited with many Chamber members starting Friday night at Hay Caramba’s, Saturday morning pancake breakfast with the Kiwanis, StageCoach, Tasty Pup for lunch, visited with Donna at Summit Specialtees, bought books at the library book sale, arts and crafts fair in Hodges Park, and then pictures in front of the former Iannelli studio for a “This Place Matters” grant that Karen Larsen is applying to. And yesterday at The Moorings for a wonderful Mothers Day luncheon with all the extended family (my in-laws live there).
Hope you had a great weekend too!
Calling ALL Park Ridge Artists!!!
Calling All Park Ridge Artists
Announcing a call for Park Ridge Artists—professional and amateur artists, photographers and designers—to participate in First Fridays Park Ridge kickoff event on June 3rd.
After a long, tough week, people want to have fun but don’t want to go to a lot of work to make it happen. The first Friday of every month starting June 3, “First Fridays” in Park Ridge offers an easy solution: A fun, themed evening with stores open late, special presentations and displays, and great deals from restaurants.
In honor of Park Ridge’s history as a famous art colony, the first “First Friday” event is “A Night of Art & Artists.” Guests can enjoy displays of your artworks throughout participating stores and restaurants, which will be open late.
To participate, contact Sheila Duda, Retail Committee Chairman, at (847) 823-8327 or email sduda@tealula.com.
Last Week Thanks Our lunch by Noodles last Wednesday was fabulous! The Special Agent from the FBI gave a great presentation regarding white collar crime and we had over 40 in attendance. Thank you to the Park Ridge Police Department for coordinating the FBI presentation and to Holly Smith at Noodles for providing a delicious lunch!
Entrepreneurs gathered at Regus on Thursday. Lynda Tourloukis facilitates that group and all are invited to attend – always the first Thursday from 10 to 11:30.
Send me feedback on the North Shore Women’s Conference that was Friday if you attended.
And on Friday evening, the North Suburban Young Professionals (NSYP) led by Ivette Camarano, Bridge Media, met and had margaritas and delicious appetizers. Saw a lot of other friends there too (YOU know who you are!)
This week On Wednesday, we’ll be heading to our new Chamber member for lunch – the Des Plaines Elk Lodge (thanks to Rick Pucci for referring them!), located at 495 Lee Street.
"The Best Things in Life Really ARE Free! We're from SCORE and we're here to help you with your small business"
Rog Loeffler spent his career in print media, magazine, newspaper and catalog. He was with the Sears catalog for 40 years the last 26 as Editor-in-Chief. Roger is a long time Park Ridge resident and attended Loyola and Northwestern Universities. Rog has been a SCORE counselor for 16 years.
Leo Dietlin spent his career in Marketing, Sales Management and General Management. He has owned parts of three companies in the consumer packaged goods industries. The last 11 years he and a partner owned and ran a food processing company in Milwaukee. Leo has lived in Park Ridge for over 33 years and graduated from The Ohio State University and the Kellogg Management Institute. He has been a SCORE counselor for 3 years.
Roger will address the history of Score, Leo will talk about what SCORE does today and how SCORE can help the Chamber Members. Jean Lemke and Nina Taluc from Kidwinks will talk about how SCORE has helped them.
SCORE is the Service Corps of Retired Executives and is part of the Small Business Administration. www.score.org SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and has been mentoring small business owners for more than forty years.
May 12, Thursday, 8:45am-10:15am-Tech Forum
May 13, Friday, 8:45am-9:45am-PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network
May 13, Friday, 9:00am-10:30am-Communications Meeting
May 18, Wednesday, 7:30am-9:30am-Multi Chamber Networking Breakfast Holiday Inn North Shore/Skokie Banquet Ctr., 5300 W. Touhy Ave, Skokie. Pre register $25 ($35 after May 11)
May 18, Wednesday, 8:00am-9:30am- Retail Committee Meeting
May 19, Thursday, 6:00pm-8:00pm-PRCC Health Care Forum The Health Care Forum of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce proudly presents "Healthy, Well-thy and Wise: An Introduction to Wellness". The presentation takes place from 6:00 – 8 PM on Thursday, May 19th, at the Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S Western Ave, Park Ridge. This exciting presentation is led by Reed Engel, MA, FAWHP, Director of Wellness Strategies, Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging. Attendance is FREE, however you must reserve a seat. For more information about the event or reservations, contact the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce at 847-825-3121. Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Contact Susan Scatchell, Chairperson of the Health Care Forum at 847-698-1400 or sscatchell@sbcglobal.net. "The Health Care Forum of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce is a collaborative group of health and wellness professionals. The Forum provides health education and resources to empower a healthier community".
May 20, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am – PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network
May 20, Friday, 11:30am-1:00pm- Women in Business Monthly Networking Luncheon. Victoria Cook's mission is to transform the lives of women business owners from overwhelm, overwork, and over commitment to achieving their BIG goals and living guilt-free without sacrificing. Catered by Jason's Deli. Member $15 Prospective Member $20.
May 24, Tuesday, 9:00am-10:00am - New Member Orientation hosted by the Chamber Ambassadors
May 24, Tuesday, 10:30am-11:30am - PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
May 25, Wednesday, 9:00am-10:30am- Health Care Forum
May 26, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm- Business After Hours networking at Jeanine Schultz School. 2101 W. Oakton, Park Ridge
May 30, Monday, Chamber office closed for the Memorial Holiday
May 30, Monday, 9:30am-11:00am Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade – let us know if you’d like to march with the Chamber in spot #36!
SAVE THE DATES!!!
June 3, First Fridays start in Park Ridge!
July 9, Sat, Canopies on Courtland, During the Taste of Park Ridge!
September 12th Golf Outing at Evanston Country Club with Skokie Chamber!
October 15, is next Electronics Recycling Day!
November 26, Friday, is Winterfest!
Members collaborating: Big Shot Marketing and Romano’s Pizza
$27 tickets to Great America – our Chamber is also invited to participate!
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. 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. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
15. Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
16 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
18. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
24. You can be here!
Hope you had a great weekend too!
Calling ALL Park Ridge Artists!!!
Calling All Park Ridge Artists
Announcing a call for Park Ridge Artists—professional and amateur artists, photographers and designers—to participate in First Fridays Park Ridge kickoff event on June 3rd.
After a long, tough week, people want to have fun but don’t want to go to a lot of work to make it happen. The first Friday of every month starting June 3, “First Fridays” in Park Ridge offers an easy solution: A fun, themed evening with stores open late, special presentations and displays, and great deals from restaurants.
In honor of Park Ridge’s history as a famous art colony, the first “First Friday” event is “A Night of Art & Artists.” Guests can enjoy displays of your artworks throughout participating stores and restaurants, which will be open late.
To participate, contact Sheila Duda, Retail Committee Chairman, at (847) 823-8327 or email sduda@tealula.com.
Last Week Thanks Our lunch by Noodles last Wednesday was fabulous! The Special Agent from the FBI gave a great presentation regarding white collar crime and we had over 40 in attendance. Thank you to the Park Ridge Police Department for coordinating the FBI presentation and to Holly Smith at Noodles for providing a delicious lunch!
Entrepreneurs gathered at Regus on Thursday. Lynda Tourloukis facilitates that group and all are invited to attend – always the first Thursday from 10 to 11:30.
Send me feedback on the North Shore Women’s Conference that was Friday if you attended.
And on Friday evening, the North Suburban Young Professionals (NSYP) led by Ivette Camarano, Bridge Media, met and had margaritas and delicious appetizers. Saw a lot of other friends there too (YOU know who you are!)
This week On Wednesday, we’ll be heading to our new Chamber member for lunch – the Des Plaines Elk Lodge (thanks to Rick Pucci for referring them!), located at 495 Lee Street.
"The Best Things in Life Really ARE Free! We're from SCORE and we're here to help you with your small business"
Rog Loeffler spent his career in print media, magazine, newspaper and catalog. He was with the Sears catalog for 40 years the last 26 as Editor-in-Chief. Roger is a long time Park Ridge resident and attended Loyola and Northwestern Universities. Rog has been a SCORE counselor for 16 years.
Leo Dietlin spent his career in Marketing, Sales Management and General Management. He has owned parts of three companies in the consumer packaged goods industries. The last 11 years he and a partner owned and ran a food processing company in Milwaukee. Leo has lived in Park Ridge for over 33 years and graduated from The Ohio State University and the Kellogg Management Institute. He has been a SCORE counselor for 3 years.
Roger will address the history of Score, Leo will talk about what SCORE does today and how SCORE can help the Chamber Members. Jean Lemke and Nina Taluc from Kidwinks will talk about how SCORE has helped them.
SCORE is the Service Corps of Retired Executives and is part of the Small Business Administration. www.score.org SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and has been mentoring small business owners for more than forty years.
May 12, Thursday, 8:45am-10:15am-Tech Forum
May 13, Friday, 8:45am-9:45am-PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network
May 13, Friday, 9:00am-10:30am-Communications Meeting
May 18, Wednesday, 7:30am-9:30am-Multi Chamber Networking Breakfast Holiday Inn North Shore/Skokie Banquet Ctr., 5300 W. Touhy Ave, Skokie. Pre register $25 ($35 after May 11)
May 18, Wednesday, 8:00am-9:30am- Retail Committee Meeting
May 19, Thursday, 6:00pm-8:00pm-PRCC Health Care Forum The Health Care Forum of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce proudly presents "Healthy, Well-thy and Wise: An Introduction to Wellness". The presentation takes place from 6:00 – 8 PM on Thursday, May 19th, at the Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S Western Ave, Park Ridge. This exciting presentation is led by Reed Engel, MA, FAWHP, Director of Wellness Strategies, Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging. Attendance is FREE, however you must reserve a seat. For more information about the event or reservations, contact the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce at 847-825-3121. Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Contact Susan Scatchell, Chairperson of the Health Care Forum at 847-698-1400 or sscatchell@sbcglobal.net. "The Health Care Forum of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce is a collaborative group of health and wellness professionals. The Forum provides health education and resources to empower a healthier community".
May 20, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am – PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network
May 20, Friday, 11:30am-1:00pm- Women in Business Monthly Networking Luncheon. Victoria Cook's mission is to transform the lives of women business owners from overwhelm, overwork, and over commitment to achieving their BIG goals and living guilt-free without sacrificing. Catered by Jason's Deli. Member $15 Prospective Member $20.
May 24, Tuesday, 9:00am-10:00am - New Member Orientation hosted by the Chamber Ambassadors
May 24, Tuesday, 10:30am-11:30am - PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
May 25, Wednesday, 9:00am-10:30am- Health Care Forum
May 26, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm- Business After Hours networking at Jeanine Schultz School. 2101 W. Oakton, Park Ridge
May 30, Monday, Chamber office closed for the Memorial Holiday
May 30, Monday, 9:30am-11:00am Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade – let us know if you’d like to march with the Chamber in spot #36!
SAVE THE DATES!!!
June 3, First Fridays start in Park Ridge!
July 9, Sat, Canopies on Courtland, During the Taste of Park Ridge!
September 12th Golf Outing at Evanston Country Club with Skokie Chamber!
October 15, is next Electronics Recycling Day!
November 26, Friday, is Winterfest!
Members collaborating: Big Shot Marketing and Romano’s Pizza
$27 tickets to Great America – our Chamber is also invited to participate!
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. 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. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
15. Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
16 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
18. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
24. You can be here!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Member News May 5, 2011
It’s Cinco de Mayo!
I bet the margaritas will be flowing at Hay Caramba tonight! Tomorrow the Young Professionals from Skokie, Niles and Park Ridge will converge upon Hay Caramba for a celebration. Just $10 gets you appetizers and one drink. Starts at 5:30 – call us to reserve your spot.
Did you know…?
• Book sale starts Friday night at the library starting at 4 p.m. so get there early for the great books!
• Kiwanis have the Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Sat, May 7, 7am to 11am. at the Presbyterian Church – I’ll see you there!
• June Moon will be at 9039 N. Keeler Ave. in Skokie on Friday May 6th and Saturday May 7th from 9AM to 3PM each day. Check the June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559.
• "A Service of Remembrance" during National Police Week Monday, 5/9, at 6:30 p.m. to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
• Shred day at Liberty Bank, 1018 W. Touhy, on May 21
• Petite Opera’s spooferetta, “Al Fresco – Life through Opera-Colored Glasses!” starts this weekend!
• WineStyles says why not gift Mom with a wine club membership or a gift basket?
•
Calling All Park Ridge Artists!
Announcing a call for Park Ridge Artists—professional and amateur artists, photographers and designers—to participate in First Fridays Park Ridge kickoff event on June 3rd.
After a long, tough week, people want to have fun but don’t want to go to a lot of work to make it happen. The first Friday of every month starting June 3, “First Fridays” in Park Ridge offers an easy solution: A fun, themed evening with stores open late, special presentations and displays, and great deals from restaurants.
In honor of Park Ridge’s history as a famous art colony, the first “First Friday” event is “A Night of Art & Artists.” Guests can enjoy displays of your artworks throughout participating stores and restaurants, which will be open late.
To participate, contact Sheila Duda, Retail Committee Chairman, at (847) 823-8327 or email sduda@tealula.com.
Sign up deadline is May 17
Cardinal Fitness First Fridays Hours: 5am – 11pm
Cardinal Fitness is a state-of-the-art fitness center that offers memberships for only $19.95 per month. As one of the fastest-growing health club chains in the Midwest, members enjoy access to more than 50 locations. Cardinal Fitness is committed to promoting health and fitness in its local communities as well as helping members incorporate fitness into their everyday lives. Cardinal Fitness offers state-of-the-art equipment and a variety of amenities including free equipment instructions, personal training, cardio, strength equipment, and free weights.
First Friday Special: $0 to Join for Premium Membership
Chicago Hypnosis Center:
When you get Angry, Frustrated, lonely or upset
Do you bite your nails, eat a bunch of chocolate or yell at the kids?
When you have a headache, a back ache, or a stiff neck
Do you take a handful of pills and hope you feel better in half an hour?
What would happen if you could get instant relief without the side effects or
weight gain or something worse?
Discover a Simple Technique that you can do for yourself any time, any place
to feel better fast.
Learn Meridian Tapping, a form of psychological acupressure using the same energy meridians used in acupuncture without the needles!
Once you learn the easy pattern, you have relief at your fingers tips.
Wednesday, May 11th at 6:00 pm
Register Today, Class size is limited.
773.725.3200
Workshop will be only $25 ($15 for current or former CHC clients)
4801 West Peterson Avenue, Suite 601, Chicago
Tickets for WTTW Fundraiser Going Fast!
Only a handful of tickets are still available from The Summit of Uptown for Phil Ponce, host of “Chicago Tonight”, the popular weeknight news and entertainment show on WTTW-TV, Channel 11, to speak on "A Report from the 50-yard Line" at a fundraising luncheon on Thursday, May 12, at noon. Tickets are available by calling 847-825-1161.
Tickets for the event are $20; $10 for seniors 65 and older. Because federal funding for public broadcasting—both radio and television—is in danger of being cut, forcing an expected 100+ stations to close their doors, a portion of the price of each ticket benefits public television and WTTW-TV.
Ponce's topic is gleaned from his nightly role on the flagship show of America's most watched PBS station, Chicago Tonight. He gives personal insights into the political, business and social trends affecting the Chicago area. Attendees will enjoy his off-the-record observations about the people, stories and issues that are making headlines.
Longtime Chicago area residents will remember John Callaway, the popular Chicago broadcast journalist, as the original host of “Chicago Tonight” which began in 1984. In 1999, Ponce succeeded Callaway as host of the program which reports primarily on local news and showcases artists and events.
Submitted by Beth Parsch, The Murphy Group
The PARK RIDGE LIONS CLUB is hosting the Lions of Illinois Foundation Hearing test bus on May 17. FREE HEARING TESTS for any adult in our community!!!
About 4 people are tested at a time in private booths in this specially designed bus and each receives a computerized print out of their hearing test results
…..and it only takes 10 minutes.
PARK RIDGE LIBRARY PARKING LOT ON MAY 17
10am to 2pm
It’s private, painless, quick and easy!
No reservations…just show up, register and take the test!
If you have any questions, please contact Beth Parsch at 847-825-2136
Beth Parsch
Park Ridge Lions Club Secretary
Historic Preservation Poster Contest
“Saving Places that Matter to You” Poster Contest
Third Grade students are invited to participate in a poster contest celebrating National Preservation Month.
The City of Park Ridge Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is pleased to announce its first-ever poster contest focusing on local landmarks. With this contest, the HPC hopes to increase awareness of the importance of historic preservation among the community's youth. The contest is open to all third-grade students who live in Park Ridge or attend Park Ridge schools. Complete contest rules are posted in Children’s Services at the Park Ridge Public Library and below. Rules and entry forms have also been distributed to all elementary schools in Park Ridge. Posters should depict a building or structure in Park Ridge that is important to the student. Entries are due by May 23; drop off location available at the City Hall, 2nd Floor. Winning entries, which will be announced in June, will be displayed in prominent locations in Park Ridge throughout the month. Winners and their families will be invited to attend an awards ceremony at the City Council meeting on Monday, June 6, at City Hall. Details will be forthcoming.
About the Historic Preservation Commission: The Park Ridge Historic Preservation Commission is composed of nine residents, appointed by the mayor, with the advice and consent of City Council, with various backgrounds. The Commission is responsible for many things, including identifying sites having historic significance; recommending the designation of landmarks, recommending the designation of historic districts; reviewing proposed alterations to landmarks and structures within historic districts; and educating the public about historic preservation.
The Commission meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:00 pm at City Hall, in the Council Chambers on the 1st floor. The public is welcome.
If you have any questions please contact Jon Branham, City of Park Ridge Planner, 847-318-5291, or via email.
Community Collaboration Creates a Home Sweet Home for Park Ridge
In the current decline of the housing market, it takes a little something extra to have your house noticed amidst the unsold and foreclosed homes. For one Park Ridge home, that something extra happens to be an entire community coming together to showcase local businesses and to support Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care.
On Saturday, May 21st from 6:00-9:00pm, “Home Sweet Home” will showcase the elegant residence of 530 North Ashland Avenue in Park Ridge. The home, listed by Park Ridge based Sebastian Realty will play host to home furnishings by Amphora and local fashions by New Prospects and Pines for Men in the latest event from Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care.
For the past two years, a summer event hosted by Rainbow Hospice and Amphora Home Store in Park Ridge has been a big hit with the local community. For a small ticket price, partygoers get to experience great food, furnishings and a whole host of themes and events.
In addition to this year’s showcase, there will also be parking shuttle service provided by Liberty Bank for Savings, fabulous appetizers from All on the Road Catering and tea & chocolate pairings from TeaLula and Rocky Mountain Choclate Factory, as well as music by local Chicago jazz group, Joe Brown and Friends.
“This is an amazing collaboration of local business, real estate and non-profit that gives residents the opportunity to support their community and have a great time,” said Jackie Mathews, Special Events Director for Rainbow Hospice and Board President of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce.
All proceeds from the event go to support Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care for their work in caring for the terminally ill and bereaved within the community. Tickets are available online by visiting www.RainbowHospice.org or by calling 847-292-2353.
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. 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. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
15. Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
16 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17 Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
24. You can be here!
I bet the margaritas will be flowing at Hay Caramba tonight! Tomorrow the Young Professionals from Skokie, Niles and Park Ridge will converge upon Hay Caramba for a celebration. Just $10 gets you appetizers and one drink. Starts at 5:30 – call us to reserve your spot.
Did you know…?
• Book sale starts Friday night at the library starting at 4 p.m. so get there early for the great books!
• Kiwanis have the Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Sat, May 7, 7am to 11am. at the Presbyterian Church – I’ll see you there!
• June Moon will be at 9039 N. Keeler Ave. in Skokie on Friday May 6th and Saturday May 7th from 9AM to 3PM each day. Check the June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559.
• "A Service of Remembrance" during National Police Week Monday, 5/9, at 6:30 p.m. to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
• Shred day at Liberty Bank, 1018 W. Touhy, on May 21
• Petite Opera’s spooferetta, “Al Fresco – Life through Opera-Colored Glasses!” starts this weekend!
• WineStyles says why not gift Mom with a wine club membership or a gift basket?
•
Calling All Park Ridge Artists!
Announcing a call for Park Ridge Artists—professional and amateur artists, photographers and designers—to participate in First Fridays Park Ridge kickoff event on June 3rd.
After a long, tough week, people want to have fun but don’t want to go to a lot of work to make it happen. The first Friday of every month starting June 3, “First Fridays” in Park Ridge offers an easy solution: A fun, themed evening with stores open late, special presentations and displays, and great deals from restaurants.
In honor of Park Ridge’s history as a famous art colony, the first “First Friday” event is “A Night of Art & Artists.” Guests can enjoy displays of your artworks throughout participating stores and restaurants, which will be open late.
To participate, contact Sheila Duda, Retail Committee Chairman, at (847) 823-8327 or email sduda@tealula.com.
Sign up deadline is May 17
Cardinal Fitness First Fridays Hours: 5am – 11pm
Cardinal Fitness is a state-of-the-art fitness center that offers memberships for only $19.95 per month. As one of the fastest-growing health club chains in the Midwest, members enjoy access to more than 50 locations. Cardinal Fitness is committed to promoting health and fitness in its local communities as well as helping members incorporate fitness into their everyday lives. Cardinal Fitness offers state-of-the-art equipment and a variety of amenities including free equipment instructions, personal training, cardio, strength equipment, and free weights.
First Friday Special: $0 to Join for Premium Membership
Chicago Hypnosis Center:
When you get Angry, Frustrated, lonely or upset
Do you bite your nails, eat a bunch of chocolate or yell at the kids?
When you have a headache, a back ache, or a stiff neck
Do you take a handful of pills and hope you feel better in half an hour?
What would happen if you could get instant relief without the side effects or
weight gain or something worse?
Discover a Simple Technique that you can do for yourself any time, any place
to feel better fast.
Learn Meridian Tapping, a form of psychological acupressure using the same energy meridians used in acupuncture without the needles!
Once you learn the easy pattern, you have relief at your fingers tips.
Wednesday, May 11th at 6:00 pm
Register Today, Class size is limited.
773.725.3200
Workshop will be only $25 ($15 for current or former CHC clients)
4801 West Peterson Avenue, Suite 601, Chicago
Tickets for WTTW Fundraiser Going Fast!
Only a handful of tickets are still available from The Summit of Uptown for Phil Ponce, host of “Chicago Tonight”, the popular weeknight news and entertainment show on WTTW-TV, Channel 11, to speak on "A Report from the 50-yard Line" at a fundraising luncheon on Thursday, May 12, at noon. Tickets are available by calling 847-825-1161.
Tickets for the event are $20; $10 for seniors 65 and older. Because federal funding for public broadcasting—both radio and television—is in danger of being cut, forcing an expected 100+ stations to close their doors, a portion of the price of each ticket benefits public television and WTTW-TV.
Ponce's topic is gleaned from his nightly role on the flagship show of America's most watched PBS station, Chicago Tonight. He gives personal insights into the political, business and social trends affecting the Chicago area. Attendees will enjoy his off-the-record observations about the people, stories and issues that are making headlines.
Longtime Chicago area residents will remember John Callaway, the popular Chicago broadcast journalist, as the original host of “Chicago Tonight” which began in 1984. In 1999, Ponce succeeded Callaway as host of the program which reports primarily on local news and showcases artists and events.
Submitted by Beth Parsch, The Murphy Group
The PARK RIDGE LIONS CLUB is hosting the Lions of Illinois Foundation Hearing test bus on May 17. FREE HEARING TESTS for any adult in our community!!!
About 4 people are tested at a time in private booths in this specially designed bus and each receives a computerized print out of their hearing test results
…..and it only takes 10 minutes.
PARK RIDGE LIBRARY PARKING LOT ON MAY 17
10am to 2pm
It’s private, painless, quick and easy!
No reservations…just show up, register and take the test!
If you have any questions, please contact Beth Parsch at 847-825-2136
Beth Parsch
Park Ridge Lions Club Secretary
Historic Preservation Poster Contest
“Saving Places that Matter to You” Poster Contest
Third Grade students are invited to participate in a poster contest celebrating National Preservation Month.
The City of Park Ridge Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is pleased to announce its first-ever poster contest focusing on local landmarks. With this contest, the HPC hopes to increase awareness of the importance of historic preservation among the community's youth. The contest is open to all third-grade students who live in Park Ridge or attend Park Ridge schools. Complete contest rules are posted in Children’s Services at the Park Ridge Public Library and below. Rules and entry forms have also been distributed to all elementary schools in Park Ridge. Posters should depict a building or structure in Park Ridge that is important to the student. Entries are due by May 23; drop off location available at the City Hall, 2nd Floor. Winning entries, which will be announced in June, will be displayed in prominent locations in Park Ridge throughout the month. Winners and their families will be invited to attend an awards ceremony at the City Council meeting on Monday, June 6, at City Hall. Details will be forthcoming.
About the Historic Preservation Commission: The Park Ridge Historic Preservation Commission is composed of nine residents, appointed by the mayor, with the advice and consent of City Council, with various backgrounds. The Commission is responsible for many things, including identifying sites having historic significance; recommending the designation of landmarks, recommending the designation of historic districts; reviewing proposed alterations to landmarks and structures within historic districts; and educating the public about historic preservation.
The Commission meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:00 pm at City Hall, in the Council Chambers on the 1st floor. The public is welcome.
If you have any questions please contact Jon Branham, City of Park Ridge Planner, 847-318-5291, or via email.
Community Collaboration Creates a Home Sweet Home for Park Ridge
In the current decline of the housing market, it takes a little something extra to have your house noticed amidst the unsold and foreclosed homes. For one Park Ridge home, that something extra happens to be an entire community coming together to showcase local businesses and to support Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care.
On Saturday, May 21st from 6:00-9:00pm, “Home Sweet Home” will showcase the elegant residence of 530 North Ashland Avenue in Park Ridge. The home, listed by Park Ridge based Sebastian Realty will play host to home furnishings by Amphora and local fashions by New Prospects and Pines for Men in the latest event from Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care.
For the past two years, a summer event hosted by Rainbow Hospice and Amphora Home Store in Park Ridge has been a big hit with the local community. For a small ticket price, partygoers get to experience great food, furnishings and a whole host of themes and events.
In addition to this year’s showcase, there will also be parking shuttle service provided by Liberty Bank for Savings, fabulous appetizers from All on the Road Catering and tea & chocolate pairings from TeaLula and Rocky Mountain Choclate Factory, as well as music by local Chicago jazz group, Joe Brown and Friends.
“This is an amazing collaboration of local business, real estate and non-profit that gives residents the opportunity to support their community and have a great time,” said Jackie Mathews, Special Events Director for Rainbow Hospice and Board President of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce.
All proceeds from the event go to support Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care for their work in caring for the terminally ill and bereaved within the community. Tickets are available online by visiting www.RainbowHospice.org or by calling 847-292-2353.
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. 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. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
15. Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
16 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17 Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
24. You can be here!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Gail's Weekly Chamber UPDATE
What a great day to be an American!
Business After Hours at Gibson’s last Thursday Thank you to the staff of Gibson’s Bar and Steakhouse for a fabulous Business After Hours on Thursday!
The bar was very generous and the food was amazing – crab cakes, steak sliders, bruschetta, fresh fruits and cheeses. The crowd was full of energy and I saw a lot of business cards being passed around!
Thank you to the 50 or so for coming out!
WIB at the Marriot O’Hare with Dr. Jacquot We had 28 come out for the Women in Business networking breakfast on Friday to hear Dr. Margo Jacquot, The Juniper Center, speak about communication with her topic entitled “That’s not what I said!”. She’s a wonderful speaker and engaged the audience with humor, stories, research and experience.
The Chicago Marriott O’Hare served a wonderful breakfast and Amy Carlson showcased their plans for the upcoming multi-million dollar renovation with their new color scheme. It’ll be stunning and they want to host another Chamber event afterwards too.
Dieter Heigl, the general manager, said if you know of people coming in for the Park Ridge Memorial Day Tournament, please have them stay at the Marriott O’Hare! 773-693-4444
Saturday’s Electronics Recycling With our 5th e-cycling event under our belts, we pretty well have fine-tuned it like a well oiled machine!
We have always averaged 100 cars per hour for the past events and this one was true to form. We had 315 cars come through in 3 hours – 125 cars in the first hour! So many people helped out.
Once again, Mike McGrath performed the hard work that made him a Community Star for 2010!
The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, the City of Park Ridge, and the Park Ridge Park District hosted an electronics recyling day at the Public Works Service Center on Saturday, April 30. A record 315 vehicles included cars, trucks, vans, one motorcycle, and a little wagon during the 3 hours filling 2 Acme semi-trucks.
Thank you to Liberty Bank for Savings, Maine Township, and Robert Provenzano (Maine Township Highway Commissioner) for sponsoring another successful e-cycling event!
Thank you to John at Spuntino's for providing the pizzas at noon for all the hungry volunteers! Thank you to the Park Ridge Police Department for their presence!
Also, thank you to the Citizens Patrol for directing traffic; Tony Tripp and Len Berg from Kiwanis and Jackie Mathews and Wes Davis from the Chamber for working the event; and to the S.W.A.P. (Sheriff's Work Alternative Program) for taking the equipment out of the vehicles and stacking them onto the pallets! And thank you to all the residents who showed up because they believed in the cause!
FREE Noodles Luncheon on Wed: White Collar Crime by FBI You’re invited! Please reply now if you can make it!
We’re having the police department and the FBI come in again to talk to us about current and emerging threats, especially those targeted to senior citizens.
Noodles is generously providing a wonderful lunch -
• Pesto Cavatappi - Curly pasta, basil pesto, garlic, mushrooms, tomato, wine, cream, parmesan and Italian parsley with chicken breast
• Japanese Pan Noodles - Caramelized udon noodles in a sweet soy sauce, broccoli, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, Asian sprouts, black sesame and cilantro with sautéed beef,
• Pasta Fresca - Penne with balsamic, olive oil, white wine and roasted garlic, red onion, tomato and spinach, parmesan or feta with chicken breast
• Penne Rosa - Spicy tomato cream sauce, penne pasta, mushrooms, tomato, spinach and wine, parmesan or feta with parmesan-crusted chicken
• Med salad - Romaine, mixed greens, tomato, cucumbers, red onion, olives, cavatappi pasta, spicy yogurt dressing and feta,
• Chinese chop salad - Sesame-soy tossed mixed greens, Asian sprouts, cabbage, red pepper, cucumbers, carrots, crispy wontons and black sesame with chicken breast
• Caesar salad - Romaine, field greens, croutons, traditional dressing and parmesan with chicken breast
Please rsvp so we know how many are coming. There is no charge for the lunch but you can make a $5 donation to the Park Ridge Community Fund if you like! Maximum limit is 50 so please reply to this email!
May 4, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm "White Collar Crime: Current and Emerging Threats" Lunch and Learn sponsored by the Chamber and the Park Ridge Police Department. Catered by Noodles & Co. Held at 720 Garden St. No cost – please RSVP to the Chamber. Speaker: Agent Mark Prejsnar of the FBI. Topics covered will include a discussion on some of the more common White Collar Crime problems identified and investigated by the FBI including topics regarding protection of the elderly.
May 5, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group (EKG) Monthly Meeting at Regus, 350 S. Northwest Hwy #300
May 6, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am – Membership Committee Meeting
May 6, Friday, 10:00am - North Shore Women's Conference - Free Expo - 75 Vendors and Lunch/ Speaker Skokie Banquet & Conference Center, 5300 W. Touhy Ave. Lunch still available but you need to call the Wilmette Chamber or DBR (847-945-4660) with their credit card information to register a.s.a.p.
May 6, Friday, 5:30pm-7:30pm- North Suburban Young Professionals Networking Event - Business After Hours Hay Caramba Mexican Restaurant, 122 South Prospect $10 for appetizers and one drink included.
May 11, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm – Monthly Networking Luncheon at Des Plaines Elks Lodge, 495 Lee Street, "The Best Things in Life Really ARE Free! Presented by SCORE - Counselors to America’s Small Business. $25 members and $30 prospective members
May 12, Thursday, 8:45am-10:15am-Tech Forum
May 13, Friday, 8:45am-9:45am-PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network
May 13, Friday, 9:00am-10:30am-Communications Meeting
May 18, Wednesday, 7:30am-9:30am-Multi Chamber Networking Breakfast Holiday Inn North Shore/Skokie Banquet Ctr., 5300 W. Touhy Ave, Skokie. Pre register $25 ($35 after May 11)
May 18, Wednesday, 8:00am-9:30am- Retail Committee Meeting
May 19, Thursday, 6:00pm-8:00pm-PRCC Health Care Forum Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave, Park Ridge
Mark Your Calendar for these Upcoming Events!
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
facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL
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. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
15. Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
16 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
18. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
24. You can be here!
Business After Hours at Gibson’s last Thursday Thank you to the staff of Gibson’s Bar and Steakhouse for a fabulous Business After Hours on Thursday!
The bar was very generous and the food was amazing – crab cakes, steak sliders, bruschetta, fresh fruits and cheeses. The crowd was full of energy and I saw a lot of business cards being passed around!
Thank you to the 50 or so for coming out!
WIB at the Marriot O’Hare with Dr. Jacquot We had 28 come out for the Women in Business networking breakfast on Friday to hear Dr. Margo Jacquot, The Juniper Center, speak about communication with her topic entitled “That’s not what I said!”. She’s a wonderful speaker and engaged the audience with humor, stories, research and experience.
The Chicago Marriott O’Hare served a wonderful breakfast and Amy Carlson showcased their plans for the upcoming multi-million dollar renovation with their new color scheme. It’ll be stunning and they want to host another Chamber event afterwards too.
Dieter Heigl, the general manager, said if you know of people coming in for the Park Ridge Memorial Day Tournament, please have them stay at the Marriott O’Hare! 773-693-4444
Saturday’s Electronics Recycling With our 5th e-cycling event under our belts, we pretty well have fine-tuned it like a well oiled machine!
We have always averaged 100 cars per hour for the past events and this one was true to form. We had 315 cars come through in 3 hours – 125 cars in the first hour! So many people helped out.
Once again, Mike McGrath performed the hard work that made him a Community Star for 2010!
The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, the City of Park Ridge, and the Park Ridge Park District hosted an electronics recyling day at the Public Works Service Center on Saturday, April 30. A record 315 vehicles included cars, trucks, vans, one motorcycle, and a little wagon during the 3 hours filling 2 Acme semi-trucks.
Thank you to Liberty Bank for Savings, Maine Township, and Robert Provenzano (Maine Township Highway Commissioner) for sponsoring another successful e-cycling event!
Thank you to John at Spuntino's for providing the pizzas at noon for all the hungry volunteers! Thank you to the Park Ridge Police Department for their presence!
Also, thank you to the Citizens Patrol for directing traffic; Tony Tripp and Len Berg from Kiwanis and Jackie Mathews and Wes Davis from the Chamber for working the event; and to the S.W.A.P. (Sheriff's Work Alternative Program) for taking the equipment out of the vehicles and stacking them onto the pallets! And thank you to all the residents who showed up because they believed in the cause!
FREE Noodles Luncheon on Wed: White Collar Crime by FBI You’re invited! Please reply now if you can make it!
We’re having the police department and the FBI come in again to talk to us about current and emerging threats, especially those targeted to senior citizens.
Noodles is generously providing a wonderful lunch -
• Pesto Cavatappi - Curly pasta, basil pesto, garlic, mushrooms, tomato, wine, cream, parmesan and Italian parsley with chicken breast
• Japanese Pan Noodles - Caramelized udon noodles in a sweet soy sauce, broccoli, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, Asian sprouts, black sesame and cilantro with sautéed beef,
• Pasta Fresca - Penne with balsamic, olive oil, white wine and roasted garlic, red onion, tomato and spinach, parmesan or feta with chicken breast
• Penne Rosa - Spicy tomato cream sauce, penne pasta, mushrooms, tomato, spinach and wine, parmesan or feta with parmesan-crusted chicken
• Med salad - Romaine, mixed greens, tomato, cucumbers, red onion, olives, cavatappi pasta, spicy yogurt dressing and feta,
• Chinese chop salad - Sesame-soy tossed mixed greens, Asian sprouts, cabbage, red pepper, cucumbers, carrots, crispy wontons and black sesame with chicken breast
• Caesar salad - Romaine, field greens, croutons, traditional dressing and parmesan with chicken breast
Please rsvp so we know how many are coming. There is no charge for the lunch but you can make a $5 donation to the Park Ridge Community Fund if you like! Maximum limit is 50 so please reply to this email!
May 4, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm "White Collar Crime: Current and Emerging Threats" Lunch and Learn sponsored by the Chamber and the Park Ridge Police Department. Catered by Noodles & Co. Held at 720 Garden St. No cost – please RSVP to the Chamber. Speaker: Agent Mark Prejsnar of the FBI. Topics covered will include a discussion on some of the more common White Collar Crime problems identified and investigated by the FBI including topics regarding protection of the elderly.
May 5, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group (EKG) Monthly Meeting at Regus, 350 S. Northwest Hwy #300
May 6, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am – Membership Committee Meeting
May 6, Friday, 10:00am - North Shore Women's Conference - Free Expo - 75 Vendors and Lunch/ Speaker Skokie Banquet & Conference Center, 5300 W. Touhy Ave. Lunch still available but you need to call the Wilmette Chamber or DBR (847-945-4660) with their credit card information to register a.s.a.p.
May 6, Friday, 5:30pm-7:30pm- North Suburban Young Professionals Networking Event - Business After Hours Hay Caramba Mexican Restaurant, 122 South Prospect $10 for appetizers and one drink included.
May 11, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm – Monthly Networking Luncheon at Des Plaines Elks Lodge, 495 Lee Street, "The Best Things in Life Really ARE Free! Presented by SCORE - Counselors to America’s Small Business. $25 members and $30 prospective members
May 12, Thursday, 8:45am-10:15am-Tech Forum
May 13, Friday, 8:45am-9:45am-PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network
May 13, Friday, 9:00am-10:30am-Communications Meeting
May 18, Wednesday, 7:30am-9:30am-Multi Chamber Networking Breakfast Holiday Inn North Shore/Skokie Banquet Ctr., 5300 W. Touhy Ave, Skokie. Pre register $25 ($35 after May 11)
May 18, Wednesday, 8:00am-9:30am- Retail Committee Meeting
May 19, Thursday, 6:00pm-8:00pm-PRCC Health Care Forum Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave, Park Ridge
Mark Your Calendar for these Upcoming Events!
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
facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL
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. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
15. Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
16 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
18. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
24. You can be here!
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