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!
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