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!
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