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!
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