A Note From Gail
Chamber members can participate in the Sidewalk Sale – all paperwork and fees have been submitted to the City by the Chamber to cover all participating Chamber members.
Good news – we sold out the booths at the Canopies on Courtland! Please stop by on Saturday, July 9, to visit them! I don’t know if we can order more but if you’re interested, let me know today and I’ll go back to the Taste committee and ask.
See you this evening at the Business After Hours at Terrace Gardens in Morton Grove. 5 to 7. Please come out to see the brand new assisted living facility!
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Did you know? Did You Know?
Tomorrow is First Fridays Park Ridge showcasing The Sounds of Summer. This great event will highlight musician talent to celebrate the summer. Activities and specials are planned for Uptown and South Park area shops and restaurants that will be open until 8pm or later.
Brothers Andy Nelson (chamber member) and Lars Nelson made wooden rockers in a Chicago woodshop for the "La Grange Rocks" outdoor art festival. Check out the article here!
Sun and Moon Yoga is offering a $10 special for any 12:00 Noon class [unlimited], during the month of July [Monday thru Thursday] Call 224-305-9642
Amphora is offering a 10% discount on all music CD's in the store and 2 Sisters Boutique is offering 20% off purchases of $50 or more during First Fridays “Sounds of Summer” tomorrow.
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Lynette’s School of Dance
-Upcoming Events
What’s Happening at Lynette’s
When you’re at The Taste of Park Ridge next weekend, make sure to stop by the Main stage at 11:30 to see the students of Lynette’s perform. Also Miss Lorena Free co-director and teacher at Lynnette's School of Dance is getting married July 3 to Mr. Edin Hamzic.
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TriPilates
-Summer Special Great summer special at TriPilates
Sizzing Summer Special: Unlimited Mat Classes in July! Includes 1 private lesson, 2 Cardio Pilates (barre) & 3 Equipment classes. On Sale NOW. Click here to reserve a class and click here for Summer TriPilates Schedule!
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Sun and Moon Yoga
-Fourth of July Schedule Fourth of July Holiday Schedule at Sun and Moon Yoga
The following classes will be during the holiday weekend:
Saturday, July 2nd - regular schedule
Sunday, July 3rd - regular schedule
Monday, July 4th - 9:15 AM Vinyasa Flow led by Kim Pugh
All other Monday classes will be cancelled. Click here for Summer Schedule!
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The Kalo Foundation
-Vote in “This Place Matters” contest Save Ianelli Studios!
This is your last chance to help win $25,000 from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to Save Iannelli Studios. One of 100 nationwide finalists, this ‘treasure beyond measure’ has been selected for the 2011 This Place Matters Community Challenge. Voting is free and simple: go to http://vote.kalofoundation.org. Instant/non-threatening registration (just e-mail & ZIP code) is required to limit each address to voting once. Please cast your vote today. Voting ends at 3:59pm CDT.
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Carlucci Rosemont
-New kitchen coming! A new kitchen is on the way at Carlucci Rosemont
Thanks for your patience while the restaurant closes June 30th - July 7th as work begins on a new, smart kitchen, featuring:
• Fast, clean food preparation on all-new stainless steel surfaces
• Streamlined cooking methods using upgraded commercial cookware and appliances
• State-of-the-art design for more responsive service
July 8th will be the grand reopening!
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Schmidt Associates
-Centennial Garden Centennial Garden- first community garden in Park Ridge!
Park Ridge had a special visitor last Saturday- Cardinal George came to St. Paul of the Cross parish to join in celebrating their Centennial celebration. He made a special stop to see the Centennial Garden, designed by Terri Schmidt (Schmidt Associates) as a volunteer Master Gardener. It will grow produce for the parish food pantry, and also for the Sunday Suppers for the Homeless. If you have been interested in seeing what a square foot garden looks like, please stop by- there are 24 raised beds, and counting! It's on Summit Avenue, just behind the church. It has the distinction of being the first community garden in Park Ridge!
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Central Baptist Village
-Health Fair Central Baptist Village Health Fair
Join Central Baptist Village July 11 from 9am-noon for their Health Fair where you can visit interactive booths and receive health checks at the same time! (4747 N. Canfield, Norridge 708-583-8500)
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Park Ridge Hysterical Society
-Monthly Outing Park Ridge Hysterical Society Monthly Outing
You’re invited to a night at the Improv Comedy Club in Schaumburg Thursday, July 7th at 7:30pm starring entertainer Rocky LaPorte. If you would like to attend with the group, your ticket is complimentary. All RSVPs are required for tomorrow (Friday). (847) 401-5787
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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. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847-720-4479
5. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
16. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847-692-5000
17. Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
18. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
19. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
20. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
21. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27. You can be here!
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Thursday, June 30, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
6/27/11 Weekly Chamber Update
I hope you’ve recovered from the power outage. I know the block with Panera Bread, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, and Romano’s Pizzeria were out the longest – please go over and support them because they got hit hard and had to throw out a lot of product. They need the community to come together and help them by patronizing their shops.
The next First Friday event is this Friday! It will be the Sounds of Summer – show up in front of the library at 7:30 p.m. as a ‘FLASH MOB’ to sing the Star Spangled Banner!!! Musicians are being coordinated by Jared at Allegro Music (thanks Jerod!). Please come out – rain or shine! Thanks to Sheila Duda, TeaLula, and her Retail Committee for coordinating First Fridays!
Last week was the Chamber board meeting and the following new members were approved so please welcome them:
Precious Paws Park Ridge Samir Medhekar 837 W Touhy Ave 847-825-3440 www.pawsrprecious.com
Quality Pet Grooming for the last 15 precious years
Office Depot Business Division Brian Axelrood 515 Kehoe Blvd 800-613-4624 x4338 www.officedepot.com
Provide everyday office products to maintain a well-stocked office environment
Blufish Sushi Bistro Ho Kyong Pak 130 N. Northwest Hwy. 847-720-4479 www.blufishsushi.com
Contemporary Japanese Restaurant in Uptown, Park Ridge providing excellent service and delicious sushi
Floyd's 99 Barbershop Peter Vercellin 742 Higgins Rd 847-720-4952 www.floydsbarbershop.com
Great service from barbers and stylists that know how to make your hair look exactly the way you want it
Paul Davis Emergency Services Rainer Krautwald 8130 N. Milwaukee Ave 847-692-5000 www.pdesniles.com
An innovative leader in the areas of structural drying, mold remediation, smoke and fire damage clean-up
Randi Gurian, executive director of The Harbour, spoke to 25 attendees at the recent Park Ridge Chamber Women in Business breakfast held at 720 Garden about the positive impact that volunteering has on the volunteer.
Thank you to Chamber members, Cream of the Crepe who catered a delicious breakfast and to All on the Road Catering, who provided excellent coffee service.
For more information about The Harbour, Inc., visit www.theharbour.org or call 847.297.8540. For more information about the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, visit www.ParkRidgeChamber.org or call 847.825.3121.
Congratulations to the following winners of our drawing!
Carol Rizzie
-Scented candle from Vine Street Candle Shop
Jay Crowley
-$25 chamber gift certificate
-Techstuff P.C. & Video Gift Certificate
Marlies Barton
2 tickets to the Garden Walk sponsored by The Park Ridge Garden Club
If you’d like to reach the residents and visitors out for the Taste of Park Ridge, then you want to sign up for a booth under the ‘Canopies on Courtland’.
July 9 which is a Saturday and is the last day of the Taste, the PRCC sponsors a business to consumer expo from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost for members is $350 or $450 for an end cap (Platinum members receive a $50 discount) or $650 for Prospective Members.
16 booths sold so far!
1 Todd Gentile Allstate Insurance/Gentile
2 Joyce White AthletiCo
3 Nicki Gray ATI Physical Therapy
4 Dorothy Anasinski Periodontics of Niles, P.C.
5 Pat Rubino Ross E. Rubino, DDS
6 Geri Balaz Vive! Therapeutic Massage
7 Carrie Emerson St. Matthew Center for Health
8 Susan Scatchell A-Abiding Care
9 Isabella Yates Gleeday
10 Gail Haller Park Ridge Community Fund
11 Amanda Banden StageCoach Theatre Arts Schools
12 Theresa Olson Resurrection Health Care
13 Sara Koveleski Kraut Advanced Physical Therapy
14 Beau Ellsworth Park Ridge Chiropractic
15 Pete Vercellin Floyd's 99 Barbershop
16 Samir Medheker Precious Paws of Park Ridge
Park Ridge Residential Beautification Awards
Would you like to receive recognition for your beautifully landscaped home? The City of Park Ridge, the Park Ridge Garden Club and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring a Beautification Awards Program for all residents in the City of Park Ridge.
Judging will be done by an independent non-biased committee and will be done on the street view portion of the property only. If interested in entering, print out application here!
Last year’s winners received certificates suitable for framing from the Garden Club, lawn signs from the City, and gift bags from the Chamber of Commerce containing gift certificates from approximately 20 local businesses and valued over $300. If you would like to donate 10 gift certificates from your business, let me know.
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.
Apollo Theatre, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago
$50 pp (regularly $75.50 pp) Cash or check only! No credit cards.
Sunday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. (no school the next day!)
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 and 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!
Our monthly Business After Hours is this Thursday, June 30, from 5-7pm at The Bethany Terrace located at 8415 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove. The event will be in the lower level multi-purpose room. Parking is available on the south side of the property. Bring lots of business cards and enjoy refreshments while learning more about our host.
Terrace Gardens Assisted Living, the newest entity of the Bethany Family, opened at the end of January, 2011, and provides apartment style living with those needing assistance with activities of daily living. Studio and one bedroom apartments are available, and have a memory care neighborhood for those with early stage dementia. They are beautifully appointed and have state of the art bathrooms with showers that are wheelchair accessible.
Join us at the October 22 Northwestern Homecoming Game sponsored by Park Ridge Financial Advisors and in accordance with The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce. This Big Ten Show Down feature the Northwestern Wildcats and The Penn State Nittany Lions.
Mail your $40 check to the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce (720 Garden Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068) to secure your spot at this great event. Call Rick Pucci @ 847-759-0055 with any questions and remember that this has sold out the previous four seasons!
June 28, Tuesday, 9:00am -10:30am - PREN 1, 2 & 3: Park Ridge Executive Network Groups - Tony Robbins motivational speaker Lee Asher will address all the PREN groups for their June meetings. For more than 20 years, Anthony Robbins’ Peak Performance Strategists have been offering personalized business strategy sessions to organizations ranging from smaller businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Our mission is to empower your team with the same tools and strategies that Anthony Robbins has used to help millions of people around the world take their lives to the next level.
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.
July 1, Friday, 6pm-9pm- First Fridays Park Ridge “Sounds of Summer”
July 8, PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network
July 9, Sat, Canopies on Courtland, during the Taste of Park Ridge!
July 13, Monthly Networking Luncheon at Riggio’s Restaurant, 7530 Oakton, Niles, You have devoted enormous amounts of time, energy and money in building and maintaining your business. But what happens if the unthinkable occurs? What happens if you die or become disabled? This is obviously not a fun topic but one that, as a professional, you need to address. Our speaker, Nick Brait (President, Lasting Legacy, LTD), will shed some light on how to prepare for that time in life falls apart. ($25 members and $30 prospective members)
SAVE THE DATE!
September 12, Golf Outing at Evanston Country Club with Skokie Chamber
October 9, Million Dollar Quartet at Apollo Theatre
October 15, Electronics Recycling Day!
October 22, Northwestern Homecoming Game
November 25, Friday, 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 Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5 Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6 Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7 D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8 E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9 Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10 Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11 Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12 Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13 K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14 LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
15 North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
16 Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847-692-5000
17 Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
18 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
19 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
20 Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
21 Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
22 Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23 Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24 Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25 Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
26 Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27 You can be here!
The next First Friday event is this Friday! It will be the Sounds of Summer – show up in front of the library at 7:30 p.m. as a ‘FLASH MOB’ to sing the Star Spangled Banner!!! Musicians are being coordinated by Jared at Allegro Music (thanks Jerod!). Please come out – rain or shine! Thanks to Sheila Duda, TeaLula, and her Retail Committee for coordinating First Fridays!
Last week was the Chamber board meeting and the following new members were approved so please welcome them:
Precious Paws Park Ridge Samir Medhekar 837 W Touhy Ave 847-825-3440 www.pawsrprecious.com
Quality Pet Grooming for the last 15 precious years
Office Depot Business Division Brian Axelrood 515 Kehoe Blvd 800-613-4624 x4338 www.officedepot.com
Provide everyday office products to maintain a well-stocked office environment
Blufish Sushi Bistro Ho Kyong Pak 130 N. Northwest Hwy. 847-720-4479 www.blufishsushi.com
Contemporary Japanese Restaurant in Uptown, Park Ridge providing excellent service and delicious sushi
Floyd's 99 Barbershop Peter Vercellin 742 Higgins Rd 847-720-4952 www.floydsbarbershop.com
Great service from barbers and stylists that know how to make your hair look exactly the way you want it
Paul Davis Emergency Services Rainer Krautwald 8130 N. Milwaukee Ave 847-692-5000 www.pdesniles.com
An innovative leader in the areas of structural drying, mold remediation, smoke and fire damage clean-up
Randi Gurian, executive director of The Harbour, spoke to 25 attendees at the recent Park Ridge Chamber Women in Business breakfast held at 720 Garden about the positive impact that volunteering has on the volunteer.
Thank you to Chamber members, Cream of the Crepe who catered a delicious breakfast and to All on the Road Catering, who provided excellent coffee service.
For more information about The Harbour, Inc., visit www.theharbour.org or call 847.297.8540. For more information about the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, visit www.ParkRidgeChamber.org or call 847.825.3121.
Congratulations to the following winners of our drawing!
Carol Rizzie
-Scented candle from Vine Street Candle Shop
Jay Crowley
-$25 chamber gift certificate
-Techstuff P.C. & Video Gift Certificate
Marlies Barton
2 tickets to the Garden Walk sponsored by The Park Ridge Garden Club
If you’d like to reach the residents and visitors out for the Taste of Park Ridge, then you want to sign up for a booth under the ‘Canopies on Courtland’.
July 9 which is a Saturday and is the last day of the Taste, the PRCC sponsors a business to consumer expo from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost for members is $350 or $450 for an end cap (Platinum members receive a $50 discount) or $650 for Prospective Members.
16 booths sold so far!
1 Todd Gentile Allstate Insurance/Gentile
2 Joyce White AthletiCo
3 Nicki Gray ATI Physical Therapy
4 Dorothy Anasinski Periodontics of Niles, P.C.
5 Pat Rubino Ross E. Rubino, DDS
6 Geri Balaz Vive! Therapeutic Massage
7 Carrie Emerson St. Matthew Center for Health
8 Susan Scatchell A-Abiding Care
9 Isabella Yates Gleeday
10 Gail Haller Park Ridge Community Fund
11 Amanda Banden StageCoach Theatre Arts Schools
12 Theresa Olson Resurrection Health Care
13 Sara Koveleski Kraut Advanced Physical Therapy
14 Beau Ellsworth Park Ridge Chiropractic
15 Pete Vercellin Floyd's 99 Barbershop
16 Samir Medheker Precious Paws of Park Ridge
Park Ridge Residential Beautification Awards
Would you like to receive recognition for your beautifully landscaped home? The City of Park Ridge, the Park Ridge Garden Club and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring a Beautification Awards Program for all residents in the City of Park Ridge.
Judging will be done by an independent non-biased committee and will be done on the street view portion of the property only. If interested in entering, print out application here!
Last year’s winners received certificates suitable for framing from the Garden Club, lawn signs from the City, and gift bags from the Chamber of Commerce containing gift certificates from approximately 20 local businesses and valued over $300. If you would like to donate 10 gift certificates from your business, let me know.
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.
Apollo Theatre, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago
$50 pp (regularly $75.50 pp) Cash or check only! No credit cards.
Sunday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. (no school the next day!)
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 and 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!
Our monthly Business After Hours is this Thursday, June 30, from 5-7pm at The Bethany Terrace located at 8415 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove. The event will be in the lower level multi-purpose room. Parking is available on the south side of the property. Bring lots of business cards and enjoy refreshments while learning more about our host.
Terrace Gardens Assisted Living, the newest entity of the Bethany Family, opened at the end of January, 2011, and provides apartment style living with those needing assistance with activities of daily living. Studio and one bedroom apartments are available, and have a memory care neighborhood for those with early stage dementia. They are beautifully appointed and have state of the art bathrooms with showers that are wheelchair accessible.
Join us at the October 22 Northwestern Homecoming Game sponsored by Park Ridge Financial Advisors and in accordance with The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce. This Big Ten Show Down feature the Northwestern Wildcats and The Penn State Nittany Lions.
Mail your $40 check to the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce (720 Garden Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068) to secure your spot at this great event. Call Rick Pucci @ 847-759-0055 with any questions and remember that this has sold out the previous four seasons!
June 28, Tuesday, 9:00am -10:30am - PREN 1, 2 & 3: Park Ridge Executive Network Groups - Tony Robbins motivational speaker Lee Asher will address all the PREN groups for their June meetings. For more than 20 years, Anthony Robbins’ Peak Performance Strategists have been offering personalized business strategy sessions to organizations ranging from smaller businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Our mission is to empower your team with the same tools and strategies that Anthony Robbins has used to help millions of people around the world take their lives to the next level.
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.
July 1, Friday, 6pm-9pm- First Fridays Park Ridge “Sounds of Summer”
July 8, PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network
July 9, Sat, Canopies on Courtland, during the Taste of Park Ridge!
July 13, Monthly Networking Luncheon at Riggio’s Restaurant, 7530 Oakton, Niles, You have devoted enormous amounts of time, energy and money in building and maintaining your business. But what happens if the unthinkable occurs? What happens if you die or become disabled? This is obviously not a fun topic but one that, as a professional, you need to address. Our speaker, Nick Brait (President, Lasting Legacy, LTD), will shed some light on how to prepare for that time in life falls apart. ($25 members and $30 prospective members)
SAVE THE DATE!
September 12, Golf Outing at Evanston Country Club with Skokie Chamber
October 9, Million Dollar Quartet at Apollo Theatre
October 15, Electronics Recycling Day!
October 22, Northwestern Homecoming Game
November 25, Friday, 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 Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5 Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6 Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7 D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8 E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9 Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10 Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11 Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12 Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13 K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14 LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
15 North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
16 Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847-692-5000
17 Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
18 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
19 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
20 Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
21 Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
22 Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23 Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24 Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25 Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
26 Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27 You can be here!
Gail's Weekly Member News
We’re envious of those who never lost power! The PR Nonprofit Center lost power Tuesday at 9pm while there were still people meeting here but everyone made it out safely. Power was back on yesterday morning at the office (but no internet or phone until today), and last night at the Haller house we got power and internet - so we’re back to normal now but still catching up. Hopefully, you fared well too.
It was time to clean out the fridge anyway!
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Did You Know?
Tonight is the first performance for the 2011 Concerts in the Park Series featuring Park Ridge Favorites (8pm at Hodges Park in front of City Hall) Click here for the full summer concert schedule!
Due to the recent loss of power, some traffic lights throughout the community are still out. Please exercise caution in traveling by car in Park Ridge ~Park Ridge Fire Department
There will be a blood drive on Butler Place during the Taste of Park Ridge from 11am-5pm.
Karen Nelson (violin) and Naomi Hildner (viola) will play early music, including pieces by Bach, Morley, Gibbons, and Coperario at the Library July 26th at 7pm as part of their Summer Reading Clubs.
The Chamber Golf Outing Committee met this week, and would love volunteers to join the committee! Call chairs Joe Campagna 847-292-0609 or Kane Connell 847-8250693 if you’d like to help out!
Chamber member Dick Barton has been chosen as one of six finalists in TribLocal’s Hero Contest. The winner with the most votes will receive a $500 donation which Dick wants to donate to the Park Ridge Community Fund. Click here to vote for Dick today! (Voting ends July 10th)
John Trivedi (Comfort Inn O’Hare) has earned the title of “2011 Family Hotelier of the Year” in the third annual Procter & Gamble (P&G) Professional™ “Family Hotelier of the Year” award competition.
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Chico’s Special Offer Week
Today and tomorrow, Chico’s is having a summer stock-up event where you can receive 20% off your entire purchase plus your 5% passport discount. They will be showcasing summer trends, and you can earn a $20 off reward card for every $100 spent that can be redeemed from July 11 through July 24!
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Summer Social at Norwood Crossing
Attend an afternoon Summer Cookout and Ice Cream Social Open House at Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 N. Nina Avenue in Chicago, from 2pm-4pm on July 6. Enjoy American favorites cooked on piping hot grills, a variety of ice cream topping flavors and tea, coffee and other refreshments. Then tour the new state-of-the-art Assisted Living building and newly renovated Sheltered Care. Meet staff and residents, and have your questions answered. A raffle and door prizes will round out the event. Please RSVP by calling (773) 577-5323.
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Central Baptist Village Movie Showing
Join Central Baptist Village July 8 at 2pm for a showing of The Straight Story, a real-life journey of Alvin Straight, a 73-year old resident of Laurens, Iowa who decides to visit his brother, Lyle, in Mt. Zion, Wisconsin, after learning he suffered a stroke. Enjoy tours & snacks! (4747 N. Canfield, Norridge 708-583-8500)
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Save Ianelli Studios!
Have you voted for Iannelli Studios which is in the running to receive $25,000 in the National Trust for Historic Preservation 2011 This Place Matters Community Challenge? Voting is free and simple: go to http://vote.kalofoundation.org. Instant/non-threatening registration (just e-mail & ZIP code) is required to limit each address to voting once.
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Free Introduction to Montessori
Your child will amaze you with focus, skill, and independence as he or she works on everyday tasks at Brickton Montessori School. Through exploration, these tasks nurture the development of motor skills and problem-solving abilities, while engaging the child's curiosity. RSVP to molly.arnoldt@brickton.org for a FREE introduction for toddlers and children’s house!
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Friday Night Frolic with the Park Ridge Hysterical Society
You are invited tonight at 7:30pm to come for a laugh it up to celebrate the end of your week. Let your hair down and join in for a way to lighten up your weekend. You leave lighter and fluffier losing all of your stuffier seriousness....try it, you’ll like it! It's Jest fun. (350 S. Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge)
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American Heroes Kiddie Parade
Come have a great time at the 55th Annual Kiwanis Club Kiddie Parade which has the theme American Heroes this year. The parade will begin around 9:15am on Monday, July 4th at Hodges Park at Prospect Ave. and Vine St. (Register beginning at 8:45am) Decorate yourself, your bikes, wagons, pets, etc. Entries will be judged and ribbons awarded, with special consideration given to entries made by the children themselves. Ribbons will be awarded in the following categories: best individual, best group, and top three in each of the following age groups - preschool and kindergarten, first and second grade, third and fourth grade, fifth and sixth grade, and seventh and eighth grade. Please call Tim Coyne at 847-384-9209 for more information!
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What’s happening today at WineStyles
WineStyles has power! Wine club members, pick up a case of wine off regular shelf wines and save 20% today and Saturday only. Regular members save 15% off one case or as always, shop six wines for $60. Stop by for a wine tasting tonight from 5-7pm before the Concert in the Park at 8! (847-518-9463)
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St. Matthew Program on Dementia
Join St. Matthew Center for Health July 12 from 8-10am for an informational and useful CE program on dementia. This program is presented by Daniel Kuhn, LCSW Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care, Life Institute. Seating is Limited! Call (847) 993-4211 or email at carrie.emerson@lssi.org to reserve your seat. (1601 N. Western Ave)
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Higher Level Wellness
This month Higher Level Wellness’ Healthy Munching Book Club Meeting will be on June 27th @ 7pm and will be showing Simply Raw... Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days. Call 847-361-6185 for location and directions. Feel free to bring a healthy snack to munch on for the movie!
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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. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847-720-4479
5. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
16. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847-692-5000
17. Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
18. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
19. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
20. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
21. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27. You can be here!
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It was time to clean out the fridge anyway!
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Did You Know?
Tonight is the first performance for the 2011 Concerts in the Park Series featuring Park Ridge Favorites (8pm at Hodges Park in front of City Hall) Click here for the full summer concert schedule!
Due to the recent loss of power, some traffic lights throughout the community are still out. Please exercise caution in traveling by car in Park Ridge ~Park Ridge Fire Department
There will be a blood drive on Butler Place during the Taste of Park Ridge from 11am-5pm.
Karen Nelson (violin) and Naomi Hildner (viola) will play early music, including pieces by Bach, Morley, Gibbons, and Coperario at the Library July 26th at 7pm as part of their Summer Reading Clubs.
The Chamber Golf Outing Committee met this week, and would love volunteers to join the committee! Call chairs Joe Campagna 847-292-0609 or Kane Connell 847-8250693 if you’d like to help out!
Chamber member Dick Barton has been chosen as one of six finalists in TribLocal’s Hero Contest. The winner with the most votes will receive a $500 donation which Dick wants to donate to the Park Ridge Community Fund. Click here to vote for Dick today! (Voting ends July 10th)
John Trivedi (Comfort Inn O’Hare) has earned the title of “2011 Family Hotelier of the Year” in the third annual Procter & Gamble (P&G) Professional™ “Family Hotelier of the Year” award competition.
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Chico’s Special Offer Week
Today and tomorrow, Chico’s is having a summer stock-up event where you can receive 20% off your entire purchase plus your 5% passport discount. They will be showcasing summer trends, and you can earn a $20 off reward card for every $100 spent that can be redeemed from July 11 through July 24!
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Summer Social at Norwood Crossing
Attend an afternoon Summer Cookout and Ice Cream Social Open House at Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 N. Nina Avenue in Chicago, from 2pm-4pm on July 6. Enjoy American favorites cooked on piping hot grills, a variety of ice cream topping flavors and tea, coffee and other refreshments. Then tour the new state-of-the-art Assisted Living building and newly renovated Sheltered Care. Meet staff and residents, and have your questions answered. A raffle and door prizes will round out the event. Please RSVP by calling (773) 577-5323.
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Central Baptist Village Movie Showing
Join Central Baptist Village July 8 at 2pm for a showing of The Straight Story, a real-life journey of Alvin Straight, a 73-year old resident of Laurens, Iowa who decides to visit his brother, Lyle, in Mt. Zion, Wisconsin, after learning he suffered a stroke. Enjoy tours & snacks! (4747 N. Canfield, Norridge 708-583-8500)
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Save Ianelli Studios!
Have you voted for Iannelli Studios which is in the running to receive $25,000 in the National Trust for Historic Preservation 2011 This Place Matters Community Challenge? Voting is free and simple: go to http://vote.kalofoundation.org. Instant/non-threatening registration (just e-mail & ZIP code) is required to limit each address to voting once.
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Free Introduction to Montessori
Your child will amaze you with focus, skill, and independence as he or she works on everyday tasks at Brickton Montessori School. Through exploration, these tasks nurture the development of motor skills and problem-solving abilities, while engaging the child's curiosity. RSVP to molly.arnoldt@brickton.org for a FREE introduction for toddlers and children’s house!
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Friday Night Frolic with the Park Ridge Hysterical Society
You are invited tonight at 7:30pm to come for a laugh it up to celebrate the end of your week. Let your hair down and join in for a way to lighten up your weekend. You leave lighter and fluffier losing all of your stuffier seriousness....try it, you’ll like it! It's Jest fun. (350 S. Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge)
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American Heroes Kiddie Parade
Come have a great time at the 55th Annual Kiwanis Club Kiddie Parade which has the theme American Heroes this year. The parade will begin around 9:15am on Monday, July 4th at Hodges Park at Prospect Ave. and Vine St. (Register beginning at 8:45am) Decorate yourself, your bikes, wagons, pets, etc. Entries will be judged and ribbons awarded, with special consideration given to entries made by the children themselves. Ribbons will be awarded in the following categories: best individual, best group, and top three in each of the following age groups - preschool and kindergarten, first and second grade, third and fourth grade, fifth and sixth grade, and seventh and eighth grade. Please call Tim Coyne at 847-384-9209 for more information!
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What’s happening today at WineStyles
WineStyles has power! Wine club members, pick up a case of wine off regular shelf wines and save 20% today and Saturday only. Regular members save 15% off one case or as always, shop six wines for $60. Stop by for a wine tasting tonight from 5-7pm before the Concert in the Park at 8! (847-518-9463)
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St. Matthew Program on Dementia
Join St. Matthew Center for Health July 12 from 8-10am for an informational and useful CE program on dementia. This program is presented by Daniel Kuhn, LCSW Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care, Life Institute. Seating is Limited! Call (847) 993-4211 or email at carrie.emerson@lssi.org to reserve your seat. (1601 N. Western Ave)
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Higher Level Wellness
This month Higher Level Wellness’ Healthy Munching Book Club Meeting will be on June 27th @ 7pm and will be showing Simply Raw... Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days. Call 847-361-6185 for location and directions. Feel free to bring a healthy snack to munch on for the movie!
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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. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847-720-4479
5. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
16. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847-692-5000
17. Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
18. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
19. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
20. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
21. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27. You can be here!
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Gail's Weekly Chamber UPDATE
Don’t forget to rsvp for the Women in Business breakfast this Friday as speaker Randi M. Gurian, from The Harbour, talks about the positive impact that volunteering and 'giving back' has on volunteers.
When you rsvp, please let us know if you want Cream of the Crepe’s Rise and Shine Crepe (eggs, bacon, and cheese) or Greekfast (eggs, feta cheese, spinach & tomato). Members are $10 with reservation. $15 Prospective members. If you’re a nonprofit and would like to set up a table, let me know.
NOTE: We’re ordering crepes made to order! If you don’t rsvp, you will not get a crepe!
If you’d like to reach the residents and visitors out for the Taste of Park Ridge, then you want to sign up for a booth under the ‘Canopies on Courtland’.
July 9 which is a Saturday and is the last day of the Taste, the PRCC sponsors a business to consumer expo from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost for members is $350 or $450 for an end cap (Platinum members receive a $50 discount) or $650 for Prospective Members.
15 booths sold so far!
1 Todd Gentile Allstate Insurance/Gentile
2 Joyce White AthletiCo
3 Nicki Gray ATI Physical Therapy
4 Dorothy Anasinski Periodontics of Niles, P.C.
5 Pat Rubino Ross E. Rubino, DDS
6 Geri Balaz Vive! Therapeutic Massage
7 Carrie Emerson St. Matthew Center for Health
8 Susan Scatchell A-Abiding Care
9 Isabella Yates Gleeday
10 Gail Haller Park Ridge Community Fund
11 Amanda Banden StageCoach Theatre Arts Schools
12 Theresa Olson Resurrection Health Care
13 Sara Koveleski Kraut Advanced Physical Therapy
14 Beau Ellsworth Park Ridge Chiropractic
15 Pete Vercellin Floyd's 99 Barbershop
Park Ridge Residential Beautification Awards
Would you like to receive recognition for your beautifully landscaped home? The City of Park Ridge, the Park Ridge Garden Club and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring a Beautification Awards Program for all residents in the City of Park Ridge.
Judging will be done by an independent non-biased committee and will be done on the street view portion of the property only. The following standards for evaluating landscape design will be used:
• Year-round overall appearance – paved areas, condition of building, perennial plants
• Design – color, layout, originality, beauty, special feature.
• Lawn condition – maintenance, quality of turf.
• Trees, shrubs – condition of plants, proportion and scale of plants to structures.
• Flowers and other plantings – variety, color, condition
Last year’s winners received certificates suitable for framing from the Garden Club, lawn signs from the City, and gift bags from the Chamber of Commerce containing gift certificates from approximately 20 local businesses and valued over $300. If you would like to donate 10 gift certificates from your business, let me know.
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.
Apollo Theatre, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago
$50 pp (regularly $75.50 pp) Cash or check only! No credit cards.
Sunday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. (no school the next day!)
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 and 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
June 21, Tuesday, 8:30am-11am – Board of Directors Meeting
June 22, Wednesday, 9:00am-10:30am - Health Care Forum
June 23, Thursday – Ambassador Meeting
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. If you’re a nonprofit and would like to set up a table, let me know.
June 28, Tuesday, 9:00am -10:30am - PREN 1, 2 & 3: Park Ridge Executive Network Groups - Tony Robbins motivational speaker Lee Asher will address all the PREN groups for their June meetings. For more than 20 years, Anthony Robbins’ Peak Performance Strategists have been offering personalized business strategy sessions to organizations ranging from smaller businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Our mission is to empower your team with the same tools and strategies that Anthony Robbins has used to help millions of people around the world take their lives to the next level.
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!!!
First Fridays Park Ridge July 1: Sounds of Summer
June 8, PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network
July 9, Sat, Canopies on Courtland, during the Taste of Park Ridge!
July 13, Monthly Networking Luncheon at Riggio’s
September 12, Golf Outing at Evanston Country Club with Skokie Chamber
October 9, Million Dollar Quartet at Apollo Theatre
October 15, Electronics Recycling Day!
October 22, Northwestern Homecoming Game
November 25, Friday, 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 Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5 Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6 Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7 D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8 E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9 Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10 Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11 Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12 Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13 K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14 LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
15 North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
16 Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847-692-5000
17 Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
18 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
19 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
20 Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
21 Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
22 Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23 Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24 Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25 Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
26 Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27 You can be here!
When you rsvp, please let us know if you want Cream of the Crepe’s Rise and Shine Crepe (eggs, bacon, and cheese) or Greekfast (eggs, feta cheese, spinach & tomato). Members are $10 with reservation. $15 Prospective members. If you’re a nonprofit and would like to set up a table, let me know.
NOTE: We’re ordering crepes made to order! If you don’t rsvp, you will not get a crepe!
If you’d like to reach the residents and visitors out for the Taste of Park Ridge, then you want to sign up for a booth under the ‘Canopies on Courtland’.
July 9 which is a Saturday and is the last day of the Taste, the PRCC sponsors a business to consumer expo from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost for members is $350 or $450 for an end cap (Platinum members receive a $50 discount) or $650 for Prospective Members.
15 booths sold so far!
1 Todd Gentile Allstate Insurance/Gentile
2 Joyce White AthletiCo
3 Nicki Gray ATI Physical Therapy
4 Dorothy Anasinski Periodontics of Niles, P.C.
5 Pat Rubino Ross E. Rubino, DDS
6 Geri Balaz Vive! Therapeutic Massage
7 Carrie Emerson St. Matthew Center for Health
8 Susan Scatchell A-Abiding Care
9 Isabella Yates Gleeday
10 Gail Haller Park Ridge Community Fund
11 Amanda Banden StageCoach Theatre Arts Schools
12 Theresa Olson Resurrection Health Care
13 Sara Koveleski Kraut Advanced Physical Therapy
14 Beau Ellsworth Park Ridge Chiropractic
15 Pete Vercellin Floyd's 99 Barbershop
Park Ridge Residential Beautification Awards
Would you like to receive recognition for your beautifully landscaped home? The City of Park Ridge, the Park Ridge Garden Club and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring a Beautification Awards Program for all residents in the City of Park Ridge.
Judging will be done by an independent non-biased committee and will be done on the street view portion of the property only. The following standards for evaluating landscape design will be used:
• Year-round overall appearance – paved areas, condition of building, perennial plants
• Design – color, layout, originality, beauty, special feature.
• Lawn condition – maintenance, quality of turf.
• Trees, shrubs – condition of plants, proportion and scale of plants to structures.
• Flowers and other plantings – variety, color, condition
Last year’s winners received certificates suitable for framing from the Garden Club, lawn signs from the City, and gift bags from the Chamber of Commerce containing gift certificates from approximately 20 local businesses and valued over $300. If you would like to donate 10 gift certificates from your business, let me know.
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.
Apollo Theatre, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago
$50 pp (regularly $75.50 pp) Cash or check only! No credit cards.
Sunday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. (no school the next day!)
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 and 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
June 21, Tuesday, 8:30am-11am – Board of Directors Meeting
June 22, Wednesday, 9:00am-10:30am - Health Care Forum
June 23, Thursday – Ambassador Meeting
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. If you’re a nonprofit and would like to set up a table, let me know.
June 28, Tuesday, 9:00am -10:30am - PREN 1, 2 & 3: Park Ridge Executive Network Groups - Tony Robbins motivational speaker Lee Asher will address all the PREN groups for their June meetings. For more than 20 years, Anthony Robbins’ Peak Performance Strategists have been offering personalized business strategy sessions to organizations ranging from smaller businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Our mission is to empower your team with the same tools and strategies that Anthony Robbins has used to help millions of people around the world take their lives to the next level.
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!!!
First Fridays Park Ridge July 1: Sounds of Summer
June 8, PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network
July 9, Sat, Canopies on Courtland, during the Taste of Park Ridge!
July 13, Monthly Networking Luncheon at Riggio’s
September 12, Golf Outing at Evanston Country Club with Skokie Chamber
October 9, Million Dollar Quartet at Apollo Theatre
October 15, Electronics Recycling Day!
October 22, Northwestern Homecoming Game
November 25, Friday, 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 Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5 Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6 Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7 D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8 E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9 Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10 Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11 Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12 Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13 K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14 LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
15 North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
16 Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847-692-5000
17 Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
18 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
19 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
20 Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
21 Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
22 Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
23 Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24 Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25 Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
26 Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
27 You can be here!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Member Update: June 16
How do you like the new Member News format? Thanks to Jonathan Black, our summer intern who is an advertising major at Michigan State for the new look!
Did You Know?
Karen Nelson from Nelson Music Contracting is performing in every Concert in the Parks performance except for 7/15 & the last one for Big Band. Come enjoy the great entertainment, and say hi to Karen before or after!
Affresco Park Ridge is having a Father’s Day BBQ Brunch and Evening Cookout from 10am-9pm! (June 19th)
Nick Boudreau from Edward Jones, along with a representative from the Social Security Administration, will give you tips on how to plan and save for a secure future. (Tuesday, June 21st, 2 pm. Park Ridge Library)
Laughter is for everyone and adults just don't practice it enough. Did you know that laughing for 15 minutes is equivalent to heart healthy exercise? ~Park Ridge Hysterical Society
There will be a community blood drive at the Taste of Park Ridge from 10am-4pm (July 9th)
In celebration of summertime, Jason’s Deli is offering delicious strawberry shortcake now through June 26th!
There is an office administrator position that is just waiting to be filled listed on the Chamber Website
Road construction is finished by the Comfort Inn Des Plaines on Touhy and River Rd. The Comfort Inn offers chamber member lodging rates and discounts on meeting rentals. Call 847-635-1300 x 501 for more details.
The Wauconda Area Chamber has received notice that Edward M. Zapencki from Fun Treasure Maps has been soliciting false advertisements from Wauconda businesses this past week! Zapencki has various violations and fines for false advertising and misleading Illinois and Wisconsin business owners. Please pass this message on!
A Park Ridge Executive Network special event
The Park Ridge Executive Network presents Anthony Robbins Peak Performance Strategy Session, a workshop that will provide you with the same strategies, communications skills, and physiology used by the world’s top achievers to attain outstanding success and fulfillment. Lee Asher, a Peak Performance Strategist and National Speaker will be speaking and sharing the desire to learn cutting edge tools that will help overcome challenges and rapidly achieve personal and professional goals. (July 28th from 9am-10:30am at 720 Garden Street. 847-825-3121)
7th Annual Odyssey Cruise is a Success!
Maine Center’s 7th Annual Odyssey Cruise on Sunday, June 12 was another successful fundraiser. Here, l to r, among the participants were Maine Center Director Dick Larsen (partner in Larsen & Edlund), Karen Larsen (owner of Generation Connection), Kathleen Barton (Principal of St. Juliana School in Edison Park), and Dick Barton, (Chief Operating Officer of Barton & Barton Ltd.). About 200 guests enjoyed great weather, skyline views of the Chicago lakefront, and gourmet food.
Central Baptist Village Health Fair
Join Central Baptist Village July 11 from 9am-noon for their Health Fair where you can visit interactive booths and receive health checks at the same time! (4747 N. Canfield, Norridge 708-583-8500)
Save Ianelli Studios!
Have you voted for Iannelli Studios which is in the running to receive $25,000 in the National Trust for Historic Preservation 2011 This Place Matters Community Challenge? Voting is free and simple: go to http://vote.kalofoundation.org. Instant/non-threatening registration (just e-mail & ZIP code) is required to limit each address to voting once.
Give Your Child the Hollywood Dance Experience
Ashlyne Huff, an engaging new pop music artist and performer will be on tour at the United Center with Back Street Boys and New Kids On The Block June 17th and 18th. She will also be making a visit to the dance school June 17th from 10am to Noon. There will be an open audition / meet and greet to be featured in Ashlyne’s upcoming music video montage (ages 12-16). Call (847) 823-7334 for more information!
Laugh Out Loud with the Park Ridge Hysterical Society
Bring your roll of duct tape in your favorite color for a celebration of laughter that sticks with you June 21st at 7pm! This week, The Park Ridge Hysterical Society is celebrating the playfulness in ever humor being, especially the Dads. Come join in the laughter! (350 S. Northwest Hwy)
American Heroes Kiddie Parade
Come have a great time at the 55th Annual Kiwanis Club Kiddie Parade which has the theme American Heroes this year. The parade will begin around 9:15am on Monday, July 4th at Hodges Park at Prospect Ave. and Vine St. (Register beginning at 8:45am) Decorate yourself, your bikes, wagons, pets, etc. Entries will be judged and ribbons awarded, with special consideration given to entries made by the children themselves. Ribbons will be awarded in the following categories: best individual, best group, and top three in each of the following age groups - preschool and kindergarten, first and second grade, third and fourth grade, fifth and sixth grade, and seventh and eighth grade. Please call Tim Coyne at 847-384-9209 for more information!
Breast Cancer Benefit with Affresco
Make sure you're camera ready as the paparazzi will be present to greet you at Affresco’s 2nd Annual Benefit for Breast Cancer (2011 Paparazzi Pink Party) Saturday, June 25th from 7:30pm-2am. An $85 dollar VIP ticket includes open bar, fantastic food, live entertainment, swag bag & silent auction. Upgrade to an All Access Pass for $20 more for an upgraded swag bag and VIP access to the rooftop lounge. Event sales are limited so purchase your ticket now! All proceeds go to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital's Caldwell Breast Center.
WineStyles Father’s Day Wine Club Membership
Why Not Gift Dad a Wine Club Membership this Father's day? This week only for new members, sign yourself or dad up for a wine club membership and receive a 4 pack of Houdini wine glasses, only $34.99 a month for two bottles of wine (must join for at least 3 months). Expires Wednesday, June 22nd. Call 847-518-9463
Find the Perfect Summer Gift at Global Handmade Hope
Summer is finally here, the kids are out of school, and it's time for backyard barbeques, sprinklers and swimsuits. If you’re looking for the perfect father's day gift, hostess gift, shower gift, birthday gift, or "just for me", please stop by Global Handmade Hope (428 West Touhy Ave, 847-720-4084)
Wine Tasting for the Alzheimer’s Association
Susan Scatchell is hosting a Wine Tasting for a Cause to benefit the Alzheimer's Association on Thursday, June 23rd from 4-7 pm at WineStyles in Park Ridge. Location is 105 S Northwest Highway. $15 cover charge payable at the door. $10 benefits the Alzheimer's Association. Plus WineStyles will donate 10% of all purchases and 5% of any 6 for $60 to the cause. Please RSVP to Susan Scatchell by Wednesday, June 22nd at sscatchell@sbcglobal.net.
Dine Old-School Style at Chickie’s
Be sure to stop by Chickie’s Diner on Father’s Day (June 19th) where they will be offering their ‘meat with a side of meat’ menu in addition to their regular menu! (reservations for four people or more suggested 947-823-1956)
Delicious treats for the summer from Tasty Pup
Head over to Tasty Pup for some Flavorburst soft serve ice cream in Strawberry, Chocolate, Caramel, Raspberry, Cotton Candy (Blue Goo), Pina Colada, Cheesecake and Mocha Cappuccino. You could also try their delicious, thick milkshakes or their snowstorms, which consist of vanilla soft serve ice cream mixed with Oreos, M&M’s, or Chocolate Chip Cooke Dough. What a great summer treat! (49 Summit Avenue)
Learn to lower your mortgage payments today!
Come to a mortgage relief workshop being held this Saturday, June 18, from 10am-2pm at the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Street. This event is sponsored by Governor Quinn’s office, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, State Senator Susan Garrett, State Representative Elaine Nekritz and State Representative Karen May. To register for the event or for more Mortgage Relief
Project information, call 1-800-532-8785 or visit www.idfpr.com. (Bring your most recent mortgage documents!)
Free Movies in the Park Lineup
Mark your calendar for Free Movies in the Park at Centennial Park for summer’s great lineup. The swimming pool will be open prior to movies, blankets and lawn chairs are welcome, and ice cream, popcorn, pizza and hot dogs will be available for purchase. (All ages welcome – movie starts at dusk) Click here for lineup event flyer!
17th Annual Garden Walk
The Park Ridge Garden Club will hold their 17th annual Garden Walk on Sunday, July 17, 2pm-6pm. Seven beautiful local Park Ridge gardens will be featured on the walk. Tickets are $10 in advance; the day of the event, $15 at 700 Hansen Place or any other garden on the walk. Children under 10 are admitted free of charge. Merchants in Park Ridge who will be selling advance tickets listed here (call 847-712-1855)
Complimentary Small Group Session at Studio Fitness
Lisa Gordon of BFF Personal Training invites you to take advantage of 1 Complimentary Small Group Session during her Introductory Weeks of June 20th and June 27th at Studio Fitness in Park Ridge- 833 W. Touhy Ave (at Cumberland). Log on to www.bfitnfab.com to book your Complimentary Session. Mention your preferred time and day, as well as the “Intro Special” within the Comments space. Morning, Afternoon and Evening timeslots are available. A group of 3 or more is required. Contact: Lisa Gordon at 847-987-2216 or lisa@bfitnfab.com
Duraclean Passes the Torch to New Ownership
Long time Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce members Jim & Lorraine Springer are passing the torch! After providing quality Duraclean carpet, loose rug, upholstery, and tile & grout cleaning services for more than 30 years they have decided to take some time for themselves and their family. Duraclean International, headquartered in Arlington Heights, will continue to provide the same quality cleaning services you have grown to know with the addition of water damage restoration, fire & smoke restoration and mold remediation services. (847-825-6099)
Park Ridge Art Heritage Tours
Karen Larsen will be the docent for Park Ridge art heritage tours which begin Saturday, June 25, and continue the last Saturday and Sunday of the month through September 25. The two-hour tours will run from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays and depart from The Summit of Uptown which is providing transportation. Tickets are $15. Space limited - make your reservations and call the Chamber at 847.825-3121.
Work by Jeff Burk presented at OnView
OnView is featuring photographs by Jeff Burk June 25 through July 8, 2011. Join Jeff at OnView on Saturday June 25 from 4:30-6:30pm for an Opening Reception with an Artist Talk at 5:30pm followed by Q & A. "One could say I am a collector of American stuff and my pictures often reflect a time when the by-products of our mobile culture were indigenous and not generic. Other subjects refer to the push-pull relationship between man and nature."
Latest News from AlphaGraphics
AlphaGraphics at O'Hare is proud to announce the acquisition by its sister company, AlphaGraphics St. Charles, of the business of AlphaGraphics DeKalb County, as well as the addition of Ryan Kralka to its staff as Director of Business Development. Prior to joining St. Charles, Kralka held the same position at DeKalb, which he and his family owned. “We are very excited about the addition of Ryan and his clients to our business,” said Mari and Martin Pierce, owners of AlphaGraphics at O’Hare in Park Ridge and AlphaGraphics St. Charles. “Ryan brings with him a wealth of knowledge about our business, as well as the owner’s perspective toward our business.”
Amphora Warehouse Sale
Stop by Amphora on June 18th from 11am-3pm for their Cash and Carry Sale (No checks or credit cards accepted). There are closeout prices on chairs, tables, rugs, headboards, lamps, mirrors, artwork and more. Don’t miss out! (6479 N. Avondale Ave Chicago, IL )
Learn About Shakespeare This Summer at Oakton!
More than 400 years after his death, William Shakespeare continues to influence audiences. Find out more about the playwright’s lasting appeal by enrolling in a summer class offered by the Emeritus Program at Oakton Community College. For a complete list of Emeritus classes, course fees, seminars, and events, visit www.oakton.edu/emeritus, or call 847-635-1414
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!
Did You Know?
Karen Nelson from Nelson Music Contracting is performing in every Concert in the Parks performance except for 7/15 & the last one for Big Band. Come enjoy the great entertainment, and say hi to Karen before or after!
Affresco Park Ridge is having a Father’s Day BBQ Brunch and Evening Cookout from 10am-9pm! (June 19th)
Nick Boudreau from Edward Jones, along with a representative from the Social Security Administration, will give you tips on how to plan and save for a secure future. (Tuesday, June 21st, 2 pm. Park Ridge Library)
Laughter is for everyone and adults just don't practice it enough. Did you know that laughing for 15 minutes is equivalent to heart healthy exercise? ~Park Ridge Hysterical Society
There will be a community blood drive at the Taste of Park Ridge from 10am-4pm (July 9th)
In celebration of summertime, Jason’s Deli is offering delicious strawberry shortcake now through June 26th!
There is an office administrator position that is just waiting to be filled listed on the Chamber Website
Road construction is finished by the Comfort Inn Des Plaines on Touhy and River Rd. The Comfort Inn offers chamber member lodging rates and discounts on meeting rentals. Call 847-635-1300 x 501 for more details.
The Wauconda Area Chamber has received notice that Edward M. Zapencki from Fun Treasure Maps has been soliciting false advertisements from Wauconda businesses this past week! Zapencki has various violations and fines for false advertising and misleading Illinois and Wisconsin business owners. Please pass this message on!
A Park Ridge Executive Network special event
The Park Ridge Executive Network presents Anthony Robbins Peak Performance Strategy Session, a workshop that will provide you with the same strategies, communications skills, and physiology used by the world’s top achievers to attain outstanding success and fulfillment. Lee Asher, a Peak Performance Strategist and National Speaker will be speaking and sharing the desire to learn cutting edge tools that will help overcome challenges and rapidly achieve personal and professional goals. (July 28th from 9am-10:30am at 720 Garden Street. 847-825-3121)
7th Annual Odyssey Cruise is a Success!
Maine Center’s 7th Annual Odyssey Cruise on Sunday, June 12 was another successful fundraiser. Here, l to r, among the participants were Maine Center Director Dick Larsen (partner in Larsen & Edlund), Karen Larsen (owner of Generation Connection), Kathleen Barton (Principal of St. Juliana School in Edison Park), and Dick Barton, (Chief Operating Officer of Barton & Barton Ltd.). About 200 guests enjoyed great weather, skyline views of the Chicago lakefront, and gourmet food.
Central Baptist Village Health Fair
Join Central Baptist Village July 11 from 9am-noon for their Health Fair where you can visit interactive booths and receive health checks at the same time! (4747 N. Canfield, Norridge 708-583-8500)
Save Ianelli Studios!
Have you voted for Iannelli Studios which is in the running to receive $25,000 in the National Trust for Historic Preservation 2011 This Place Matters Community Challenge? Voting is free and simple: go to http://vote.kalofoundation.org. Instant/non-threatening registration (just e-mail & ZIP code) is required to limit each address to voting once.
Give Your Child the Hollywood Dance Experience
Ashlyne Huff, an engaging new pop music artist and performer will be on tour at the United Center with Back Street Boys and New Kids On The Block June 17th and 18th. She will also be making a visit to the dance school June 17th from 10am to Noon. There will be an open audition / meet and greet to be featured in Ashlyne’s upcoming music video montage (ages 12-16). Call (847) 823-7334 for more information!
Laugh Out Loud with the Park Ridge Hysterical Society
Bring your roll of duct tape in your favorite color for a celebration of laughter that sticks with you June 21st at 7pm! This week, The Park Ridge Hysterical Society is celebrating the playfulness in ever humor being, especially the Dads. Come join in the laughter! (350 S. Northwest Hwy)
American Heroes Kiddie Parade
Come have a great time at the 55th Annual Kiwanis Club Kiddie Parade which has the theme American Heroes this year. The parade will begin around 9:15am on Monday, July 4th at Hodges Park at Prospect Ave. and Vine St. (Register beginning at 8:45am) Decorate yourself, your bikes, wagons, pets, etc. Entries will be judged and ribbons awarded, with special consideration given to entries made by the children themselves. Ribbons will be awarded in the following categories: best individual, best group, and top three in each of the following age groups - preschool and kindergarten, first and second grade, third and fourth grade, fifth and sixth grade, and seventh and eighth grade. Please call Tim Coyne at 847-384-9209 for more information!
Breast Cancer Benefit with Affresco
Make sure you're camera ready as the paparazzi will be present to greet you at Affresco’s 2nd Annual Benefit for Breast Cancer (2011 Paparazzi Pink Party) Saturday, June 25th from 7:30pm-2am. An $85 dollar VIP ticket includes open bar, fantastic food, live entertainment, swag bag & silent auction. Upgrade to an All Access Pass for $20 more for an upgraded swag bag and VIP access to the rooftop lounge. Event sales are limited so purchase your ticket now! All proceeds go to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital's Caldwell Breast Center.
WineStyles Father’s Day Wine Club Membership
Why Not Gift Dad a Wine Club Membership this Father's day? This week only for new members, sign yourself or dad up for a wine club membership and receive a 4 pack of Houdini wine glasses, only $34.99 a month for two bottles of wine (must join for at least 3 months). Expires Wednesday, June 22nd. Call 847-518-9463
Find the Perfect Summer Gift at Global Handmade Hope
Summer is finally here, the kids are out of school, and it's time for backyard barbeques, sprinklers and swimsuits. If you’re looking for the perfect father's day gift, hostess gift, shower gift, birthday gift, or "just for me", please stop by Global Handmade Hope (428 West Touhy Ave, 847-720-4084)
Wine Tasting for the Alzheimer’s Association
Susan Scatchell is hosting a Wine Tasting for a Cause to benefit the Alzheimer's Association on Thursday, June 23rd from 4-7 pm at WineStyles in Park Ridge. Location is 105 S Northwest Highway. $15 cover charge payable at the door. $10 benefits the Alzheimer's Association. Plus WineStyles will donate 10% of all purchases and 5% of any 6 for $60 to the cause. Please RSVP to Susan Scatchell by Wednesday, June 22nd at sscatchell@sbcglobal.net.
Dine Old-School Style at Chickie’s
Be sure to stop by Chickie’s Diner on Father’s Day (June 19th) where they will be offering their ‘meat with a side of meat’ menu in addition to their regular menu! (reservations for four people or more suggested 947-823-1956)
Delicious treats for the summer from Tasty Pup
Head over to Tasty Pup for some Flavorburst soft serve ice cream in Strawberry, Chocolate, Caramel, Raspberry, Cotton Candy (Blue Goo), Pina Colada, Cheesecake and Mocha Cappuccino. You could also try their delicious, thick milkshakes or their snowstorms, which consist of vanilla soft serve ice cream mixed with Oreos, M&M’s, or Chocolate Chip Cooke Dough. What a great summer treat! (49 Summit Avenue)
Learn to lower your mortgage payments today!
Come to a mortgage relief workshop being held this Saturday, June 18, from 10am-2pm at the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Street. This event is sponsored by Governor Quinn’s office, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, State Senator Susan Garrett, State Representative Elaine Nekritz and State Representative Karen May. To register for the event or for more Mortgage Relief
Project information, call 1-800-532-8785 or visit www.idfpr.com. (Bring your most recent mortgage documents!)
Free Movies in the Park Lineup
Mark your calendar for Free Movies in the Park at Centennial Park for summer’s great lineup. The swimming pool will be open prior to movies, blankets and lawn chairs are welcome, and ice cream, popcorn, pizza and hot dogs will be available for purchase. (All ages welcome – movie starts at dusk) Click here for lineup event flyer!
17th Annual Garden Walk
The Park Ridge Garden Club will hold their 17th annual Garden Walk on Sunday, July 17, 2pm-6pm. Seven beautiful local Park Ridge gardens will be featured on the walk. Tickets are $10 in advance; the day of the event, $15 at 700 Hansen Place or any other garden on the walk. Children under 10 are admitted free of charge. Merchants in Park Ridge who will be selling advance tickets listed here (call 847-712-1855)
Complimentary Small Group Session at Studio Fitness
Lisa Gordon of BFF Personal Training invites you to take advantage of 1 Complimentary Small Group Session during her Introductory Weeks of June 20th and June 27th at Studio Fitness in Park Ridge- 833 W. Touhy Ave (at Cumberland). Log on to www.bfitnfab.com to book your Complimentary Session. Mention your preferred time and day, as well as the “Intro Special” within the Comments space. Morning, Afternoon and Evening timeslots are available. A group of 3 or more is required. Contact: Lisa Gordon at 847-987-2216 or lisa@bfitnfab.com
Duraclean Passes the Torch to New Ownership
Long time Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce members Jim & Lorraine Springer are passing the torch! After providing quality Duraclean carpet, loose rug, upholstery, and tile & grout cleaning services for more than 30 years they have decided to take some time for themselves and their family. Duraclean International, headquartered in Arlington Heights, will continue to provide the same quality cleaning services you have grown to know with the addition of water damage restoration, fire & smoke restoration and mold remediation services. (847-825-6099)
Park Ridge Art Heritage Tours
Karen Larsen will be the docent for Park Ridge art heritage tours which begin Saturday, June 25, and continue the last Saturday and Sunday of the month through September 25. The two-hour tours will run from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays and depart from The Summit of Uptown which is providing transportation. Tickets are $15. Space limited - make your reservations and call the Chamber at 847.825-3121.
Work by Jeff Burk presented at OnView
OnView is featuring photographs by Jeff Burk June 25 through July 8, 2011. Join Jeff at OnView on Saturday June 25 from 4:30-6:30pm for an Opening Reception with an Artist Talk at 5:30pm followed by Q & A. "One could say I am a collector of American stuff and my pictures often reflect a time when the by-products of our mobile culture were indigenous and not generic. Other subjects refer to the push-pull relationship between man and nature."
Latest News from AlphaGraphics
AlphaGraphics at O'Hare is proud to announce the acquisition by its sister company, AlphaGraphics St. Charles, of the business of AlphaGraphics DeKalb County, as well as the addition of Ryan Kralka to its staff as Director of Business Development. Prior to joining St. Charles, Kralka held the same position at DeKalb, which he and his family owned. “We are very excited about the addition of Ryan and his clients to our business,” said Mari and Martin Pierce, owners of AlphaGraphics at O’Hare in Park Ridge and AlphaGraphics St. Charles. “Ryan brings with him a wealth of knowledge about our business, as well as the owner’s perspective toward our business.”
Amphora Warehouse Sale
Stop by Amphora on June 18th from 11am-3pm for their Cash and Carry Sale (No checks or credit cards accepted). There are closeout prices on chairs, tables, rugs, headboards, lamps, mirrors, artwork and more. Don’t miss out! (6479 N. Avondale Ave Chicago, IL )
Learn About Shakespeare This Summer at Oakton!
More than 400 years after his death, William Shakespeare continues to influence audiences. Find out more about the playwright’s lasting appeal by enrolling in a summer class offered by the Emeritus Program at Oakton Community College. For a complete list of Emeritus classes, course fees, seminars, and events, visit www.oakton.edu/emeritus, or call 847-635-1414
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, June 13, 2011
June 13th Chamber Update
City Vehicle Stickers for the Arts – Wednesday, June 15, is the last day to buy your vehicle stickets for $10 to benefit the Arts in Park Ridge! Get them from City Hall!
The Chamber is still looking for a new home – assessing ALL options so let me know if you have anything you’d like us to check out.
Do you like to write? Would you like to help out on the newsletter? We’re meeting today at 3 p.m. here at the Chamber. You can get a by-line in the newsletter and we’re always looking for fresh articles and writers!
Thank you to Chamber member, Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 W. Higgins in Rosemont for hosting our monthly networking luncheon last week. There were 32 people total who got to hear about “Employment Law 101 for the Small-Business Owner” by employment lawyers Neil Dishman and Sarah Gasperini. The meal was delicious as usual.
Thank you to those who brought raffle prizes:
1. $25 Chamber Gift Certificate Donated by the Chamber
• Winner: Judd Maillie (Business Owners Advisory Group)
2. Two tickets to the 17th Annual Garden Walk in July Donated by Park Ridge Garden Club
• Winner: Dick Larsen (Larsen & Edlund)
3. One hour of service or $30 off Video or Audio Transfer to DVD
Donated by Techstuff PC & Video Inc.
• Winner: Jim Schmitt (Rindside Heating & Air Conditioning)
4. One year of free maintenance
Donated by Ringside Heating & Air Conditioning
• Winner: Samir Medhekar (Precious Paws)
Dr. Sara Koveleski Kraut won the spotlight for the August newsletter – congratulations Dr Sara!
If you’d like to reach the residents and visitors out for the Taste of Park Ridge, then you want to sign up for a booth under the ‘Canopies on Courtland’.
July 9 which is a Saturday and is the last day of the Taste, the PRCC sponsors a business to consumer expo from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost for members is $350 or $450 for an end cap (Platinum members receive a $50 discount) or $650 for Prospective Members.
9 booths sold so far:
1 Todd Gentile Allstate Insurance/Gentile
2 Joyce White AthletiCo
3 Nicki Gray ATI Physical Therapy
4 Dorothy Anasinski Periodontics of Niles, P.C.
5 Pat Rubino Ross E. Rubino, DDS
6 Geri Balaz Vive! Therapeutic Massage
7 Carrie Emerson St. Matthew Center for Health
8 Susan Scatchell A-Abiding Care
9 Isabella Yates Gleeday
10 Gail Haller Park Ridge Community Fund
11 Amanda Banden StageCoach Theatre Arts Schools
Park Ridge Residential Beautification Awards
The City of Park Ridge, the Park Ridge Garden Club and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring a Beautification Awards Program for all residents in the City of Park Ridge. The awards Program gives special recognition to those residents who have made their homes and landscaping the most attractive in our City.
Last year’s winners received certificates suitable for framing from the Garden Club, lawn signs from the City, and gift bags from the Chamber of Commerce containing gift certificates from approximately 20 local businesses and valued over $300.
Judging will be done by an independent non-biased committee and will be done on the street view portion of the property only. The following standards for evaluating landscape design will be used:
• Year-round overall appearance – paved areas, condition of buildings, perennial plant material.
• Design – color, layout, originality, beauty, special feature.
• Lawn condition – maintenance, quality of turf.
• Trees, shrubs – condition of plant material, proportion and scale of plant material to structures.
• Flowers and other plantings – variety, color, condition
If you would like to donate 10 gift certificates from your business, let me know.
Apollo Theatre, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago
$50 pp (regularly $75.50 pp) Cash or check only! No credit cards.
Sunday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. (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
Did you know that the Chamber sends boxes of goodies and information to every new property owner in Park Ridge?
Members pay $275 annually to be a part of the Greeter Box program and you can put in brochures, pens, samples (no food please), menus, etc.
The boxes are assembled by the students with special needs at Maine East High School under the direction of teacher, Jeff Gallichio.
It’s a great way to get your name in front of new residents in town (when they’re looking for new dentists, doctors, restaurants, shops, etc.) Stop by the Chamber and we can show you a sample of the Greeter Box.
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. If you’re a nonprofit and would like to set up a table, let me know.
June 28, Tuesday, 9:00am -10:30am - PREN 1, 2 & 3: Park Ridge Executive Network Groups - Tony Robbins motivational speaker Lee Asher will address all the PREN groups for their June meetings. For more than 20 years, Anthony Robbins’ Peak Performance Strategists have been offering personalized business strategy sessions to organizations ranging from smaller businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Our mission is to empower your team with the same tools and strategies that Anthony Robbins has used to help millions of people around the world take their lives to the next level.
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!!!
First Fridays Park Ridge July 1: Sounds of Summer
July 9, Sat, Canopies on Courtland, during the Taste of Park Ridge!
September 12, Golf Outing at Evanston Country Club with Skokie Chamber
October 9, Million Dollar Quartet at Apollo Theatre
October 15, Electronics Recycling Day!
October 22, Northwestern Homecoming Game
November 25, Friday, 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 Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5 Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6 Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7 D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8 E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9 Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10 Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11 Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12 Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13 K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14 LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
15 North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
16 Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
17 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
18 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
19 Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
20 Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
21 Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
22 Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
23 Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
24 Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
25 Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
26 You can be here!
The Chamber is still looking for a new home – assessing ALL options so let me know if you have anything you’d like us to check out.
Do you like to write? Would you like to help out on the newsletter? We’re meeting today at 3 p.m. here at the Chamber. You can get a by-line in the newsletter and we’re always looking for fresh articles and writers!
Thank you to Chamber member, Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 W. Higgins in Rosemont for hosting our monthly networking luncheon last week. There were 32 people total who got to hear about “Employment Law 101 for the Small-Business Owner” by employment lawyers Neil Dishman and Sarah Gasperini. The meal was delicious as usual.
Thank you to those who brought raffle prizes:
1. $25 Chamber Gift Certificate Donated by the Chamber
• Winner: Judd Maillie (Business Owners Advisory Group)
2. Two tickets to the 17th Annual Garden Walk in July Donated by Park Ridge Garden Club
• Winner: Dick Larsen (Larsen & Edlund)
3. One hour of service or $30 off Video or Audio Transfer to DVD
Donated by Techstuff PC & Video Inc.
• Winner: Jim Schmitt (Rindside Heating & Air Conditioning)
4. One year of free maintenance
Donated by Ringside Heating & Air Conditioning
• Winner: Samir Medhekar (Precious Paws)
Dr. Sara Koveleski Kraut won the spotlight for the August newsletter – congratulations Dr Sara!
If you’d like to reach the residents and visitors out for the Taste of Park Ridge, then you want to sign up for a booth under the ‘Canopies on Courtland’.
July 9 which is a Saturday and is the last day of the Taste, the PRCC sponsors a business to consumer expo from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost for members is $350 or $450 for an end cap (Platinum members receive a $50 discount) or $650 for Prospective Members.
9 booths sold so far:
1 Todd Gentile Allstate Insurance/Gentile
2 Joyce White AthletiCo
3 Nicki Gray ATI Physical Therapy
4 Dorothy Anasinski Periodontics of Niles, P.C.
5 Pat Rubino Ross E. Rubino, DDS
6 Geri Balaz Vive! Therapeutic Massage
7 Carrie Emerson St. Matthew Center for Health
8 Susan Scatchell A-Abiding Care
9 Isabella Yates Gleeday
10 Gail Haller Park Ridge Community Fund
11 Amanda Banden StageCoach Theatre Arts Schools
Park Ridge Residential Beautification Awards
The City of Park Ridge, the Park Ridge Garden Club and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring a Beautification Awards Program for all residents in the City of Park Ridge. The awards Program gives special recognition to those residents who have made their homes and landscaping the most attractive in our City.
Last year’s winners received certificates suitable for framing from the Garden Club, lawn signs from the City, and gift bags from the Chamber of Commerce containing gift certificates from approximately 20 local businesses and valued over $300.
Judging will be done by an independent non-biased committee and will be done on the street view portion of the property only. The following standards for evaluating landscape design will be used:
• Year-round overall appearance – paved areas, condition of buildings, perennial plant material.
• Design – color, layout, originality, beauty, special feature.
• Lawn condition – maintenance, quality of turf.
• Trees, shrubs – condition of plant material, proportion and scale of plant material to structures.
• Flowers and other plantings – variety, color, condition
If you would like to donate 10 gift certificates from your business, let me know.
Apollo Theatre, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago
$50 pp (regularly $75.50 pp) Cash or check only! No credit cards.
Sunday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. (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
Did you know that the Chamber sends boxes of goodies and information to every new property owner in Park Ridge?
Members pay $275 annually to be a part of the Greeter Box program and you can put in brochures, pens, samples (no food please), menus, etc.
The boxes are assembled by the students with special needs at Maine East High School under the direction of teacher, Jeff Gallichio.
It’s a great way to get your name in front of new residents in town (when they’re looking for new dentists, doctors, restaurants, shops, etc.) Stop by the Chamber and we can show you a sample of the Greeter Box.
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. If you’re a nonprofit and would like to set up a table, let me know.
June 28, Tuesday, 9:00am -10:30am - PREN 1, 2 & 3: Park Ridge Executive Network Groups - Tony Robbins motivational speaker Lee Asher will address all the PREN groups for their June meetings. For more than 20 years, Anthony Robbins’ Peak Performance Strategists have been offering personalized business strategy sessions to organizations ranging from smaller businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Our mission is to empower your team with the same tools and strategies that Anthony Robbins has used to help millions of people around the world take their lives to the next level.
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!!!
First Fridays Park Ridge July 1: Sounds of Summer
July 9, Sat, Canopies on Courtland, during the Taste of Park Ridge!
September 12, Golf Outing at Evanston Country Club with Skokie Chamber
October 9, Million Dollar Quartet at Apollo Theatre
October 15, Electronics Recycling Day!
October 22, Northwestern Homecoming Game
November 25, Friday, 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 Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5 Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6 Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7 D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8 E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
9 Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10 Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11 Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12 Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13 K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14 LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
15 North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
16 Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
17 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
18 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
19 Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
20 Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
21 Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
22 Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
23 Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
24 Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
25 Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
26 You can be here!
Friday, June 10, 2011
Gail's Weekly Member UPDATE
Send me an email and let me know what’s going on in your business and I’ll include it in my Thursday eblasts to all members! Just make it so I can copy and paste into the email without editing.
Yesterday Jean Lemke and Nina Taluc, co-founders of kidwinks.com, were on WGN-TV Midday News sharing great outdoor activities for parents to share with their children (like biking)
WineStyles is going green and are accepting any boxes, bags and carriers that you don’t need to reuse and pick up more wine for their great store
Failure to maintain your businesses corporate or LLC status could have a devastating consequence to your personal estate. You must protect your corporate of LLC status to avoid personal or tax liability.
It’s your last chance to advertise in the 2011 Concert in the Parks ad booklet. Support our great city’s outdoor concerts by calling 312-595-8091!
Join us on Tuesday, June 14 (rain date Wednesday, June 15) from 5:30-8:30, when friends, supporters and families will gather to play 18 holes, enjoy a picnic dinner, participate in games, a raffle and face painting, all while delighting in a spectacular sunset from the hilltop at the Mountain View Adventure Center, 510 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Cost for Adults is $15, Children Under 12 is $8. Click here for registration form or call 847.823.0453
Ashlyne Hugg, an engaging new pop music artist and performer will be on tour at the United Center with Back Street Boys and New Kids On The Block June 17th and 18th. She will also be making a visit to the dance school June 17th from 10am to Noon. There will be an open audition / meet and greet to be featured in Ashlyne’s upcoming music video montage (ages 12-16). Call (847) 823-7334 for more information!
Help vote for The Kalo Foundation in the “This Place Matters” contest to help them win $25,000 to purchase Ianelli Studios. Register to vote at http://vote.kalofoundation.org. Once you register, go back to the original site, click ‘Vote Now’, and you are done! Thanks for your vote and supporting the Kalo Foundation. (Voting ends June 30th)
Big Shot Marketing and Social Butterfly host Socialite! Night of Networking & More Wednesday the 15th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Romano’s Pizza (27 S. Northwest Hwy). Learn to grow your business through social media and networking. A donation of $15 is suggested for two hours of wine, beer & hors d’oeuvres. RSVP Today to kym@bigshotmarketing.com or find our event on Facebook! Beasocialbutterfly.com
Now that summer has arrived, bring your vintage car or motorcycle out of the Garage and show it off! Get a group together and meet at Chickie's Diner where they will occasionally have vintage cars on display. Be sure to stop by on Father’s Day (June 19th) where Chickie’s Diner will be offering their ‘meat with a side of meat’ menu in addition to their regular menu!
Join Carlucci –Rosemont for Tuscan Italian Dining Outdoors on the Carlucci patio for lunch, dinner or cocktails (weather permitting). RSVP today at 847-518-0990 or online at carluccirosemont.com and get the authentic Tuscan style experience! (6111 North River Road Rosemont, Illinois 60018)
Join Sun and Moon Yoga on Thursday, June 16 from 9:30am-11:30am for Bike’n Yoga Outing. Originating from the studio, Caryn will lead students on an hour long bike ride through local trails, followed by a one hour yoga class geared to stretch & strengthen those tight & worn "biker's". Register in studio or by email at sunandmoonparkridge@gmail.com on or before Monday, June 12th. (Price of event is $25)
Join owners Doug and Tracy Friday night from 5pm-7pm for a wine & beer tasting. This great event is free for wine club members and $5 for non members. They’ll be tasting some of their favorite wines: Sancerre, Perfect Sauvignon Blanc, New Rose, New Chardonnay and Merlot from California and Doug’s favorite Cabernet. (WineStyles is located at 105 S. Northwest Hwy)
Experience the flavor and history of South America’s most elegant wines on a travel/study tour offered by Oakton Community College this November. Take in the beauty of Argentina’s wine country and tour wineries featuring Malbec, the country’s most famous wine. Visit Chile’s Colchagua Valley, a fertile expanse often compared to Napa Valley, and savor red wines created in the climate of the Andean Valley. For complete itineraries and information about upcoming tours, call 847-635-1812, or visit www.oakton.edu/news/first/travel.htm.
Come to Movies in the Park Wednesday, June 15 from 6pm-10pm at Centennial Park for a showing of ‘Despicable Me’. The swimming pool will be open prior to movies, blankets and lawn chairs are welcome, and ice cream, popcorn, pizza and hot dogs will be available for purchase. (All ages welcome – movie starts at dusk)
You’re invited to a Classic Car Show Saturday, June 11th from 11am-2pm with Bredemann Chevrolet and Dick Biondi from WLS-FM Radio for an afternoon of great music and great classic cars! There will be refreshments, games, prizes, oldies music and classic hits. Don’t miss it! (1401 West Dempster Street)
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!
Yesterday Jean Lemke and Nina Taluc, co-founders of kidwinks.com, were on WGN-TV Midday News sharing great outdoor activities for parents to share with their children (like biking)
WineStyles is going green and are accepting any boxes, bags and carriers that you don’t need to reuse and pick up more wine for their great store
Failure to maintain your businesses corporate or LLC status could have a devastating consequence to your personal estate. You must protect your corporate of LLC status to avoid personal or tax liability.
It’s your last chance to advertise in the 2011 Concert in the Parks ad booklet. Support our great city’s outdoor concerts by calling 312-595-8091!
Join us on Tuesday, June 14 (rain date Wednesday, June 15) from 5:30-8:30, when friends, supporters and families will gather to play 18 holes, enjoy a picnic dinner, participate in games, a raffle and face painting, all while delighting in a spectacular sunset from the hilltop at the Mountain View Adventure Center, 510 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Cost for Adults is $15, Children Under 12 is $8. Click here for registration form or call 847.823.0453
Ashlyne Hugg, an engaging new pop music artist and performer will be on tour at the United Center with Back Street Boys and New Kids On The Block June 17th and 18th. She will also be making a visit to the dance school June 17th from 10am to Noon. There will be an open audition / meet and greet to be featured in Ashlyne’s upcoming music video montage (ages 12-16). Call (847) 823-7334 for more information!
Help vote for The Kalo Foundation in the “This Place Matters” contest to help them win $25,000 to purchase Ianelli Studios. Register to vote at http://vote.kalofoundation.org. Once you register, go back to the original site, click ‘Vote Now’, and you are done! Thanks for your vote and supporting the Kalo Foundation. (Voting ends June 30th)
Big Shot Marketing and Social Butterfly host Socialite! Night of Networking & More Wednesday the 15th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Romano’s Pizza (27 S. Northwest Hwy). Learn to grow your business through social media and networking. A donation of $15 is suggested for two hours of wine, beer & hors d’oeuvres. RSVP Today to kym@bigshotmarketing.com or find our event on Facebook! Beasocialbutterfly.com
Now that summer has arrived, bring your vintage car or motorcycle out of the Garage and show it off! Get a group together and meet at Chickie's Diner where they will occasionally have vintage cars on display. Be sure to stop by on Father’s Day (June 19th) where Chickie’s Diner will be offering their ‘meat with a side of meat’ menu in addition to their regular menu!
Join Carlucci –Rosemont for Tuscan Italian Dining Outdoors on the Carlucci patio for lunch, dinner or cocktails (weather permitting). RSVP today at 847-518-0990 or online at carluccirosemont.com and get the authentic Tuscan style experience! (6111 North River Road Rosemont, Illinois 60018)
Join Sun and Moon Yoga on Thursday, June 16 from 9:30am-11:30am for Bike’n Yoga Outing. Originating from the studio, Caryn will lead students on an hour long bike ride through local trails, followed by a one hour yoga class geared to stretch & strengthen those tight & worn "biker's". Register in studio or by email at sunandmoonparkridge@gmail.com on or before Monday, June 12th. (Price of event is $25)
Join owners Doug and Tracy Friday night from 5pm-7pm for a wine & beer tasting. This great event is free for wine club members and $5 for non members. They’ll be tasting some of their favorite wines: Sancerre, Perfect Sauvignon Blanc, New Rose, New Chardonnay and Merlot from California and Doug’s favorite Cabernet. (WineStyles is located at 105 S. Northwest Hwy)
Experience the flavor and history of South America’s most elegant wines on a travel/study tour offered by Oakton Community College this November. Take in the beauty of Argentina’s wine country and tour wineries featuring Malbec, the country’s most famous wine. Visit Chile’s Colchagua Valley, a fertile expanse often compared to Napa Valley, and savor red wines created in the climate of the Andean Valley. For complete itineraries and information about upcoming tours, call 847-635-1812, or visit www.oakton.edu/news/first/travel.htm.
Come to Movies in the Park Wednesday, June 15 from 6pm-10pm at Centennial Park for a showing of ‘Despicable Me’. The swimming pool will be open prior to movies, blankets and lawn chairs are welcome, and ice cream, popcorn, pizza and hot dogs will be available for purchase. (All ages welcome – movie starts at dusk)
You’re invited to a Classic Car Show Saturday, June 11th from 11am-2pm with Bredemann Chevrolet and Dick Biondi from WLS-FM Radio for an afternoon of great music and great classic cars! There will be refreshments, games, prizes, oldies music and classic hits. Don’t miss it! (1401 West Dempster Street)
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, June 6, 2011
June 6, 2011 Weekly Update
First Fridays Park Ridge looked like it was a great success! We visited as many participating merchants as we could in the 3 hours and managed to take a few pictures. Check out the story I posted on triblocal.com with the pictures I took:
http://triblocal.com/park-ridge/community/galleries/2011/06/first-fridays-park-ridge/
So many people made it happen but special shout out to Sheila Duda, TeaLula, for chairing the Retail Committee and steering this big boat; to Mark Maloney, Findzall, for the website updates and all the social media attention and to Bill Markowski for creating the logo and artwork and flags. Thank you to the entire Retail Committee – and to the over 30 merchants who participated. We have more flags and would like to see even more who participated in the July 1 First Friday which will be focused on music this time so if you know of any musician who would like to participate, have them get in touch with us. (My 11 year old daughter, Lian, is good for 30 minutes of violin!)
Debriefing on June 21 at 7 p.m. here at 720 Garden.
As you know, my executive assistant position is held by 2 Park Ridge moms, Cindy Clark and Marci Derrick, who job share. They’ve each taken the entire summer off to spend with their families which allows me to offer their position each year to a college student who is home for the summer. So, this year we’re fortunate to have Jonathan Black who’s from Park Ridge and is a Junior at Michigan State University studying Marketing and Advertising as our summer intern. Please welcome Jonathan who started today and will be full time until he goes back to school! So, I predict you’ll see great things happen with our social media campaign!
The chamber’s monthly networking luncheon is this Wednesday at Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 W. Higgins, Rosemont from 11:30 to 1:30
Last year we had Neil Dishman speak on the top 5 mistakes that employers make. Neil told me that his talk is really the top TEN mistakes but he only had time to cover the top 5 so now he’ll cover the other 5 mistakes. He was very interesting and his talk was very well received so I hope everyone who came last year will come again and bring a friend!
Neil H. Dishman is an Associate in the Chicago office of Jackson Lewis LLP and is our featured speaker and will talk about “Employment Law 101 for the Small-Business Owner”
Employers large and small are subject to a complex web of federal, state, and local employment laws. Small businesses bear a particularly heavy burden in complying with these laws, as they often face the same legal risks as larger employers but may lack the resources and personnel to navigate their legal obligations to their employees.
In this presentation, Neil H. Dishman and Sarah J. Gasperini, attorneys who exclusively help employers prevent and resolve disputes with their employees, will arm you with the tools necessary to minimize your risk of costly employee litigation.
Cost is $25 for Chamber members with rsvp; $30 for Prospective Chamber members and walk-ins.
Thursday – Tech Forum, 720 Garden, 8:45 – 10:15 a.m. Moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group (and Ambassador!)
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
If you’d like to reach the residents and visitors out for the Taste of Park Ridge, then you want to sign up for a booth under the ‘Canopies on Courtland’.
July 9 which is a Saturday and is the last day of the Taste, the PRCC sponsors a business to consumer expo from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost for members is $350 or $450 for an end cap (Platinum members receive a $50 discount) or $650 for Prospective Members.
9 booths sold so far:
Allstate Insurance/Gentile
AthletiCo
ATI Physical Therapy
Periodontics of Niles, P.C.
Ross E. Rubino, DDS
Vive! Therapeutic Massage
St. Matthew Center for Health
A-Abiding Care
Gleeday
Let us know if you want to go to ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ because enough tickets sold to make it a go! We’re on – we’re committed! Here’s the deets:
Apollo Theatre, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago
$50 pp (regularly $75.50 pp) Cash or check only! No credit cards.
Sunday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. (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
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!!!
First Fridays Park Ridge July 1
July 9, Sat, Canopies on Courtland, During the Taste of Park Ridge
September 12, Golf Outing at Evanston Country Club with Skokie Chamber
October 9, Million Dollar Quartet at Apollo Theatre
October 15, Electronics Recycling Day!
October 22, Northwestern Homecoming Game
November 25, Friday, 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!
http://triblocal.com/park-ridge/community/galleries/2011/06/first-fridays-park-ridge/
So many people made it happen but special shout out to Sheila Duda, TeaLula, for chairing the Retail Committee and steering this big boat; to Mark Maloney, Findzall, for the website updates and all the social media attention and to Bill Markowski for creating the logo and artwork and flags. Thank you to the entire Retail Committee – and to the over 30 merchants who participated. We have more flags and would like to see even more who participated in the July 1 First Friday which will be focused on music this time so if you know of any musician who would like to participate, have them get in touch with us. (My 11 year old daughter, Lian, is good for 30 minutes of violin!)
Debriefing on June 21 at 7 p.m. here at 720 Garden.
As you know, my executive assistant position is held by 2 Park Ridge moms, Cindy Clark and Marci Derrick, who job share. They’ve each taken the entire summer off to spend with their families which allows me to offer their position each year to a college student who is home for the summer. So, this year we’re fortunate to have Jonathan Black who’s from Park Ridge and is a Junior at Michigan State University studying Marketing and Advertising as our summer intern. Please welcome Jonathan who started today and will be full time until he goes back to school! So, I predict you’ll see great things happen with our social media campaign!
The chamber’s monthly networking luncheon is this Wednesday at Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 W. Higgins, Rosemont from 11:30 to 1:30
Last year we had Neil Dishman speak on the top 5 mistakes that employers make. Neil told me that his talk is really the top TEN mistakes but he only had time to cover the top 5 so now he’ll cover the other 5 mistakes. He was very interesting and his talk was very well received so I hope everyone who came last year will come again and bring a friend!
Neil H. Dishman is an Associate in the Chicago office of Jackson Lewis LLP and is our featured speaker and will talk about “Employment Law 101 for the Small-Business Owner”
Employers large and small are subject to a complex web of federal, state, and local employment laws. Small businesses bear a particularly heavy burden in complying with these laws, as they often face the same legal risks as larger employers but may lack the resources and personnel to navigate their legal obligations to their employees.
In this presentation, Neil H. Dishman and Sarah J. Gasperini, attorneys who exclusively help employers prevent and resolve disputes with their employees, will arm you with the tools necessary to minimize your risk of costly employee litigation.
Cost is $25 for Chamber members with rsvp; $30 for Prospective Chamber members and walk-ins.
Thursday – Tech Forum, 720 Garden, 8:45 – 10:15 a.m. Moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group (and Ambassador!)
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
If you’d like to reach the residents and visitors out for the Taste of Park Ridge, then you want to sign up for a booth under the ‘Canopies on Courtland’.
July 9 which is a Saturday and is the last day of the Taste, the PRCC sponsors a business to consumer expo from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost for members is $350 or $450 for an end cap (Platinum members receive a $50 discount) or $650 for Prospective Members.
9 booths sold so far:
Allstate Insurance/Gentile
AthletiCo
ATI Physical Therapy
Periodontics of Niles, P.C.
Ross E. Rubino, DDS
Vive! Therapeutic Massage
St. Matthew Center for Health
A-Abiding Care
Gleeday
Let us know if you want to go to ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ because enough tickets sold to make it a go! We’re on – we’re committed! Here’s the deets:
Apollo Theatre, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago
$50 pp (regularly $75.50 pp) Cash or check only! No credit cards.
Sunday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. (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
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!!!
First Fridays Park Ridge July 1
July 9, Sat, Canopies on Courtland, During the Taste of Park Ridge
September 12, Golf Outing at Evanston Country Club with Skokie Chamber
October 9, Million Dollar Quartet at Apollo Theatre
October 15, Electronics Recycling Day!
October 22, Northwestern Homecoming Game
November 25, Friday, 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!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Chamber Weekly Member News Update
Because of the many queries about my family emergency I mentioned in Monday’s eblast, I thought I’d bring you up to date (for those of you who don’t like to read about the Hallers, skip this part!) – my 23 year old son, Dirk, was bit by a dog and the bite got severely infected so he was admitted to Lutheran General Hospital for 2 days while they pumped mega-doses of antibiotics through him. Thank you to all the well-wishers – he’s back at work at Houlihan’s and doing fine now.
There are 30 or so businesses participating in First Fridays which kicks off tomorrow!
Thank you to board member, Sheila Duda, TeaLula, who has tirelessly championed this effort with the Chamber’s Retail committee.
Please check out www.FirstFridaysPR.com for all the participating businesses, the art and artists, the Kalo Trolley Tours (donations gratefully accepted), and way more.
Thank you to Resurrection Health Services for being a major sponsor of First Fridays!
Did you know that…?
• Chico’s Park Ridge did NOT move! I got a postcard stating ‘your local Chico’s store moved to…’ Chico’s is alive and well in Park Ridge and offering fabulous clothes at great prices! I finally earned my discount card!
• WineStyles will have beer & wine tasting for First Fridays!
• Lisa Shewfelt plays Miss Willie in Curious Savage this weekend at the First Methodist Church! I hear it’s a lot of fun for just $10!
• PR Police are handing out coupons to kids who are caught being good? Chickie’s Diner is participating with free milkshakes! If you’d like to participate, call Paul Sheehan at 847.318.8911
• Higher Level Wellness.com will tell you all about the benefits of Vitamin K, what it does, how the body needs it, and what you can eat to get it! (Hint – kale and spinach among top 3)
• Jason’s Deli introduced a new wild salmon-wich featureing wild pacific sockeye salmon on toasted herb focaccia for a limited time only!
• Sun and Moon Yoga got a new instructor, Kirsten Higgins!
• Vive! Therapeutic Massage offers 10% discount off 3 treatments when you by a 3 pack! 847.637.0002
As you may know, I’m also the part time executive director for the Park Ridge Community Fund (PRCF).
Chamber member Gleeday.com has generously offered to hold a fundraiser for the PRCF July 11 - 18! We’re looking for restaurants, stores, and other businesses to sign up. It’s great exposure for you, Gleeday and for the PRCF!
Gleeday is an online advertiser offering deals to their member base located throughout the suburbs. Importantly, and unlike their competition, they focus solely on underserved and relatively small geographic markets. Their model is structured to bring local, repeat, and profitable customers to their business partners. Take a look at their website: www.gleeday.com
Gleeday has generously agreed to contribute 30% of gross sales to PRCF as part of a special week of deals they are planning to run in mid-July. PRCF will also co-promote these deals by sending them to contacts throughout Chicagoland.
Please take part in this great initiative and help your community!
For further details, please contact Charlie Moriarty, at charlie@gleeday.com or at 847.868.2437. Charlie may also contact you to give you more details about this fundraiser.
Lynnette's School of Dance
ANNUAL DANCE RECITAL to be held at Christian Heritage Academy
315 Waukegan Road in Northfield at 3 p.m.
June 11 and 12
Lynnette VanDien Bertolotti
Director Lynnette's School of Dance
517 Talcott
Park Ridge,Il. 60068
847-823-7334
lynnettedance@comcast.net
jazzn1@hotmail.com
Tour South American Wineries with Oakton
Experience the flavor and history of South America’s most elegant wines on a travel/study tour offered by Oakton Community College this November.
Take in the natural beauty of Argentina’s wine country and tour wineries featuring Malbec, the country’s most famous wine. Visit Chile’s Colchagua Valley, a fertile expanse often compared to Napa Valley, and savor red wines created in the climate of the Andean Valley.
For complete itineraries and information about upcoming tours, call Bea Cornelissen at 847-635-1812, or visit www.oakton.edu/news/first/travel.htm.
Sun and Moon Yoga News:
LuLuLemon @Northbrook Court ~
Sun and Moon is the "featured" yoga studio, for June
A Sun and Moon instructor will be lead a FREE class every SUNDAY in June @ 9:30 am Be sure to join us!!
Regus
If you’re looking for a business address and support services that reflect the professionalism of your business but won’t break the bank, then read on. A Virtual Office from Regus gives you a prestigious address and fully trained call handling team that will add that wow factor to any business at a price you can afford.
It’s great for:
Start-ups, small and home based businesses looking for an enhanced image and support services plus growing companies wanting to establish a presence overseas, making risk-free expansion a reality.
Discover what a virtual office can do for you:
A Regus Virtual Office gives you an enhanced business image, complete flexibility and support without the overhead.
• A great address – choose from 1100 locations worldwide
• Your mail forwarded or saved for you to collect
• A local telephone number with scripted call answering, screening and forwarding
• Your messages passed on by phone, SMS, email or via secure online portal
• On-site admin support, for everything from photocopying to travel bookings
• All the benefits of a full-service office without the overhead
• Complimentary Regus businessworld Gold membership giving you unlimited access to our network of 1100 business lounges and cafés across the globe. Great for when you’re traveling on business, in the UK or abroad
Call Christine La Valle at 312.466.7598 or christine.lavalle@regus.com. Mention this ad and receive 1 month FREE on your new service!
Central Baptist Village will show Julia Roberts in ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ on Friday, June 10. Call for time 708.583.8500. Refreshments, snacks, touors, state of the art projector and screen.
Also:
select from: Second Month’s Rent Free
— or —
Moving Solutions Reimbursement
Join our dynamic speaker, Roz Byrne, senior real estate expert from Re/Max®,
and learn how easy it is to declutter, sell your home or condo, and transition to a
lifestyle of freedom! R.S.V.P. to 708-583-8500 today!
Ask About Our MOVE-IN INCEN TIVES in Independent Living
The UPSIDE of DOWNSIZING
Free Seminar:
Wed., June 8 – 10:00 a.m.
Also on our campus: • Assisted Living • Nursing Care • Memory Care
4747 N. Canfield, Norridge, IL • 708-583-8500 • www.cbvillage.org
Tee Time! Miniature Golf Outing for Center of Concern
Join us on Tuesday, June 14 (rain date Wednesday, June 15) from 5:30-8:30, when friends, supporters and families will gather to play 18 holes, enjoy a picnic dinner, participate in games, a raffle and face painting, all while delighting in a spectacular sunset from the hilltop at the Mountain View Adventure Center, 510 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Cost for Adults is $15, Children Under 12 is $8. Click here for registration form or call Dawn at 847.823.0453.
TIP FROM THE TEACHER at TriPilates
ATHLETIC GRACE
by Yoly Nowak
New students often ask, "How long does it take before the exercises look graceful and flowing when performed?"
Joe Pilates wrote, "Correctly executed and mastered to the point of sub-conscious reaction, these exercises will reflect grace and balance in your routine activities."
We practice the same set of exercises in the same order so that the movements will become second nature to us. We don't think about it; we finish Footwork on the Reformer and automatically reach to lower the foot bar and go into the Hundred. Part of learning the sequence of exercises is learning the transitions between the exercises.
As you mount or dismount an apparatus, or move from one exercise to the next, use the least amount of extraneous movement to get into position without wiggling, squirming or adjusting to "get in the right spot." Think instead of adjusting a bit if you need to as you start to move. The transitions from one exercise to the next will allow you to master the exercises so that you can focus your mind on scooping your stomach a little deeper or lengthen your spine a bit longer, which will give you that athletic grace that we're looking for while we're moving.
Yoly and Beth are available for private lessons and small groups.
REQUEST YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!
or EMAIL US NOW!
Remember our SIZZLING SUMMER SPECIAL, make a commitment now to keep learning! Pilates is a journey...
Summer Mindfulness Classes for Learning to Really Relax!
The Willow Wellness Center is pleased to share with you that Dr. Sandra G. Carey is facilitating Monday evening (6-7) mindfulness meditation classes as a summer special in our Park Ridge office. People are welcome to drop in when they're available for gentle movement, intentional breathing, mindful creativity, and inspirational experiences. Sessions are $25 each, or four for $95 (when purchased as a pack). A PDF flier is available upon request for your use or sharing. For fliers or more information, please feel free to contact Dr. Carey at (847) 318-8200 or scarey@willowwellness.com. The Willow Wellness Center is a multidisciplinary psychology practice located in the northwest suburbs, on Northwest Highway between Dempster and Potter.
Lisa C. Campbell, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
lcampbell@willowwellness.com
Willow Wellness Center
1400 Renaissance Drive, Suite 401
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-8200
www.willowwellness.com
Abundant life for the rest of your life.
Structural Integrated Therapy:
How can this help you?
One of the numerous therapies that Vive! offers is a therapy called Structural Integrated Therapy (SIT). SIT is a deep tissue therapy whose primary goal is to balance and to lift the body in its gravity field. It strives to balance the extensors and flexors in the body thereby providing improved structural alignment and posture. Our bodies are not perfect and slight imperfections can cause us great pains as we try to stay balanced. For example, if a person has one leg shorter than the other the body will fight gravity in order to stay upright. This adjustment can cause the person's spine to bend to the other side in order to compensate for the unevenness. The muscles and fascia (the outer layer of connective tissue surrounding the muscles) are then pulled and stressed from this structural shift. SIT applies specific muscle stretching techniques that help the muscles to move freely and independently of each other. The goal of SIT is to enable all the body parts to cooperate in an integrated fashion. SIT accomplishes this over 10 individual sessions where each session focuses on a different body section. If you are suffering from postural misalignments, talk to us about getting a SIT sample
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!
There are 30 or so businesses participating in First Fridays which kicks off tomorrow!
Thank you to board member, Sheila Duda, TeaLula, who has tirelessly championed this effort with the Chamber’s Retail committee.
Please check out www.FirstFridaysPR.com for all the participating businesses, the art and artists, the Kalo Trolley Tours (donations gratefully accepted), and way more.
Thank you to Resurrection Health Services for being a major sponsor of First Fridays!
Did you know that…?
• Chico’s Park Ridge did NOT move! I got a postcard stating ‘your local Chico’s store moved to…’ Chico’s is alive and well in Park Ridge and offering fabulous clothes at great prices! I finally earned my discount card!
• WineStyles will have beer & wine tasting for First Fridays!
• Lisa Shewfelt plays Miss Willie in Curious Savage this weekend at the First Methodist Church! I hear it’s a lot of fun for just $10!
• PR Police are handing out coupons to kids who are caught being good? Chickie’s Diner is participating with free milkshakes! If you’d like to participate, call Paul Sheehan at 847.318.8911
• Higher Level Wellness.com will tell you all about the benefits of Vitamin K, what it does, how the body needs it, and what you can eat to get it! (Hint – kale and spinach among top 3)
• Jason’s Deli introduced a new wild salmon-wich featureing wild pacific sockeye salmon on toasted herb focaccia for a limited time only!
• Sun and Moon Yoga got a new instructor, Kirsten Higgins!
• Vive! Therapeutic Massage offers 10% discount off 3 treatments when you by a 3 pack! 847.637.0002
As you may know, I’m also the part time executive director for the Park Ridge Community Fund (PRCF).
Chamber member Gleeday.com has generously offered to hold a fundraiser for the PRCF July 11 - 18! We’re looking for restaurants, stores, and other businesses to sign up. It’s great exposure for you, Gleeday and for the PRCF!
Gleeday is an online advertiser offering deals to their member base located throughout the suburbs. Importantly, and unlike their competition, they focus solely on underserved and relatively small geographic markets. Their model is structured to bring local, repeat, and profitable customers to their business partners. Take a look at their website: www.gleeday.com
Gleeday has generously agreed to contribute 30% of gross sales to PRCF as part of a special week of deals they are planning to run in mid-July. PRCF will also co-promote these deals by sending them to contacts throughout Chicagoland.
Please take part in this great initiative and help your community!
For further details, please contact Charlie Moriarty, at charlie@gleeday.com or at 847.868.2437. Charlie may also contact you to give you more details about this fundraiser.
Lynnette's School of Dance
ANNUAL DANCE RECITAL to be held at Christian Heritage Academy
315 Waukegan Road in Northfield at 3 p.m.
June 11 and 12
Lynnette VanDien Bertolotti
Director Lynnette's School of Dance
517 Talcott
Park Ridge,Il. 60068
847-823-7334
lynnettedance@comcast.net
jazzn1@hotmail.com
Tour South American Wineries with Oakton
Experience the flavor and history of South America’s most elegant wines on a travel/study tour offered by Oakton Community College this November.
Take in the natural beauty of Argentina’s wine country and tour wineries featuring Malbec, the country’s most famous wine. Visit Chile’s Colchagua Valley, a fertile expanse often compared to Napa Valley, and savor red wines created in the climate of the Andean Valley.
For complete itineraries and information about upcoming tours, call Bea Cornelissen at 847-635-1812, or visit www.oakton.edu/news/first/travel.htm.
Sun and Moon Yoga News:
LuLuLemon @Northbrook Court ~
Sun and Moon is the "featured" yoga studio, for June
A Sun and Moon instructor will be lead a FREE class every SUNDAY in June @ 9:30 am Be sure to join us!!
Regus
If you’re looking for a business address and support services that reflect the professionalism of your business but won’t break the bank, then read on. A Virtual Office from Regus gives you a prestigious address and fully trained call handling team that will add that wow factor to any business at a price you can afford.
It’s great for:
Start-ups, small and home based businesses looking for an enhanced image and support services plus growing companies wanting to establish a presence overseas, making risk-free expansion a reality.
Discover what a virtual office can do for you:
A Regus Virtual Office gives you an enhanced business image, complete flexibility and support without the overhead.
• A great address – choose from 1100 locations worldwide
• Your mail forwarded or saved for you to collect
• A local telephone number with scripted call answering, screening and forwarding
• Your messages passed on by phone, SMS, email or via secure online portal
• On-site admin support, for everything from photocopying to travel bookings
• All the benefits of a full-service office without the overhead
• Complimentary Regus businessworld Gold membership giving you unlimited access to our network of 1100 business lounges and cafés across the globe. Great for when you’re traveling on business, in the UK or abroad
Call Christine La Valle at 312.466.7598 or christine.lavalle@regus.com. Mention this ad and receive 1 month FREE on your new service!
Central Baptist Village will show Julia Roberts in ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ on Friday, June 10. Call for time 708.583.8500. Refreshments, snacks, touors, state of the art projector and screen.
Also:
select from: Second Month’s Rent Free
— or —
Moving Solutions Reimbursement
Join our dynamic speaker, Roz Byrne, senior real estate expert from Re/Max®,
and learn how easy it is to declutter, sell your home or condo, and transition to a
lifestyle of freedom! R.S.V.P. to 708-583-8500 today!
Ask About Our MOVE-IN INCEN TIVES in Independent Living
The UPSIDE of DOWNSIZING
Free Seminar:
Wed., June 8 – 10:00 a.m.
Also on our campus: • Assisted Living • Nursing Care • Memory Care
4747 N. Canfield, Norridge, IL • 708-583-8500 • www.cbvillage.org
Tee Time! Miniature Golf Outing for Center of Concern
Join us on Tuesday, June 14 (rain date Wednesday, June 15) from 5:30-8:30, when friends, supporters and families will gather to play 18 holes, enjoy a picnic dinner, participate in games, a raffle and face painting, all while delighting in a spectacular sunset from the hilltop at the Mountain View Adventure Center, 510 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Cost for Adults is $15, Children Under 12 is $8. Click here for registration form or call Dawn at 847.823.0453.
TIP FROM THE TEACHER at TriPilates
ATHLETIC GRACE
by Yoly Nowak
New students often ask, "How long does it take before the exercises look graceful and flowing when performed?"
Joe Pilates wrote, "Correctly executed and mastered to the point of sub-conscious reaction, these exercises will reflect grace and balance in your routine activities."
We practice the same set of exercises in the same order so that the movements will become second nature to us. We don't think about it; we finish Footwork on the Reformer and automatically reach to lower the foot bar and go into the Hundred. Part of learning the sequence of exercises is learning the transitions between the exercises.
As you mount or dismount an apparatus, or move from one exercise to the next, use the least amount of extraneous movement to get into position without wiggling, squirming or adjusting to "get in the right spot." Think instead of adjusting a bit if you need to as you start to move. The transitions from one exercise to the next will allow you to master the exercises so that you can focus your mind on scooping your stomach a little deeper or lengthen your spine a bit longer, which will give you that athletic grace that we're looking for while we're moving.
Yoly and Beth are available for private lessons and small groups.
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Remember our SIZZLING SUMMER SPECIAL, make a commitment now to keep learning! Pilates is a journey...
Summer Mindfulness Classes for Learning to Really Relax!
The Willow Wellness Center is pleased to share with you that Dr. Sandra G. Carey is facilitating Monday evening (6-7) mindfulness meditation classes as a summer special in our Park Ridge office. People are welcome to drop in when they're available for gentle movement, intentional breathing, mindful creativity, and inspirational experiences. Sessions are $25 each, or four for $95 (when purchased as a pack). A PDF flier is available upon request for your use or sharing. For fliers or more information, please feel free to contact Dr. Carey at (847) 318-8200 or scarey@willowwellness.com. The Willow Wellness Center is a multidisciplinary psychology practice located in the northwest suburbs, on Northwest Highway between Dempster and Potter.
Lisa C. Campbell, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
lcampbell@willowwellness.com
Willow Wellness Center
1400 Renaissance Drive, Suite 401
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-8200
www.willowwellness.com
Abundant life for the rest of your life.
Structural Integrated Therapy:
How can this help you?
One of the numerous therapies that Vive! offers is a therapy called Structural Integrated Therapy (SIT). SIT is a deep tissue therapy whose primary goal is to balance and to lift the body in its gravity field. It strives to balance the extensors and flexors in the body thereby providing improved structural alignment and posture. Our bodies are not perfect and slight imperfections can cause us great pains as we try to stay balanced. For example, if a person has one leg shorter than the other the body will fight gravity in order to stay upright. This adjustment can cause the person's spine to bend to the other side in order to compensate for the unevenness. The muscles and fascia (the outer layer of connective tissue surrounding the muscles) are then pulled and stressed from this structural shift. SIT applies specific muscle stretching techniques that help the muscles to move freely and independently of each other. The goal of SIT is to enable all the body parts to cooperate in an integrated fashion. SIT accomplishes this over 10 individual sessions where each session focuses on a different body section. If you are suffering from postural misalignments, talk to us about getting a SIT sample
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!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
May 31, 2011 Weekly Update
From Gail,
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 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 Jeanine Schultz Memorial School
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.
Chamber Outing? 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
Ads in the Newsletter 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
Mark Your Calendar for these Events! 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!
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!
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 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 Jeanine Schultz Memorial School
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.
Chamber Outing? 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
Ads in the Newsletter 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
Mark Your Calendar for these Events! 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!
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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