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!
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