Monday, July 11, 2011

Weekly Chamber Update

Just spent a week in Puerto Vallarta with 3 girlfriends – and had a great time! Came back and worked the Canopies on Courtland – what a great day it was! All our booths were sold out and the weather was perfect – thank you to those who participated:

ATI Physical Therapy Precious Paws of Park Ridge
Ross E. Rubino, DDS St. Matthew Center for Health
Advanced Physical Therapy StageCoach Theatre Arts Schools
Allstate Insurance/Gentile Gleeday.com
Periodontics of Niles, P.C. Park Ridge Chamber & Park Ridge Community Fund
Vive! Therapeutic Massage Floyd's 99 Barbershop
A-Abiding Care AMA Dance: Music School
AthletiCo Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge Chiropractic Where You Shop
Resurrection Health Care Sport Clips

Riggio’s Restaurant will be hosting the upcoming monthly networking luncheon (July 13, Wednesday from 11:30-1:30pm) 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 when life falls apart. ($25 members and $30 prospective members) RSVP at 847-825-3121!
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Save the date: For the second year, the Chamber will sponsor dinner on Sunday, December 18, at St Paul of the Cross. If you would like to donate towards the cost of the meals, provide food, or volunteer your time that evening, please let me know.
They are still looking for sponsors for Christmas Day and New Years Day which both fall on Sundays. If your organization can sponsor, please email Margaret Smythe at marg_gs@comcast.net and let her know.
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A Manufacturing Expo will be held at Oakton Community College on August 10, 2011 from 9am-1pm. Seminars will be broken into two parts from 9am-11am and 11am-1pm. Each seminar should be roughly 20 minutes in length and will cover topics such as interview skills, dress code for interviews, and resumes. If you have any questions and are interested in speaking for a seminar, please feel free to call Janie at 847-656-5414. Let her know what topics you would be able to present and names of anyone who might be able to attend. (2-3 individuals from your organization are requested)
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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, Chamber members generously gave gift certificates because the City cut the $100 awards out of the budget. If you’re able to donate gift certificates, please drop them off (10 awards so 10 gift certificates please).
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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!)
Call the chamber for your tickets: 847-825-3121
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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 features 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 this has sold out the last four seasons!
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July 13, Monthly Networking Luncheon at Riggio’s Restaurant, 7530 Oakton, Niles, ($25 members and $30 prospective members) Please RSVP to the Chamber at 847-825-3121

July 14, Thursday, 8:45am-10:15am Tech Forum

July 15, Friday, 9am-10am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network

July 20, Wednesday, 8am-9:30am Retail Committee Meeting

July 22, Friday, 11:30am-1:00pm Women in Business 5th Annual Book Discussion Luncheon, 720 Garden St. Bring your favorite book to discuss! Perry’s Catering ($15 for members and $20 for walk-ins and for prospective members)

July 26, Tuesday 9am-10am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network

July 27, Wednesday 9am-10:30am Health Care Forum

July 28, Thursday 5pm-7pm Business After Hours networking at Des Plaines Elks Lodge, 495 Lee Street – Free benefit with your Chamber Membership! Bring your business cards for some serious networking and enjoy food and beverages.

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
December 18, Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross sponsored by the Chamber
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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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