The August Chamber newsletter is at Citywide for printing right now and we will need help assembling it because the Maine East HS students are off for the rest of the summer. Let me know if you can help for even an hour (stuffing, sorting, labeling, sealing – nothing heavy).
I hope to see you this evening at Blufish Sushi Bistro from 5 to 7 for the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting. We’ll cut the ribbon as soon as the mayor arrives around 6 or so.
We’re looking for sponsors for the golf outing which is Monday, September 12. If you’d like to help out, let me know. We’re running an early bird special – if you sign up and pay by August 12, you’ll get early bird discounts for golfing at a private club!
And don’t forget that our Business After Hours is this Thursday, 5 to 7, at the Elks Lodge! See below for details.
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce members are well read! The Women in Business networking event for July was the 5th annual book discussion and brought in a lively crowd of members each passionate about their books! Maggie Hommel, Reader Services Manager, Park Ridge Public Library lead the book discussion over a light, summer meal of assorted sandwich wraps, fresh fruit, desserts and beverages all catered by Perry's on Devon. The great list of recommended books is on the Event Photos section of the Chamber website. Check it out here!
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Saturday, August 27 is the Harry O’Brien Community Run/Walk. The event will start at The Park Ridge Senior Center at 9am for runners and 9:15am walkers. The Fun Run Course is 3 miles flat & fast loop, and the Kids Run & Walk Course is a 1.5 mile loop. Register online: $22 adult registration, $15 18 years and under, & bring the whole family! -Strollers, bicycles, and dogs are welcome- Help raise money to benefit local social service agencies. YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOUR HELP! Questions? 847-825-5311 or obrienrunwalk@aol.com
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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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Gift Certificates are still needed for the Park Ridge Beautification Awards Program! 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 at the Park Ridge Chamber Office (10 awards so 10 gift certificates please).
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Call the Chamber today to reserve your tickets to see the new smash-hit musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 6:30pm! Tickets are $50 pp (regularly $75.50 pp) Cash or check only! No credit cards. The show is being performed at the Apollo Theatre, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago. RSVP to 847-825-3121
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The U.S. Chamber and NIBAC present A Spirit of Enterprise Awards Summit August 30th at The Westin Hotel in Itasca. Congressman Peter Roskam will give his impressions of the first session of the 111th Congress. He will receive the U.S. Chamber’s Spirit of Enterprise Award for voting in support of the Chamber’s position on select legislation a minimum of 70% of the time during the first session of the 111th Congress. Registration is at 9:30am and the program runs from 10-11:30am. Please contact the chamber to register by August 23rd at 847-825-3121.
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Looking for ways to improve your bottom line? Need better marketing tools? How about vendors that can save you money? For these answers and more, visit our Annual Business-to-Business Expo and Taste on Thursday, Oct 18 from 3pm-6pm. Business owners, managers, employees and home-based businesses from the area are invited to attend at no charge, with a business card the only requirement for entry. The event is brought to you by many local Chambers of Commerce and will be at Bristol Court Banquets (828 E. Rand Road in Mount Prospect) For more information, call the Chamber at 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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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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July 25, Monday, 5pm-7pm (TODAY!) Blufish Sushi Bistro Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting – all members invited!
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.
August 3, Wednesday, 3pm Paul Davis Emergency Services Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting – all members invited!
August 4, Thursday, 10am-11:30am (EKG) Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Monthly Meeting A group for new and emerging enterpreneurs.
August 5, Friday, First Fridays Park Ridge (open til 8pm or later) showcases Dog Days of Summer. Local dog rescue agencies will be at Uptown and South Park businesses for dog adoption.
August 10, Wednesday, 11:30am-1pm Monthly Networking Luncheon at the Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect ($25 members and $30 prospective members)
August 11, Thursday 8:45am-10:15am The Tech Forum that was originally scheduled for July has been postponed to next month (August 11, 2011) where Chamber member Ben Wilson (Falkor Group LLC) will provide helpful tips on the use of PowerPoint. Don’t miss out!
August 11, Thursday 6pm Jack & Jill Kids, Cuts, and Toys Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting – all members invited!
SAVE THE DATE!
August 27, Harry O’Brien Community Run/Walk
September 12, Golf Outing at Evanston Golf Club in Skokie 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 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!
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