I hear all the time what a busy and active Chamber we have! If you have any ideas to make the Chamber work better for you and your needs, I’d love to hear from you. It’s hard to please all the people all the time but we like to try! There are other committees we could have if we had volunteers to lead them. Is there something you’d like to see in your field which would help you grow your business?
Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills on Saturday, August 13 at 7 p.m. Soldier Field. 2 tickets (Sec 428 Row 111) donated by Kris Hansen, Bethany Terrace. Face value is $74 each or $148 for both. Highest bidder gets them. Cash or check only. Proceeds to the Chamber.
Did you know that for just $50, we can send out a dedicated eblast to 650 member contacts for you?
Thank you to The Des Plaines Elks Lodge for hosting our monthly Business After Hours last Thursday. About 25 guests were in attendance, and it was overall a great event for networking, food and drinks. If you are interested in hosting a Business After Hours, please contact the Chamber at 847-825-3121 for more information!
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This Friday, celebrate First Fridays Park Ridge “Dog Days of Summer”. Dog rescue agencies will be at Park Ridge businesses for dog adoption from 6:00pm-8:00pm or later. Activities and specials are planned for Uptown and South Park area shops and restaurants. Make Park Ridge your Friday Night destination and celebrate man’s best friend! For more information, please contact Sheila Duda at sduda@tealula.com. If too hot or raining, will be cancelled to keep the dogs safe.
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Mayor Schmidt and Park Ridge Chamber members came out to support a new member's grand opening this week: Blufish Sushi Bistro, located in the Uptown redeveloped area at 130 N. Northwest Highway. The mayor cut the red ribbon with the Chamber's oversized ceremonial scissors while the 3 partners flanked him. Afterwards, all the Chamber members were treated to a complete dinner of fresh sashimi and sushi, nigiri rolls, tender braised beef, grilled salmon and more.
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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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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 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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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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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. We will again be setting out the strategy table for discussion, sharing and growth. Bring ideas, question and suggestions that you might want to explore for your business or for the group and share the opportunities that come from the experience. This has been warmly received as a part of what we do and how we grow as Entrepreneurs individually and as a group. As August tends to be a time to get away for many, the smaller group that gathers makes it an idea place for everyone to toss out an idea and get some useful feedback. It is a great time to focus on those issues that have been on the backburner for awhile too. A great opportunity to continue the relationship building thread of our earlier meetings!
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. Bring your friendly dog out for some socializing fun!
August 10, Wednesday, 11:30am-1pm Monthly Networking Luncheon at the Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect ($25 members and $30 prospective members). The library staff will share the latest business info available and Steve Cutaia will give a brief discussion on City regulations pertaining to businesses. Catered by All on the Road Catering.
August 11, Thursday 8:45am-10:15am The Tech Forum: 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!
August 27, Harry O’Brien Community Run/Walk 9a.m. to noon. For the whole family! Come out and support your community – all proceeds go to the Park Ridge Community Fund.
SAVE THE DATE!
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 Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800
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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