From Gail
Last week was our luncheon at Outback Steakhouse and our featured speaker was funnyman Derick Lengwenus. About 35 Chamber members came together and met, ate, and had a great time. Thank you to Rich Callahan at Outback for having us!
Saturday was the Electronics Recycling with 335 cars in 3 hours! Thank you to Liberty Bank, Maine Township, and Maine Township Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano for sponsoring. Thank you to Mike McGrath from the City for working so hard. The event was co-hosted by the City, the Chamber, and the Park District.
Merchants, when you get your coupons, highlight your name and return them to the Chamber for a drawing. Winner gets a free dedicated eblast.
Retail Committee The Retail Committee plans First Fridays each month and could use more helping hands. Also offers a change for retailers to get together and discuss issues on the last Wednesday each month in the evening after shops have closed. October 26 6:30 to 8:00, will continue discussion of social media including facebook, twitter, etc.
You’re invited! 720 Garden
Core Yoga Open House Saturday Core Yoga is celebrating their 1st Anniversary this Saturday at 991 W. Touhy Avenue from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Mayor Dave Schmidt will be there at 11 a.m. to cut the ribbon. You’re invited to come out and be part of the ceremony and get your picture in the photograph!
Thursday Eblast is cancelled There will be no eblast of Member News on Thursday as I’m on vacation!
Are you a Military Vet? If you are a U.S. military veteran, please email me and let me know. We’d like to list your name in the newsletter. And, if you come to the November 9 luncheon, we’ll take a picture of all our vets for the newsletter and I’ll post it online.
11/11/11 is Veterans Day and the Chamber office will be closed in observance.
Holiday Lights Can you donate money for the lights so they can be strung up in Park Ridge?
The cost of lights has gone up from last year and we also need other supplies like cords, splitters, tape, and more.
Membership Drive in October Chamber Membership Drive
Bring in a new member during October, and receive a $25 Chamber gift certificate! The new member needs to list you under ‘referred by’ on the application. New members approved between now and the end of the year will be in good standing through the end of next year, 12/31/2012.
Here’s who has joined so far during the membership drive:
1 Around the World Cigars & Gifts Al Shah
2 Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants Janet Sagmeister
3 Cbeyond Brooke Martin
4 CorePower Yoga Vy Brooks
5 DiValerio, Kathy - Koenig & Strey Kathy DiValerio
6 Entertainment Cruises Peggy Kennedy
7 Gospel Life BIC Church Rev. Jeff Foster
8 Master Brick Inc. Ulyana Lysak
9 Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center Eileen Considine Boggins
10 Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting Alec Schuetter
11 Real Results Inc. Qunoot Sharafi
12 Uptown Dentistry Dr. Jeff Ruttencutter &
Dr. Priscilla Chang
Lee Acupuncture Did you know that Monday, October 24th is National Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day?
To celebrate the occasion, Mary Lee Quaid, Licensed Acupuncturist and owner of Lee Acupuncture and Healing Center is offering mini-stress reduction treatments. If you have always wanted to try Acupuncture but never found the time or were a little apprehensive about what the treatments were like, this is the perfect opportunity for you to sample this ancient healing medicine. Mary Lee will offer 20 minute treatments for just $20 and will be using 2 acupuncture points known for stress reduction. It is called the 20-20-2 celebration for AOM (Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day). To celebrate the day and introduce you to Acupuncture and explain tongue and pulse diagnosis, Mary Lee will be available to schedule appointments over the next few weeks. Just give her clinic at call at 847-830-8817, mention the 20-20-2 celebration, and book your appointment. It's just that simple. You can also email her clinic at leeacupuncture.com@gmail.com.
Tasty Pup
Tasty Pup would like to thank St. Paul of the Cross for considering us for their October 11th fundraiser.
It was an amazing success.
Lisa’s Italian Ice Halloween is right around the corner. We have treat bags as
low as $1.00 up to a 2 gallon tin for $30.00. These are great
for teachers to give their students, to sweeten up an office mate or
to gifts for your favorite clients.
Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice - What's Popn
10 S. Northwest Hwy.
847-692-3737
www.lisasitailianice.com
www.whatspopn.biz
Mark Your Calendar for these Events!
October 18, Tuesday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm, Multi Chamber Business-to-Business Expo and Taste, Bristol Court, 828 E. Rand Rd., Mt. Prospect, Free to attend with business card.
October 19, Wednesday, Retail Committee First Friday Planning Meeting, 8:30am – 9:30am, Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview
October 20, Health Care Forum, Senior Center, 5 to 8 p.m. “Food, Mood, Sleep” presented by Dr. Sandra Carey from Willow Wellness Center. Everyone is invited! No charge. Please rsvp. Refreshments.
October 21, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network
October 22, Saturday, 6:00pm, Northwestern Homecoming Game vs. Penn State – SOLD OUT!
October 25, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am, PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
October 26, Wednesday, Retail Committee First Friday Planning Meeting, 8:30am – 9:30am, Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview
October 26, Wednesday, Health Care Forum Monthly Meeting, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
October 28, Friday, 8:30am – 9:45am, Women in Business Breakfast, Kymberlee Kaye Raya of Big Shot Marketing speaking about Designing Effective Email Marketing Campaigns for Successful Businesses. Catered by Panera Bread $10 for members and $15 for prospective and walk ins.
SAVE THE DATES!!!
November 25, Friday, 6pm – 9pm Winterfest in Park Ridge – All around Town!
December 4, Saturday, 1pm, “It’s a Wonderful Life” movie at Pickwick Theater benefitting the Park Ridge Community Fund, no charge but donations greatly appreciated.
December 18, Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross sponsored by the Chamber – volunteers needed please
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. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5. Charter 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. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 New!
17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000
18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
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. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
26. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
27. You can be here!
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