From Gail
Wow, we had a great response from members updating their listings on our website! Please check them again:
http://secure.parkridgechamber.org/home/websitepages/MemberDirectory.aspx
Also, thanks to everyone who participated in First Fridays last Friday. We donated over 800 pounds to the Maine Township Food Pantry. And a big ‘thank you’ to the Park Ridge Youth Commission (and Jared Skiba from Allegro Music) that assisted in the collection and weighing of the donations! www.FirstFridaysPR.com
Luncheon on Wednesday Wednesday, November 9
Chicago Marriott O’Hare
8535 W. Higgins Rd
11:30am-1:30pm
$25/with rsvp $30/walk-ins & Prospective members
Featuring Park Ridge attorney and Chamber member, George Bellas from Bellas & Wachowski, on:
"Five Key Legal Survival Tips for Your Business in this Economy"
* Despite high commercial space vacancies, is your landlord winning the lease game?
* Despite taxpayer bail-outs, does your bank treat you like a stranger?
* Are you earning money but still feel broke because your payables and receivables are out of control?
* Do you sweat making every payroll?
* Do your business contracts favor the other guy?
RSVP: 847.825.3121
Are you a Military Vet? If you are a U.S. military veteran, please email me and let me know. I know there are more than these:
Dave Donovan
Curt Edlund
Perry Fisher
And me! Did you know I served in the USAF for over 5 years? I worked on the Space Shuttle Program.
We will list your name in the newsletter. And, if you come to the November 9 luncheon at the Marriott O’Hare, 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.
Uptown Dentistry Grand Opening on Thursday November 10, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Uptown Dentistry. 80 N. Northwest Hwy.
with Chamber Board, Ambassadors, Mayor Schmidt and City Officials!
An in-office whitening treatment will be raffled off!
Are you a good StoryTeller? For the First Fridays Park Ridge in December, the theme is “Once Upon Park Ridge” and we’re looking for great storytellers! Email me and let me know if you’d like to be assigned to a store and your hours. Wear your own costumes but we’re thinking along the lines of ‘A Christmas Carol’ but we’re open.
No one will be turned away – so just let me know!
Mark Your Calendar for these Events!
November 9, Wednesday, 8:30am - 9:30am Retail Committee First Friday Meeting Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview
November 9, Wednesday, 11:30am to 1:30pm, Monthly Networking Luncheon at Chicago Marriott O'Hare, 8535 W. Higgins Road, Chicago. Speaker: George Bellas, Bellas & Wachowski, Attorneys. Topic: Legal Survival Tips for Small Business Owners in Today’s Economy $25 members and $30 prospective members and walk ins.
November 10, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum - Moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group LLC. Take advantage of cloud technology, collaboration and work from virtually anyplace. What tools are available for businesses to leverage the cloud! http://www.clicktoattend.com/?id=157865 – to pre-register
November 10, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Uptown Dentistry. 80 N. Northwest Hwy. with Chamber Board, Ambassadors, Mayor Schmidt and City Officials! An in-office whitening treatment will be raffled off!
November 11, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN1: Park Ridge Executive Network
November 16, Wednesday 8:00am-9:30am Chamber Retail Committee Meeting,
November 17, Thursday 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice, 10 S. NW Highway
November 17, Thursday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Health Care Forum! "Diabetes, Dilemma, and Discussion" 100 S. Western Avenue, Park Ridge Senior Center
November 18, Friday, 8:30am -9:30am Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Dunkin Donuts, 1129 Touhy Ave. with Chamber Board, Ambassadors, Mayor Schmidt and City Officials!
November 18, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network
November 18, Friday, 11:30am – 1:30am, Women in Business Holiday Luncheon
November 21, Monday, 8:30am – 9:30am, Newsletter Meeting
November 22, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
November 23, Wednesday, 9:00am -10:30am Health Care Forum, 720 Garden St.
November 25, Friday, 6:00pm-9:00pm Winterfest! Uptown and South Park. Ride the trolleys. See Santa arrive on the firetruck in front of the library. Reindeer in South Park. Carolers. Maine South High School Marching Band. Best Decorated house contest along the trolley route of Prospect and Courtland. Luminaries.
November 29, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am New Member Orientation hosted by The Ambassadors – join us for this informative session to learn all about the Chamber.
SAVE THE DATES!!!
• December 4, Sunday, 1:00pm, “It’s a Wonderful Life” sponsored by Liberty Bank; at Pickwick Theater to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund. No charge but donations greatly appreciated. iPad donated by Liberty Bank to be raffled off as a grand prize of many raffle items. Thank you to Liberty Bank and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital for sponsoring the movie.
• December 18, Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross sponsored by Chamber – thank you to Bredeman Toyota & Chevy for sponsorship donation!
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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