“March winds and April showers Bring forth May flowers.”
On this date in 1889, the Eiffel Tower in Paris officially opened!
Tomorrow is April Fools Day (and my son, Dirk’s birthday!).
FYI - We sold out on the Cubs tickets and then got 25 more tickets and now have just 13 left at $18 each. The Northwestern Game will be more expensive this year than it was last year – our cost rose significantly. Would you still be interested if the ticket price is $40? If we cannot get enough interest, we may have to let this one drop from our lineup. I’m also thinking of another play so stay tuned!
Thank you to those who have renewed their 2011 Chamber membership. For those who have elected not to renew, this will be your last eblast unless you contact me. Our by-laws state that after 90 days past due, I need to delete non-paying members. Just a reminder that only dues paying members appear on our website and in the Community Guide (which goes to every house in Park Ridge on May 19). Email me back and let me know if you’re renewing (and if you’re not, please let me know why not). Thx.
Did you know that:
• This evening you can meet your aldermanic candidate here at 720 Garden between 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Our very own Joe Campagna, Grant Merchant Services, and Chamber board director was one of five finalists in a food blogger contest? http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2011/01/10/chicago-food-snob-up-for-pei-wei-blogging-gig-in-asia.php
• Chickies’ Diner will be open Easter Sunday with a special menu and they’re now serving dinner Wed – Sat?
• You can Get Your Spring Face On at 2 Sisters! Special Style EventAt 2 Sisters Boutique, 7 S. Prospect Thursday, April 21st 6pm – 8pm Linda Russo of Caruden Salon & Susan Vandemark of Mary Kay will teach tricks for Spring Makeup Refreshments and FREE Mini Makeovers!
• Global Handmade Hope is offering 25% off your 2nd piece of jewelry.
• That the Park Ridge Hysterical Society laughs every morning at 9 a.m. on a laughter call 1 (712) 432-3900; Use pin 6071292#
• Kalo Foundation’s regular meeting will be April 5 at 7 p.m. at PRNC, 720 Garden
• Lock Up Storage Center will gladly extend the $25.00 referral to any PR chamber member, whether they are an existing customer, or not. 847-318-9700, and press 2 to speak to the Park Ridge office.
• Dick Barton and I got our picture in the Niles Patch.com because we attended their event at Chickie’s Diner on Monday: Df6ed69b6c2ffb5a251e06908bc19efe Patch Goes Fifties at Party
• Spring Fling Fashion Show at Amphora with 2 Sisters, All on the Road Catering, Noodles & Co., WineStyles, Anthony Valentino and Linda Russo (Hairstylist) and other local merchants – to benefit the Center of Concern this Sunday, at 1pm for $25.
• WineStyles offers April Fools wine tasting with Phyllis from 5 to 7 pm. FREE – Chardonnay, French Rose, Portugese Red
Autumn Green at Wright Campus would
Like to invite you to our upcoming
“March Madness” Networking Event
Thursday, March 31st
5 - 7 pm
Appetizers and Cocktails
The NCAA men’s college basketball
Season is upon us in March!
Come dressed in your favorite team’s
attire, and also play our own
Basketball “Hoops” game!
Gift prizes will be given!
Please rsvp to Lisa Mensik, Executive Director or
Kathy Lurz, Director of Sales and Marketing at
773.202.2288 by March 29th
Autumn Green is conveniently located on the corner of
Oak Park Avenue and Forest Preserve Drive, Chicago
4239 N. Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634
Let’s Play it for the Kids!
The Men and Women’s Association of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is holding their 36th annual Golf and Tennis Classic on Monday, June 13 at the Park Ridge Country Club. Proceeds from the event will be used to benefit the Advocate Lutheran General Children’s Hospital and other special hospital programs.
To register or to find out about sponsor opportunities, contact Mary Kozil at 847.723.8144 or mary.kozil@advocatehealth.com.
There is still an opportunity for you to join
The Center of Concern's
Board of Directors, Advisory Board
and Auxiliary as we
"Celebrate A Job Well Done",
Honoring Mary Schurder.
"Celebrate A Job Well Done"
Dinner Reception & Benefit
Friday, April 8, 2011
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Park Ridge Country Club
636 N. Prospect Avenue
Cash Bar
7:00 p.m.Tribute to Mary
$50 per person
Business Casual Attire
Please Respond by April 1, 2011
For more information, please call
Dawn at 847-823-0453 x125
April 9th at the PRCC at 7:30am, James H Skogsbergh, President and CEO of Advocate Health Care is speaking to the men at the 46TH annual Park Ridge Men’s Prayer Breakfast…Cost is $ 25 and tickets are available from Dave Donovan, 847-692-9077.
Park Ridge Community Church Circle Ten Presents Le Cheap Boutique Sunday, April 10, 2011 9am-Noon Great Hall
Proceeds Will Support Circle Ten
Outreach Projects
Donations of gently used jewelry, scarves, purses, ties, may be brought to church office during business hours or Park Place room between 9:15-10am
Preview shopping starts today at Chico’s for our Friends & Family event this week. Today through Sunday our customers will enjoy 15% off of their entire purchase (along with their 5% Passport discount). Just mention that you received this email invite for the discount. The store is PACKED with new items for spring and summer!
TriPilates invites you, your friends and family to JOIN US!
Stop by for a few minutes this Saturday, April 2 at 12:45-1:30. It's FREE! Betsy Smith of RAIN Organic Nutrition's Seed Technology Products will present a brief information session, including free samples and testimonials.
Looking for HEALTHY cellular energy? Extreme athletes to weekend tennis and golfers will want to learn how the organic seed technology in newly launched RAIN Nutrition products can help you get ready for summer and keep you injury free!
No pressure, just stop by, have a refreshment, pick up a brochure, introduce your friends and family to your new passion here at the studio.
FEEL FREE FREE TO RSVP, IT'S FREE!
(let us know how many samples to bring!)
for more information: www.betsy.myrain.me
You're invited!
Spring Fling is a charity fashion show benefiting The Center of Concern, a not-for-profit helping the home bound and elderly retain their independence.
Where: Amphora
2 N. Northwest Hwy
Park Ridge, IL 60068
When: Sunday, April 10th. Doors open at 1pm
Who: Sponsored by Amphora, 2 Sisters, New Prospects, All on the Road Catering, Noodles & Co, Wine Styles, Anthony Valentino, and Caruden Hair Design.
Why: To benefit The Center of Concern
Cost: A $25 donation at the door (cash or check) is required.
Click on the link below to register.
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AmphoraLLC/53ec22f6cd/b8a57fc3d2/c846f41426
Each Tuesday evening during the month of April, catch Park Ridge Chamber members Susan Baushke and Steven Arvanites of Petite Opera Productions on ATT Uverse!
The duo recently appeared on the cable show “Stand By with Marie Conenna”, promoting Petite Opera’s upcoming original spooferetta production, Al Fresco – Life through Opera-Colored Glasses. The opera spoof, which is a cross between opera and improvisation, features famous opera music by Mozart, Puccini and others, a new story and script by Susan Baushke, and new English lyrics by Susan Baushke, Steven Arvanites, Janene Bergen (all Chamber members) and H.R.T. Guillen. This comedy is set in Chicago, and spoofs popular people, events and common characters in and around Chicago. May 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 at 7:30 PM and May 8, 15, and 22 at 4:00 PM performances will take place in Park Ridge at Mary Wilson House Beyer Auditorium, part of the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church campus, 306 S Prospect, Park Ridge. Call 847-553-4442 to reserve tickets, or visit www.petiteopera.org to purchase via credit card.
“Stand By with Marie Conenna” airs every Tuesday evening during April (Apr 5, 12, 19, 26) at 7:30 PM. It will air on local cable station 19 in Highland Park, Deerfield and Winnetka, but ATT Uverse customers can also find it on their viewing guide.
PARK RIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAM: 2 PM, Sunday, April 10, 2011 to be held at the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center, 720 Garden Street. Ward Miller, Executive Director of the Richard Nickel Committee and Archive will be the guest speaker. All residents are invited to attend. The title of his presentation will be PRESERVATION SNAPSHOT: The Legacy of Richard Nickel & The Complete Architecture of Adler and Sullivan.
The Summit of Uptown Brings Popular TV Host for May 12 Benefit Luncheon in Park Ridge
The Summit of Uptown, 10 N. Summit Avenue, Park Ridge, is bringing Phil Ponce, host of “Chicago Tonight”, the popular weeknight news and entertainment show on WTTW-TV, Channel 11, to speak on "A Report from the 50-yard Line" at a fundraising luncheon on Thursday, May 12, at noon.
Tickets for the event are $20; $10 for seniors 65 and older. Because federal funding for public broadcasting—both radio and television—is in danger of being cut, forcing an expected 100+ stations to close their doors, a portion of the price of each ticket benefits public television and WTTW-TV.
In addition, The Summit of Uptown will match the donated portion to increase the total contribution. “We are pleased to bring Phil to The Summit and give local fans of his popular program and public television a chance to hear from him,” says Marc Dennison, Executive Director of The Summit. “We are also supporting public television in the process.”
Ponce's topic is gleaned from his nightly role on the flagship show of America's most watched PBS station, Chicago Tonight. He gives personal insights into the political, business and social trends affecting the Chicago area. Attendees will enjoy his
off-the-record observations about the people, stories and issues that are making headlines.
Longtime Chicago area residents will remember John Callaway, the popular Chicago broadcast journalist, as the original host of “Chicago Tonight” which began in 1984. In 1999, Ponce succeeded Callaway as host of the program which reports primarily on local news and showcases artists and events.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early or stay late for tours of the newly renovated Summit of Uptown which offers independent and assisted living options. Parking is available in the Uptown City garage across the street. For a list of other entertaining events at The Summit, visit www.summitofuptown.com .
Kiwanis One Day
Kiwanis is a global organization comprised of members of every age who are dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. The motto of Kiwanis International is “Serving the Children of the World”.
Kiwanis One Day has become one of the most important days on the Kiwanis calendar. Each year, Kiwanis clubs around the world join in a day of service to their community. In 2011, Kiwanis One Day is April 2nd.
The Park Ridge Kiwanis Clubs will be joining forces on April 2nd to clean up some area roadways and make our community cleaner – better –safer than the rest!
The Kiwanis Morning Club will be cleaning Riverside Drive from Oakton to Dee Rd, and Touhy from Dee Rd to the City-limits. The Kiwanis Noon Club will be cleaning Dee Rd from Devon to Higgins. Both clubs will then proceed to Dee Rd for the 1-mile stretch from Talcott to Devon, by Maine South H.S.
For more information about the Park Ridge Kiwanis programs, becoming a member, or your support of upcoming events, please contact Jeff Sorensen at (847) 812-7447.
Park Ridge City Hall, 505 Butler Place
For all suburban Cook County registered voters
March 14 - 31
Hours: Monday – Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Election Day is April 5, 2011
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: 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. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
5. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
6. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
7. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
8. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
9. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
10. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
11. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
12. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
13. LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
14. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
15. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
16. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
18. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. You can be here!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
"Gail's Weekly Chamber UPDATE"
Everyone has left town for spring break! Well, except for you and me! It’s like a ghost town – let me know if you have anything special going on this week during spring break for those still in town. I’m heading to Chico’s because their Friends & Family sale this week gives you 15% off your entire purchase if you mention this email – and the store is packed with new items for spring and summer!
Also, did you know the library will give you a museum pass for a week if you have a library card? Just check in at the Childrens Department. I got a pass for Brookfield Zoo so I’m taking my daughter, Lian, this week.
Women in Business Panel: Tips from Successful Women! The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Women in Business networking meeting last Friday at the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center, 720 Garden Street.
A panel of three successful women moderated by Jay Crowley, real estate broker with Keller Williams, included Jo Ann Arnswald, MB Financial Bank; Lisa Smith, LNM Consulting; and Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria. Each woman discussed her favorite marketing tips, tools and suggestions; what worked and what didn't. Each agreed that great customer service, word of mouth referrals and their Chamber memberships contributed to their successes.
Usually a breakfast meeting, this one was a luncheon which was catered by Panino's Pizzeria who served Chicken Gorgonzola Salad, Chicken Walnut Salad, Pizzas, Assorted Desserts and Beverages. For catering information, call Panino's at 847.823.3450.
The event was filmed by Emmett Talkington, E&J Digital Media, who is making a Chamber video to post on the Chamber’s website. For information about digital media, call 847-983-4300, or visit www.eandadigitalmedia.com or email eanda@eandadigitalmedia.com. E & A Digital Media Co. specializes in all areas of video and photo production.
Last week Last Week Events:
• Business After Hours Networking at Global Handmade Hope last Thursday. What a fun event! Cynthia Glensgard is the owner and showed us all her lovely items from all around the world – fair trade items using no child or slave labor and she pays a living wage. I bought ear rings and bracelets made in Africa, a zebra stained bone spoon and Lian got a feathered dream catcher! She also had one of her talented ladies, Eleanor Riely, show us how to make a body sloughing mixture made up of Epsom salts, olive oil and essence of lavender and we all scrubbed our hands with it – it was lovely!
• Park Ridge Citizen Corps Council met again. The mission of Park Ridge Citizen Corps Council is to harness the power of every individual through education, training, and volunteer service to make communities safer, stronger, and to better prepare for, respond to, and recover from, the threats of terrorism, crime, public health issues, and disasters of all kinds. Mike Luehr is the Chair; Bill Pretzer is the Vice-Chair; and I’m the Secretary.
• Health Care Forum also met. The Health Care Forum of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, is a collaborative group of health and wellness professionals. The Forum provides health education and resources to empower a healthier community.
• Mega-Connect Multi-Chamber Networking Luncheon at the Crowne Plaza Chicago in Northbrook. Although we had 4 members participate, there were over 250 from a dozen chambers or go. We always participate because it’s a benefit that doesn’t cost us anything and it allows more opportunities for Chamber members to network with other Chamber members. Not everything appeals to all members but we always get a few takers.
Mark Your Calendar for these Upcoming Events! March 31, Thursday, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Meet the Park Ridge City Council Candidates,
The Journal & Topics Newspaper and the Park Ridge Chamber will co-host a Meet the Park Ridge City Council Candidates Night on Thursday, March 31, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Chamber office, 720 Garden Street, located in the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center. Each candidate will be given a table and residents will come at any time during the two-hour event to visit one-on-one with the candidates. Residents are encouraged to attend. The following candidates will be in attendance: 1st Ward: Joseph Sweeney and Alana Warren; 3rd Ward: Jim Smith; 4th Ward: Sal Raspanti; 5th Ward: Dan Knight; 6th Ward: Tom Bernick; 7th Ward: Lottie Janus, Marty Maloney and Franklin Ramirez. Please Contact the Chamber with any questions at 847-825-3121.
April 6, Wednesday, 4:00pm – 7:00pm Regional Business & Restaurant Showcase, The Meadows Club, 2950 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows - Business-to-Business event with exhibitors and restaurants providing food samplings to attendees. Chamber members attend for free with a business card.
April 7, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group (EKG)
Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300, A group for new and emerging entrepreneurs
April 7, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm OnView Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening, 139 N. Northwest Hwy., OnView has original artwork of all kinds (paintings, photography, jewelry, furniture). Come and enjoy some refreshments and networking.
April 8, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network - Elizabeth Vassolo, TribLocal, is speaking.
April 8, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Communications Meeting
April 13, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon, Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect - Eat in the historic Pickwick Theatre, hear the latest doings with this Park Ridge landmark and network with the tenants of the Pickwick offices. Test out the new theatre chairs! This event is free to all Chamber members with a suggested $10 donation for the Park Ridge Community Fund.
April 14, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum Topic: Leveraging Social Media and Video in your Marketing Strategy
April 15, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network - Elizabeth Vassolo, TribLocal, is speaking.
April 20, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting
April 26, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network - Elizabeth Vassolo, TribLocal, is speaking.
April 27, Wednesday, 9:00am – 10:30am Health Care Forum
April 28, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Monthly Networking Business After Hours, Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, 5464 North River Road, Rosemont
April 30, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to noon. Electronics Recycling Day at Park Ridge Public Works Service Center
Free Network on April 6! THE LARGEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NETWORKING EVENT IN 2011!
The Regional Business Expo and Restaurant Showcase will be held on Wednesday, April 6th from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at The Meadows Club, 2950 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows.
Thirteen local Chambers are participating and there are $500 and $250 sponsorship opportunities available or the Exhibit Table ($200 early bird or $225 after 3/15) and $50 Restaurant Exhibit opportunities.
Contact the Chamber for the registration form with all the details. Final payments due by March 31st.
Mark your calendars for this exciting networking event with admission free for attendees showing their business card.
Women’s Conference 4th Annual North Shore Women’s Conference – A Great Opportunity for Your Business!
21 Participating Chambers of Commerce
If you have a woman-owned company, or a company that caters to women, you’ll want to jump on this opportunity for high visibility at the 4th Annual North Shore Women’s Conference on Friday, May 6, 2011.
Our Keynote Speaker, sponsored by Whitehall of Deerfield, Celebrity Chef Gale Gand is sure to draw many participants. Gale Gand, executive pastry chef and partner in the four star restaurant TRU in Chicago will share her celebrity experiences and how she got her start.
Presenting Sponsors will receive the following: Listing as Presenting Sponsor with logo on ads, invitations, programs, posters and eblasts. Expo booth in prime location and four luncheon tickets.
If sponsorship is not in your budget, you will definitely want to consider participating as an Exhibitor. The cost of exhibiting is $250 and includes one luncheon ticket.
Women’s networking groups have increased in numbers and popularity in every chamber on the North Shore. Because of this, we know this event is going to be a huge success,
and you’ll want to be a part of it. Over 400 women business owners participated in last year’s event!
Reply to us and we can email them the registration form.
Community Marketing Program
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Also check out the link on our home page: www.ParkRidgeChamber.org
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
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: 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. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
5. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
6. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
7. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
8. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
9. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
10. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
11. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
12. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
13. LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
14. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
15. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
16. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
18. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. You can be here!
Also, did you know the library will give you a museum pass for a week if you have a library card? Just check in at the Childrens Department. I got a pass for Brookfield Zoo so I’m taking my daughter, Lian, this week.
Women in Business Panel: Tips from Successful Women! The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Women in Business networking meeting last Friday at the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center, 720 Garden Street.
A panel of three successful women moderated by Jay Crowley, real estate broker with Keller Williams, included Jo Ann Arnswald, MB Financial Bank; Lisa Smith, LNM Consulting; and Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria. Each woman discussed her favorite marketing tips, tools and suggestions; what worked and what didn't. Each agreed that great customer service, word of mouth referrals and their Chamber memberships contributed to their successes.
Usually a breakfast meeting, this one was a luncheon which was catered by Panino's Pizzeria who served Chicken Gorgonzola Salad, Chicken Walnut Salad, Pizzas, Assorted Desserts and Beverages. For catering information, call Panino's at 847.823.3450.
The event was filmed by Emmett Talkington, E&J Digital Media, who is making a Chamber video to post on the Chamber’s website. For information about digital media, call 847-983-4300, or visit www.eandadigitalmedia.com or email eanda@eandadigitalmedia.com. E & A Digital Media Co. specializes in all areas of video and photo production.
Last week Last Week Events:
• Business After Hours Networking at Global Handmade Hope last Thursday. What a fun event! Cynthia Glensgard is the owner and showed us all her lovely items from all around the world – fair trade items using no child or slave labor and she pays a living wage. I bought ear rings and bracelets made in Africa, a zebra stained bone spoon and Lian got a feathered dream catcher! She also had one of her talented ladies, Eleanor Riely, show us how to make a body sloughing mixture made up of Epsom salts, olive oil and essence of lavender and we all scrubbed our hands with it – it was lovely!
• Park Ridge Citizen Corps Council met again. The mission of Park Ridge Citizen Corps Council is to harness the power of every individual through education, training, and volunteer service to make communities safer, stronger, and to better prepare for, respond to, and recover from, the threats of terrorism, crime, public health issues, and disasters of all kinds. Mike Luehr is the Chair; Bill Pretzer is the Vice-Chair; and I’m the Secretary.
• Health Care Forum also met. The Health Care Forum of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, is a collaborative group of health and wellness professionals. The Forum provides health education and resources to empower a healthier community.
• Mega-Connect Multi-Chamber Networking Luncheon at the Crowne Plaza Chicago in Northbrook. Although we had 4 members participate, there were over 250 from a dozen chambers or go. We always participate because it’s a benefit that doesn’t cost us anything and it allows more opportunities for Chamber members to network with other Chamber members. Not everything appeals to all members but we always get a few takers.
Mark Your Calendar for these Upcoming Events! March 31, Thursday, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Meet the Park Ridge City Council Candidates,
The Journal & Topics Newspaper and the Park Ridge Chamber will co-host a Meet the Park Ridge City Council Candidates Night on Thursday, March 31, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Chamber office, 720 Garden Street, located in the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center. Each candidate will be given a table and residents will come at any time during the two-hour event to visit one-on-one with the candidates. Residents are encouraged to attend. The following candidates will be in attendance: 1st Ward: Joseph Sweeney and Alana Warren; 3rd Ward: Jim Smith; 4th Ward: Sal Raspanti; 5th Ward: Dan Knight; 6th Ward: Tom Bernick; 7th Ward: Lottie Janus, Marty Maloney and Franklin Ramirez. Please Contact the Chamber with any questions at 847-825-3121.
April 6, Wednesday, 4:00pm – 7:00pm Regional Business & Restaurant Showcase, The Meadows Club, 2950 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows - Business-to-Business event with exhibitors and restaurants providing food samplings to attendees. Chamber members attend for free with a business card.
April 7, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group (EKG)
Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300, A group for new and emerging entrepreneurs
April 7, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm OnView Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening, 139 N. Northwest Hwy., OnView has original artwork of all kinds (paintings, photography, jewelry, furniture). Come and enjoy some refreshments and networking.
April 8, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network - Elizabeth Vassolo, TribLocal, is speaking.
April 8, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Communications Meeting
April 13, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon, Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect - Eat in the historic Pickwick Theatre, hear the latest doings with this Park Ridge landmark and network with the tenants of the Pickwick offices. Test out the new theatre chairs! This event is free to all Chamber members with a suggested $10 donation for the Park Ridge Community Fund.
April 14, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum Topic: Leveraging Social Media and Video in your Marketing Strategy
April 15, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network - Elizabeth Vassolo, TribLocal, is speaking.
April 20, Wednesday, 8:45am – 9:45am Retail Committee Meeting
April 26, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network - Elizabeth Vassolo, TribLocal, is speaking.
April 27, Wednesday, 9:00am – 10:30am Health Care Forum
April 28, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Monthly Networking Business After Hours, Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, 5464 North River Road, Rosemont
April 30, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to noon. Electronics Recycling Day at Park Ridge Public Works Service Center
Free Network on April 6! THE LARGEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NETWORKING EVENT IN 2011!
The Regional Business Expo and Restaurant Showcase will be held on Wednesday, April 6th from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at The Meadows Club, 2950 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows.
Thirteen local Chambers are participating and there are $500 and $250 sponsorship opportunities available or the Exhibit Table ($200 early bird or $225 after 3/15) and $50 Restaurant Exhibit opportunities.
Contact the Chamber for the registration form with all the details. Final payments due by March 31st.
Mark your calendars for this exciting networking event with admission free for attendees showing their business card.
Women’s Conference 4th Annual North Shore Women’s Conference – A Great Opportunity for Your Business!
21 Participating Chambers of Commerce
If you have a woman-owned company, or a company that caters to women, you’ll want to jump on this opportunity for high visibility at the 4th Annual North Shore Women’s Conference on Friday, May 6, 2011.
Our Keynote Speaker, sponsored by Whitehall of Deerfield, Celebrity Chef Gale Gand is sure to draw many participants. Gale Gand, executive pastry chef and partner in the four star restaurant TRU in Chicago will share her celebrity experiences and how she got her start.
Presenting Sponsors will receive the following: Listing as Presenting Sponsor with logo on ads, invitations, programs, posters and eblasts. Expo booth in prime location and four luncheon tickets.
If sponsorship is not in your budget, you will definitely want to consider participating as an Exhibitor. The cost of exhibiting is $250 and includes one luncheon ticket.
Women’s networking groups have increased in numbers and popularity in every chamber on the North Shore. Because of this, we know this event is going to be a huge success,
and you’ll want to be a part of it. Over 400 women business owners participated in last year’s event!
Reply to us and we can email them the registration form.
Community Marketing Program
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Also check out the link on our home page: www.ParkRidgeChamber.org
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
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: 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. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
5. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
6. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
7. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
8. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
9. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
10. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
11. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
12. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
13. LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
14. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
15. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
16. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
18. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. You can be here!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Gail's Weekly Chamber MEMBER UPDATE
Tonight is the Chamber’s monthly Business After Hours and it’s at Global Handmade Hope, 428 W. Touhy – park in the church lot if street parking is gone.
Don’t forget that our Women in Business luncheon is tomorrow – we have a great lineup of ladies on the panel and Jay Crowley is moderating. Panino’s is catering lunch – 11:30 to 1. RSVP now!
Did you know that:
• TODAY! From noon to 5 PM, CHICO's is going to donate 10% of our customers' entire purchase to The Red Cross for the Japan Relief Fund.
• When shopping locally, think of our service businesses too.
• The LockUp Self Storage gives $25 for new tenant referrals made by current tenants?
• WINESTYLES: FRIDAY EVENING is the 2nd spring break wine tasting. It’s free 5-7 with Jason from VINTAGE WINES. TASTE OUR BEST SELLING WINE IN THE STORE- DO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT IS? ALSO SOME OTHER GREAT 6 FOR $60 WINES and a couple new ones too!
• Rosewood Restaurant is almost sold out for their 4 course meal with special wines on 3/30 at 6:30? 847.696.9494
• Linda Russo, hairstylist in Park Ridge will help you make a Salon Easter basket filled with spa goodies for that special person. Call Linda at 847-493-9012 www.lindaarusso.com
• Chris’ Landscape is celebrating 16 years of business! And Chris is hiring!
• Jason’s Deli was just named as “The BEST Restaurant in America!” Tasty Pup always has Italian beef sandwiches in case you miss Al’s Beef – plus a selection of meals for Lent.
• Chickie’s Diner is also serving special meals for Lent.
• June Moon will be at 9701 Oak Lane in Des Plaines (north of Golf Road, west of Potter Road) on Friday March 25th and Saturday March 26th from 9AM to 3PM each day and possibly on Sunday March 27th from 10AM to 1PM.
• TriPilates offers a Spring Fever Package www.tripilates.com
• April is Healthy Living Month in Park Ridge: http://www.d64.org/file/21022/download
As you spend your money, please remember to spend it with Chamber members first. Don’t forget about all the services you use and please check our website or call us for referrals. The Chamber only gives referrals out to Chamber members.
Need a vacation? Call Nadya at Tanya Travel. When you book your dental temps, think Dental Placement Auxiliary in Park Ridge. Are you planning for retirement? I use Rick Pucci personally but, again, there are other great financial planners to choose from.
All your insurances should be local – I use Dave and Pete Donovan for my home and auto, Frimark Keller for Chamber, but there are several other great ones to choose from in the Chamber.
Banking? We have great banks! I personally use MB Financial (4% checking!) but I love all our other banks too! Each offers something wonderful!
Shell Auto on Greenwood and Touhy is the only gas station in the Chamber and I always fill up there. Our favorite electrician is Sklena Electric and the only one in the Chamber. My daughter is enrolled in StageCoach Theatre School and takes ice skating through the Park District. My son works at Houlihan’s.
Eric Nelson, Nelson Automotive, just took my scooter (Yamaha Jog) to sell and then detailed my son’s car (and you know I bought my M-B SLK230 from Eric!). I’ve also use McGarry Auto and Express Auto to fix cars in addition to Nelson Automotive.
TeaLula is our only tea shop, WineStyles is our only wine specialty store, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is our only specialty chocolate store, South Park Cleaners is our only dry cleaners.
Do me a favor, if there is a business you use in Park Ridge that is not a Chamber member, ask them to join and give them my card.
I know I’ll get in trouble with the hundreds of Chamber members I didn’t mention so please don’t email me just to scold me! I just want you to think about supporting not only stores but service businesses that may not have store fronts because we still spend our money buying these services, goods, products, and more.
Thank you for your support!
OnView March Feature Artist: Photographer Russell Phillips
Saturday March 26, 2011 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm meet artist Russell Phillips, view work from his series "Scene from the Sidewalk" series and enjoy light refreshments. Russell will give a short informal talk at 5:30 pm followed by Q + A.
Scene from the Sidewalk is a series Russell has been photographing on for over 30 years. This work was part of the 1999 photo project "Changing Chicago: Architecture and the Work Place" as well as the "Chicago In The Year 2000" project.
Russell's work will be featured through April 9th.
E&A Digital Media Co. is gearing up for another season of filming.
With spring all ready here it is the perfect time for outside video and photography shoots. E&A Digital Media Co. has lined up many clients, events, activities for a wonderful season of outside filming and photographing.
Also, in participation with Gail Haller filming will begin at several Chamber events! See you there!!!!
Emmett Talkington
E & A Digital Media Co.
www.eandadigitalmedia.com
emmett@eandadigitalmedia.com
(773) 983-4300
MCYAF, the Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation, will conduct Project Sticker Shock on Wednesday, April 13th. Teams of teens with adult chaperones will be out in force that day visiting retail stores in Park Ridge, Des Plaines and Niles that sell alcoholic beverages. They will place stickers on packages of alcoholic beverages that read “Warning: It is illegal 1) to provide alcohol to a person under age 21 and 2) for a minor to use a fake ID.”
The event reminds adults that providing alcohol to minors is illegal, unhealthy, and dangerous. MCYAF and its partners hope the message will deter adults who otherwise might buy, sell and provide alcohol to teens or simply look the other way when it comes to teenagers drinking.
Kiwanis One Day
Kiwanis is a global organization comprised of members of every age who are dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. The motto of Kiwanis International is “Serving the Children of the World”.
Kiwanis One Day has become one of the most important days on the Kiwanis calendar. Each year, Kiwanis clubs around the world join in a day of service to their community. In 2011, Kiwanis One Day is April 2nd.
The Park Ridge Kiwanis Clubs will be joining forces on April 2nd to clean up some area roadways and make our community cleaner – better –safer than the rest!
The Kiwanis Morning Club will be cleaning Riverside Drive from Oakton to Dee Rd, and Touhy from Dee Rd to the City-limits. The Kiwanis Noon Club will be cleaning Dee Rd from Devon to Higgins. Both clubs will then proceed to Dee Rd for the 1-mile stretch from Talcott to Devon, by Maine South H.S.
For more information about the Park Ridge Kiwanis programs, becoming a member, or your support of upcoming events, please contact Jeff Sorensen at (847) 812-7447.
How can I get rid of the weeds on my lawn without using toxic chemicals?
One approach is to simply pull them out. Many tools, such as Grandpa's Weeder and the Weed Bully, can be used for this.
Alternatives: Pour boiling water mixed with white vinegar on the weeds. Or buy a lawn torch, such as Weed Dragon of Hot Spotter, which attaches to a propane tank and can be used to burn weeds-BUT use it only when the lawn is wet to avoid fire.
To prevent weeds from growing: Use corn gluten in early spring-it is an effective preemergent (a natural nontoxic herbicide) and is available at garden stores.
NORWOOD CROSSING TIMELY TALK TO FEATURE
“THE INNER ART OF MEDITATION” ON APRIL 20
If you have longed to improve your mental, emotional and physical health, or sought to create real happiness in your life, regardless of your past or present circumstances, or wanted to better your overall sense of well-being and inner peace, then “The Inner Art of Meditation” may be for you. This free Timely Talk will be held at 2:00 p.m., on April 20, at Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 N. Nina Ave. in Chicago.
During the program, attendees will learn the steps to master conscious relaxation of body and breathing meditation. Participants should wear comfortable clothing, and refreshments will be available. Parking is available in the lot behind Norwood Crossing, entrance off Avondale Ave.
For more information, please call (773) 577-5323.
Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano and two of his department volunteered March 11 to help move an American Eagle statute to Emerson Middle School (D-64) in Niles.
The statute was accepted by Principal Dr. Victoria Mogil. Kane Connell, Branch Manager of Liberty Bank in Park Ridge, arranged for the donation. The statue was originally sponsored by Liberty Bank as part of the 2010 Promise of Park Ridge public art project and was displayed in Hodges Park in front of the Park Ridge City Hall. The mascot for Emerson is the Eagle.
Park Ridge City Hall, 505 Butler Place
For all suburban Cook County registered voters
March 14 - 31
Hours: Monday – Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Election Day is April 5, 2011
Can you please help me spread the word about our Eco-Easter event for kids 5yrs and up. Saturday April 9th 2pm to 3:30pm.
Make a statement this year that the Easter Bunny will love! Grow bright green, real grass in your Easter basket with our take-home kit. Everything you need is in the kit, and grass will be ready within 10 days. Each kit contains enough materials for two medium baskets. And if you need baskets, we have plenty of colorful, handmade fair-trade baskets available in the shop! Then, we’ll make papier-mache eggs, which is a fun, creative way to recycle paper. With fresh, green grass and colorful eggs, your basket will be bright, beautiful and earth-friendly! Cost is $14 register online http://www.shop.globalhandmadehope.com/ or call 847-720-4084.
Cynthia
Global Handmade Hope
428 W. Touhy Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068
M-F 10-6:00, Sat 10-5
(847) 720-4084
www.globalhandmadehope.com
ALSO she’s hosting our Business After Hours next week:
Come enjoy casual networking and Green Spa evening event hosted by Cynthia Glensgard at Global Handmade Hope, 428 W. Touhy, on Thursday, March 24th from 5-7pm. Eleanor Reily (http://www.eleanorsoaps.com/index.htm)
will provide information, tips, recipes and take home samples, and you will learn how to make your own luxurious spa quality products for a fraction of the cost of brand names. This event is normally $18 per person but free for attendees. Cynthia will give a short talk about social justice and fair trade. Parking is behind the store in parking lot or street parking.
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: 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. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
5. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
6. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
7. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
8. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
9. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
10. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
11. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
12. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
13. LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
14. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
15. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
16. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
18. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. You can be here!
Don’t forget that our Women in Business luncheon is tomorrow – we have a great lineup of ladies on the panel and Jay Crowley is moderating. Panino’s is catering lunch – 11:30 to 1. RSVP now!
Did you know that:
• TODAY! From noon to 5 PM, CHICO's is going to donate 10% of our customers' entire purchase to The Red Cross for the Japan Relief Fund.
• When shopping locally, think of our service businesses too.
• The LockUp Self Storage gives $25 for new tenant referrals made by current tenants?
• WINESTYLES: FRIDAY EVENING is the 2nd spring break wine tasting. It’s free 5-7 with Jason from VINTAGE WINES. TASTE OUR BEST SELLING WINE IN THE STORE- DO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT IS? ALSO SOME OTHER GREAT 6 FOR $60 WINES and a couple new ones too!
• Rosewood Restaurant is almost sold out for their 4 course meal with special wines on 3/30 at 6:30? 847.696.9494
• Linda Russo, hairstylist in Park Ridge will help you make a Salon Easter basket filled with spa goodies for that special person. Call Linda at 847-493-9012 www.lindaarusso.com
• Chris’ Landscape is celebrating 16 years of business! And Chris is hiring!
• Jason’s Deli was just named as “The BEST Restaurant in America!” Tasty Pup always has Italian beef sandwiches in case you miss Al’s Beef – plus a selection of meals for Lent.
• Chickie’s Diner is also serving special meals for Lent.
• June Moon will be at 9701 Oak Lane in Des Plaines (north of Golf Road, west of Potter Road) on Friday March 25th and Saturday March 26th from 9AM to 3PM each day and possibly on Sunday March 27th from 10AM to 1PM.
• TriPilates offers a Spring Fever Package www.tripilates.com
• April is Healthy Living Month in Park Ridge: http://www.d64.org/file/21022/download
As you spend your money, please remember to spend it with Chamber members first. Don’t forget about all the services you use and please check our website or call us for referrals. The Chamber only gives referrals out to Chamber members.
Need a vacation? Call Nadya at Tanya Travel. When you book your dental temps, think Dental Placement Auxiliary in Park Ridge. Are you planning for retirement? I use Rick Pucci personally but, again, there are other great financial planners to choose from.
All your insurances should be local – I use Dave and Pete Donovan for my home and auto, Frimark Keller for Chamber, but there are several other great ones to choose from in the Chamber.
Banking? We have great banks! I personally use MB Financial (4% checking!) but I love all our other banks too! Each offers something wonderful!
Shell Auto on Greenwood and Touhy is the only gas station in the Chamber and I always fill up there. Our favorite electrician is Sklena Electric and the only one in the Chamber. My daughter is enrolled in StageCoach Theatre School and takes ice skating through the Park District. My son works at Houlihan’s.
Eric Nelson, Nelson Automotive, just took my scooter (Yamaha Jog) to sell and then detailed my son’s car (and you know I bought my M-B SLK230 from Eric!). I’ve also use McGarry Auto and Express Auto to fix cars in addition to Nelson Automotive.
TeaLula is our only tea shop, WineStyles is our only wine specialty store, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is our only specialty chocolate store, South Park Cleaners is our only dry cleaners.
Do me a favor, if there is a business you use in Park Ridge that is not a Chamber member, ask them to join and give them my card.
I know I’ll get in trouble with the hundreds of Chamber members I didn’t mention so please don’t email me just to scold me! I just want you to think about supporting not only stores but service businesses that may not have store fronts because we still spend our money buying these services, goods, products, and more.
Thank you for your support!
OnView March Feature Artist: Photographer Russell Phillips
Saturday March 26, 2011 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm meet artist Russell Phillips, view work from his series "Scene from the Sidewalk" series and enjoy light refreshments. Russell will give a short informal talk at 5:30 pm followed by Q + A.
Scene from the Sidewalk is a series Russell has been photographing on for over 30 years. This work was part of the 1999 photo project "Changing Chicago: Architecture and the Work Place" as well as the "Chicago In The Year 2000" project.
Russell's work will be featured through April 9th.
E&A Digital Media Co. is gearing up for another season of filming.
With spring all ready here it is the perfect time for outside video and photography shoots. E&A Digital Media Co. has lined up many clients, events, activities for a wonderful season of outside filming and photographing.
Also, in participation with Gail Haller filming will begin at several Chamber events! See you there!!!!
Emmett Talkington
E & A Digital Media Co.
www.eandadigitalmedia.com
emmett@eandadigitalmedia.com
(773) 983-4300
MCYAF, the Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation, will conduct Project Sticker Shock on Wednesday, April 13th. Teams of teens with adult chaperones will be out in force that day visiting retail stores in Park Ridge, Des Plaines and Niles that sell alcoholic beverages. They will place stickers on packages of alcoholic beverages that read “Warning: It is illegal 1) to provide alcohol to a person under age 21 and 2) for a minor to use a fake ID.”
The event reminds adults that providing alcohol to minors is illegal, unhealthy, and dangerous. MCYAF and its partners hope the message will deter adults who otherwise might buy, sell and provide alcohol to teens or simply look the other way when it comes to teenagers drinking.
Kiwanis One Day
Kiwanis is a global organization comprised of members of every age who are dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. The motto of Kiwanis International is “Serving the Children of the World”.
Kiwanis One Day has become one of the most important days on the Kiwanis calendar. Each year, Kiwanis clubs around the world join in a day of service to their community. In 2011, Kiwanis One Day is April 2nd.
The Park Ridge Kiwanis Clubs will be joining forces on April 2nd to clean up some area roadways and make our community cleaner – better –safer than the rest!
The Kiwanis Morning Club will be cleaning Riverside Drive from Oakton to Dee Rd, and Touhy from Dee Rd to the City-limits. The Kiwanis Noon Club will be cleaning Dee Rd from Devon to Higgins. Both clubs will then proceed to Dee Rd for the 1-mile stretch from Talcott to Devon, by Maine South H.S.
For more information about the Park Ridge Kiwanis programs, becoming a member, or your support of upcoming events, please contact Jeff Sorensen at (847) 812-7447.
How can I get rid of the weeds on my lawn without using toxic chemicals?
One approach is to simply pull them out. Many tools, such as Grandpa's Weeder and the Weed Bully, can be used for this.
Alternatives: Pour boiling water mixed with white vinegar on the weeds. Or buy a lawn torch, such as Weed Dragon of Hot Spotter, which attaches to a propane tank and can be used to burn weeds-BUT use it only when the lawn is wet to avoid fire.
To prevent weeds from growing: Use corn gluten in early spring-it is an effective preemergent (a natural nontoxic herbicide) and is available at garden stores.
NORWOOD CROSSING TIMELY TALK TO FEATURE
“THE INNER ART OF MEDITATION” ON APRIL 20
If you have longed to improve your mental, emotional and physical health, or sought to create real happiness in your life, regardless of your past or present circumstances, or wanted to better your overall sense of well-being and inner peace, then “The Inner Art of Meditation” may be for you. This free Timely Talk will be held at 2:00 p.m., on April 20, at Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 N. Nina Ave. in Chicago.
During the program, attendees will learn the steps to master conscious relaxation of body and breathing meditation. Participants should wear comfortable clothing, and refreshments will be available. Parking is available in the lot behind Norwood Crossing, entrance off Avondale Ave.
For more information, please call (773) 577-5323.
Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano and two of his department volunteered March 11 to help move an American Eagle statute to Emerson Middle School (D-64) in Niles.
The statute was accepted by Principal Dr. Victoria Mogil. Kane Connell, Branch Manager of Liberty Bank in Park Ridge, arranged for the donation. The statue was originally sponsored by Liberty Bank as part of the 2010 Promise of Park Ridge public art project and was displayed in Hodges Park in front of the Park Ridge City Hall. The mascot for Emerson is the Eagle.
Park Ridge City Hall, 505 Butler Place
For all suburban Cook County registered voters
March 14 - 31
Hours: Monday – Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Election Day is April 5, 2011
Can you please help me spread the word about our Eco-Easter event for kids 5yrs and up. Saturday April 9th 2pm to 3:30pm.
Make a statement this year that the Easter Bunny will love! Grow bright green, real grass in your Easter basket with our take-home kit. Everything you need is in the kit, and grass will be ready within 10 days. Each kit contains enough materials for two medium baskets. And if you need baskets, we have plenty of colorful, handmade fair-trade baskets available in the shop! Then, we’ll make papier-mache eggs, which is a fun, creative way to recycle paper. With fresh, green grass and colorful eggs, your basket will be bright, beautiful and earth-friendly! Cost is $14 register online http://www.shop.globalhandmadehope.com/ or call 847-720-4084.
Cynthia
Global Handmade Hope
428 W. Touhy Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068
M-F 10-6:00, Sat 10-5
(847) 720-4084
www.globalhandmadehope.com
ALSO she’s hosting our Business After Hours next week:
Come enjoy casual networking and Green Spa evening event hosted by Cynthia Glensgard at Global Handmade Hope, 428 W. Touhy, on Thursday, March 24th from 5-7pm. Eleanor Reily (http://www.eleanorsoaps.com/index.htm)
will provide information, tips, recipes and take home samples, and you will learn how to make your own luxurious spa quality products for a fraction of the cost of brand names. This event is normally $18 per person but free for attendees. Cynthia will give a short talk about social justice and fair trade. Parking is behind the store in parking lot or street parking.
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: 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. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
5. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
6. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
7. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
8. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
9. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
10. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
11. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
12. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
13. LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
14. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
15. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
16. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
18. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. You can be here!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Gail's Weekly Chamber UPDATE
Spring is here and its raining as it should be!
Here is the press release I sent to the papers:
Park Ridge Chamber Asks Residents to Please Shop Locally
Although new businesses continue to move into Park Ridge, it’s sad when a local independent closes its doors permanently as Dominic’s Kitchen Store did recently. Many of our local merchants are struggling with slow sales, higher overhead, and increased competition from Internet sales and big box stores. But as a resident you can do your part to help them survive and thrive by shopping locally. When you do, more money is kept in the community.
Support the people who support you. Local business owners donate more to local charities than non-local owners. The merchants are asked daily for freebies, contributions, gift baskets, gift cards for local groups, charities, schools, sports teams, and more. People get mad when an owner turns them down and often threatens ‘to tell friends and family not to shop here’. Our local merchants often give more than they can really afford to give. Nonprofits receive an average of 350% more support from local business owners than they do from non-locally owned businesses.
The unique character of Park Ridge is defined in large part by the businesses that reside here, and that plays a big factor in overall satisfaction with where we live and the value of our homes. Also, locally-owned businesses often purchase from other local businesses which helps grow other businesses as well as the local tax base.
The environmental impact is reduced when you shop locally because small local businesses are much friendlier to a community than out of town shopping malls. They contribute less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution and reduces our carbon footprint. Because small local businesses are the largest employers nationally, the more jobs we have in town, the less people are going to have to commute which means more recreational time, less traffic and pollution.
Local businesses often hire local people – our sons and daughters, spouses, and retirees. In a local business, you know the person behind the counter, and they know you. They have a deep understanding of the products they’re selling, and they take time to serve their customers. Many business owners live in Park Ridge and are invested in the community's welfare and future. They’re not likely to pull up stakes and move out of town, taking their jobs with them. But, sadly some are forced to do just that.
Yes, buying at a small, local store may cost a little bit more because of their rent or they don’t buy in the quantities of a Wal-Mart – but considering all the above reasons, won’t you please stay in Park Ridge and spend your money here? If you can spend just $50 at three stores each month, you’ll contribute to the success of Park Ridge. Is there another store you’ll miss if it goes out of business? Stop in. Buy something. Your purchases are what keeps our local businesses alive. It starts with you.
Gail Haller
This week Tomorrow is the Retail Committee meeting and the Health Care Forum.
Thursday is the Chamber’s Business After Hours at Global Handmade Hope – come and network and shop and enjoy refreshments!
Friday is our Women in Business luncheon – Panino’s is catering and Jo Ann Arnswald, Lisa Smith and Suzann Wilson are on a panel with Jay Crowley moderating. RSVP’s required.
Mark your calendar for a ribbon cutting for a new original artwork store on Northwest Hwy called OnView on Thursday April 7. More details to follow.
Cubs vs Colo Rockies
April 26 – still have 23 tickets to sell! We’ve sold over 100 tickets! Other organizations are also buying tickets but we have about 23 available if you’re still interested! We’ll be closing it down soon to go pick up the tickets so act now!
April 26, 2011 at 7:05 PM
Third Annual Cubs Fundraiser on Tuesday Night @ Wrigley Field
$18 per person (Value of tickets is $50 each)
Section 237 Right Field – up from the Bull Pen
Seats will be covered by roof, and we are protected from inclement weather.
Rick Pucci has organized the event – thank you, Rick!
Mark Your Calendar for these Upcoming Events!
March 22, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
March 23, Wednesday, 9:00am – 10:30am Health Care Forum
March 23, Wednesday, 9:00am – 10:30am Retail Committee – Discuss First Fridays
March 24, Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm Multi-Chamber Mega Connect Networking Lunch at Crowne Plaza, 2875 N. Milwaukee Ave. Northbrook. Pre-registration member fee $25 Prospective member $35 due by March 16. After 3/16 $35 for all.
March 24, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours, Global Handmade Hope, 428 W. Touhy Ave. Come enjoy casual networking hosted by Cynthia Glensgard. Parking behind the store.
March 25, Friday, 9:30am – 10:30am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network
March 25, Friday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Women in Business Monthly Networking Lunch “Tips of Successful Women in Business” Panel Discussion moderated by Jay Crowley includes Jo Ann Arnswald, Lisa Smith and Suzann Wilson. Lunch catered by The Perfect Dinner. $15 Members and $20 prospective members
March 31, Thursday, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Meet the Park Ridge City Council Candidates , Sponsored by The Journal and Topics Newspaper and The Park Ridge Chamber, 720 Garden Street – Residents are encouraged to attend.
April 6, Wednesday, 4:00pm – 7:00pm Regional Business & Restaurant Showcase, The Meadows Club, 2950 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows - This is a business-to-business event with exhibitors and restaurants providing food samplings to attendees. Chamber members attend for free with a business card. Restaurants pay $50 provide food samples for 250 people. They receive a 10x10 space with 8’ draped table and they can sell gift cards for their establishment.
April 7, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group (EKG)
Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300, A group for new and emerging entrepreneurs
April 7, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm OnView Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening, 139 N. Northwest Hwy., OnView has original artwork of all kinds (paintings, photography, jewelry, furniture). Come and enjoy some refreshments and networking.
April 8, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network
April 8, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Communications Meeting
Free Network on April 6! THE LARGEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NETWORKING EVENT IN 2011!
The Regional Business Expo and Restaurant Showcase will be held on Wednesday, April 6th from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at The Meadows Club, 2950 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows.
Thirteen local Chambers are participating and there are $500 and $250 sponsorship opportunities available or the Exhibit Table ($200 early bird or $225 after 3/15) and $50 Restaurant Exhibit opportunities.
Contact the Chamber for the registration form with all the details. Final payments due by March 31st.
Mark your calendars for this exciting networking event with admission free for attendees showing their business card.
Women’s Conference 4th Annual North Shore Women’s Conference – A Great Opportunity for Your Business!
21 Participating Chambers of Commerce
If you have a woman-owned company, or a company that caters to women, you’ll want to jump on this opportunity for high visibility at the 4th Annual North Shore Women’s Conference on Friday, May 6, 2011.
Our Keynote Speaker, sponsored by Whitehall of Deerfield, Celebrity Chef Gale Gand is sure to draw many participants. Gale Gand, executive pastry chef and partner in the four star restaurant TRU in Chicago will share her celebrity experiences and how she got her start.
Presenting Sponsors will receive the following: Listing as Presenting Sponsor with logo on ads, invitations, programs, posters and eblasts. Expo booth in prime location and four luncheon tickets.
If sponsorship is not in your budget, you will definitely want to consider participating as an Exhibitor. The cost of exhibiting is $250 and includes one luncheon ticket.
Women’s networking groups have increased in numbers and popularity in every chamber on the North Shore. Because of this, we know this event is going to be a huge success,
and you’ll want to be a part of it. Over 400 women business owners participated in last year’s event!
Reply to us and we can email them the registration form.
Community Marketing Program
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Also check out the link on our home page: www.ParkRidgeChamber.org
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
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: 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. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
5. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
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. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
13. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
14. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
15. LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
16. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
17. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
18. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
23. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
26. You can be here!
Here is the press release I sent to the papers:
Park Ridge Chamber Asks Residents to Please Shop Locally
Although new businesses continue to move into Park Ridge, it’s sad when a local independent closes its doors permanently as Dominic’s Kitchen Store did recently. Many of our local merchants are struggling with slow sales, higher overhead, and increased competition from Internet sales and big box stores. But as a resident you can do your part to help them survive and thrive by shopping locally. When you do, more money is kept in the community.
Support the people who support you. Local business owners donate more to local charities than non-local owners. The merchants are asked daily for freebies, contributions, gift baskets, gift cards for local groups, charities, schools, sports teams, and more. People get mad when an owner turns them down and often threatens ‘to tell friends and family not to shop here’. Our local merchants often give more than they can really afford to give. Nonprofits receive an average of 350% more support from local business owners than they do from non-locally owned businesses.
The unique character of Park Ridge is defined in large part by the businesses that reside here, and that plays a big factor in overall satisfaction with where we live and the value of our homes. Also, locally-owned businesses often purchase from other local businesses which helps grow other businesses as well as the local tax base.
The environmental impact is reduced when you shop locally because small local businesses are much friendlier to a community than out of town shopping malls. They contribute less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution and reduces our carbon footprint. Because small local businesses are the largest employers nationally, the more jobs we have in town, the less people are going to have to commute which means more recreational time, less traffic and pollution.
Local businesses often hire local people – our sons and daughters, spouses, and retirees. In a local business, you know the person behind the counter, and they know you. They have a deep understanding of the products they’re selling, and they take time to serve their customers. Many business owners live in Park Ridge and are invested in the community's welfare and future. They’re not likely to pull up stakes and move out of town, taking their jobs with them. But, sadly some are forced to do just that.
Yes, buying at a small, local store may cost a little bit more because of their rent or they don’t buy in the quantities of a Wal-Mart – but considering all the above reasons, won’t you please stay in Park Ridge and spend your money here? If you can spend just $50 at three stores each month, you’ll contribute to the success of Park Ridge. Is there another store you’ll miss if it goes out of business? Stop in. Buy something. Your purchases are what keeps our local businesses alive. It starts with you.
Gail Haller
This week Tomorrow is the Retail Committee meeting and the Health Care Forum.
Thursday is the Chamber’s Business After Hours at Global Handmade Hope – come and network and shop and enjoy refreshments!
Friday is our Women in Business luncheon – Panino’s is catering and Jo Ann Arnswald, Lisa Smith and Suzann Wilson are on a panel with Jay Crowley moderating. RSVP’s required.
Mark your calendar for a ribbon cutting for a new original artwork store on Northwest Hwy called OnView on Thursday April 7. More details to follow.
Cubs vs Colo Rockies
April 26 – still have 23 tickets to sell! We’ve sold over 100 tickets! Other organizations are also buying tickets but we have about 23 available if you’re still interested! We’ll be closing it down soon to go pick up the tickets so act now!
April 26, 2011 at 7:05 PM
Third Annual Cubs Fundraiser on Tuesday Night @ Wrigley Field
$18 per person (Value of tickets is $50 each)
Section 237 Right Field – up from the Bull Pen
Seats will be covered by roof, and we are protected from inclement weather.
Rick Pucci has organized the event – thank you, Rick!
Mark Your Calendar for these Upcoming Events!
March 22, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
March 23, Wednesday, 9:00am – 10:30am Health Care Forum
March 23, Wednesday, 9:00am – 10:30am Retail Committee – Discuss First Fridays
March 24, Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm Multi-Chamber Mega Connect Networking Lunch at Crowne Plaza, 2875 N. Milwaukee Ave. Northbrook. Pre-registration member fee $25 Prospective member $35 due by March 16. After 3/16 $35 for all.
March 24, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours, Global Handmade Hope, 428 W. Touhy Ave. Come enjoy casual networking hosted by Cynthia Glensgard. Parking behind the store.
March 25, Friday, 9:30am – 10:30am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network
March 25, Friday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Women in Business Monthly Networking Lunch “Tips of Successful Women in Business” Panel Discussion moderated by Jay Crowley includes Jo Ann Arnswald, Lisa Smith and Suzann Wilson. Lunch catered by The Perfect Dinner. $15 Members and $20 prospective members
March 31, Thursday, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Meet the Park Ridge City Council Candidates , Sponsored by The Journal and Topics Newspaper and The Park Ridge Chamber, 720 Garden Street – Residents are encouraged to attend.
April 6, Wednesday, 4:00pm – 7:00pm Regional Business & Restaurant Showcase, The Meadows Club, 2950 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows - This is a business-to-business event with exhibitors and restaurants providing food samplings to attendees. Chamber members attend for free with a business card. Restaurants pay $50 provide food samples for 250 people. They receive a 10x10 space with 8’ draped table and they can sell gift cards for their establishment.
April 7, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group (EKG)
Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300, A group for new and emerging entrepreneurs
April 7, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm OnView Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening, 139 N. Northwest Hwy., OnView has original artwork of all kinds (paintings, photography, jewelry, furniture). Come and enjoy some refreshments and networking.
April 8, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network
April 8, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Communications Meeting
Free Network on April 6! THE LARGEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NETWORKING EVENT IN 2011!
The Regional Business Expo and Restaurant Showcase will be held on Wednesday, April 6th from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at The Meadows Club, 2950 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows.
Thirteen local Chambers are participating and there are $500 and $250 sponsorship opportunities available or the Exhibit Table ($200 early bird or $225 after 3/15) and $50 Restaurant Exhibit opportunities.
Contact the Chamber for the registration form with all the details. Final payments due by March 31st.
Mark your calendars for this exciting networking event with admission free for attendees showing their business card.
Women’s Conference 4th Annual North Shore Women’s Conference – A Great Opportunity for Your Business!
21 Participating Chambers of Commerce
If you have a woman-owned company, or a company that caters to women, you’ll want to jump on this opportunity for high visibility at the 4th Annual North Shore Women’s Conference on Friday, May 6, 2011.
Our Keynote Speaker, sponsored by Whitehall of Deerfield, Celebrity Chef Gale Gand is sure to draw many participants. Gale Gand, executive pastry chef and partner in the four star restaurant TRU in Chicago will share her celebrity experiences and how she got her start.
Presenting Sponsors will receive the following: Listing as Presenting Sponsor with logo on ads, invitations, programs, posters and eblasts. Expo booth in prime location and four luncheon tickets.
If sponsorship is not in your budget, you will definitely want to consider participating as an Exhibitor. The cost of exhibiting is $250 and includes one luncheon ticket.
Women’s networking groups have increased in numbers and popularity in every chamber on the North Shore. Because of this, we know this event is going to be a huge success,
and you’ll want to be a part of it. Over 400 women business owners participated in last year’s event!
Reply to us and we can email them the registration form.
Community Marketing Program
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Also check out the link on our home page: www.ParkRidgeChamber.org
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
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: 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. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
5. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
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. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
13. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
14. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
15. LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
16. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
17. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
18. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
23. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
26. You can be here!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Gail's Weekly Chamber MEMBER NEWS
Happy St Patrick’s Day – I’m wearing all green with shamrocks, are you???
Remember Shop Chamber Members First!
Did you know?
Did you know that
· Tasty Pup is offering a Pepper & Egg Sandwich which is uncommon in local Park Ridge restaurants.
· Chickie’s Diner is giving away instant winner lottery ticket today?
· June Moon will be at 2020 W. Cedar St. in Park Ridge on Friday March 18th and Saturday March 19th from 9AM to 3PM each day.
· WineStyles has wine tastings every Friday night and will taste wines from France and Spain this Friday ($5)
· April is Healthy Living Month in Park Ridge: http://www.d64.org/file/21022/download
Fencing Center (new Member)
The Fencing Center of Chicago is hosting its Grand Opening ceremony this Sunday, March 20th, from 3pm-6pm!
111 S. Washington Ave, PR
I would love to spread the word to the Park Ridge community and hope that everyone who is interested in the sport of fencing could come out and visit our new facility as well as see some live fencing in action (we will be hosting a competition prior to the grand opening ceremony, so anyone who comes a littler earlier will be able to see the final rounds of our first annual FCC tournament with some of the best fencers in the Midwest!)
Bakhyt Abdikulov
Head Coach - FCC
www.fencingcenterofchicago.com
Kidwinks.com
Offer to
Chamber
Restaurants
Kidwinks.com is offering a great deal to Restaurants that are part of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
The Offer
Buy 2 months of advertising get 1 month FREE. Get a total of 3 months (24/7) of advertising for just $120. Plus a posting on our facebook page Free ThingsToDoInChicagoWithKids. Total value of this advertising package is $360.
What’s Included
· 3-month listing in our Family Dining Guide with image and link to your restaurant listing
· Listing in our Kids Eat Free Calendar
· Restaurant Listing
· Own webpage
· Your business name in the URL
· Link back to your website
· Photo, and a
· Coupon - Your coupon must offer a free kids meal from your kids menu. It must be good for at least 1 free kids meal per 1 adult. You may limit the coupon to a particular day(s) if you wish.
Why
Bring in the whole family not just the kids.
Make your slow day of the week into a busy day.
Google, Bing or Yahoo search for “Kids Eat Free Chicago” and you will find Kidwinks at or near the top.
This deal is only good until the end of the month. If you're ready to get started contact Nina Taluc at 847-815-6666
Bethany Retirement Community
FREE Spring Senior Resource Fair!
Hosted by Bethany Retirement Community!
Wednesday, March 23 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
4950 N. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
Stop by for free food and refreshments, health screenings, music, exciting raffles, tours of our beautiful community, and vendors such as: Taylor Marie Clothing for Seniors, Alzheimer's Association, Partners in Healthcare, Veterans Benefits and much, much more!
To learn more, please call (773) 293-5563
Early Voting
Park Ridge City Hall, 505 Butler Place
For all suburban Cook County registered voters
March 14 - 31
Hours: Monday – Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Election Day is April 5, 2011
Global Handmade Hope Kids!
Can you please help me spread the word about our Eco-Easter event for kids 5yrs and up. Saturday April 9th 2pm to 3:30pm.
Make a statement this year that the Easter Bunny will love! Grow bright green, real grass in your Easter basket with our take-home kit. Everything you need is in the kit, and grass will be ready within 10 days. Each kit contains enough materials for two medium baskets. And if you need baskets, we have plenty of colorful, handmade fair-trade baskets available in the shop! Then, we’ll make papier-mache eggs, which is a fun, creative way to recycle paper. With fresh, green grass and colorful eggs, your basket will be bright, beautiful and earth-friendly! Cost is $14 register online http://www.shop.globalhandmadehope.com/ or call 847-720-4084.
Cynthia
Global Handmade Hope
428 W. Touhy Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068
M-F 10-6:00, Sat 10-5
(847) 720-4084
www.globalhandmadehope.com
ALSO she’s hosting our Business After Hours next week:
Come enjoy casual networking and Green Spa evening event hosted by Cynthia Glensgard at Global Handmade Hope, 428 W. Touhy, on Thursday, March 24th from 5-7pm. Eleanor Reily (http://www.eleanorsoaps.com/index.htm)
will provide information, tips, recipes and take home samples, and you will learn how to make your own luxurious spa quality products for a fraction of the cost of brand names. This event is normally $18 per person but free for attendees. Cynthia will give a short talk about social justice and fair trade. Parking is behind the store in parking lot or street parking.
Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice is open!
Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice is now open for the season. This week's special offer is $1 cup of coffee, hot chocolate or cappuccino (medium size) until Saturday March 19th. Watch for our other weekly specials and Shop Park Ridge facebook page!
Don't forget to show your Chamber Membership Card to receive a discount.
Rosewood Restaurant
Rosewood Restaurant is having a wine tasting event: a pairig of Caymus Vineyards wine and 4 course dinner on March 30 at 6:30 p.m. for $85 pp.
Call 847.696.9494
Free Workshops in Chicago
Listed below are FREE workshops offered by the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. These workshops are located in City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle, Room 805. Space is limited. Reserve your space by calling 312.744.5344. For more information, click the link below.
BACP Website
If you have any questions, please call the Chamber office at 773.631.0063 or email melissa@edisonpark.com
JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP
This workshop provides a summary of the City's JOC Program; benefits of JOC for prime contractors and subcontractors; how to build a JOC as a prime contractor and subcontracting opportunities with JOC.
Event Info
Friday, March 18
9:30am to 11:00am
City Hall, Room 805
HOW TO GREEN YOUR BUSINESS
This session will go beyond "just information," to provide meaningful, cost-effective strategies to green your operations and make a lasting impact on your triple bottom line proven to work in the small businesses of Chicago. Bring specific green questions to receive assistance from our experts.
Event Info
Wednesday, March 23
3:00pm-4:30pm
City Hall, Room 805
HOW TO OBTAIN AND RENEW YOUR SIDEWALK CAFE PERMIT
Did you know that sidewalk cafe season starts in March but your application must be submitted a minimum of 30 days before you can operate? This workshop will teach you the rules to operating a sidewalk cafe and the steps to obtain and renew your permit.
Event Info
Friday, March 25
9:30am to 11:00am
City Hall, Room 805
HOW TO BECOME CERTIFIED DOING BUSINESS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Are you interested in doing business with or being a certified vendor with the City of Chicago? Come learn about the different types of procurement opportunities as well as the City's contract monitoring and compliance standards.
Event Info
Wednesday, March 30th
2:00pm-3:00pm and 3:15pm-4:30pm
City Hall, Room 805
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
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
You can be here!
Remember Shop Chamber Members First!
Did you know?
Did you know that
· Tasty Pup is offering a Pepper & Egg Sandwich which is uncommon in local Park Ridge restaurants.
· Chickie’s Diner is giving away instant winner lottery ticket today?
· June Moon will be at 2020 W. Cedar St. in Park Ridge on Friday March 18th and Saturday March 19th from 9AM to 3PM each day.
· WineStyles has wine tastings every Friday night and will taste wines from France and Spain this Friday ($5)
· April is Healthy Living Month in Park Ridge: http://www.d64.org/file/21022/download
Fencing Center (new Member)
The Fencing Center of Chicago is hosting its Grand Opening ceremony this Sunday, March 20th, from 3pm-6pm!
111 S. Washington Ave, PR
I would love to spread the word to the Park Ridge community and hope that everyone who is interested in the sport of fencing could come out and visit our new facility as well as see some live fencing in action (we will be hosting a competition prior to the grand opening ceremony, so anyone who comes a littler earlier will be able to see the final rounds of our first annual FCC tournament with some of the best fencers in the Midwest!)
Bakhyt Abdikulov
Head Coach - FCC
www.fencingcenterofchicago.com
Kidwinks.com
Offer to
Chamber
Restaurants
Kidwinks.com is offering a great deal to Restaurants that are part of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
The Offer
Buy 2 months of advertising get 1 month FREE. Get a total of 3 months (24/7) of advertising for just $120. Plus a posting on our facebook page Free ThingsToDoInChicagoWithKids. Total value of this advertising package is $360.
What’s Included
· 3-month listing in our Family Dining Guide with image and link to your restaurant listing
· Listing in our Kids Eat Free Calendar
· Restaurant Listing
· Own webpage
· Your business name in the URL
· Link back to your website
· Photo, and a
· Coupon - Your coupon must offer a free kids meal from your kids menu. It must be good for at least 1 free kids meal per 1 adult. You may limit the coupon to a particular day(s) if you wish.
Why
Bring in the whole family not just the kids.
Make your slow day of the week into a busy day.
Google, Bing or Yahoo search for “Kids Eat Free Chicago” and you will find Kidwinks at or near the top.
This deal is only good until the end of the month. If you're ready to get started contact Nina Taluc at 847-815-6666
Bethany Retirement Community
FREE Spring Senior Resource Fair!
Hosted by Bethany Retirement Community!
Wednesday, March 23 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
4950 N. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
Stop by for free food and refreshments, health screenings, music, exciting raffles, tours of our beautiful community, and vendors such as: Taylor Marie Clothing for Seniors, Alzheimer's Association, Partners in Healthcare, Veterans Benefits and much, much more!
To learn more, please call (773) 293-5563
Early Voting
Park Ridge City Hall, 505 Butler Place
For all suburban Cook County registered voters
March 14 - 31
Hours: Monday – Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Election Day is April 5, 2011
Global Handmade Hope Kids!
Can you please help me spread the word about our Eco-Easter event for kids 5yrs and up. Saturday April 9th 2pm to 3:30pm.
Make a statement this year that the Easter Bunny will love! Grow bright green, real grass in your Easter basket with our take-home kit. Everything you need is in the kit, and grass will be ready within 10 days. Each kit contains enough materials for two medium baskets. And if you need baskets, we have plenty of colorful, handmade fair-trade baskets available in the shop! Then, we’ll make papier-mache eggs, which is a fun, creative way to recycle paper. With fresh, green grass and colorful eggs, your basket will be bright, beautiful and earth-friendly! Cost is $14 register online http://www.shop.globalhandmadehope.com/ or call 847-720-4084.
Cynthia
Global Handmade Hope
428 W. Touhy Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068
M-F 10-6:00, Sat 10-5
(847) 720-4084
www.globalhandmadehope.com
ALSO she’s hosting our Business After Hours next week:
Come enjoy casual networking and Green Spa evening event hosted by Cynthia Glensgard at Global Handmade Hope, 428 W. Touhy, on Thursday, March 24th from 5-7pm. Eleanor Reily (http://www.eleanorsoaps.com/index.htm)
will provide information, tips, recipes and take home samples, and you will learn how to make your own luxurious spa quality products for a fraction of the cost of brand names. This event is normally $18 per person but free for attendees. Cynthia will give a short talk about social justice and fair trade. Parking is behind the store in parking lot or street parking.
Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice is open!
Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice is now open for the season. This week's special offer is $1 cup of coffee, hot chocolate or cappuccino (medium size) until Saturday March 19th. Watch for our other weekly specials and Shop Park Ridge facebook page!
Don't forget to show your Chamber Membership Card to receive a discount.
Rosewood Restaurant
Rosewood Restaurant is having a wine tasting event: a pairig of Caymus Vineyards wine and 4 course dinner on March 30 at 6:30 p.m. for $85 pp.
Call 847.696.9494
Free Workshops in Chicago
Listed below are FREE workshops offered by the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. These workshops are located in City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle, Room 805. Space is limited. Reserve your space by calling 312.744.5344. For more information, click the link below.
BACP Website
If you have any questions, please call the Chamber office at 773.631.0063 or email melissa@edisonpark.com
JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP
This workshop provides a summary of the City's JOC Program; benefits of JOC for prime contractors and subcontractors; how to build a JOC as a prime contractor and subcontracting opportunities with JOC.
Event Info
Friday, March 18
9:30am to 11:00am
City Hall, Room 805
HOW TO GREEN YOUR BUSINESS
This session will go beyond "just information," to provide meaningful, cost-effective strategies to green your operations and make a lasting impact on your triple bottom line proven to work in the small businesses of Chicago. Bring specific green questions to receive assistance from our experts.
Event Info
Wednesday, March 23
3:00pm-4:30pm
City Hall, Room 805
HOW TO OBTAIN AND RENEW YOUR SIDEWALK CAFE PERMIT
Did you know that sidewalk cafe season starts in March but your application must be submitted a minimum of 30 days before you can operate? This workshop will teach you the rules to operating a sidewalk cafe and the steps to obtain and renew your permit.
Event Info
Friday, March 25
9:30am to 11:00am
City Hall, Room 805
HOW TO BECOME CERTIFIED DOING BUSINESS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Are you interested in doing business with or being a certified vendor with the City of Chicago? Come learn about the different types of procurement opportunities as well as the City's contract monitoring and compliance standards.
Event Info
Wednesday, March 30th
2:00pm-3:00pm and 3:15pm-4:30pm
City Hall, Room 805
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
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
You can be here!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Gail's Weekly Chamber UPDATE
Happy Pi Day (as you know, Pi is 3.14 which is today’s date!),
And, so, eat pie today!
For our board meeting tomorrow, there are 10 new member applications for approval! I’m very excited. Did you know that our Ambassadors visit each new member to welcome them to the Chamber and explain Chamber benefits to them?
Dan O’Brien won this feature at the luncheon last week:
Northsouth Masonry and Tuckpointing Inc. was established in 1996 and is based in Park Ridge but also does work in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Services include grinding and tuckpointing, chimney, parapet and general masonry rebuilding, caulking, chemical cleaning, interior basement masonry repairs, concrete repairs, glass block and chimney flue liners. Many local homes and business have had roofing and siding redone as a result of last year’s hail damage and I notice many chimneys also need repairs. You may have been told this by your inspector or contractor. Please contact us for an estimate and check us out on www.angieslist.com/companyconnect.
Dan O’Brien. Northsouth Masonry & Tuckpointing Inc.
1100 S. Aldine, Park Ridge, Il. 60068
847 384 0917
773 720 3979
nstuckpointing@comcast.net
Thank you to Platinum Member, D’Agostino’s Family Pizzeria, for a wonderful lunch last week!
Here are those who donated and those who won prizes at the luncheon:
Linda Russo gift cert, D'Agostino gift cert & Tech Stuff $20 off all won by Ken Mylander of Harris Bank (play the lottery while your luck is good!)
Four Chicago Rush Football tickets were donated by Nichole Squires, Comfort Inn O’Hare and won by Andy Nelson, AG Nelson Construction.
Rosewood Restaurant gift certificate won by Dave Donovan, E.J. Coyne Insurance
1 month Greeter Box participation won by Eugene Pullano from Riordan Insurance
$25 PR Chamber gift cert & SportClips free haircut and Lisa large ice won by Robert Suriano, RKS Construction
**************
Also, thank you to Joe Campagna, Grant Merchant Services, for speaking to the Tech Forum on how to get paid faster by your clients!
Just a reminder to all those involved in the Regional Business & Restaurant Showcase on April 6.
The cost of a booth goes up from $200 to $225 on March 16th.
Restaurant booths remain $50.
April 26, 2011 at 7:05 PM
Third Annual Cubs Fundraiser on Tuesday Night @ The Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field
$18 per person (Value of tickets is $50 each)
Section 237 Right Field – up from the Bull Pen
Seats will be covered by roof, and we are protected from inclement weather.
For those of you who have ordered tickets, please pay for them asap or we may have to release them. Rick Pucci has committed for 200 tickets but we haven’t gotten them yet because we need to sell a few more and collect all the money.
Let me know if you’re interested in getting a booth for Canopies on Courtland during the Taste of Park Ridge on July 9.
I’m trying to decide how many booths to commit for.
March 16, Wednesday, 8:00am – 9:30am Retail Committee Meeting. ‘First Fridays!’ here at 720 Garden.
March 22, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
March 23, Wednesday, 9:00am – 10:30am Health Care Forum
March 24, Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm Multi-Chamber Mega Connect Networking Lunch at Crowne Plaza, 2875 N. Milwaukee Ave. Northbrook. Pre-registration member fee $25 Prospective member $35 due by March 16. After 3/16 $35 for all.
March 24, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours, Global Handmade Hope, 428 W. Touhy Ave. Come enjoy casual networking hosted by Cynthia Glensgard. Parking behind the store.
March 25, Friday, 9:30am – 10:30am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network
March 25, Friday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Women in Business Monthly Networking Lunch “Tips of Successful Women in Business” Panel Discussion moderated by Jay Crowley includes Jo Ann Arnswald, Lisa Smith and Suzann Wilson. Lunch catered by The Perfect Dinner. $15 Members and $20 prospective members
March 31, Thursday, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Meet the Park Ridge City Council Candidates , Sponsored by The Journal and Topics Newspaper and The Park Ridge Chamber, 720 Garden Street – Residents are encouraged to attend.
April 1, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Membership Committee Meeting
April 6, Wednesday, 4:00pm – 7:00pm Regional Business & Restaurant Showcase, The Meadows Club, 2950 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows - This is a business-to-business event with exhibitors and restaurants providing food samplings to attendees. Chamber members attend for free with a business card. Restaurants pay $50 provide food samples for 250 people. They receive a 10x10 space with 8’ draped table and they can sell gift cards for their establishment.
April 7, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group (EKG)
Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300, A group for new and emerging entrepreneurs
THE LARGEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NETWORKING EVENT IN 2011!
The Regional Business Expo and Restaurant Showcase will be held on Wednesday, April 6th from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at The Meadows Club, 2950 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows.
Thirteen local Chambers are participating and there are $500 and $250 sponsorship opportunities available or the Exhibit Table ($200 early bird or $225 after 3/15) and $50 Restaurant Exhibit opportunities.
Contact the Chamber for the registration form with all the details. Final payments due by March 31st.
Mark your calendars for this exciting networking event with admission free for attendees showing their business card.
4th Annual North Shore Women’s Conference – A Great Opportunity for Your Business!
21 Participating Chambers of Commerce
If you have a woman-owned company, or a company that caters to women, you’ll want to jump on this opportunity for high visibility at the 4th Annual North Shore Women’s Conference on Friday, May 6, 2011.
Our Keynote Speaker, sponsored by Whitehall of Deerfield, Celebrity Chef Gale Gand is sure to draw many participants. Gale Gand, executive pastry chef and partner in the four star restaurant TRU in Chicago will share her celebrity experiences and how she got her start.
Presenting Sponsors will receive the following: Listing as Presenting Sponsor with logo on ads, invitations, programs, posters and eblasts. Expo booth in prime location and four luncheon tickets.
If sponsorship is not in your budget, you will definitely want to consider participating as an Exhibitor. The cost of exhibiting is $250 and includes one luncheon ticket.
Women’s networking groups have increased in numbers and popularity in every chamber on the North Shore. Because of this, we know this event is going to be a huge success,
and you’ll want to be a part of it. Over 400 women business owners participated in last year’s event!
Reply to us and we can email them the registration form.
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Also check out the link on our home page: www.ParkRidgeChamber.org
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: 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. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
5. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
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. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
13. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
14. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
15. LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
16. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
17. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
18. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
23. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
26. You can be here!
And, so, eat pie today!
For our board meeting tomorrow, there are 10 new member applications for approval! I’m very excited. Did you know that our Ambassadors visit each new member to welcome them to the Chamber and explain Chamber benefits to them?
Dan O’Brien won this feature at the luncheon last week:
Northsouth Masonry and Tuckpointing Inc. was established in 1996 and is based in Park Ridge but also does work in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Services include grinding and tuckpointing, chimney, parapet and general masonry rebuilding, caulking, chemical cleaning, interior basement masonry repairs, concrete repairs, glass block and chimney flue liners. Many local homes and business have had roofing and siding redone as a result of last year’s hail damage and I notice many chimneys also need repairs. You may have been told this by your inspector or contractor. Please contact us for an estimate and check us out on www.angieslist.com/companyconnect.
Dan O’Brien. Northsouth Masonry & Tuckpointing Inc.
1100 S. Aldine, Park Ridge, Il. 60068
847 384 0917
773 720 3979
nstuckpointing@comcast.net
Thank you to Platinum Member, D’Agostino’s Family Pizzeria, for a wonderful lunch last week!
Here are those who donated and those who won prizes at the luncheon:
Linda Russo gift cert, D'Agostino gift cert & Tech Stuff $20 off all won by Ken Mylander of Harris Bank (play the lottery while your luck is good!)
Four Chicago Rush Football tickets were donated by Nichole Squires, Comfort Inn O’Hare and won by Andy Nelson, AG Nelson Construction.
Rosewood Restaurant gift certificate won by Dave Donovan, E.J. Coyne Insurance
1 month Greeter Box participation won by Eugene Pullano from Riordan Insurance
$25 PR Chamber gift cert & SportClips free haircut and Lisa large ice won by Robert Suriano, RKS Construction
**************
Also, thank you to Joe Campagna, Grant Merchant Services, for speaking to the Tech Forum on how to get paid faster by your clients!
Just a reminder to all those involved in the Regional Business & Restaurant Showcase on April 6.
The cost of a booth goes up from $200 to $225 on March 16th.
Restaurant booths remain $50.
April 26, 2011 at 7:05 PM
Third Annual Cubs Fundraiser on Tuesday Night @ The Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field
$18 per person (Value of tickets is $50 each)
Section 237 Right Field – up from the Bull Pen
Seats will be covered by roof, and we are protected from inclement weather.
For those of you who have ordered tickets, please pay for them asap or we may have to release them. Rick Pucci has committed for 200 tickets but we haven’t gotten them yet because we need to sell a few more and collect all the money.
Let me know if you’re interested in getting a booth for Canopies on Courtland during the Taste of Park Ridge on July 9.
I’m trying to decide how many booths to commit for.
March 16, Wednesday, 8:00am – 9:30am Retail Committee Meeting. ‘First Fridays!’ here at 720 Garden.
March 22, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
March 23, Wednesday, 9:00am – 10:30am Health Care Forum
March 24, Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm Multi-Chamber Mega Connect Networking Lunch at Crowne Plaza, 2875 N. Milwaukee Ave. Northbrook. Pre-registration member fee $25 Prospective member $35 due by March 16. After 3/16 $35 for all.
March 24, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours, Global Handmade Hope, 428 W. Touhy Ave. Come enjoy casual networking hosted by Cynthia Glensgard. Parking behind the store.
March 25, Friday, 9:30am – 10:30am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network
March 25, Friday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Women in Business Monthly Networking Lunch “Tips of Successful Women in Business” Panel Discussion moderated by Jay Crowley includes Jo Ann Arnswald, Lisa Smith and Suzann Wilson. Lunch catered by The Perfect Dinner. $15 Members and $20 prospective members
March 31, Thursday, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Meet the Park Ridge City Council Candidates , Sponsored by The Journal and Topics Newspaper and The Park Ridge Chamber, 720 Garden Street – Residents are encouraged to attend.
April 1, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am Membership Committee Meeting
April 6, Wednesday, 4:00pm – 7:00pm Regional Business & Restaurant Showcase, The Meadows Club, 2950 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows - This is a business-to-business event with exhibitors and restaurants providing food samplings to attendees. Chamber members attend for free with a business card. Restaurants pay $50 provide food samples for 250 people. They receive a 10x10 space with 8’ draped table and they can sell gift cards for their establishment.
April 7, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group (EKG)
Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300, A group for new and emerging entrepreneurs
THE LARGEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NETWORKING EVENT IN 2011!
The Regional Business Expo and Restaurant Showcase will be held on Wednesday, April 6th from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at The Meadows Club, 2950 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows.
Thirteen local Chambers are participating and there are $500 and $250 sponsorship opportunities available or the Exhibit Table ($200 early bird or $225 after 3/15) and $50 Restaurant Exhibit opportunities.
Contact the Chamber for the registration form with all the details. Final payments due by March 31st.
Mark your calendars for this exciting networking event with admission free for attendees showing their business card.
4th Annual North Shore Women’s Conference – A Great Opportunity for Your Business!
21 Participating Chambers of Commerce
If you have a woman-owned company, or a company that caters to women, you’ll want to jump on this opportunity for high visibility at the 4th Annual North Shore Women’s Conference on Friday, May 6, 2011.
Our Keynote Speaker, sponsored by Whitehall of Deerfield, Celebrity Chef Gale Gand is sure to draw many participants. Gale Gand, executive pastry chef and partner in the four star restaurant TRU in Chicago will share her celebrity experiences and how she got her start.
Presenting Sponsors will receive the following: Listing as Presenting Sponsor with logo on ads, invitations, programs, posters and eblasts. Expo booth in prime location and four luncheon tickets.
If sponsorship is not in your budget, you will definitely want to consider participating as an Exhibitor. The cost of exhibiting is $250 and includes one luncheon ticket.
Women’s networking groups have increased in numbers and popularity in every chamber on the North Shore. Because of this, we know this event is going to be a huge success,
and you’ll want to be a part of it. Over 400 women business owners participated in last year’s event!
Reply to us and we can email them the registration form.
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Also check out the link on our home page: www.ParkRidgeChamber.org
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: 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. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
5. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
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. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
13. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
14. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
15. LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
16. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
17. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
18. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
23. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
26. You can be here!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Gail's Weekly Chamber UPDATE
Happy Kazimierz Pulaski Day,
Benjamin Franklin invited Kazimierz Michal Waclaw Wiktor Pulaski, a renowned Polish war hero, to train troops in the Battle of Brandywine. While there, he reportedly saved the life of George Washington in 1777. This heroic deed elevated Pulaski to brigadier general, a position that allowed him to create his own skilled cavalry. Fast forward 200 years: Chicago is the second-largest Polish-populated city in the world (you read that right, larger than most cities in Poland). In 1977, the state of Illinois enacted a law to acknowledge Pulaski Day on the first Monday in March in order to celebrate his birthday.
Dino V from the Pickwick told me that today is the first day of Lent for the Greek Orthodox. The Pickwick Theatre is hosting the Chamber luncheon on April 13 so we were meeting to discuss details today.
The Beatles Night at the Community Church was fun! So was the musical, Hamalot, at Washington School!
Warning! From Police just now! Be on the Lookout: for suspicious people in the rear of residences. There have been 2 bonafide forced entry burglaries today.
Be on the lookout for suspicious people in and around residences. There have been two incidents today of forcible entry (rear entrances kicked open) burglaries in the 800 block of S. Prairie and 900 S. Block of Hamlin.
The most recent incident occurred within the last hour. If you see any suspicious activity, contact the police via 911 immediately.
For full details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/4663146/?sub_id=509990.
Chamber works with Police on new Program:
Caught Being Good! The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce and the Park Ridge Police Department are sponsoring a “Caught Being Good Program” in 2011 to reward Park Ridge residents and visitors of all ages for good safety practices such as:
- Wearing a helmet at the Park District Skate Park
- Wearing a seat belt while driving
- Correctly installing a child’s car seat
- Helping a senior to cross the street
- Protecting a child from traffic harm
We are asking Chamber Members if they would help us reward our citizens when they are “Caught Being Good”!
For more details on this program, please visit: http://prparksfoundation.com/caughtbeinggood.html
Cubs vs Colo Rockies
April April 26, 2011 at 7:05 PM
Third Annual Cubs Fundraiser on Tuesday Night @ The Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field
$18 per person (Value of tickets is $50 each)
Section 237 Right Field – up from the Bull Pen
Seats will be covered by roof, and we are protected from inclement weather.
For those of you who have ordered tickets, please pay for them asap or we may have to release them. Rick Pucci has committed for 200 tickets but we haven’t gotten them yet because we need to sell a few more and collect all the money.
Fat Tuesday is Tomorrow!
ALL ON THE ROAD CATERING, 114 MAIN STREET, 847 518 8958: PACZKI DAY FAT TUESDAY MARCH 8th HOURS FOR PICK UP 7AM UNTIL 6PM PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR FRESHLY MADE PACZKI’S $1.35 EACH (all flavors!)
Chickies Diner is celebrating with specials.
Tasty Pup is running Lent specials.
The Perfect Dinner has special menus.
Last Week’s EKG Lynda Tourloukis heads up the Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group each month and last week, Elizabeth Vassolo from Triblocal.com discussed how to post events, stories, and photos on the triblocal.com website for Park Ridge and various ways to use the site for businesses. Very interesting!
Luncheon on Wednesday! Our monthly Chamber networking luncheon is this Wednesday at D’Agostino’s! We have an interesting speaker who is an author (When the Dream is Big Enough) and entrepreneur – she’ll discuss “Do More, Be More, Earn More!” so please come out for it!
Here’s who has replied so far so if you don’t see your name, then we don’t have your rsvp:
1 Dorothy Brownstein Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
2 Diddy Blyth A Sterling Design, Photographic Artists
3 Joe Campagna Grant Merchant Services
4 Cindy Clark Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
5 Dave Gooding Houlihan's Restaurant
6 Gail Haller Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
7 Jim Hirsch Chicago Tribune
8 David Keller Park Ridge Police Department
9 Colleen Monier Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
10 Theresa Olson Resurrection Health Care
11 Johnna Parr Speaker
12 Matt Parr Speaker
13 Eugene Pullano Riordan Insurance Group, Inc.
14 Pat Riordan Riordan Insurance Group, Inc.
15 Jim Schmitt Ringside Heating and Air Conditioning
16 Jeff Sorensen Park Ridge Fire Department
17 Nichole Squires Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines
18 Robert Suriano Side Job Bob of Cook County, LLC
19 Mike Zywanski Park Ridge Fire Department
20 Dan O'Brien Northsouth Masonry and Tuckpointing
Also this week
Joe Campagna, Grant Merchant Services, will talk at our TechForum on how to get paid by your customers faster. Thursday, March 10, here at The Pantry.
After Hours Networking event on March 8th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. It will be the first opportunity for the public to see our new luxury apartments here in downtown Des Plaines. There will be food, beverages and music. We are planning a Mardi Gras theme for the evening so come on down, and as they say in New Orleans, ‘Laissez les bon temps rouler!’ (Let the good times roll!). River 595 Apartments, 595 S. Des Plaines River Road, Des Plaines
P 847-827-0595 to rsvp www.River595.com
Boyce Family Eye Care 1st Anniversary! Boyce Family Eye Care, Ltd. Invites you to our 1st Anniversary Celebration On Thursday, March 10, 2011 From 4-7pm
At 528 Devon Ave. Park Ridge
As a special gesture to our friends, we are offering 20% off all Coach, DVF, Calvin Klein, Nautica, and Nike glasses and sunglasses
10% off all other glasses/sunglasses
Business to Consumer Expo on July 9, 2011 during the Taste of PR Are you interested in getting a booth for Canopies on Courtland during the Taste of Park Ridge? Please let me know as I’m trying to decide how many to commit for.
Mark Your Calendar for these Upcoming Events! March 9, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon, D’Agostino’s Pizza- 742 W. Higgins Rd. PR. Johnna Parr “Do More, Be More, Earn More”. $25 Members; $30 Prospective Members and Walk Ins.
March 10, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum, Joe Campagna, Grant Merchant Services, “Turn Your Outstanding Accounts Receivable into $$$ Faster”
March 10, Thursday, 4:00pm – 7:00pm Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Boyce Family Eye Care, 528 Devon Ave. Join Chamber & City Officials. Refreshments. Sales on frames and more!
March 11, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network Meeting
March 11, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am Communications Meeting
March 16, Wednesday, 8:00am – 9:30am Retail Committee Meeting. ‘First Fridays!’
March 22, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
March 23, Wednesday, 9:00am – 10:30am Health Care Forum
March 24, Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm Multi-Chamber Mega Connect Networking Lunch at Crowne Plaza, 2875 N. Milwaukee Ave. Northbrook. Pre- registration member fee $25 Prospective member $35 due by March 16. After 3/16 $35 for all.
March 24, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours, Global Handmade Hope, 428 W. Touhy Ave. Come enjoy casual networking hosted by Cynthia Glensgard. Parking behind the store.
March 25, Friday, 9:30am – 10:30am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network
March 25, Friday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Women in Business Monthly Networking Lunch “Tips of Successful Women in Business” Panel Discussion moderated by Jay Crowley includes Jo Arnswald, Suzann Wilson, and Lisa Smith. Lunch catered by The Perfect Dinner.
Free Network on April 6! THE LARGEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NETWORKING EVENT IN 2011!
The Regional Business Expo and Restaurant Showcase will be held on Wednesday, April 6th from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at The Meadows Club, 2950 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows.
Thirteen local Chambers are participating and there are $500 and $250 sponsorship opportunities available or the Exhibit Table ($200 early bird or $225 after 3/15) and $50 Restaurant Exhibit opportunities.
Contact the Chamber for the registration form with all the details. Final payments due by March 31st.
Mark your calendars for this exciting networking event with admission free for attendees showing their business card.
Women’s Conference 4th Annual North Shore Women’s Conference – A Great Opportunity for Your Business!
21 Participating Chambers of Commerce
If you have a woman-owned company, or a company that caters to women, you’ll want to jump on this opportunity for high visibility at the 4th Annual North Shore Women’s Conference on Friday, May 6, 2011.
Our Keynote Speaker, sponsored by Whitehall of Deerfield, Celebrity Chef Gale Gand is sure to draw many participants. Gale Gand, executive pastry chef and partner in the four star restaurant TRU in Chicago will share her celebrity experiences and how she got her start.
Presenting Sponsors will receive the following: Listing as Presenting Sponsor with logo on ads, invitations, programs, posters and eblasts. Expo booth in prime location and four luncheon tickets.
If sponsorship is not in your budget, you will definitely want to consider participating as an Exhibitor. The cost of exhibiting is $250 and includes one luncheon ticket.
Women’s networking groups have increased in numbers and popularity in every chamber on the North Shore. Because of this, we know this event is going to be a huge success,
and you’ll want to be a part of it. Over 400 women business owners participated in last year’s event!
Reply to us and we can email them the registration form.
Community Marketing Program
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Also check out the link on our home page: www.ParkRidgeChamber.org
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
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: 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. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
5. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
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. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
13. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
14. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
15. LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
16. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
17. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
18. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
23. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
26. You can be here!
Benjamin Franklin invited Kazimierz Michal Waclaw Wiktor Pulaski, a renowned Polish war hero, to train troops in the Battle of Brandywine. While there, he reportedly saved the life of George Washington in 1777. This heroic deed elevated Pulaski to brigadier general, a position that allowed him to create his own skilled cavalry. Fast forward 200 years: Chicago is the second-largest Polish-populated city in the world (you read that right, larger than most cities in Poland). In 1977, the state of Illinois enacted a law to acknowledge Pulaski Day on the first Monday in March in order to celebrate his birthday.
Dino V from the Pickwick told me that today is the first day of Lent for the Greek Orthodox. The Pickwick Theatre is hosting the Chamber luncheon on April 13 so we were meeting to discuss details today.
The Beatles Night at the Community Church was fun! So was the musical, Hamalot, at Washington School!
Warning! From Police just now! Be on the Lookout: for suspicious people in the rear of residences. There have been 2 bonafide forced entry burglaries today.
Be on the lookout for suspicious people in and around residences. There have been two incidents today of forcible entry (rear entrances kicked open) burglaries in the 800 block of S. Prairie and 900 S. Block of Hamlin.
The most recent incident occurred within the last hour. If you see any suspicious activity, contact the police via 911 immediately.
For full details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/4663146/?sub_id=509990.
Chamber works with Police on new Program:
Caught Being Good! The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce and the Park Ridge Police Department are sponsoring a “Caught Being Good Program” in 2011 to reward Park Ridge residents and visitors of all ages for good safety practices such as:
- Wearing a helmet at the Park District Skate Park
- Wearing a seat belt while driving
- Correctly installing a child’s car seat
- Helping a senior to cross the street
- Protecting a child from traffic harm
We are asking Chamber Members if they would help us reward our citizens when they are “Caught Being Good”!
For more details on this program, please visit: http://prparksfoundation.com/caughtbeinggood.html
Cubs vs Colo Rockies
April April 26, 2011 at 7:05 PM
Third Annual Cubs Fundraiser on Tuesday Night @ The Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field
$18 per person (Value of tickets is $50 each)
Section 237 Right Field – up from the Bull Pen
Seats will be covered by roof, and we are protected from inclement weather.
For those of you who have ordered tickets, please pay for them asap or we may have to release them. Rick Pucci has committed for 200 tickets but we haven’t gotten them yet because we need to sell a few more and collect all the money.
Fat Tuesday is Tomorrow!
ALL ON THE ROAD CATERING, 114 MAIN STREET, 847 518 8958: PACZKI DAY FAT TUESDAY MARCH 8th HOURS FOR PICK UP 7AM UNTIL 6PM PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR FRESHLY MADE PACZKI’S $1.35 EACH (all flavors!)
Chickies Diner is celebrating with specials.
Tasty Pup is running Lent specials.
The Perfect Dinner has special menus.
Last Week’s EKG Lynda Tourloukis heads up the Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group each month and last week, Elizabeth Vassolo from Triblocal.com discussed how to post events, stories, and photos on the triblocal.com website for Park Ridge and various ways to use the site for businesses. Very interesting!
Luncheon on Wednesday! Our monthly Chamber networking luncheon is this Wednesday at D’Agostino’s! We have an interesting speaker who is an author (When the Dream is Big Enough) and entrepreneur – she’ll discuss “Do More, Be More, Earn More!” so please come out for it!
Here’s who has replied so far so if you don’t see your name, then we don’t have your rsvp:
1 Dorothy Brownstein Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
2 Diddy Blyth A Sterling Design, Photographic Artists
3 Joe Campagna Grant Merchant Services
4 Cindy Clark Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
5 Dave Gooding Houlihan's Restaurant
6 Gail Haller Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
7 Jim Hirsch Chicago Tribune
8 David Keller Park Ridge Police Department
9 Colleen Monier Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
10 Theresa Olson Resurrection Health Care
11 Johnna Parr Speaker
12 Matt Parr Speaker
13 Eugene Pullano Riordan Insurance Group, Inc.
14 Pat Riordan Riordan Insurance Group, Inc.
15 Jim Schmitt Ringside Heating and Air Conditioning
16 Jeff Sorensen Park Ridge Fire Department
17 Nichole Squires Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines
18 Robert Suriano Side Job Bob of Cook County, LLC
19 Mike Zywanski Park Ridge Fire Department
20 Dan O'Brien Northsouth Masonry and Tuckpointing
Also this week
Joe Campagna, Grant Merchant Services, will talk at our TechForum on how to get paid by your customers faster. Thursday, March 10, here at The Pantry.
After Hours Networking event on March 8th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. It will be the first opportunity for the public to see our new luxury apartments here in downtown Des Plaines. There will be food, beverages and music. We are planning a Mardi Gras theme for the evening so come on down, and as they say in New Orleans, ‘Laissez les bon temps rouler!’ (Let the good times roll!). River 595 Apartments, 595 S. Des Plaines River Road, Des Plaines
P 847-827-0595 to rsvp www.River595.com
Boyce Family Eye Care 1st Anniversary! Boyce Family Eye Care, Ltd. Invites you to our 1st Anniversary Celebration On Thursday, March 10, 2011 From 4-7pm
At 528 Devon Ave. Park Ridge
As a special gesture to our friends, we are offering 20% off all Coach, DVF, Calvin Klein, Nautica, and Nike glasses and sunglasses
10% off all other glasses/sunglasses
Business to Consumer Expo on July 9, 2011 during the Taste of PR Are you interested in getting a booth for Canopies on Courtland during the Taste of Park Ridge? Please let me know as I’m trying to decide how many to commit for.
Mark Your Calendar for these Upcoming Events! March 9, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon, D’Agostino’s Pizza- 742 W. Higgins Rd. PR. Johnna Parr “Do More, Be More, Earn More”. $25 Members; $30 Prospective Members and Walk Ins.
March 10, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum, Joe Campagna, Grant Merchant Services, “Turn Your Outstanding Accounts Receivable into $$$ Faster”
March 10, Thursday, 4:00pm – 7:00pm Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Boyce Family Eye Care, 528 Devon Ave. Join Chamber & City Officials. Refreshments. Sales on frames and more!
March 11, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN 1: Park Ridge Executive Network Meeting
March 11, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am Communications Meeting
March 16, Wednesday, 8:00am – 9:30am Retail Committee Meeting. ‘First Fridays!’
March 22, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network
March 23, Wednesday, 9:00am – 10:30am Health Care Forum
March 24, Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm Multi-Chamber Mega Connect Networking Lunch at Crowne Plaza, 2875 N. Milwaukee Ave. Northbrook. Pre- registration member fee $25 Prospective member $35 due by March 16. After 3/16 $35 for all.
March 24, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours, Global Handmade Hope, 428 W. Touhy Ave. Come enjoy casual networking hosted by Cynthia Glensgard. Parking behind the store.
March 25, Friday, 9:30am – 10:30am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network
March 25, Friday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Women in Business Monthly Networking Lunch “Tips of Successful Women in Business” Panel Discussion moderated by Jay Crowley includes Jo Arnswald, Suzann Wilson, and Lisa Smith. Lunch catered by The Perfect Dinner.
Free Network on April 6! THE LARGEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NETWORKING EVENT IN 2011!
The Regional Business Expo and Restaurant Showcase will be held on Wednesday, April 6th from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at The Meadows Club, 2950 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows.
Thirteen local Chambers are participating and there are $500 and $250 sponsorship opportunities available or the Exhibit Table ($200 early bird or $225 after 3/15) and $50 Restaurant Exhibit opportunities.
Contact the Chamber for the registration form with all the details. Final payments due by March 31st.
Mark your calendars for this exciting networking event with admission free for attendees showing their business card.
Women’s Conference 4th Annual North Shore Women’s Conference – A Great Opportunity for Your Business!
21 Participating Chambers of Commerce
If you have a woman-owned company, or a company that caters to women, you’ll want to jump on this opportunity for high visibility at the 4th Annual North Shore Women’s Conference on Friday, May 6, 2011.
Our Keynote Speaker, sponsored by Whitehall of Deerfield, Celebrity Chef Gale Gand is sure to draw many participants. Gale Gand, executive pastry chef and partner in the four star restaurant TRU in Chicago will share her celebrity experiences and how she got her start.
Presenting Sponsors will receive the following: Listing as Presenting Sponsor with logo on ads, invitations, programs, posters and eblasts. Expo booth in prime location and four luncheon tickets.
If sponsorship is not in your budget, you will definitely want to consider participating as an Exhibitor. The cost of exhibiting is $250 and includes one luncheon ticket.
Women’s networking groups have increased in numbers and popularity in every chamber on the North Shore. Because of this, we know this event is going to be a huge success,
and you’ll want to be a part of it. Over 400 women business owners participated in last year’s event!
Reply to us and we can email them the registration form.
Community Marketing Program
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Also check out the link on our home page: www.ParkRidgeChamber.org
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
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: 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. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
5. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
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. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
13. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
14. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
15. LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
16. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
17. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
18. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
23. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
26. You can be here!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
March 3, 2011 Member Update
A Note From Gail
There is so much going on this weekend! I’m attending Beatles Night at the Community Church, and of course I’m seeing ‘Hamalot’ at Washington School for their 50th Anniversary!
If I could, I’d also attend the Paul Seiwert Foundation Dinner & Dance at the Country Club and the Library’s Architecture for the Ages Fundraiser, also on Saturday, but I’m already committed. And Lian has StageCoach and ice skating – our lives revolve around all our Chamber members!
Sad News Theresa Olson, Resurrection Health Care, and President-Elect of the Chamber, recently lost her father. Here are the details:
Jerry Milliner, father of Theresa Olson
St. Mary's Church
117 E. Edgar St, Paris, IL
Visitation -- 1 pm
Memorial Mass -- 2 pm
Graveside service -- to follow
Dinner to follow --
Tuscany's Italian Restaurant
1218 N. Main St. Paris IL
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society in Jerry's honor would be appreciated.
This Saturday:
Paul’s Dinner & Dance for Kids with Cancer From Member “The Paul Seiwert Foundation” a nonprofit organization:
Dinner & Dance Saturday, March 5, 2011
Hosted by: Thomas & Teresa Seiwert
6:30pm-Midnight
Park Ridge Country Club
636 North Prospect Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Music by Josh and the Empty Pockets
Enjoy Cocktails, Dinner and Dancing
$125 Per Guest | Valet Parking
In Memory of their Son, Paul Thomas Seiwert, 12/20/98 - 3/21/08
Proceeds benefit Paul’s Special Friends at
Advocate Lutheran General Children’s Hospital, Park Ridge, IL.
Thank you for helping us keep Paul’s dream alive to fight cancer through research and education.
For more information, contact the Seiwerts at (773) 407-1120 or email paulforkids@aol.com
The Paul Seiwert Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Not for Profit Organization
Did you know? Did you know…?
• That Chico’s held a fundraiser to benefit MCYAF and the Park Ridge Community Fund last Saturday and raised about $600 for the orgs?
• That we have 5 new members so far this month?
1. Linda Russo, hairstylist (she came to our WIB and loved it!) (Thank you Tracy Bell and 2 Sisters)
2. Nancy Fanning-Basso with Century 21 McMullen
3. United Alarms, Inc. (thank you Diane Forsythe!)
4. Riley Heating & Cooling
5. Land and Lakes Company
• Linda Russo is offering $5 off any 1 salon service to new clients for the month of March! Mention Gail’s eblast when you are making your appointment 847-493-9012 www.lindaarusso.com
• The Park Ridge Police Department will be hosting the Spring session of the Citizen's Police Academy, beginning Thursday March 17th at 7:00pm.
•
Library Fundraiser The Board of Trustees of the Park Ridge Public Library Presents
Architecture for the Ages: Great Movie Palaces and Critically Acclaimed Sites
Saturday, March 5, 2011 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
A few tickets are still available for our special after hours fund raiser this Saturday night. Join us for a special evening of wine, hors d'oeuvres, desserts and great conversation.
Our second annual event features a presentation by Blair Kamin, architecture critic for the Chicago Tribune and Richard Sklenar, director of the Theater Historical Society of America.
Tickets are $75 each and may be ordered by phone at 847-825-3123 - press "0" for the operator.
A raffle and silent auction will be included and all proceeds from this event will be used to purchase books for the Library.
This event is for those 21 and older.
Chickie’s Diner Goes Irish! Chickie’s Diner on March 17, 2011! from 11am to 8:00pm
Our amazing Corned Beef severed with Cabbage, Boiled Potatoes and Boiled Carrots, highlighted with a horseradish cream sauce (served on the side) with Irish Soda Bread......your choice of Soup or Cole Slaw! $9.95
Catherine Johns: Chicago Hypnosis Center You've tried to do it, you want to do it … you really MEAN to do it. But you just haven't been able to make the change you want to make. Whether it's eating better, getting more exercise, or taking the first steps toward a new career … change can seem overwhelming. But you can retrain your brain so change becomes natural and easy. Learn how in this workshop with award-winning hypnotist Karen Hand. $20 ($10 for current and former Chicago Hypnosis Center clients)
Catherine Johns, Owner
Chicago Hypnosis Center
4801 W. Peterson Avenue, Suite 601
Chicago, IL 60646
773.725.3200
www.chicagohypnosiscenter.com
Health Tune Up! Get ready for Spring with a Health Tune-up!
Did you know that four simple numbers can give you a picture of your overall health and risk for serious conditions like diabetes? Your doctor can help you use the results of these simple screenings to MOVE your numbers toward improved personal health.
To register or make an appointment for any of our Know Your Numbers programs,
call 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636).
Global Handmade Hope Celebrate International Women's Day March 7th
US women often encounter the "Glass Ceiling" and are working to break down the barriers to hold executive level jobs. In developing countries, women are working to break down the barriers to receive primary education and basic human rights. This March 7th, please take a stand for women's rights and purchase a fair trade product produced by women in developing countries.
Cynthia Glensgard, Global Handmade Hope
WineStyles FRIDAY WINE TASTING MARCH 4TH 5-7
$5 FOR NON MEMBERS, FREE FOR WINE CLUB
JOIN THE VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE JERRY GALANTE AS HE
TASTES US THROUGH 5 GREAT NEW WINES
A PINOT GRIGIO FROM ITALY, A PINOT GRIS FROM OREGON,
A PINOT NOIR FROM CALIFORNIA, A VALPOLICELLA FROM ITALY
AND A NEW ZINFANDEL FROM CALIFORNIA
WineStyles
Susan Scatchell, A-Abiding Care End the quest for the fountain of youth at Optimum Health: Slowing Down the Aging Process with Nutrition, presented by NorthShore University HealthSystem’s Women’s Board of Skokie Hospital. Members and friends are invited to participate in this enlightening conversation led by Certified Nutrition Specialist and author, Bonnie Minsky on Monday, March 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Oakton Community Center. In addition to the presentation, guests will enjoy nutritional snacks, exciting raffle prizes to help support a healthy lifestyle and an opportunity to join and learn more about The Women's Board of Skokie Hospital. For more information about the event or to inquire about becoming a member of NorthShore University HealthSystem's Women's Board of Skokie Hospital, please call (847) 570-5306 or visit northshore.org/womensboard.
Susan Scatchell
Marketing/Community Liaison
A-Abiding Care, Inc.
233 N Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-698-1400
www.abidingcare.com
Submitted by Susan Scatchell, Chair for The Walk To End Alzheimer's, Greater Illinois Chapter
Dine at the Signature Room on the 95th
Show your support for the Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Illinois Chapter by dining at The Signature Room on the 95th during the month of March. Having been chosen for the Charity of the Month program, the Alzheimer’s Association will be the beneficiary of 10% of sales from items ordered off the menu that the restaurant created specially for us that month. The Signature Room on the 95th is located on the 95th floor of the Hancock Building. Dine there during March and order off their special menu to help us fight against Alzheimer’s.
LIN-MAR Motors is moving! LIN-MAR Motors plans to celebrate its 53rd. year of business in Morton Grove in a new home at the northeast corner of Oakton and Austin.
LIN-MAR President, Ronald Lundin, closed on the property at 5940 Oakton on Monday, February 28th. Lundin said, “There are a number of advantages to the move. We will be able to use the space more efficiently for production purposes. Additionally, the new location will offer more convenient customer parking, and will be more energy efficient.”
Lundin predicts that the move will take about 2 months and said that the current location at 7860 N. Lehigh will remain open for business, as usual, during the transition.
He continued, “The equipment and materials we currently use are state of art and exceed EPA requirements. We will move them to the new shop and install the most advanced water born paint system in the interest of making our body shop green operation.”
“Of course, we plan a grand opening, which we expect to take place in June; the final date is yet to be announced. Like our open houses of past years, we will have entertainment, a car show, and lots of food and refreshments. There is no charge and everyone is welcome. It’s our way of saying thanks to the community.”
Boyce Family Eye Care 1st Anniversary! Boyce Family Eye Care, Ltd. Invites you to our 1st Anniversary Celebration On Thursday, March 10, 2011 From 4-7pm
At 528 Devon Ave. Park Ridge
As a special gesture to our friends, we are offering 20% off all Coach, DVF, Calvin Klein, Nautica, and Nike glasses and sunglasses
10% off all other glasses/sunglasses
RSVP by March 2 847-518-0303
New Member: River 595 Apartments Open House We will be hosting an After Hours Networking event on March 8th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. It will be the first opportunity for the public to see our new luxury apartments here in downtown Des Plaines. There will be food, beverages and music. We are planning a Mardi Gras theme for the evening so come on down, and as they say in New Orleans, ‘Laissez les bon temps rouler!’ (Let the good times roll!).
Kirk Steinbruecker
Leasing and Operations Manager
River 595 Apartments
595 S. Des Plaines River Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
P 847-827-0595
www.River595.com
Business News from the Library Selling to Generation Y
Who is generation Y? They can be classified as people who have been born after the 1980’s who use extensive technology in their everyday lives. For this reason, Gen Y makes a much different type of consumer than Gen X before them. They have grown up in a culture of pure consumerism and see buying as a part of life. Their use of media makes for more opportunities to advertise and sell to them.
For more information on targeting your business toward this group of consumers, you might want to read some of these books available at the Park Ridge Public Library.
Money Smart Week programs coming in April!
Money Smart Week is April 2-9 this year and the library will be hosting two programs in conjunction with it on Tuesday April 5 and Wednesday April 6. More information will be in the March News For Businesses e-newsletter and the Library’s March/April newsletter of events.
Have YOU tried it yet?
You may have seen that the online catalog has a new look. It does! The new online catalog is easier to search and offers great new features like creating lists and posting reviews. Call the Reference Department at 847-720-3230 if you have any questions or if you want to learn more!
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
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: 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. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
5. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
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. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
13. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
14. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
15. LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
16. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
17. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
18. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
23. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
26. You can be here!
There is so much going on this weekend! I’m attending Beatles Night at the Community Church, and of course I’m seeing ‘Hamalot’ at Washington School for their 50th Anniversary!
If I could, I’d also attend the Paul Seiwert Foundation Dinner & Dance at the Country Club and the Library’s Architecture for the Ages Fundraiser, also on Saturday, but I’m already committed. And Lian has StageCoach and ice skating – our lives revolve around all our Chamber members!
Sad News Theresa Olson, Resurrection Health Care, and President-Elect of the Chamber, recently lost her father. Here are the details:
Jerry Milliner, father of Theresa Olson
St. Mary's Church
117 E. Edgar St, Paris, IL
Visitation -- 1 pm
Memorial Mass -- 2 pm
Graveside service -- to follow
Dinner to follow --
Tuscany's Italian Restaurant
1218 N. Main St. Paris IL
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society in Jerry's honor would be appreciated.
This Saturday:
Paul’s Dinner & Dance for Kids with Cancer From Member “The Paul Seiwert Foundation” a nonprofit organization:
Dinner & Dance Saturday, March 5, 2011
Hosted by: Thomas & Teresa Seiwert
6:30pm-Midnight
Park Ridge Country Club
636 North Prospect Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Music by Josh and the Empty Pockets
Enjoy Cocktails, Dinner and Dancing
$125 Per Guest | Valet Parking
In Memory of their Son, Paul Thomas Seiwert, 12/20/98 - 3/21/08
Proceeds benefit Paul’s Special Friends at
Advocate Lutheran General Children’s Hospital, Park Ridge, IL.
Thank you for helping us keep Paul’s dream alive to fight cancer through research and education.
For more information, contact the Seiwerts at (773) 407-1120 or email paulforkids@aol.com
The Paul Seiwert Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Not for Profit Organization
Did you know? Did you know…?
• That Chico’s held a fundraiser to benefit MCYAF and the Park Ridge Community Fund last Saturday and raised about $600 for the orgs?
• That we have 5 new members so far this month?
1. Linda Russo, hairstylist (she came to our WIB and loved it!) (Thank you Tracy Bell and 2 Sisters)
2. Nancy Fanning-Basso with Century 21 McMullen
3. United Alarms, Inc. (thank you Diane Forsythe!)
4. Riley Heating & Cooling
5. Land and Lakes Company
• Linda Russo is offering $5 off any 1 salon service to new clients for the month of March! Mention Gail’s eblast when you are making your appointment 847-493-9012 www.lindaarusso.com
• The Park Ridge Police Department will be hosting the Spring session of the Citizen's Police Academy, beginning Thursday March 17th at 7:00pm.
•
Library Fundraiser The Board of Trustees of the Park Ridge Public Library Presents
Architecture for the Ages: Great Movie Palaces and Critically Acclaimed Sites
Saturday, March 5, 2011 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
A few tickets are still available for our special after hours fund raiser this Saturday night. Join us for a special evening of wine, hors d'oeuvres, desserts and great conversation.
Our second annual event features a presentation by Blair Kamin, architecture critic for the Chicago Tribune and Richard Sklenar, director of the Theater Historical Society of America.
Tickets are $75 each and may be ordered by phone at 847-825-3123 - press "0" for the operator.
A raffle and silent auction will be included and all proceeds from this event will be used to purchase books for the Library.
This event is for those 21 and older.
Chickie’s Diner Goes Irish! Chickie’s Diner on March 17, 2011! from 11am to 8:00pm
Our amazing Corned Beef severed with Cabbage, Boiled Potatoes and Boiled Carrots, highlighted with a horseradish cream sauce (served on the side) with Irish Soda Bread......your choice of Soup or Cole Slaw! $9.95
Catherine Johns: Chicago Hypnosis Center You've tried to do it, you want to do it … you really MEAN to do it. But you just haven't been able to make the change you want to make. Whether it's eating better, getting more exercise, or taking the first steps toward a new career … change can seem overwhelming. But you can retrain your brain so change becomes natural and easy. Learn how in this workshop with award-winning hypnotist Karen Hand. $20 ($10 for current and former Chicago Hypnosis Center clients)
Catherine Johns, Owner
Chicago Hypnosis Center
4801 W. Peterson Avenue, Suite 601
Chicago, IL 60646
773.725.3200
www.chicagohypnosiscenter.com
Health Tune Up! Get ready for Spring with a Health Tune-up!
Did you know that four simple numbers can give you a picture of your overall health and risk for serious conditions like diabetes? Your doctor can help you use the results of these simple screenings to MOVE your numbers toward improved personal health.
To register or make an appointment for any of our Know Your Numbers programs,
call 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636).
Global Handmade Hope Celebrate International Women's Day March 7th
US women often encounter the "Glass Ceiling" and are working to break down the barriers to hold executive level jobs. In developing countries, women are working to break down the barriers to receive primary education and basic human rights. This March 7th, please take a stand for women's rights and purchase a fair trade product produced by women in developing countries.
Cynthia Glensgard, Global Handmade Hope
WineStyles FRIDAY WINE TASTING MARCH 4TH 5-7
$5 FOR NON MEMBERS, FREE FOR WINE CLUB
JOIN THE VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE JERRY GALANTE AS HE
TASTES US THROUGH 5 GREAT NEW WINES
A PINOT GRIGIO FROM ITALY, A PINOT GRIS FROM OREGON,
A PINOT NOIR FROM CALIFORNIA, A VALPOLICELLA FROM ITALY
AND A NEW ZINFANDEL FROM CALIFORNIA
WineStyles
Susan Scatchell, A-Abiding Care End the quest for the fountain of youth at Optimum Health: Slowing Down the Aging Process with Nutrition, presented by NorthShore University HealthSystem’s Women’s Board of Skokie Hospital. Members and friends are invited to participate in this enlightening conversation led by Certified Nutrition Specialist and author, Bonnie Minsky on Monday, March 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Oakton Community Center. In addition to the presentation, guests will enjoy nutritional snacks, exciting raffle prizes to help support a healthy lifestyle and an opportunity to join and learn more about The Women's Board of Skokie Hospital. For more information about the event or to inquire about becoming a member of NorthShore University HealthSystem's Women's Board of Skokie Hospital, please call (847) 570-5306 or visit northshore.org/womensboard.
Susan Scatchell
Marketing/Community Liaison
A-Abiding Care, Inc.
233 N Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-698-1400
www.abidingcare.com
Submitted by Susan Scatchell, Chair for The Walk To End Alzheimer's, Greater Illinois Chapter
Dine at the Signature Room on the 95th
Show your support for the Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Illinois Chapter by dining at The Signature Room on the 95th during the month of March. Having been chosen for the Charity of the Month program, the Alzheimer’s Association will be the beneficiary of 10% of sales from items ordered off the menu that the restaurant created specially for us that month. The Signature Room on the 95th is located on the 95th floor of the Hancock Building. Dine there during March and order off their special menu to help us fight against Alzheimer’s.
LIN-MAR Motors is moving! LIN-MAR Motors plans to celebrate its 53rd. year of business in Morton Grove in a new home at the northeast corner of Oakton and Austin.
LIN-MAR President, Ronald Lundin, closed on the property at 5940 Oakton on Monday, February 28th. Lundin said, “There are a number of advantages to the move. We will be able to use the space more efficiently for production purposes. Additionally, the new location will offer more convenient customer parking, and will be more energy efficient.”
Lundin predicts that the move will take about 2 months and said that the current location at 7860 N. Lehigh will remain open for business, as usual, during the transition.
He continued, “The equipment and materials we currently use are state of art and exceed EPA requirements. We will move them to the new shop and install the most advanced water born paint system in the interest of making our body shop green operation.”
“Of course, we plan a grand opening, which we expect to take place in June; the final date is yet to be announced. Like our open houses of past years, we will have entertainment, a car show, and lots of food and refreshments. There is no charge and everyone is welcome. It’s our way of saying thanks to the community.”
Boyce Family Eye Care 1st Anniversary! Boyce Family Eye Care, Ltd. Invites you to our 1st Anniversary Celebration On Thursday, March 10, 2011 From 4-7pm
At 528 Devon Ave. Park Ridge
As a special gesture to our friends, we are offering 20% off all Coach, DVF, Calvin Klein, Nautica, and Nike glasses and sunglasses
10% off all other glasses/sunglasses
RSVP by March 2 847-518-0303
New Member: River 595 Apartments Open House We will be hosting an After Hours Networking event on March 8th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. It will be the first opportunity for the public to see our new luxury apartments here in downtown Des Plaines. There will be food, beverages and music. We are planning a Mardi Gras theme for the evening so come on down, and as they say in New Orleans, ‘Laissez les bon temps rouler!’ (Let the good times roll!).
Kirk Steinbruecker
Leasing and Operations Manager
River 595 Apartments
595 S. Des Plaines River Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
P 847-827-0595
www.River595.com
Business News from the Library Selling to Generation Y
Who is generation Y? They can be classified as people who have been born after the 1980’s who use extensive technology in their everyday lives. For this reason, Gen Y makes a much different type of consumer than Gen X before them. They have grown up in a culture of pure consumerism and see buying as a part of life. Their use of media makes for more opportunities to advertise and sell to them.
For more information on targeting your business toward this group of consumers, you might want to read some of these books available at the Park Ridge Public Library.
Money Smart Week programs coming in April!
Money Smart Week is April 2-9 this year and the library will be hosting two programs in conjunction with it on Tuesday April 5 and Wednesday April 6. More information will be in the March News For Businesses e-newsletter and the Library’s March/April newsletter of events.
Have YOU tried it yet?
You may have seen that the online catalog has a new look. It does! The new online catalog is easier to search and offers great new features like creating lists and posting reviews. Call the Reference Department at 847-720-3230 if you have any questions or if you want to learn more!
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
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: 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. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
5. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
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. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
13. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
14. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
15. LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
16. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
17. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
18. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
20. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
22. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
23. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
25. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
26. You can be here!
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