tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76805767821227859222012-01-26T12:08:53.169-06:00A forum for Park Ridge Chamber members to share information and Chamber event news to be published.Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.comBlogger2181100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-55641448036443778872012-01-26T12:07:00.000-06:002012-01-26T12:08:53.185-06:00A Note From Gail<br /> <br />Tonight is the first Business After Hours for 2012! It’s time to network, socialize, get out, grow your business, and eat great food at Affresco and buy some raffle tickets! The Chamber needs a new shredder so the funds raised this evening will buy us a shredder! Thank you to both Sergio at Affresco and Doug at Comcast Business Service for hosting our BAH! 5 to 7. RSVPs not required but certainly appreciated.<br /><br />And tomorrow is our Women in Business breakfast networking with Catherine Johns (always a big hit with our members!). Catering by Morningfields (always another big hit with our members!) 8:30 to 9:45 p.m. and its all about the handshake – do you think your handshake is perfect? We’ll let you know – there’ll be a whole lotta shakin’ goin on!!!<br /><br />2012 Chamber dues are due! Please pay your dues. Call Dorothy if you need to know the amount. Everyone has been invoiced and they were due December 31, 2011.<br /><br />Hometown Voices I heard that The Summit of Uptown was selected! Congratulations!<br /><br /><br />Did you know? Did You Know?<br /><br />• You can lower your business phone costs. Contact Ben Wilson at Falkor Group 312.602.6551<br />• Dave Donovan is selling tickets for the Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner - 847-692-9077!<br />• Noodles & Co. is selling a brand new steak, marinated in a special blend of spices and slow cooked for hours so its super tender. <br />• That January 31st is National Bubble Wrap Day? Join the Park Ridge Hysterical Society to laugh about it at 7 p.m. www.FollowTheLaughter.com<br />• ‘The Ledger of You Life’, a series of 5 sessions is offered by Lasting Legacy. More info at The Ledger of Your Life<br />• that the First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge is now Reconciling? On January 8, the church voted to officially welcome all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and a host of other attributes. The banner's up on Touhy! See www.parkridgeumc.org.<br />• Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter: Untangling the Healthcare Maze February 2 • 3 p.m. Learn about and discuss the current state of health care and the impact on hospice. Presenter: Martha Twaddle, MD, FACP, FAAHPM, chief medical officer of Midwest CareCenter<br /><br /><br />Back to top<br /><br />Kidwinks.com on TV again and again! The ladies at kidwinks.com have been at it again. Here are their latest TV segments from Dec. & Jan. They have already booked 5 more segments with ABC & WGN. Take a look at what’s coming up, maybe your business could be included.<br /><br />WGN – Cabin Fever / Indoor Play<br /><br /> ABC – Cabin Fever<br /><br />WGN – New Year’s Eve<br /><br />Kiwanis 20th Annual Spaghetti Dinner Friday, Feb. 20 The 20th Annual Spaghetti Dinner hosted by the Park Ridge NOON Kiwanis Club will take place on Friday, February 10, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church located at 418 Touhy Avenue in Park Ridge. <br /><br />The $10 dinner ticket includes an all-you-can-eat dining experience showcasing the secret recipe pasta sauce (meat and meatless!), a garden fresh salad, and delicious dessert options. <br /><br />Children ages 6-12 enter for $5, and those under 6 are free. In addition, each ticket can be redeemed at the Pickwick Theater for a ‘buy one, get one free’ movie pass. “This is the deal of the year,” said Spaghetti Dinner Chairman Dick Larsen. “Where else can you get a home cooked meal with a salad and dessert and a free movie pass?”<br /><br />Dinner will be served in the main hall at the First United Methodist Church by Kiwanis members and student volunteers from local area churches and high schools. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. and the final food service will be 7:30 p.m. Dine In or Carry Out options are available. A cash raffle drawing will also take place.<br /><br />This event, the 20th annual, is a primary fundraiser for the Noon Club which supports area social service organizations that provide programs for children including the Park Ridge Teen Center, Avenues to Independence and Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care.<br /><br />For tickets or more information please contact Noon Kiwanis member Dave Donovan at 847-692-9077 who is determined to sell the most tickets this year!<br /><br />Diane Forsythe, Mortgage Loan Consultant Diane Forsythe, Mortgage Loan Consultant at ABI Mortgage, will participate in a program about Aging in Place – What to Expect and How Can Needs be Financed from a personal and financial perspective, drawing from her personal and professional experience. January 31, 2012, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in Henderson Hall at St Luke's Lutheran Church, 205 N Prospect Ave. All are welcome, whether you are interested for yourself, or on behalf of others, such as your parents or other seniors that you may know. Explore personal and financial independence for seniors (at least 62 years old), especially those wishing to remain in their own homes while confronting rising expenses on fixed incomes. Consider ways to supplement social security income, meet unexpected medical expenses, make home improvements or repairs, or pay for in-home assistance like cleaning or care-giving using various options, including Reverse Mortgages. Light refreshments will be served. <br /><br />Norwood Crossing A “Super Bowl Snack” Open House will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., on Feb. 1, at Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 N. Nina Avenue in Chicago, in the community’s state-of-the-art Assisted Living building. The event is being held as a prelude to Super Bowl weekend and will feature some signature appetizers and snack items. Afterward, staff-led tours will be conducted of the new building and the newly renovated Sheltered Care. A raffle with door prizes will be held during the afternoon. Please RSVP by calling (773) 577-5323 or email info@norwoodcrossing.org.<br /><br />Follow the Laughter! We are all stressed and sometimes it goes over the top to affect our health, our mindset and takes us off the path of having a joyful life. If this fits you personally, your business or department...then consider the upcoming weekend like Zumba for your Joy without all the sweating! <br /><br />Most of us put the concept of joy on hold for when we have time, though did you know that if you learned to exercise your muscle of mirth that you can relate better physically, mentally, emotionally and even spiritually because joy is an essential for life! <br /><br />This weekend Lynda Tourloukis will be hosting her 28th Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training experiencial event on Saturday and Sunday for individuals who are ready to make a shift in their life, learn more about what joy can do and how the vehicle of laughter delivered in a specific way can build and tone your life. This is a big win-win because it benefits both the Individual taking the class and those they will work with after the class. So if your department's not getting along...send someone to bring back the light, if your relationships are in question...join us or if you simply want to exact change in a positive and productive way this is the weekend for you. <br /><br />Lynda Tourloukis is an inspiring motivation specialist and a certified teacher of the International Laughter Yoga movement and Joy is a service she offers at You Can Say Yes Motivational Guidance Services. <br />Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm<br />350 S. Northwest Hwy<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br />Details at http://www.FollowTheLaughter.com<br /><br />Oakton Community College Enroll in Online Personal Development Courses <br /><br />Enhance your personal development skills from the comfort of your own home – or wherever you can access the Internet – by enrolling in noncredit online courses offered through the Oakton Alliance for Lifelong Learning.<br /><br />* Intro to Business Analysis (BUS A16-301). Gain an advantage in the business arena by developing analytical skills that are consistently in demand. If you are planning a career in business, this is the course for you! <br />* Starting a Nonprofit (HEC B37-01). Learn practical information on how to build a nonprofit from scratch. <br />* Start a Pet-Sitting Business (BUS A35-301). Are you an animal lover? Discover how to turn your passion into a profitable career. Course covers everything from attracting clients to treating sick animals. <br />* Creating a Successful Business Plan (BUS A90-301). This course will help new and established small business owners create their own plans to guide growth and achieve their goals. <br /><br />Featured courses are $114 and run from February 15 through April 6. <br /><br />All registrants will be charged an $8 non-refundable processing fee at the time of registration. For a complete Alliance for Lifelong Learning class schedule, including registration and fee information, visit www.oakton.edu/all, or call 847-982-9888, press 3.<br />Park Ridge Community Women Mardi Gras Masquerade to Support GiGi’s Playhouse <br />Park Ridge Community Women Annual Fundraiser to Empower Individuals with Down Syndrome<br />The Park Ridge Community Women’s (PRCW) group is presenting a night of Mardi Gras Masquerade benefiting GiGi’s Playhouse, a Down syndrome awareness and educational center. A fun packed evening is planned with music, dancing, fortune telling, and games on Friday February 24th, 2012 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM at the Snuggery Pub in Edison Park, 6733 N. Olmsted Ave. Event and ticket details can be found at www.prcw.org. <br />PRCW chose GiGi’s Playhouse through their membership nomination and voting<br />process, but the decision was easy since the efforts will also support an organization thathas been a big part of one of the group’s member’s life directly. The Kracik family’s<br />Mom, Debbie, is a PRCW member and has been a family that has greatly benefitted from GiGi’s Playhouse support and love with their daughter who has Down syndrome.<br />"Finding GiGi's Playhouse has helped our daughter who has Down syndrome, and given our family an amazing support structure as we celebrate this blessing in our lives."<br />Debbie Kracik GiGi's Playhouse family member and PRCW member.<br /><br />Car Raffle tickets!<br />MRRO Car Raffle Tickets Sales for National Breast Cancer Foundation<br /><br />MRRO (Most Reliable Remodelers Organization) partnered with the National Breast Cancer Foundation to sell raffle tickets. The <br />The MRRO Car Raffle Grand Prize is a choice of a brand new car (a 2011 BMW 328i Convertible, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Coupe or 2012 CADILLAC CTS Premium Coupe) or $50,000 in cash. The second prize will be a cash prize of $10,000 and third prizes will be the sum of $1,000 each with 10 raffle ticket holders totaling $10,000. <br />A total of 2,500 tickets will be sold at a price of $100.00 per ticket.<br />Visit MRRO website at www.MRRO.org for more information or call us at 630-238-5701.<br /><br />Republican Women of Park Ridge February 16, 2012 @ 7:00pm Republican Women of Park Ridge Candidate's Forum. Candidate's Forum hosted by Republican Women of Park Ridge. Believe it or not! The March 20, 2012 Primary Election is only weeks away. Do you know who your Republican Candidates are on the Park Ridge Primary Ballots? Come to our February General Meeting. We have invited the local Candidates important to you, for you to become better informed. This very important general meeting is February 16, 2012 @ 7:00pm, South Park Recreation Center. Admission is free. All are welcome.<br />________________________________________________<br /><br />News: Republican Women of Park Ridge Club's very own, Susan Sweeney, has announced her candidacy for the 55th Illinois State Representative District. Important: This is a WRITE-IN vote on the Primary Ballot. Congratulations Susan! Interested in helping with the campaign, contact rwopr@ymail.com. <br /><br />Willow Wellness Center Willow Wellness Center is offering a mindfulness meditation class to start February 2 in Park Ridge. Drs. Sandra Carey and Bob Campbell are co-leading the course--an 8-week program providing mindfulness education and practice for a limited number of participants. Classes will involve attention to breathing, gentle movement, and a focus on being present with oneself--and provide a great way to learn to relax! Classes are Thursday evenings, 7:00 to 8:30, from February 2 through March 22. The cost is $249 for the entire course, payable with cash, check, or credit card. Fliers are available for sharing upon request.<br /><br />If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact Dr. Bob Campbell at (847) 318-8200 or rcampbell@willowwellness.com. <br /><br />The Center of Concern The Center of Concern Auxiliary is hosting two Bunko Parties on February 10th<br /><br />Bunko is a fun dice game that anyone can play –no experience necessary! Two Bunko parties will be held to benefit The Center of Concern, a social service agency in Park Ridge. The events will be held on Friday, February 10th at the South Park Recreation Center (Talcott and Cumberland) in Park Ridge. The first event, “Bunko and Lunch” for men and women will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Later, “Ladies’ Night” will be held from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. $15.00 ticket includes Bunko games and prizes, choice of beef sandwich or mostaccioli, dessert, coffee and tea. Wine, beer and pop will be available for purchase. Contact Nancy at (847) 318-1008 to make your reservations, and your tickets will be held at the door. Please indicate whether you would like to come for the afternoon or evening session and whether you would like beef or pasta.<br /><br />Weight Watchers How are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions? Is one of them get healthy or lose weight? (or both?) Weight Watchers At Work is changing. The next series won't be a block of 15 or 17 weeks but weekly meetings for just $39.95/month. That's less than going to a traditional meeting near your home. Stay tuned for more information and spread the word. Now is the time to join Weight Watchers at AANA!<br /><br />New program starts Thursday, February 2.<br /><br />Meetings are Thursdays:<br />(AANA) American Assn of Nurse Anesthetists<br />222 S. Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL <br />Weigh In: 11:15am<br />Meeting: 11:45 am - 12:15pm<br /><br />Please let us know that you are interested in joining. Either email me and I will let you know when you can sign up online, or if you have any questions or wish to discuss the program, please contact our group leader:<br /><br />Jeanne Robert<br />wwjro@comcast.net<br />847-341-1028<br />Back to top<br /><br />Contact Me: Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and<br />Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital: 847.723.2210 New!<br />2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />3. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />4. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />5. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />6. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />7. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />8. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />9. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />10. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />11. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />12. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />13. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />14. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />15. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />16. Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, Hilary Sopata: www.marykay.com/hilary New!<br />17. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />18. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 <br />19. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />20. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />21. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />22. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />23. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />24. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />25. The Exercise Coach: 847.823.0035 New!<br />26. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />27. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />28. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 <br />29. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />30. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />31. You can be here!<br />Back to top<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-5564144803644377887?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-57129475050048109692012-01-23T14:13:00.001-06:002012-01-23T14:13:27.345-06:00What a fabulous event on Saturday! The 2011 Park Ridge Community Stars lit up the evening! Our new board was installed. The Park Ridge Country Club was decorated beautifully. Thank you to all our Chamber members who donated items for the raffle and silent auction (see list after the calendar below).<br /><br />A Special thank you to our sponsors:<br /><br />Tiffany Blue Box Raffle Susan Scatchell, A-Abiding Care<br />Awards Sponsor BMO Harris Bank<br />Balloons Norwood Crossing<br />Community Star Dinners Resurrection Health Care/Provena<br />Décor Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital<br />Entertainment Allegro Music Center, Inc.<br />Graphic Design Dempsey Design<br />Photography<br />A Sterling Design<br /><br />Printing Quinn Print Inc.<br /><br />Was not a Scam Last Thursday I posted:<br /><br />From a Chamber member:<br /><br />“We recently had a vendor from Back Flow Solutions show up and tell our receptionist that he was there to inspect our water back flow . . . and he was allowed access to the basement. He came in blind and unsolicited. Our staff made a mistake and admitted him, but I wanted to make sure that others were alerted to this.”<br /><br />I heard back from other Chamber members and the City that the City had contracted with Back Flow Solutions to check to inspect black flow systems so it is not a scam. (If they had only joined the Chamber, I would have known better!)<br /><br /><br />Business After Hours is this Thursday! <br />The Chamber’s Business After Hours is this Thursday! Sponsored by Comcast Business Services and Affresco, it will be a fun evening of great refreshments and networking. Start the new year off right by meeting new people and jumpstart your business with networking referrals.<br /><br />5 to 7 p.m.<br /><br />RSVPs are not required but they are appreciated for planning purposes. If you’d like to bring a raffle prize, we’ll sell raffle tickets. The Chamber needs a new shredder so the raffle funds raised will buy us a shredder. <br /><br />Women in Business is this Friday! Catherine Johns is back to speak about your handshake! Always one of our more popular speakers for our Women in Business, Catherine will discuss the impact you make when you shake hands. We’ll practice until we get it right! <br /><br />Meeting after meeting after meeting, you shake hands with fellow networkers. What kind of impression are you making? Discover how the custom developed … and what your handshake says about you. At January’s WIB, there’ll be a whole lot of shakin’ goin’ on!<br /> <br />Speaker is Catherine Johns, a Business Communication Coach who brings out the best in her clients.<br /><br />Breakfast is catered by Morningfields.<br /><br />$10 for Chamber Members and $15 for Prospective Chamber Members. Held here at 720 Garden.<br /><br />Ladies, bring your raffle items for us to include in our raffle – gift certificates to your business are always appreciated. They bring you new clients and you get additional exposure for your business. Raffle money raised will buy the Chamber a new shredder.<br /><br />First Fridays: <br />I heart Park Ridge Pop Up Market <br />The retail committee has scheduled a First Fridays Pop Up Market for February 3 at 116 Main St – next to All on the Road Catering. The theme is ‘I heart Park Ridge’. <br /><br />Tables will cost $20 each for Chamber members and $25 for others. Please let me know if you’re interested! <br /><br />Mark Your Calendar for these Events!<br /> Mark your calendar!<br /><br />January 26, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours, Comcast Business Services and Affresco Restaurant Invite You! Affresco is located at 11 N. Northwest Hwy.<br /><br />January 27, Friday, 8:30am-9:45am Women in Business Networking Breakfast, Catherine Johns: Building Blocks of Networking: The Handshake. Catered by Morningfields. Member $10 prospective member $15 <br /><br />January 31, Tuesday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Retail Roundtable Meeting, 720 Garden St If you have a shop in Park Ridge then don’t miss out on the Chamber’s Retail Roundtable! It’s a new group formed to allow retailers the opportunity to discuss issues of interest to them.<br /><br />February 2, Thursday 10:00am-11:30am Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group (EKG) Meeting , Regus, 350 S. Northwest Highway Ste. 300. Facilitated by Lynda Tourloukis, You Can Say … Yes! Motivational Guidance Services, Inc.<br /><br />February 3, Friday 6:00pm-9:00pm First Fridays “I ♥ Park Ridge” with Pop Up Market at 116 Main St, local retailers open late! Table available – RSVP to the Chamber if you want a table! $20 Members/$25 Prospective Members<br /><br />February 8, Wednesday 11:30am-1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon at Carlucci Rosemont, 6111 N. River Road. Speaker: Kymberlee Raya, Big Shot Marketing $25 members and $30 prospective members<br /><br />February 9, Thursday, 8:45am-10:15am Tech Forum<br /><br />February 9, Thursday 4:00pm-6:30pm Multi-Chamber Chocolate & Champagne Expo at Crowne Plaza Chicago-Northbrook 2875 N. Milwaukee. No charge to attend!<br /><br />February 10, Friday, 8:45am -9:45am PREN 1 720 Garden Street. Leads and referral networking group.<br /><br />February 10, Friday, 9:00am-10:30am Membership Meeting 720 Garden Street<br /><br />February 16, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours location: TBA<br /><br />February 17, Thursday, 9:30am – 10:30am PREN 3 Park Ridge Executive Network 720 Garden.Leads and referral networking.<br /><br />February 18, Saturday, 4:30pm - 9:30pm Chicago Wolves Hockey Dinner and Chamber Fundraiser, Des Plaines Elks Lodge, 495 Lee Street and Allstate Arena<br /><br />February 21, Tuesday, 9:00am-10:00am New Member Orientation 720 Garden Street<br /><br />February 21, Tuesday, 10:30am-11:30am PREN 2 720 Garden Street. Leads and referral networking group.<br /><br />Back to top<br /><br />Thank you to those who donated for the dinner! Thank you to those who donated items for the Dinner!<br /><br />2 Sisters Boutique<br />A Sterling Design Photographic Artists<br />Advanced Physical Therapy & Healing Services<br />Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital<br />All On The Road Catering and Bakery<br />Aprioris Psychological Health Services<br />Barton Marketing Group<br />Beadphoria<br />Bredemann Chevrolet <br />Carlucci Rosemont<br />Central Baptist Village and Runco Office Supply <br />Chico's<br />Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines<br />D'Agostino<br />David Schmidt<br />Dempsey Design<br />Express Auto Center<br />Generation Connection<br />Higher Level Wellness<br />Hill's Hallmark<br />Houlihans Restaurant<br />Hyatt Hotels<br />Jewel -Osco<br />Jim Hock<br />JK Electric<br />Journal & Topics Newspapers<br />Kalo Foundation<br />Kiko's Flowers & & Gifts<br />Lee Acupuncture & Healing Center Inc.<br />Like New Auto Spa <br />Linda Russo - Caruden Hair Design<br />Lisa Homemade Italian Ice<br />Lynnette's School of Dance<br />Marriott O’Hare<br />Nelson Automotive, Inc.<br />Noodles & Co.<br />Norwood Senior Network<br />Oneri Fleita, Cubs<br />Panino's Pizzeria<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />Park Ridge Financial Advisors, Richard Pucci<br />Park Ridge Nonprofit Center<br />Petite Opera Productions<br />Pickwick Theatre tickets <br />Resurrection Development Foundation <br />Rick Biagi<br />Rosemary Mulligan State Representative<br />Ross E. Rubino, DDS, PC & Assoc <br />Sun-Times Media Group/Pioneer Press<br />Tasty Pup<br />TeaLula<br />Tech Stuff PC & Video Inc.<br />The Exercise Coach<br />The Summit of Uptown<br />TriPilates<br />Uptown Dentistry<br />Viking Driving School<br />Vive! Therapeutic Massage<br />You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services<br /><br />Contact me: Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and<br />Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital: 847.723.2210 New!<br />2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />3. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />4. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />5. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />6. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />7. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />8. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />9. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />10. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />11. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />12. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />13. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />14. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />15. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />16. Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, Hilary Sopata: www.marykay.com/hilary New!<br />17. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />18. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 <br />19. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />20. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />21. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />22. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />23. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />24. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />25. The Exercise Coach: 847.823.0035 New!<br />26. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />27. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />28. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 <br />29. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />30. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />31. You can be here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-5712947505004810969?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-60638775301278505632012-01-19T12:35:00.001-06:002012-01-19T12:37:07.837-06:00From Gail,<br /><br />We’re getting down to the wire! Our annual dinner is this Saturday and it’s going to be fantastic! We’re finalizing table seating, raffle prizes, silent auction items, décor, and speeches – looks like we’ll have our 200 too! Jackie and I are doing the seating today – she’s my guru on all things regarding special events!<br /><br />We can still accept your donations of gift certificates, etc! You will be listed on the handout that all 200+ attendees receive! At this point though, please plan to drop off donations as we’re slammed with activity!<br /><br />From a Chamber member:<br /><br />“We recently had a vendor from Back Flow Solutions show up and tell our receptionist that he was there to inspect our water back flow . . . and he was allowed access to the basement. He came in blind and unsolicited. Our staff made a mistake and admitted him, but I wanted to make sure that others were alerted to this.”<br /><br />Do you get alerts from Maine Township? If not, sign up!<br /><br />Winter Storm Watch for Chicago Metro Friday 1/20/12 AM thru Midnight <br />A Winter Storm Watch has been posted for the metropolitan area with expected snow accumulations on Friday to be in the 6 - 8 inch area for most of the city and north. The heaviest snows are currently expected Friday afternoon into evening which will affect rush hour travel. <br /><br />A weather watch indicates the potential for severe or damaging weather conditions. <br />For full details, view this message on the web<br />Maine Township Office of Emergency Management, 1700 E Ballard Rd, Park Ridge, IL 60068. To manage your email settings, click here. <br /><br />Thank you to the dozens of you who sent me the link to have Jonathan Brandmeier broadcast in Park Ridge on Friday, February 17! <br /><br />I have submitted my suggestions and will let you know when I know. Wherever they go, I told them they needed to have Karen Larsen interviewed because she knows more about Park Ridge than anyone else I know!<br /><br />Did You Know?<br /><br />• You can make your appointment with Linda Russo Stylist in Park Ridge for your Hair and Makeup! So you look your best going to the Installation Dinner this Saturday. Call Linda Russo to make your appointment 847-493-9012 www.lindaarusso.com<br />• Kiddie Kingdom celebrated their first anniversary this week? And they serve beer and wine! www.KiddieKingdomFun.com<br />• June Moon Estate Sales will be at 6028 N. Nassau Ave. in Chicago this Friday January 20th and Saturday January 21st from 9AM to 3PM. Check our June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559. We hope to see you there on Friday or Saturday. Lots to see. <br />• ... that the First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge is now Reconciling? On January 8, the church voted to officially welcome all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and a host of other attributes. The banner's up on Touhy! See www.parkridgeumc.org. <br />• That January 24 is National Belly Laugh Day? Celebrate with the Park Ridge Hysterical Society at 7 p.m. www.ParkRidgeLaughter.com<br /><br />• Ben Wilson, Falkor Group, told me they’re hiring! Looking for an Accounting Manager for their downtown Chicago office: Falkor Hiring Accounting Manager<br />• Kidwinks.com is offering 15% for advertising commitments made by Groundhog Day! Reach Chicago Area Moms for Less!<br />• Lasting Legacy’s Nick Brait is hosting “The Ledger of Your Life’ series in 5 sessions. For reservations please call Krista at 847-685-8402.<br /><br /><br />Back to top<br /><br />Willow Wellness Center is offering a mindfulness meditation class to start February 2 in Park Ridge. Drs. Sandra Carey and Bob Campbell are co-leading the course--an 8-week program providing mindfulness education and practice for a limited number of participants. Classes will involve attention to breathing, gentle movement, and a focus on being present with oneself--and provide a great way to learn to relax! Classes are Thursday evenings, 7:00 to 8:30, from February 2 through March 22. The cost is $249 for the entire course, payable with cash, check, or credit card. Fliers are available for sharing upon request.<br /><br />If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact Dr. Bob Campbell at (847) 318-8200 or rcampbell@willowwellness.com. <br /><br />The Center of Concern Auxiliary is hosting two Bunko Parties on February 10th<br /><br />Bunko is a fun dice game that anyone can play –no experience necessary! Two Bunko parties will be held to benefit The Center of Concern, a social service agency in Park Ridge. The events will be held on Friday, February 10th at the South Park Recreation Center (Talcott and Cumberland) in Park Ridge. The first event, “Bunko and Lunch” for men and women will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Later, “Ladies’ Night” will be held from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. $15.00 ticket includes Bunko games and prizes, choice of beef sandwich or mostaccioli, dessert, coffee and tea. Wine, beer and pop will be available for purchase. Contact Nancy at (847) 318-1008 to make your reservations, and your tickets will be held at the door. Please indicate whether you would like to come for the afternoon or evening session and whether you would like beef or pasta.<br /><br />How are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions? Is one of them get healthy or lose weight? (or both?) Weight Watchers At Work is changing. The next series won't be a block of 15 or 17 weeks but weekly meetings for just $39.95/month. That's less than going to a traditional meeting near your home. Stay tuned for more information and spread the word. Now is the time to join Weight Watchers at AANA!<br /><br />New program starts Thursday, February 2.<br /><br />Meetings are Thursdays:<br />(AANA) American Assn of Nurse Anesthetists<br />222 S. Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL <br />Weigh In: 11:15am<br />Meeting: 11:45 am - 12:15pm<br /><br />Please let us know that you are interested in joining. Either email me and I will let you know when you can sign up online, or if you have any questions or wish to discuss the program, please contact our group leader:<br /><br />Jeanne Robert<br />wwjro@comcast.net<br />847-341-1028<br />Back to top<br /><br />Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and<br />Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital: 847.723.2210 New!<br />2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />3. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />4. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />5. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />6. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />7. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />8. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />9. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />10. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />11. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />12. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />13. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />14. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />15. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />16. Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, Hilary Sopata: www.marykay.com/hilary New!<br />17. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />18. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 <br />19. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />20. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />21. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />22. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />23. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />24. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />25. The Exercise Coach: 847.823.0035 New!<br />26. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />27. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />28. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 <br />29. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />30. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />31. You can be here!<br />Back to top<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-6063877530127850563?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-55615710315661160232012-01-16T15:50:00.001-06:002012-01-16T15:50:21.605-06:00Our annual dinner is this Saturday! Can you drop off your donation this week here at the Chamber? If not, email me and we’ll pick it up but we’re really under the gun getting the program ready, speeches, rsvp’s, tables, décor, etc. so we’re swamped and would appreciate your help.<br /><br />Just got a call from Chris at Chico’s – today only their sale corner is 40% off! <br /><br />Last week I tried something new – sending the blog link in my email but I got a lot of push back. I need to type it up anyway and then it gets put onto the blog by Marci/Cindy so it makes no difference to me whether I continue sending my eblasts this way or via the link. I found that many banks and larger organizations could not open the link to the blog due to their firewalls.<br /><br />You’ll notice more changes this year. One of them is that we are only doing one more physical mailing of the Chamber newsletter – January and February will be combined so that you’ll get info on the dinner and community stars. After that, the printed newsletter will be emailed out and also be available here in the Chamber office and of course on the Chamber website. We spend $3,000 annually in postage for the newsletter and the board voted to have the next newsletter be the last one that is mailed.<br /><br />First Fridays: <br />I heart Park Ridge Pop Up Market The retail committee has scheduled a First Fridays Pop Up Market for February 3 at 116 Main St – next to All on the Road Catering. The theme is ‘I heart Park Ridge’. If we had window clings made up that said ‘I, would you buy one<br /><br />Tables will cost $20 each for Chamber members and $25 for others. Please let me know if you’re interested! <br /><br />Community Stars and Installation Dinner <br /> You’re invited to the 83rd Annual Recognition and Installation Dinner on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Park Ridge Country Club (636 N. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge). There will be a cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m. (includes beer, wine, and soda) and dinner at 7:30 p.m. The evening’s program will include the installation of 2012 Chamber Board Members, Presentation of 2011 Community Star Awards, and a raffle and silent auction. $75.00 per person. Please R.S.V.P. to the chamber asap.<br /><br />Thank you to our sponsors! If you’d like to be an event, hospitality, flowers or balloon sponsor, let me know!<br /><br />Awards Sponsor BMO Harris Bank<br />Community Star Dinners Resurrection Health Care/Provena<br />Décor Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital<br />Entertainment Allegro Music Center, Inc.<br />Graphic Design Dempsey Design<br />Photography<br />A Sterling Design<br /><br />Printing Quinn Print Inc.<br /><br /><br />Here’s what we have donated so far for the raffle/silent auction and could use at least 25 more prizes:<br /><br />A Sterling Design Photographic Artists an 11x14 image of one of the groups or individuals that will have had their picture taken with us that night <br />Barton Marketing Group three hours of marketing and/or public relations services including consultation, communications audit and writing. $ 600 <br />Beadphoria Bodacious Beadphoria Beading Package: A signed copy of "Simple Beginnings: Beading" by Suzann Sladcik Wilson, 2 hours of private instruction on acquiring a new skill on how to make either elegant earrings or beautiful bracelets at the Beadphoria Studios in Niles, IL (Time to be mutually agreed upon after Feb. 5 $ 150 <br />Carlucci Rosemont $50 Gift Certificate $ 50 <br />Chico’s (picking up today) <br />David Schmidt Dinner with the mayor for 2 people priceless <br />Dempsey Design Creative services for your business promotion, ad, or logo design. $ 400 <br />Express Auto Center $50 Gift Card $ 50 <br />Generation Connection 2 hours toward crafting a personal memoir with Karen Larsen <br />JK Electric $50 Gift Certificate for service $ 50 <br />Journal & Topics Newspapers Complimentary Ad <br />Linda Russo - Caruden Hair Design Linda Russo - Caruden Hair Design $50 Gift Certificate for salon services $ 50 <br />Lynnette's School of Dance Gift Basket containing $50 gift certificate, plush ballerina bear, Lynnette's School of Dance Shirt, mousepad and drawstring bag $ 75 <br />Lynnette's School of Dance $50 gift certificate $ 50 <br />Nelson Automotive Exterior clean and buff, interior clean and shampoo carpets seats etc. No expiration, contact us to schedule. $ 195 <br />Oneri Fleita, Cubs Autographed Ernie Banks Baseball <br />Oneri Fleita, Cubs Autographed Billy Williams bat <br />Oneri Fleita, Cubs Autographed Starlin Castro jersey <br />Park Ridge Nonprofit Center Meeting Rental in Great Room, Clute Studio or Board Room up to 2-2.5 hours $50-$75<br />Petite Opera Productions 2 adult tickets to The Mikado, April 20, 21,22,27,28, 29 May 4 and 5 at Mary Wilson House Beyer Auditorium in Park Ridge (306 S Prospect Ave at Crescent/part of St. Mary's Episcopal campus) $ 50 <br />Rosemary Mulligan State Representative Page for a Day <br />Ross E. Rubino, DDS, PC & Assoc Three Cubs tickets for Monday, April 23rd (7:05pm) game vs the Cardinals. Sec 235 Row 3, seats 10-12. Tickets not available to distribute until mid March $ 165 <br />Sun-Times Media Group Full color, full page ad in any one of threethree Pioneer papers of the winner's choice. $ 1,328 <br />Tasty Pup Two Gift Certificates <br />Tech Stuff PC & Video Inc. 1 hour of free tech support in-home or for business (memory, hard drive upgrade, virus removal) (parts extra) $ 65 <br />Tech Stuff PC & Video Inc. 1 hour of free tech support in-home or for business (memory, hard drive upgrade, virus removal) (parts extra) $ 65 <br />The Exercise Coach 8 free sessions of service $ 299 <br />The Summit of Uptown 2009 Rodney Strong Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $ 20 <br />Viking Driving School Gift Certificates - 5 $50 gift certificates $ 250 <br />Vive! Therapeutic Massage Two 1-hour massage gift certificates <br />You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services Laughter workshop <br /><br /><br />Chamber Leads and Referral Groups We have three leads and referral networking groups called Park Ridge Executive Network (PREN) 1, 2, and 3. We’re looking for more people to join each group – one person per profession. The format of each is everyone gets to do a 30 second introduction; then leads, referrals and thank you’s are passed around; business cards exchanged; one pre-selected person gives a 10 minute presentation on their business and what sets them apart from the competition; ends with 30 second commercial. All within one hour – all held here at 720 Garden.<br /><br />• PREN 1 meets on the 2nd Friday of each month from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Members include:<br />1 Diddy Blyth A Sterling Design<br />2 Diane Forsythe ABI Mortgage Inc.<br />3 Deborah Oberschelp Affordable Interiors by Deborah<br />4 Karen Larsen Generation Connection<br />5 Susan Frangos Higher Level Wellness<br />6 Mary Lee Quaid Lee Acupuncture and Healing Center<br />7 Eric Nelson Nelson Automotive<br /><br />8 Rick Pucci Park Ridge Financial Advisors<br />9 Pat Riordan Riordan Insurance Group, Inc.<br />10 Sally Petterson Silpada Designs Representative<br />11 Jorge Garduno Tech Stuff PC & Video Inc.<br />12 Margo Jacquot The Juniper Center<br />14 Dr. Pam Boyce Eye Care<br />15 Janet Sagmeister Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants<br />16 Rita Polyakova Rozovics & Wojcicki, P.C.<br />• PREN 2 meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. Members include:<br />1 Joe Campagna Grant Merchant Services<br />2 James Hamrick Home Comfort Heating & Cooling<br />3 Marko Ratic Express Auto Center<br />4 Lisa Smith LMN Consulting<br />5 Amy Sullivan Sullivan and Johnson Ltd. <br />6 Bob Suriano RKS Home Remodeling and Construction, LLC and Side Job Bob of Cook County, LLC / <br />7 Michael Watson Watson Art Studio<br />8 Tonya Arezina Like New Auto Spa<br />9 Chris Valentine Edward Jones<br />• PREN 3 meets on the 3rd Friday each month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Members include:<br />1 Lisa Shewfelt Coldwell Banker Real Estate<br />2 Matt Coyne E. J. Coyne & Company, Inc P &C Insurance<br />3 Susan Calomino Lincoln Financial Advisors Financial Advisor<br />4 Georgine Donovan The Red Herring Studio Artist<br />5 Jim Schmitt Ringside HVAC HVAC<br />6 Dale Ashcroft LIN-MAR Motors Towing/Body Shop<br />7 Danuta Winogradzki Danwin Designs Kitchen design and general contracting<br /><br /><br /><br />Mark Your Calendar for these Events!<br /> Mark your calendar!<br />January 21, Saturday, 6:00pm-10:00pm Community Stars and Installation Dinner! $75 per person – Park Ridge Country Club, 636 N. Prospect Ave. Please call the Chamber to make your reservation<br />January 26, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours, Comcast Business Services and Affresco Restaurant Invite You! Affresco is located at 11 N. Northwest Hwy. First BAH of the year!<br />January 27, Friday, 8:30am-9:45am Women in Business Networking Breakfast, Catherine Johns to speak on “Building Blocks of Networking: The Handshake”. Member $10 prospective member $15<br /><br />Save the Date: February 18, 6th Annual Chicago Wolves Hockey Game with Dinner at Des Plaines Elks Lodge $30 adults/$25 under 12. Coordinated by Rick Pucci, Park Ridge Financial Advisors, 847.759.0055. RSVP to the Chamber. Checks payable to the Chamber.<br />Back to top<br /><br />Contact me: Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and<br />Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital: 847.723.2210 New!<br />2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />3. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />4. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />5. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />6. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />7. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />8. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />9. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />10. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />11. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />12. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />13. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />14. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />15. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />16. Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, Hilary Sopata: www.marykay.com/hilary New!<br />17. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />18. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 <br />19. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />20. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />21. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />22. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />23. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />24. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />25. The Exercise Coach: 847.823.0035<br />26. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />27. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />28. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 <br />29. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />30. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />31. You can be here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-5561571031566116023?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-77437110745070680232012-01-13T10:22:00.001-06:002012-01-13T10:24:18.262-06:00Happy Friday the 13th!<br />If you want an ad in our program book, please let me know today as we’re working on the layout of the program book this weekend. The dinner is next week Saturday. We’re still looking for gift cards/certificates for our raffle and items for the silent auction. <br /><br />Just a plug for the dinner at the Park Ridge Country Club on Saturday, January 21 – the rsvp’s are rolling in. We’d like to have 200. Please send in your RSVP – all Chamber members (and the community) are invited! First come, first serve.<br /><br /><br />Did You Know?<br />“Healing through Loving – Kindness Practice” led by Bhante Sujatha (Buddhist Monk) at Sun and Moon Yoga on Sunday, January 22nd from 1:30pm-3:30pm. $25 in advance and $30 ‘at the door’.<br /><br />Jason’s Deli has a lighter side! Try a delicious, turkey wrap with only 359 calories. Ad some organic vegetable soup with only 120 calries, (if you’re counting) Lighten up here!<br /><br />Select winter hats, gloves and scarves are 75% off, now through Jan 15th at Global Handmade Hope. Let fashionable winter accessories and helping other keep you warm while we wait for more snow!<br /><br />Join Oakton Community College Music Faculty and the Loyala Academy Jazz Band for an annual audience favorite, Jazzin’ Around featuring the toe-tapping music of legends from Duke Ellington to Dizzy Gillespie . The concert begins at 8 p.m., at the Footlik Theater, 1600 East Golf Road. Tickets are $5 for general admission and $3 for students and seniors – call 847-635-1900. <br /><br />Join Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter as Martha Twaddle, MD, FACP, FAAHPM, chief medical officer of Midwest CareCenter, discusses the state of health care and the impact on hospice Thursday, February 2 from 3-4:30pm at the Glenview Campus (2050 Claire Court) RSVP by Jan 26 to Lisa Dye at 847-556-1613.<br /><br />June Moon Estate will be at 1633 S. Courtland Ave. in Park Ridge this Friday January 13th and Saturday January 14th from 9AM to 3PM. Check our June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559<br /><br />StageCoach Academy starts this Saturday (tomorrow)! New location at the Park Ridge Senior Center. 10 to 1. It’s so much fun and the kids love it!<br /><br /><br />Charter Fitness is hiring PERSONAL TRAINERS! <br />Attend our JOB FAIR on Tuesday, January 17th, from 2pm-7pm, <br />at the following locations:<br />Charter Fitness-Schaumburg 1473 W. Schaumburg Rd <br />Charter Fitness-Orland Park 15601 S. 94th Ave <br />Charter Fitness-Chicago 3927 W. Belmont Ave <br />Charter Fitness-North Hobart 8560 E. Ridge Rd, Hobart, IN<br />Apply early by sending your resume to trainingjobs@charterfitness.com<br /><br />The Barton Marketing Group is proud to announce it is now representing the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lake County (Grayslake area), Illinois. BMG is acting as a booking agent for events which can be held there. The facilities include a modern indoor Expo Center with 65,000 square feet of space and smaller meeting/hospitality rooms. Plus, there is 140 acres of open spaces for just about any type of outdoor event (include 10 acres of paved free parking). Events ranging from gymnastics competitions to car/RV/boat shows and much more are ideal for this cost-effective and user-friendly venue. Contact Dick or Alexander Barton at 847-698-5069 for an Event Guide or more information. <br /><br /><br />Yes, every year folks enjoy making resolutions as the glasses clink in toast and celebration of the resolutions from the year before. The holidays end and a new fresh start gets underway and all is right with the world...and on Day Two, yes the reality comes calling. By mid month many of those wonder ideas have already taken a bust and so this day was created for celebration and permission to now move forward with more joyful purpose! <br />Join us for Resolution Bust Day on Jan 17th at 7pm (350 S. Northwest Hwy in Park Ridge)<br /><br />VILLAGE BANK & TRUST SUPPORTS THE MARINES!!!! YOU BRING IT – WE SEND IT!<br />They are STILL Fighting for OUR Freedom! It’s time to do something for our soldiers who are missing the BASIC comforts of home. Your donations will be Sent DIRECTLY to the Marines in Sangin (Helmand Province) Afghanistan.<br />-HAND AND FOOT WARMERS – Sold by the Box at Sporting Goods Stores.<br />-TOILETRY– Small Sizes of Toothpaste, Shampoo, Deodorant, Lip Balm, Eye Drops, and<br />Hand Sanitizers.<br />-FOOD – Trail Mix, Candy, Gum, Beef Jerky, Sunflower Seeds, Power Bars, Powdered Drink Mixes (for standard sized water bottles), Hot Chocolate Mixes with Marshmallows.<br />-ENTERTAINMENT – Magazines, Books, Batteries<br />-CLOTHING – Black Heavy Duty Socks, Hats, Gloves<br /><br />Donation drop off at 950 W. Touhy Ave in Park Ridge.<br /><br />How are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions? Is one of them get healthy or lose weight? (or both?) Weight Watchers At Work is changing. The next series won't be a block of 15 or 17 weeks but weekly meetings for just $39.95/month. That's less than going to a traditional meeting near your home. Stay tuned for more information and spread the word. Now is the time to join Weight Watchers at AANA!<br /><br />New program starts Thursday, February 2.<br /><br />Meetings are Thursdays:<br />(AANA) American Assn of Nurse Anesthetists<br />222 S. Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL <br />Weigh In: 11:15am<br />Meeting: 11:45 am - 12:15pm<br /><br />Please let us know that you are interested in joining. Either email me and I will let you know when you can sign up online, or if you have any questions or wish to discuss the program, please contact our group leader:<br /><br />Jeanne Robert<br />wwjro@comcast.net<br />847-341-1028<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-7743711074507068023?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-22906086347658868922012-01-09T14:59:00.003-06:002012-01-09T15:33:36.727-06:00<strong>Welcome to the Chamber blog!</strong><br /><br />Give me some feedback - do you like getting your news this way? Or do you prefer it in an email like I've been doing?<br /><br />Our big push right now is for the annual dinner on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Park Ridge Country Club. Not only would we appreciate your rsvp cards, (with payment) but we need raffle prizes and silent auction items. Stuff from your business would be great! <br /><br />We're honoring 9 wonderful 2011 Park Ridge Community Stars and a Lifetime Achievement Awardee!<br /><br />And we're installing our new board! The mayor will do the swearing in ceremony.<br /><br />It will be a star-studded night so please come out for it!<br /><br />***<br /><br />This week on Thursday, 1/12, Ben Wilson, Falkor Group and Ambassador and Board Member, will be facilitating a Techforum discussion on a Microsoft Community Connections Event: Office 365 Hands On Training. All are invited. Here at 720 Garden from 8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. All your questions will be patiently answered!<br /><br />January 16, Monday, 8:30 – 9:30am Newsletter Meeting<br /><br />January 21, Saturday, 6:00pm-10:00pm Community Stars and Installation Dinner! 6pm reception, 7:30pm dinner, Installation of 2012 Board of Directors, Presentation of 2011 Community Stars and silent auction, $75 per person – Park Ridge Country Club, 636 N. Prospect Ave. Ticket price $75, per person. Please call the Chamber to make your reservation<br /><br />January 23, Monday, Deadline to receive Newsletter Inserts for February Newsletter<br /><br />January 26, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours, Comcast Business Services and Affresco Restaurant Invite You! Affresco is located at 11 N. Northwest Hwy.<br /><br />January 27, Friday, 8:30am-9:45am Women in Business Networking Breakfast, Catherine Johns: Building Blocks of Networking: The Handshake. Member $10 prospective member $15<br /><br />February 2, Thursday 10:00am-11:30am Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group (EKG) Meeting , Regus, 350 S. Northwest Highway Ste. 300<br /><br />***<br />Is it time to upgrade your membership to Platinum?<br /><br />Platinum members will receive the following added benefits and value to your membership in 2012: <br />• Special recognition as a Platinum Member in Chamber publications including the Chamber Connection, Park Ridge Community Guide and Business Directory, and the Chamber’s ad in Pioneer Press and The Journal News & Topics newspapers $500 VALUE<br /><br />• Listed below executive director’s signature in outgoing emails and weekly eblasts $500 VALUE<br />• Two free inserts in the Chamber newsletter,The Chamber Connection (provide 650 inserts) $300 VALUE<br /><br />• Two (hard copy) set of mailing labels at different times $100 VALUE<br /><br />• Discount for Canopies on Courtland Business Expo Booth during Taste of Park Ridge $50 VALUE<br /><br />• Special recognition on Platinum Member signage at Chamber events $50 VALUE<br /><br />• Special recognition at Chamber membership luncheon meeting $50 VALUE<br /><br />• $50 discount for participation in the New Resident Greeter Box Program annual fees $50 VALUE<br /><br />• One dedicated eblast (you provide the one-page pdf) $50 VALUE<br /><br />• $40 discount for your guest’s costs at our golf outing $40 VALUE<br /><br />• A business card-size ad in The Chamber Connection for one month based upon availability $25 VALUE<br /><br />• One month participation in the Greeter Box program (provide 50 items) $25 VALUE<br /><br /> Name Badge with Chamber logo, your name, & your business $10 VALUE<br /><br /><em><strong>ADDED VALUE: $1,700 +</strong></em><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-2290608634765886892?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-54145046409928915402012-01-05T13:03:00.001-06:002012-01-05T13:03:22.656-06:00Happy New Year!<br /><br />SCAM WARNING: I received an email from someone wanting me to promote the 2012 City of Park Ridge Area Magnetized Information Guide and I have verified with the City that this is not sponsored by the City (nor the Chamber)! If you think we should do something like this ourselves, let me know and we can work on it.<br /><br />Just a plug for the dinner at the Park Ridge Country Club on Saturday, January 21 – the rsvp’s are rolling in. We’d like to have 200. Please send in your RSVP – all Chamber members (and the community) are invited! First come, first serve.<br /><br />And we need raffle prizes! <br />Did You Know?<br /><br />Do you have the Winter blues? Get a Make Over by Linda Russo Stylist in Park Ridge 847-493-9012 www.lindaarusso.com<br /><br />The MRRO Home Remodeling Expo has been cancelled due to time restrictions and the holidays. All companies who reserved a booth will be refunded in full.<br /><br />Village Bank & Trust Supports the Marines! Your donations of food, entertainment, clothing, toiletries and hand and foot warmers will be sent DIRECTLY to the Marines in Sangin, Afghanistan. Donation drop off at 950 W. Touhy Ave in Park Ridge.<br /><br />The occasional junk food indulgence can have consequences that show up later in life as toxins accumulate in your body and cause serious illnesses like cancer and diabetes. Have a happy healthy January! ~Higher Level Wellness, LLC<br /><br />Interior Offices available and ready for move in an uptown Park Ridge Regus location. Professional office space with all amenities needed to successfully run your business. Let us take care of your office so you can focus on the success of your business! Shared Office starting at $400. Contact Gina 847-656-5205<br />Back to top<br /><br />Charter Fitness collected over 5,000 toys during its 5th annual toy drive that ran from December 1st through December 20th, 2011. Toys were collected at all of Charter Fitness‘ 31 Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana locations, and will benefit families in need in each of the communities served by the clubs.<br /><br />Charter Fitness Franchising LLC recently converted 38 Cardinal Fitness locations in Chicago, downstate Illinois and Northwest Indiana to the Charter Fitness brand, increasing the number of clubs to 45 in six states. It is now the largest health club business in the Chicago, IL metropolitan area.<br />Back to top<br /><br />Know someone with a weight loss goal for 2012? Trying to find the Healthy and Fit you? Got a New Year's resolution you are determined to achieve? If this sounds like you or someone you know, bring this post card in to receive 50% off your first week of Personal Training when you sign up for a package of 12, 24, or 36 sessions at Real People. Real Results. Call or emails us today to set up a free consultation and be sure to check out our website for more info. www.Qunoot-Sharafi.com RealResults@qunoot-sharafi.com (847) 845-7866<br />Back to top<br /><br />Join in with other community services, professionals and opportunities to begin your year in a more fruitful way with the Park Ridge Hysterical Society. This is an open house event where you can not only learn about some fabulous ways to direct yourself into a more purpose 2012, you can speak freely with many of the directors and leaders of the communities physical, mental, emotional and spiritual programs and practices. 119 Main St. Park Ridge (847) 401-5787<br />Back to top<br /><br />Petite Opera Productions, a 501c3 non-profit professional company in its 5th year, will hold general auditions January 21-22, 2012 in Park Ridge, Illinois (a Chicago northwestern suburb) for principal vocalists (paid), chorus leads/covers (paid) and all-ages chorus (volunteer). Auditions will be held by appointment only. Only local Chicago-area residents or those with local housing need apply (no housing or transportation allowance available). For more information, click here!<br />Back to top<br /><br />Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and<br />2. Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital: 847.723.2210 New!<br />3. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />4. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />5. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />6. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />7. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />8. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />9. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />10. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />11. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />12. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />13. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />14. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />15. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />16. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />17. Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, Hilary Sopata: www.marykay.com/hilary New!<br />18. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />19. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 <br />20. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />21. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />22. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />23. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />24. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />25. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />26. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />27. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />28. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 <br />29. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />30. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />31. You can be here!<br />Back to top<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-5414504640992891540?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-54024215174062190052011-12-27T11:54:00.001-06:002011-12-27T11:54:28.687-06:00Hope your holidays were fabulous! Remember that those who renew by year end receive a sponsor link on our welcome page for 1 month! Thank you to those who have<br />Looks like there's a wonderful chain reaction starting in Park Ridge....<br /> <br />It IS like a movie! Inspired by the generous gesture of Eric Nelson, Nelson Automotive, to match whatever the Park Ridge Community Fund can raise, up to $7,000, by Dec. 31, another wonderful neighbor has picked up the ball. <br /> <br />Ron Lundin of Lin-Mar Motors, Morton Grove has offered to match whatever we raise up to $3,500 by Dec. 31! So if you've been planning to give to the Park Ridge Community Fund, your impact is even greater now!<br /> <br />The need is great everywhere these days, but you can help so many good causes with just one gift to the Park Ridge Community Fund. For more than half a century, local business owners and residents like you have generously helped the Park Ridge Community Fund make life better, neighbor to neighbor. <br />The Park Ridge Community Fund is a locally-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Your one gift supports local charities and non-profit organizations that provide medical research, rehabilitation, health care education, safe emergency housing and care for women and their children; support for the sick and their families; services to help seniors stay engaged and healthy, and activities to provide wholesome outlets for kids and teens. And that’s just the beginning!<br />To learn more about the many services your gift makes possible and to donate safely online, please visit www.prcommunityfund.org. Eric Nelson and Ron Lundin are waiting to help make your gift of caring go twice as far this holiday season and beyond, so please donate before December 31.<br />After our recent Chamber board meeting, the following members were approved so please welcome them:<br />Park Ridge Community Women Sherrie Medina Post Office Box 193 312-543-8608 http://www.prcw.org<br /><br />Most Reliable Remodelers Organization Steven Wang 712 County Line Road Bensenville, IL 60106 630-238-5701 <br /><br /><br /><br />http://www.mrro.org<br /><br />Friends of Jim O'Donnell Jim O'Donnell 310 N. Western Ave. 847-750-6261 http://www.votejimo.com<br /><br />Back to top<br /><br />The retail committee has scheduled a First Fridays Pop Up Market for January! This event creates solutions to the New Years’ resolutions of Park Ridge citizens. Whether it be a health and fitness plan for 2012, or the tools to learn a new skill, local merchants will be set up at 116 Main St. to provide insight and support for the new year.<br /><br />Tables will cost $40 each for non-registered First Friday participants. We’re inviting a variety of local businesses to present their solutions (only licensed Park Ridge Businesses permitted). Restaurants are welcome to sell their food (they will need a temporary food service permit), and merchants will be able to sell their products as well. Please contact the Chamber today at 847-825-3121 and reserve your table by this Friday, December 30th!<br />Back to top<br /><br />You’re invited to the Eighty-third Annual Recognition and Installation Dinner on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Park Ridge Country Club (636 N. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge). There will be a cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m. (includes beer, wine, and soda) and dinner at 7:30 p.m. The evening’s program will include the installation of 2012 Chamber Board Members, Presentation of 2011 Community Star Awards, and a raffle and silent auction. $75.00 per person. Please R.S.V.P. to the chamber by January 16, 2012 for your attendance, and also if interested in donating for the silent auction or sponsoring the event.<br />Back to top<br /><br />SAVE THE DATE!<br />December 28, Wednesday, 9:00am-10:30am Health Care Forum<br />January 5, Thursday, 10:00am-11:30am Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group (EKG) Meeting Regus, 350 S. Northwest Hwy. - A group for new and emerging entrepreneurs. For more information, contact Lynda Tourloukis at 847-401-5787 Lynda@youcansayyes.com. <br />January 6, Friday, 6:00pm-8:00pm First Fridays Park Ridge "Resolution Solutions" Visit the retailer community groups located next to All on the Road Catering (116 Maine St.) for great deals to make your New Year’s Resolutions come true!<br />January 12, Thursday, 8:45am-10:15am Tech Forum, Moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group, LLC. Microsoft Community Connections, Office 365 Hands On Training<br />January 21, Saturday, 6:00pm-10:00pm Community Stars and Installation Dinner! $75 per person – Park Ridge Country Club, 636 N. Prospect Ave. Please call the Chamber to make your reservation<br />January 23, Monday, Deadline to receive Newsletter Inserts for February Newsletter<br />January 26, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours, Comcast Business Services and Affresco Restaurant Invite You! Affresco is located at 11 N. Northwest Hwy.<br />January 27, Friday, 8:30am-9:45am Women in Business Networking Breakfast, Catherine Johns: Building Blocks of Networking: The Handshake. Member $10 prospective member $15<br />Back to top<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-5402421517406219005?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-73322979817443156302011-12-22T11:30:00.001-06:002011-12-22T11:30:15.674-06:00The Chamber will be closed tomorrow so Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to you! See you next week.<br /><br />Eric Nelson, Nelson Automotive, gave a challenge to the Park Ridge Community Fund – he’ll match all donations between now and year end up to a maximum of $7,000!!! So, please remember those in Park Ridge as you give your final donations for the year – it’s a 501 c(3) nonprofit organization and it gave $80,000 to more than 20 organizations that service Park Ridge this year. Please open your hearts and your wallets!<br />Did You Know?<br /><br />The Park Ridge Indian Scouts Foundation is hosting the Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale from November 26-December 23 at the Community Center located on Touhy and Western in Park Ridge. Open weekdays 4:30pm-9pm and weekends from 10am-9pm. All proceeds support local charities.<br /><br />You can make a reservation for a four course Tuscan Italian dinner for two on New Year’s Eve at Carlucci Restaurant in Rosemont. Package includes live entertainment, dancing and a champagne toast at midnight - $119. Reserve today online or at 847-518-0990<br /><br />There are only a few more days till Christmas, Is your shopping done? Let Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice help you out - What's Pop'n Popcorn and pick up a popcorn basket or tin. They are gifts everyone will love!<br /><br />Starting Friday, We Bought a Zoo (PG) (Scarlett Johansson, Matt Damon) will be playing at the Pickwick Theatre. All shows that start at or before 6pm are $5 for everyone!<br /><br />Regus offers furnished office space starting at $499/ per month. Receptionist, Meeting Rooms, Cafe and Lounge Area to compliment your space. Just need something part time? Come check us out for a part time office or just use our meeting rooms.<br /><br />Last minute gift? Indira offers a FREE elemental manicure ($40 value) with your purchases of a $100 gift certificate.<br /><br />$10.00 off on your Haircut and Haircolor with Linda Russo Stylist in Park Ridge when you get both on Friday, January 13, 2012 only. Make your appointment at 847-493-9012.<br /><br />For your last minute gift giving, Amphora has received a shipment of 60 pashmina scarves, and at $18 they are definitely a great holiday gift.<br /><br />Back to top<br /><br />Our summer intern, Jonathan Black has a sister on the varsity Hawkette team at Maine South and could use your help! The Maine South Hawkettes are hosting the 27th Annual Flower Show Gala, “Cirque Du Hawkettes” on Friday, March 9, 2012 at the Rosemont Convention Center. There are two ways you can show your support for this great event:<br />1. By advertising in our full-color program book <br />2. By donating an item for the evening’s raffles or silent auction. <br />Click here for the merchant letter and here for the ad book order pricing sheet. Under Hawkette Family Name, please right ‘Black’ and direct all questions to Julie Black at 847-698-0948. <br />Back to top<br /><br />Give yourself the gift of Pilates, or maybe someone you know. Starting in 2012, the first mat class is FREE for anyone who is completely new to the studio. Spread the word! New to Pilates? Need to reconnect to what's really important? Consider taking Progressive Mat - a 4 week session for $75 that will empower you to practice on your own. (Starts January 6 -RESERVE NOW!) 847-698-6338<br />Back to top<br /><br />Are you ready for the MRRO Home Remodeling Expo???<br />FIVE day event- January 25th- 29th 2012<br />at Skokie Village Crossing, 7011 North Central Ave, Skokie, IL<br />MRRO (Most Reliable Remodelers Organization) has announced its Official Spring MRRO Home Remodeling Expo that will be held January 25th- 29th, 2012 at Skokie Village Crossing, 7011 North Central Ave, Skokie, IL 60077 (formerly CompUSA- a 34,000 sq.ft building – next door to Dick’s Sporting Goods. Located in a very busy shopping mall and a convenient two story parking garage with more than 600 parking spaces and outside parking is also available). <br />MRRO partnered with the National Breast Cancer Foundation to sell raffle tickets at the MRRO Expo event and other locations. <br />The MRRO Car Raffle Grand Prize is a choice of a brand new car (a Mercedes-Benz, BMW or Cadillac) or $50,000 in cash. The second prize will be a cash prize of $10,000 and third prizes will be the sum of $1,000 each with 10 raffle ticket holders totaling $10,000. A total of 2,500 tickets will be sold at a price of $100.00 per ticket. These three new cars will be displayed and raffle tickets will be sold at the MRRO Expo location.<br /><br />Visit MRRO website at www.mrro.org for more information!<br />$800 per booth (10’x10’) for this FIVE day event<br />FREE seminar presentation opportunity - Become sponsors or exhibitors! - Order your booth online- First Come First Serve<br />Back to top<br /><br />Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 <br />17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!<br />26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />28. You can be here!<br />Back to top<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-7332297981744315630?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-74994471457388083302011-12-19T12:01:00.001-06:002011-12-19T12:01:58.445-06:00Will you do me a favor? Save your corks for me. I’m going to make something really cool with them!<br /><br />Jonathan Black, our college intern, is back from Michigan State University for his winter break and working at the Chamber for Cindy and Marci. Dorothy will be here this week and I’ll be in and out using up some vacation days. The office will be closed this Friday. <br /><br />Happy holidays! <br /><br />Last night, for the 2nd year, Chamber sponsored and served the Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross. The Chamber contracted with All on the Road Catering to provide a fabulous meal for 110 guests of roasted pork loin with caramelized onions, herb whipped red skinned potatoes, a vegetable medley, sliced French Bread, and mixed greens salad. Sponge cake, milk and apple juice were brought by volunteers.<br /><br />Thank you to Joe Bredemann for his generosity, the Kaminiskis and the Olsons too, which covered the cost of the meal. I love how the Chamber members always step up to the plate in providing for their own community.<br /><br />Volunteers who served were: Theresa and Rich Olson with son Matt Berg; Frank & Maureen Kaminski; Mary, & Luke Tremont; Wes Davis; Dave and Judy Donovan; Sheri Roche; Gail Haller; Lori Annetti; Wanda Wilson; Lynn Harvey; Rand and Cheryl Schweizer; Dick and Karen Larsen; and Ulyana Lysak.<br />What a wonderful holiday luncheon we had last week at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare! The food was great and Oneri Fleita was a fabulous speaker – he had wonderful stories about recruiting players.<br /><br />He brought an autographed Matt Garza baseball which we raffled off.<br /><br />Oneri also brought these items which we agreed to use for the silent auction at our annual Installation dinner on January 21 at the Park Ridge Country Club:<br />• An autographed Ernie Banks baseball<br />• An autographed Billy Williams bat<br />• An autographed Starlin Castro Jersey #13<br />All have certificates of authenticity<br /><br />I’m taking bids now!<br />Thank you to Nick Trivedi and Nichol Squires for hosting the last Chamber Business after Hours for 2011! What a spread they served too – and especially to Fran for doing all the fabulous baking! It was a wonderful event and they gave out ‘Park And Fly and stay overnight’ gift certificates!<br />Incentive to Renew by 12/3/12!<br /><br />Dorothy is emailing dues renewal invoices. For those who renew by year end (12/31/11), we’ll add your business to the Chamber website welcome page as a Sponsor Link – for 1 month for free! Those who have renewed:<br />• Provena - Resurrection Health Care (Platinum again!)<br />• Tom Dombro, ING<br />• Affordable Interiors by Deborah<br />• The Juniper Center<br />• Jerome Conlin<br />• A Sterling Design<br />• Barton Marketing Group<br />• Bethany Terrace<br />• Higher Level Wellness<br />• Ridge Family Physicians<br />• Quinn Print Inc.<br />• Dempsey Design<br />• Citywide Printing<br />• Nick Boudreau, Edward Jones<br />• FM Global<br />• Ace Hardware<br />• Nuzzo Plumbing<br />• Home Comfort Heating & Cooling (Platinum again!)<br />• Periodontics of Niles<br /><br />Did you know that you can buy a sponsor link on our welcome page for just $150 per year?<br /><br />December 23, Friday – Chamber Offices Closed <br />December 26, Monday – Chamber Offices Closed<br /><br />December 28, Wednesday, 9:00am -10:30am Health Care Forum<br /><br />December 28, Wednesday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Retail Roundtable Meeting, 720 Garden, If you have a shop in Park Ridge then don’t miss out on the Chamber’s Retail Roundtable! RSVP to the Chamber if you can attend.<br /><br />December 29, Thursday– Chamber Offices Closed<br />December 30, Friday – Chamber Offices Closed<br />January 2, Monday, 8:30-4:30pm Chamber Closed for New Year's Holiday!<br /><br />January 5, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group (EKG) Meeting, Regus, 350 S. Northwest Hwy. - A group for new and emerging entrepreneurs. For more information, contact Lynda Tourloukis at 847-401-5787 Lynda@youcansayyes.com.<br /><br />January 6, Friday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm First Fridays Park Ridge "Resolutions Solutions", Park Ridge Nonprofit Center, 720 Garden Street<br /><br />January, 12, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum, Moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group, LLC. Microsoft Community Connections Event. Office 365 Hands On Training<br /><br />January 13, Friday, 9:00am -10:30am Membership Meeting<br /><br />January 16, Monday, 8:30 – 9:30am Newsletter Meeting<br /><br />January 21, Saturday, 6:00pm-10:00pm Community Stars and Installation Dinner! 6pm reception, 7:30pm dinner, Installation of 2012 Board of Directors, Presentation of 2011 Community Stars and silent auction, $75 per person – Park Ridge Country Club, 636 N. Prospect Ave. Ticket price $75, per person. Please call the Chamber to make your reservation<br /><br />SAVE THE DATES!!! <br /> <br />• April 22, 2012, Electronics Recycling Day at Public Works co-hosted by the Chamber, the City and the Park District! Looking for sponsors!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-7499447145738808330?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-76523426117801314412011-12-15T16:10:00.001-06:002011-12-15T16:13:09.139-06:00Today is the last Business After Hours of the year! Come to the Comfort Inn O’Hare at River Road and Touhy in Des Plaines between 5 and 7 p.m. Hope to see you there!<br /><br />Did you know:<br /><br />…today is the last day to bring in 2 food items to Noodles and get a free bowl of noodles! Also, buy a $25 gift card and get a coupon for a free Sandwich Duo!<br /><br />… Every year the Park Ridge Indian Scouts sell Christmas trees, wreaths, and garland in the Community Center parking lot to raise money for local charities. Last year we were able to give away over $20,000. Here is the link to the Tree Sale page on our website is http://prisip.org/featured/treesale <br /><br />… Vive! Therapeutic Massage (1416 S. Canfield, 847.637.0002) is offering 10% off if you buy 3 or more Holiday Gift Certificates. A gift of wellness<br /><br />… Charter Fitness’ 5th annual toy drive to benefit families in need runs through Dec. 20. Bring in new, unwrapped toys to Charter Fitness and will be distributed through local charities and organizations such as Toys for Tots, Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital, and the Salvation Army.<br /><br />… Sun and Moon Yoga is offering 20 classes for $200!<br /><br />…Spuntino’s – buy $50 gift cards and get a $10 dining certificate<br /><br />… Kiddie Kingdom will have Santa 4-8 p.m. 12/19 – 12/23 for photos!<br /><br />… June Moon Estate will be at 8213 N. Oriole in Niles this Friday December 16th and Saturday December 17th from 9AM to 3PM. Check our June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559. <br /><br />… Come it to Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice and take advantage of the $5 Quart sale 12/15/11-12/17/11. Stock up on Italian Ice and Ice Cream while we are closed in January! You can also pick up a popcorn tin or basket for your last minute gifts. 10 S. Northwest Hwy<br /><br />… Rosewood is offering a 3 course dinner for $39.95!<br /><br />… WineStyles Park Ridge is making gift baskets for the holidays.<br />Call and preorder or stop in and see all the readymade baskets, grab n go!<br />Gift or Join our Beer or wine club for the holidays… perfect gifts for beer or wine lovers.<br /><br />… Furnished Office space starting at $499/ per month. Receptionist, Meeting Rooms, Cafe and Lounge Area to compliment your space. Just need something part time? Come check us out for a part time office or just use our meeting rooms. Call Gina 847-656-5205<br /><br />… Republican Women of Park Ridge General Meeting. Join us for the first meeting of this New Year. Welcome Park Ridge Mayor David Schmidt for an enlightening look at our town. Meeting starts at 7:00pm, Thursday, January 19, 2012 at South Park Recreation Center, Talcott & Cumberland, Park Ridge. Free. For more information visit www.republicanwomenofparkridge.com* RWOPR@ymail.com*'Like' us on Facebook*Follow us on Twitter @repwomenofpr <br /><br />… OnView - Join us Friday, December 16, from 6 to 8pm for The Gift of Art Holiday Party! Enjoy refreshments while you browse art from the 100 under $100 feature, as well as work from our permanent collection, and find wonderful gifts for the Holidays!<br />… "Get Ready for the Holidays Special from Periodontics of Niles” Because the Holidays are getting closer, you can now be ready to be closer with everyone else with our Get Ready for the Holidays Special! You will discover the secret to having a brighter smile and fresher breath!<br />With our special, you will receive the following: Comprehensive Exam, X-Rays, Personal Consultation, Preventative Professional Cleaning*, Teeth Whitening Kit, and Fresh Breath System... all for only $198.00. Call us now at (847) 685-6686 to RSVP because this special expires 12-21-11! <br /> *In absence of periodontal disease. Reg. fee $455. Periodontics of Niles gives 15% courtesy for senior citizens. Periodontics of Niles also gives special Courtesy discounts to the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce: <br /> 1. Chamber of Commerce Employees and Board Members: 20% Courtesy<br /> 2. Chamber of Commerce Members: 15% Courtesy<br /><br />Small Business Technology Makeover Applications Are Being Accepted Through December 15. Think of it as the ultimate holiday present - $100,000 in FREE technology products and business services to help your enterprise grow. <br /> <br />That's the top prize in the 2011 Small Business Technology Makeover Competition presented by the Women's Business Development Center (WBDC). The organization just extended its deadline for applications to Thursday, December 15, at 5 p.m. <br /> <br />The prize package will include a small business server; 1 networked printer; 1 projector; 2 headsets; 7 laptop computers; $30,000 scholarship to Executive Business Training Website development, including brand design and content; installation and configuration hardware, labor and support; 5 licenses of Microsoft Small Business Server Premium 2008, Microsoft Office Professional 2010 and Windows 7 Ultimate; full suite of email marketing products, and much more. <br /> <br />To be eligible, applicants must be a for-profit business located in Illinois with a minimum of two years of business operation, maintain a minimum of four employee workstations, and have at least $1 million in revenue. <br /> <br />Prize packages provided by CDW, COSi, Constant Contact, Falkor Group, MarketM, The Microsoft Store, Microsoft, Directions Training Center, and the Women's Business Development Center. <br /> <br />Please share this email with others who may qualify to participate. <br /> <br />For complete information and to apply, please visit www.wbdctechnologymakeover.com.<br /> <br />Thank you,<br /> <br />Marvin Korves<br />Partner <br />Falkor Group, LLC<br />312-602-6560<br /><br />Amphora<br />Help is on the way for your gift giving and holiday home decor. <br /><br />These items just arrived and are ready for immediate delivery....<br /><br />Table top which includes tree skirts, napkins, table runners, table cloths and table toppers. Hurry in for best selection because these are all priced at cost!!Craftmaster all leather recliner with nail heads at $899. Upholstered headboards both in Queen and King. New shipment of pashminas arrive next week. Several new rugs in solids and patterns. Lots of ornaments all at $4.00 or below as well as stocking stuffers, teacher's gifts and wine bags<br /><br />The store has been stuffed with furniture, upholstery, artwork, lamps and more. Complimentary delivery and set up within 15 miles of Amphora on all major pieces.<br /><br />We are open on Sunday's from Noon to 4pm and late on Thursday till 7pm<br /><br />Jean Fagan is a full time certified executive coach with in person coaching services in Chicago and SKYPE services to executives worldwide. She is a 20-year successful veteran of two Fortune 100 global corporations holding senior executive positions. She also worked for the largest physician organization in the world as a senior manager. She is the recipient of many awards for innovation and team building and a full graduate of the Center for Creative leadership Executive Series. Jean is a certified executive coach from Penn State University and is a fully recommended member of the Harvard Coaching Institute and the International Coaching Federation. She can be reached at jeanfagan@fundamentalconnections.com.<br /><br />Are you ready for the MRRO Home Remodeling Expo???<br />$800 per booth for Non- MRRO Member<br />$600 per booth for MRRO Member<br />FIVE days event- January 25th- 29th 2012<br />Only 2 companies per service category will be eligible to reserve their booth<br />Visit MRRO website at www.mrro.org NOW! <br />Order your booth online and First Come First Serve<br />Why do you need to exhibit at the MRRO Home Remodeling Expo?<br />• Take advantage of a highly-targeted NEW audience<br />• Less competition because there will be only TWO companies per service category<br />• Non-MRRO Member booth price is $800 and MRRO Member booth price is $600<br />for FIVE days<br />• You will meet MORE customers in FIVE days <br />• MRRO Expo is located in a very BUSY shopping mall, Skokie Village Crossing, <br />7011 North Central Ave, Skokie, IL 60077 (formerly CompUSA – 34,000 sq.ft, next door to Dick’s Sporting Goods).<br />• Convenient two story parking building with more than 600 parking spaces just next <br />door and outside parking is also available. Easy expressway access, with major <br />stores nearby, like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Michaels, Pier 1 Imports, Jewel/Osco, <br />Best Buy, AMC Theaters, Office Max, Costco and Walmart… <br />• All of your MONEY received by MRRO will be used to promote the MRRO Expo<br />• All the advertisement schedules will be listed ON-LINE<br />• Keep UP with your competition<br />• Offer you a LIVE, interactive floor plan to make booth selections easier than ever before<br />• Reserving your booth on-line offers you to reserve the BEST booth choices right way<br />• FREE seminar presentation opportunity for Exhibitors<br />• Attendee DATABASE for you (your service category) for follow-up marketing <br />(MRRO member rate and non-member rate) <br />• On site raffle for a brand new CAR (a Mercedes, BMW or Cadillac) for National Breast Cancer Foundation<br />• Exhibitor name and link on www.mrro.org UNTIL September, 2012<br />• On site raffle for a brand new CAR (a Mercedes, BMW or Cadillac) for National Breast Cancer Foundation <br />• The MRRO Expo is going to be a lot of FUN…<br />TriPilates is giving away a HOLIDAY GIFT!<br />We want to say THANK YOU for making November 2011 the best month ever at the studio! We are grateful each and every time you come in, and we hope you are a fan of Pilates and what it can do for your body, mind, and spirit. <br /> If you haven't yet, make your resolution BEFORE the New Year begins! Give it a TRY. "LIKE" us on our FACEBOOK PAGE<br /><br />Like us on Facebook<br /><br />Be automatically be entered in a contest drawing for a PRIVATE LESSON<br />Winners will be drawn on December 31, 2011.<br />Private lesson to be scheduled anytime in January<br /><br />We are looking to catapult our fan page as a ways and means to spread the message of Pilates in our community here in Park Ridge and surrounding suburbs. Please help us! Feel free to forward this email to your friends!<br /><br /> Only fans of TriPilates Facebook page will be entered into the holiday gift contest!<br />Even Santa needs help getting all those toys delivered around the world on Christmas Eve. He's got elves and reindeer to pull it off. You've got Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants and this month only you can have our services at half price.<br /><br />We can help you with:<br /><br />• Letters or e-mails that need responses<br />• Holiday cards and /or e-mails<br />• Spreadsheets that need updating<br />• Appointments that need to be made<br />• Sorting and making files for that pile of paperwork that's sitting on your desk<br />• All the business cards that you have been collecting that need to be organized so you can streamline your marketing contacts<br />• Or any other administrative tasks that need to be finished so you can enjoy the holidays with your family and friends.<br /><br />Think of it as our holiday gift to you. When you buy one hour you get one hour free (Maximum of four (4) free hours and offer expires 12/31/11). Please call Janet at 847/298-4069 or e-mail: janet@beyondcompareva.com for more information.<br /><br />CorePower Yoga Park Ridge<br />Saturday, December 17th<br />10:00am - 12:00pm<br />Park Ridge Studio<br />Holiday Shopping Party<br />Come get your holiday shopping started. Preview new styles<br />from your favorite brands and have the chance to be entered<br />to win a month of unlimited yoga.<br />Special discounts on retail from<br />10:00am - 12:00pm only<br />Shop, mingle and enjoy wine and light refreshments.<br />W e hope you’ll join us!<br />www.corepoweryoga.com 847-496-4359<br /><br />Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 <br />17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!<br />26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />28. You can be here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-7652342611780131441?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-10268509408282419482011-12-12T16:06:00.000-06:002011-12-12T16:07:16.810-06:00This week is our holiday luncheon (Wed) and business after hours (Thurs) – see details below. <br /><br />Also, this Sunday is the supper sponsored by the Chamber at St Paul of the Cross. All on the Road Catering will make the meal. Sponsored by Joe Bredemann, Theresa Olson, and Frank Kaminski – thank you for your generosity. We have room for a couple more volunteers to come out and serve/clean/greet if you’d like to.<br /><br />Incentive to Renew by 12/31/11!<br /><br />Dorothy is emailing dues renewal invoices. If you renew by year end (12/31/11), we’ll add your business to the Chamber website welcome page as a Sponsor Link – for 1 month for free! Those who have renewed:<br />• Provena - Resurrection Health Care<br />• Tom Dombro, ING<br />• Affordable Interiors by Deborah<br />• The Juniper Center<br />• Jerome Conlin<br />• A Sterling Design<br />• Barton Marketing Group<br />• Bethany Terrace<br />• Higher Level Wellness<br />• Ridge Family Physicians<br />• Quinn Print Inc.<br />• Dempsey Design<br />• Citywide Printing<br /><br />Did you know that you can be a sponsor and have on link on our welcome page for just $150 per year?<br /><br /><br />December 14, Wednesday, 11:30am to 1:30pm, Monthly Networking Holiday Luncheon at Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave. Rosemont, Oneri Fleita, Chicago Cubs VP of Player Development and Park Ridge resident, $25 for members and $30 for prospective members and walk ins. Complimentary parking. <br /><br />December 15, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours Comfort Inn O’Hare/Des Plaines, 2175 E Touhy Ave., Des Plaines<br /><br />December 16, Friday, 9:30am – 10:30am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network <br /><br />December 18, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm, St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church Sunday Supper, 320 S. Washington, Help us serve or monetary or food donations needed.<br /><br />December 19, Monday, 8:30am – 9:30am, Newsletter Meeting<br /><br />CANCELLED - December 27, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am, PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network<br /><br />December 28, Wednesday, 9:00am -10:30am Health Care Forum, 720 Garden St.<br /><br />December 28, Wednesday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Retail Roundtable Meeting, 720 Garden, If you have a shop in Park Ridge then don’t miss out on the Chamber’s Retail Roundtable! RSVP to the Chamber if you can attend.<br /><br />SAVE THE DATES!!! <br /> <br />• January 21, 2012, Installation & Community Star Awards Dinner at the Park Ridge Country Club<br />Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 <br />17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!<br />26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />28. You can be here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-1026850940828241948?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-59978596574436171082011-12-08T14:06:00.000-06:002011-12-08T14:07:29.874-06:00A Note From Gail,<br /> <br />Don’t forget! Today, the Health Care Forum is featuring Chef Syliva Melendez-Klinger who will teach us how to put the FUN and Healthy back into cooking. Here at 720 Garden from 5:30 to 6:30 – seating is limited so call now to reserve your seat!<br /> <br />Thank you to all of you who came out for ‘It’s a Wonderful Life!’ at the Pickwick on Sunday as it was our highest attendance of 1,000! And we netted more than $4,000 for the Park Ridge Community Fund, another record high! Special thanks to our sponsors Liberty Bank for Savings, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Advocate Lutheran General Children’s Hospital.<br /> <br />MRRO – new member! Welcome to Most Reliable Remodelers Organization (MRRO) who just submitted their application last night! The founder, Steven Wang, was just telling me about their upcoming expo in Skokie Village Crossing at the former ComUSA, next door to Dick’s Sporting Goods. The expo is Wed, Jan. 25 through Sunday Jan. 29 and is free. MRRO partnered with the National Breast Cancer Foundation to sell raffle tickets with the grand prize being a brand new Mercedes, BMW, or Cadillac! We’re working out details to have a Park Ridge Chamber day too. www.mrro.org<br /> <br />Happy Birthday to board member Rick Pucci who celebrates this Sunday!<br /> <br />Did you know…? Did you know:<br /> <br />… Lynnette VanDien Bertolotti from Lynnette's School of Dance judged the DECA regional high school competition with me on Tuesday? She said she’d like to hire some of them on the spot!<br /> <br />… Tomorrow is Vive! Therapeutic Massage open house: Friday, Dec. 9th, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Offering free chair massages. Bring a friend! 1416 S. Canfield. 847-637-0002<br /> <br />…that Diddy Blyth, A Sterling Design, sings with the Chicago Master Singers? She invites you to attend the Christmas performances this weekend. Call Diddy for more information: 847-698-6383<br /> <br />… June Moon will be at 1005 Queens Lane in Glenview this Friday December 9th and Saturday December 10th from 9AM to 3PM. Check our June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559. <br /> <br />… The Jeanine Schultz School invites you to a special holiday celebration - “A Christmas Carol - Scrooge” performed by their own talented students. The presentation is Thursday, December 15th at 1:00pm at the school auditorium located at 2101 W. Oakton Street. Please RSVP by December 10th to 847-696-3315 or emilyrahern@gmail.com.<br /> <br />… that Oakton Community College was named as one of the safest campuses in the Nation?<br /> <br />… Sun and Moon Yoga is having a Yoga & Gong Meditation this Sunday, 12/11, at 2026 Oakton – 224-305-YOGA for more info.<br /> <br />… the Park Ridge Hysterical Society with have chocolate covered laughter on Tuesday, 12/13, from 7 to 8 p.m. at 350 S. Northwest Hwy. 847-401-5787<br /> <br />… Buy $50 in Houlihan's gift cards now through Dec 24th, get a $10 dining certificate.<br /> <br />… A great Christmas present for your daughter is to book a Feather Hair Extention Party! Make your Feather Party appointment with Linda Russo Hairstylist in Park Ridge call Linda Russo at 847-493-9012 www.lindaarusso.com<br /> <br />… if you can't think of what to get the "hard to buy for people" on your holiday list? Think POPCORN!! Choose from our variety of baskets and tins...they make great gifts. Mention that you saw this offer in the Park Ridge Chamber update and receive a $5 gift card with a purchase of $25 or more from 12/8/11 to 12/10/11. Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice - What's Pop'n Popcorn, 10 S. Northwest Hwy, 847-692-3737<br /> <br />… The Odyssey will have a fabulous New Year’s Eve cruise - odyssey.com or call 866.305.2469.<br /> <br />…Carlucci Rosemont is offering a 4 course Tuscan Italian Dinner for Two for just $119 on New Year’s Eve! Live entertainment and dancing! 847-518-0990. Champagne toast at midnight. Comp valet parking!<br />… oral health is connected with your general health? Learn more! Visit Periodontics of Niles, office of Dr. Dorothy Anasinski and enjoy the Holiday Special. With our special, you will receive the following: Comprehensive Exam, X-Rays, Personal Consultation, Preventative Professional Cleaning*, Teeth Whitening Kit, and Fresh Breath System... all for only $198.00. Call us now at (847) 685-6686 *In absence of periodontal disease. Reg. fee $455. *has to be purchased before December 21st and used by February 28th<br />15% of courtesy for senior citizens Periodontics of Niles gives special Courtesy discounts to the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce: <br /> Chamber of Commerce Employees and Board Members: 20% Courtesy<br /> Chamber of Commerce Members: 15% Courtesy<br /> <br />… Today through Sunday -- "BLING IT ON" Event at Chico's. Receive 25% off of your entire purchase (including already reduced merchandise) along with your 5% passport. New jewelry, accessories and gift items for your holiday gift giving. <br /> <br />… Petite Opera performs "Amahl and the Night Visitors" continues through this weekend and asks "Would you Like Even MORE Entertainment with That?" Scroll down for schedule.<br /> <br />… Diddy Blyth has just published the 2012 Historical Calendar in a CD jewel case that sits on a desktop. She used her own images of Park Ridge and compiled an interesting array of historical facts of Park Ridge that sits on top of a continental divide. Many more interesting facts are stated on the back of each monthly page. Only $15.00 each. Call 847-698-6383; write diddy@asterlingdesign.com to get you calendar for teacher gifts, grab bag item or family stocking stuffers! <br /> <br />… BFF Personal Trainer, Lisa Gordon, 847.987.2216 offers gift certificates and has an enewsletter. www.bfitnfab.com<br /> <br />… Yard waste collection ends for the season the week of December 12. Resumes again April 2012.<br /> <br /> <br />A-Frame Signs Ordinance passed! Certain A-Frame Signs<br />A-frame signs, also known as “sandwich boards,” used to advertise a business, its products or its services may be displayed by a retail<br />establishment in a commercial district between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Only one such sign, not exceeding twenty-four (24) square feet (12’ per side) in size shall be permitted for each establishment. The sign may not be placed on roadways and must be placed in such a manner as to not obstruct pedestrian traffic and may only be placed along the actual frontage of the establishment. The sign may be placed on public property as long as a<br />Certificate of Insurance, in an amount determined by the City, is provided to the City prior to displaying the sign.<br /> <br />Thank you to the City Council for changing the sign ordinance to allow for A-Frame signs. Thank you to Sheila Duda, TeaLula, for faithfully attending the City Council meetings to keep this moving.<br /> <br />Family Dental Care Park Ridge This year, Family Dental Care Park Ridge is proud to be a part of the Angel Tree Program once again. When you come into our office, you will notice the "tree" hanging on our wall with ornamental tags adorning the "tree". Each tag has written on it the gender, age and gift suggestion of a child in need. Please consider bringing joy to a child's life this season by taking one of the tags and buying a gift for that child. You do not need to wrap the gift...just drop it off at our office before December 14th and your gift will be picked up and delivered by the Salvation Army. Each person who participates in this year's Angel Tree Program at Family Dental Care Park Ridge will be entered into a drawing to win a gift certificate to Wildfire Restaurant...it's a definite win/win. Help bring a smile to a child this holiday season and your smile may be brightened with a dinner at Wildfire on us!!<br /><br />Contact Vivien at 847.692.6800 or email us at info@ParkRidgeDDS.com for more details. <br />TriPilates TriPilates is giving away a HOLIDAY GIFT!<br />We want to say THANK YOU for making November 2011 the best month ever at the studio! We are grateful each and every time you come in, and we hope you are a fan of Pilates and what it can do for your body, mind, and spirit. <br /> If you haven't yet, make your resolution BEFORE the New Year begins! Give it a TRY. "LIKE" us on our FACEBOOK PAGE<br /><br />Like us on Facebook<br /><br />Be automatically be entered in a contest drawing for a PRIVATE LESSON<br />Winners will be drawn on December 31, 2011.<br />Private lesson to be scheduled anytime in January<br /><br />We are looking to catapult our fan page as a ways and means to spread the message of Pilates in our community here in Park Ridge and surrounding suburbs. Please help us! Feel free to forward this email to your friends!<br /><br /> Only fans of TriPilates Facebook page will be entered into the holiday gift contest!<br />Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants Even Santa needs help getting all those toys delivered around the world on Christmas Eve. He's got elves and reindeer to pull it off. You've got Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants and this month only you can have our services at half price.<br /> <br />We can help you with:<br /> <br />• Letters or e-mails that need responses<br />• Holiday cards and /or e-mails<br />• Spreadsheets that need updating<br />• Appointments that need to be made<br />• Sorting and making files for that pile of paperwork that's sitting on your desk<br />• All the business cards that you have been collecting that need to be organized so you can streamline your marketing contacts<br />• Or any other administrative tasks that need to be finished so you can enjoy the holidays with your family and friends.<br /> <br />Think of it as our holiday gift to you. When you buy one hour you get one hour free (Maximum of four (4) free hours and offer expires 12/31/11). Please call Janet at 847/298-4069 or e-mail: janet@beyondcompareva.com for more information.<br /> <br />Brickton Art Center Brickton Art Center<br />Join us for the 7th ANNUAL BENEFIT ART EXHIBITION AND AUCTION at Brickton Art Center, 306 Busse Hwy, through Dec. 10th, 2011.<br /> <br />Featuring works donated by professional artists for a silent auction and art exhibition. Bidding through Saturday, Dec. 10th at 9pm.<br /> <br />This year Brickton Art Center has invited students from school district 207 to participate by submitting new creations on 5” X 5” canvas. Each will be sold for a flat fee and proceeds from sales of student work go toward a scholarship fund, which will be awarded to a participating student. <br /> <br />Closing Night Gala, Saturday, Dec. 10th, 7-9:30pm, free and open to the public. Enjoy an evening of champagne and hors d’oeurvres while you enter the winning bid on your favorite work of art!<br /> <br />Bidding will close one wall at a time starting at 9pm. <br /> <br />Check www.bricktonartcenter.org for online bidding instructions after 11/16/2011. For more information call: 847-823-6611.<br /> <br /> <br />CorePower Yoga Park Ridge CorePower Yoga Park Ridge<br />Saturday, December 17th<br />10:00am - 12:00pm<br />Park Ridge Studio<br />Holiday Shopping Party<br />Come get your holiday shopping started. Preview new styles<br />from your favorite brands and have the chance to be entered<br />to win a month of unlimited yoga.<br />Special discounts on retail from<br />10:00am - 12:00pm only<br />Shop, mingle and enjoy wine and light refreshments.<br />W e hope you’ll join us!<br />www.corepoweryoga.com 847-496-4359<br /> <br />Sun and Moon Yoga Sun and Moon Yoga<br />Yoga and Gong Meditation Workshop<br />Presented by Karin Newsome and James Jirik<br /> <br />Join Sun and Moon’s Vinyasa teacher, Karin Newsome, and Kundalini Yoga Teacher, James Jirik, for a yoga and gong meditation workshop session to balance the chakras, reduce holiday stress and bring yourself closer to your true Self through yoga and Sound!<br />Where: Sun and Moon Yoga Studio<br /> <br />When: Sunday, December 11th at 2:30p.m. to 3:30p.m.<br />Cost: $20.00<br />A yoga sequence will be presented to reduce physical and mental tension and to build stamina. The gong and singing bowl meditation will follow to create a vibrational environment that will clear negative energy from your body-mind and allow you to access your inner guru, your true Self.<br /> <br />Petite Opera Show Schedule for Amahl and the Night Visitors Petite Opera performs "Amahl and the Night Visitors" Dec 2-11 and asks "Would you Like Even MORE Entertainment with That?"<br /> <br />Petite Opera Productions, Park Ridge's own professional opera company right in your backyard, presents the delightful family holiday classic, “Amahl and the Night Visitors” by Gian Carlo Menotti. Written in 1951 for NBC, this delightful opera, in English, follows the story and imagination of Amahl, a young crippled shepherd boy, as he sees the largest star in the sky. Three kings, following the star to Bethlehem, ask to stay the night with Amahl and his Mother, a poor widow. The kings lay out the gifts they have brought for the Messiah. The Mother is tempted to steal the gifts to care for crippled Amahl, but is instead touched by the wonders of the Christ child as told by the kings. Likewise, Amahl is so moved that he offers his crutch as a gift to the child, and a miracle occurs.<br /> <br />Each performance of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” is preceded by a special guest artist:<br /> <br />• FRI Dec 9 at 7:30 PM with special guest Galina Dance Studio performing "The Christmas Tree" ballet<br />• SAT Dec 10 at 7:30 PM with special guest Willows Academy Madrigal Singers<br />• SUN Dec 11 at 7:30 PM with special guest Musicke's Merrie Companions (recorder quintet)<br />For tickets: Reserve via phone: Petite Opera 847.553.4442 or via email:petiteopera@gmail.com, or purchase online via credit card at www.petiteopera.org (convenience fees apply).<br /> <br /> <br />Norwood Crossing: Reduce Stress NORWOOD CROSSING TIMELY TALK ON DEC. 14 TO FOCUS ON <br /> <br />“HOW TO REDUCE STRESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS”<br /> <br /> Are you challenged and overly stressed during the holidays? Do you feel the need to balance gift shopping, home decorating, dinner preparations, entertaining, and your job while meeting many other tasks and responsibilities? All of that would be enough to create stress for anyone. Despite an attempt to be a super-person during December, there are remedies that can lessen stress. Find out by attending the Timely Talk on “How to Reduce Stress for the Holidays,” at 2:00 p.m., on Dec. 14, at Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 N. Nina Ave. in Chicago. Parking is available in the lot behind the building, entrance off Avondale Avenue.<br /> Making the presentation will be Lynn Lombardo, a yoga instructor certified by the Temple of Kriya Yoga, and Linda Pawlisz, MA, a certified clinical aromatherapist and hypnotherapist.<br /> A question and answer session along with refreshments will follow the program. For more information or to RSVP, please call (773) 577-5323.<br /> <br />Contact Me: Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 <br />17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!<br />26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />28. You can be here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-5997859657443617108?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-46529904860390201202011-12-01T11:19:00.000-06:002011-12-01T11:20:29.596-06:00December 1, 2011<br />Member News<br /><br />A Note From Gail<br />Happy December, <br />Wow, only 24 more days until Christmas!<br /><br />Don’t forget:<br /><br />First Fridays is tomorrow! ‘Once Upon Park Ridge’ is the theme. Storytellers around town with Father John Cusick speaking at 116 Main Street at 7 p.m.<br /><br />Also, this Sunday is the Park Ridge Community Fund benefit “It’s a Wonderful Life!” sponsored by Liberty Bank and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Advocate Lutheran General Children’s Hospital. Free but donations gratefully accepted and appreciated for the Park Ridge Community Fund.<br /><br />Raffle tickets $10 each or 3 for $25 are being pre-sold with winners announced at the movie. Not many sold yet so your chances are really great at winning one of the following prizes:<br />1. iPad 16 GB with WiFi (donated by Liberty Bank)<br />2. Kindle Touch (donated by Nick Boudreau, Edward Jones)<br />3. $100 Chamber Gift Certificates<br />4. Hilton Garden Inn weekend night stay<br />5. Beautiful red and white quilted Christmas purse handcrafted by Sheri Roche<br /><br />Did you know…? Did you know:<br /><br />… Lynnette's School of Dance Performing at Daley Center Friday December 2 at 12:00 noon<br /><br />… Vive! Therapeutic Massage is having an open house next Friday, Dec. 9th, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Offering free chair massages. Bring a friend! 1416 S. Canfield. 847-637-0002<br /><br />… Periodontics of Niles gives special Courtesy discounts to the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce. Employees and board members of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce receive a 20% discount, and Chamber of Commerce members receive a 15% discount. Also, discover unique hot holiday offers for preventative professional cleaning and teeth whitening available for purchase until Dec 21- call Periodontics of Niles at 847 685 6686 for details<br /><br />… Master Brick Inc. is looking for an experience sales representative that would provide new customers for our business, for contact please call Ulyana Lysak (773)-807-4629. <br /><br />… Party with Hyatt Regency O'Hare this year as we count down to 2012 with an unforgettable celebration. From a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner to a host of live bands and DJ's, to the final champagne toast as we ring in the New Year, it will be a night to remember. Enjoy live music from Modern Day Romeos, Jaktripper, DJ Spin, and Tony Ocean. Upgrade to VIP status and live the life of a premium partygoer. When the evening ends, take the elevator home and stretch out in total comfort in your guest room where Hyatt's cozy Grand Bed awaits you. Rock out, dance, and toast to 2012 in style.<br /><br />… Petite Opera performs "Amahl and the Night Visitors" Dec 2-11 and asks "Would you Like Even MORE Entertainment with That?" Scroll down for schedule.<br /><br />… Regus has Furnished Office space starting at $499/ per month. Receptionist, Meeting Rooms, Cafe and Lounge Area to compliment your space. Just need something part time? Come check us out for a part time office or just use our meeting rooms. Call Gina 847-656-5205<br />… Diddy Blyth has just published the 2012 Historical Calendar in a CD jewel case that sits on a desktop. She used her own images of Park Ridge and compiled an interesting array of historical facts of Park Ridge that sits on top of a continental divide. Many more interesting facts are stated on the back of each monthly page. Only $15.00 each. Call 847-698-6383; write diddy@asterlingdesign.com to get you calendar for teacher gifts, grab bag item or family stocking stuffers! <br /><br />.. the library has ‘food for fines’ from now until December 23! And they’re accepting monetary donations for the Maine Township Food Pantry and Kiwanis Holiday Food Baskets to help families in need.<br /><br />… OnView is open until 8pm tomorrow for First Fridays along with other shops on North Northwest Highway! Stop by and do some creative holiday shopping. The gift of art is unique and thoughtful, it will be remembered and appreciated for years to come. OnView artists have provided over 100 piece of art priced under $100! Browse these new works along with our permanent collection and find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list! See some of the work from 100 under $100 by visiting our Facebook page Like us on Facebook.<br />… Vive! Therapeutic Massage specializes in the clinical application of therapetic massage techniques to to improve the well being and health of our clients. We aim to provide relief for those suffering from injuries, chronic physical conditions or stress. No manicures, pedicures or facials here. Just darn good massage from the massage specialists. All of our therapists are licensed and have advanced training in therapeutic modalities. 847.637.0002<br /><br />… BFF Personal Trainer, Lisa Gordon, 847.987.2216 offers gift certificates and has an enewsletter. www.bfitnfab.com<br /><br />… June Moon will be at 80 Hemlock Lane in Highland Park December 2nd and December 3rd from 9AM to 3PM. Check our June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559. <br /><br />… Liberty Bank for Savings and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and ALG Childrens Hospital are sponsoring “It’s a Wonderful Life!” at the Pickwick on Sunday, Dec. 4. The doors open at noon with live entertainment. Suggested donated of $5pp to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund. Raffle tickets $10 each or 3 for $25 for an iPad (donated by Liberty Bank); a Kindle Touch (donated by Nick Boudreau, Edward Jones) and $100 Park Ridge Chamber gift certificates. Buy your tickets in advance!<br /><br />Can you be a judge for DECA? Can you be a judge for DECA?<br /><br />DECA is a high school extracurricular organization that is focused on business, marketing and entrepreneurship. Most of the area high schools have DECA chapters. On Tuesday, December 6th – area schools are holding an area competition at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont to get their students ready for competition at the state level. The schools need business people to serve as judges – as a judge, your time commitment would be 8AM until no later than 1PM. A continental breakfast will be served. Parking is free to DECA judges at the convention center.<br /><br />As a DECA judge you will go through a role play situation with students. The students have 10 minutes to read and prepare for a role play situation around business. They then present their recommendations or ideas to you (the judge) who then also asks them some provided questions. When a student is done, you score that student and rank them against the other students you see. There is no preparation work required – you will be provided with a copy of the role play and have a chance to discuss with one of the event advisors that morning. <br /><br />In the past judges have told us they appreciate the opportunity to give back to the community and help students with a true interest in business. <br /><br />If you can be a judge, please email Dale Lasky at Maine East directly: dlasky@maine207.org<br /> <br />Note from Gail – this will be my 4th year judging this competition because I love it!<br /><br />A Sterling Design Your perfect Christmas gift is waiting to be picked up at the Chamber or at the Father Cusick speaking event taking place tomorrow, Friday, December 2, 2011 at the 1st Friday affair. I, Diddy Blyth, will have a supply of calendars at the old Kitchen Store on Main Street any time after 4:00PM. <br /><br />I assembled an Historic Calendar of Park Ridge with fine art local images appearing for each month. On the back of each month’s page is a history of the development of Park Ridge. The whole calendar fits into a CD jewel case which is easily mailed to your “Uncle Jack” who moved away from Park Ridge, sits on your desk, is the perfect teacher gift, can be your ideal client thank you gift or the last thing you fit into your spouse’s Christmas stocking on Christmas Eve. <br /><br />If you cannot get to the Chamber or the 1st Friday event, please call me, Diddy Blyth, at 847-698-6383 for your 2012 calendar. Discounts are available for substantial multiple orders. Personalization can be arranged up until next week. <br /><br />Kidwinks Kidwinks was busy making the TV rounds in October & November. During their Halloween segment on WGN they talked about our very own Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and brought along some of Linda’s handmade goodies to show. WGN Midday News, October 2011.<br /><br />Jean & Nina were also on ABC in October talking about Fall Fun in Chicago with Kids ABC Morning News, October 2011.<br /><br />Make sure to catch the ladies holding some very wild animals on the Free Winter Fun segment on WGN. WGN Midday News, November 2011.<br /><br />If you need more Free Winter Fun ideas check out Nina, going solo, on ABC’s Midday News ABC Midday News, November 2011.<br /><br />Stay tuned - 2 Upcoming TV segments - New Year’s Eve & Indoor Play/Cabin Fever.<br /><br />Parents & Grandparents - Need some great Christmas gift ideas? Follow along as Kidwinks.com presents the 12Toys of Christmas. A new and wonderful gift idea presented each day with lots of giveaways.<br /><br /><br />TriPilates TriPilates is giving away a HOLIDAY GIFT!<br />We want to say THANK YOU for making November 2011 the best month ever at the studio! We are grateful each and every time you come in, and we hope you are a fan of Pilates and what it can do for your body, mind, and spirit. <br /> If you haven't yet, make your resolution BEFORE the New Year begins! Give it a TRY. "LIKE" us on our FACEBOOK PAGE<br /><br />Like us on Facebook<br /><br />Be automatically be entered in a contest drawing for a PRIVATE LESSON<br />Winners will be drawn on December 31, 2011.<br />Private lesson to be scheduled anytime in January<br /><br />We are looking to catapult our fan page as a ways and means to spread the message of Pilates in our community here in Park Ridge and surrounding suburbs. Please help us! Feel free to forward this email to your friends!<br /><br /> Only fans of TriPilates Facebook page will be entered into the holiday gift contest!<br />Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants Even Santa needs help getting all those toys delivered around the world on Christmas Eve. He's got elves and reindeer to pull it off. You've got Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants and this month only you can have our services at half price.<br /><br />We can help you with:<br /><br />• Letters or e-mails that need responses<br />• Holiday cards and /or e-mails<br />• Spreadsheets that need updating<br />• Appointments that need to be made<br />• Sorting and making files for that pile of paperwork that's sitting on your desk<br />• All the business cards that you have been collecting that need to be organized so you can streamline your marketing contacts<br />• Or any other administrative tasks that need to be finished so you can enjoy the holidays with your family and friends.<br /><br />Think of it as our holiday gift to you. When you buy one hour you get one hour free*. But just like the holidays this offer won't be here forever.<br /><br />Please call Janet at 847/298-4069 or e-mail: janet@beyondcompareva.com for more information.<br /><br />*Maximum of four (4) free hours<br />Offer expires 12/31/11<br /><br />Janet Sagmeister<br />Principal<br />Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants<br />(847) 298-4069<br />janet@BeyondCompareva.com<br />www.BeyondCompareva.com<br /><br />Brickton Art Center Brickton Art Center<br />Join us for the 7th ANNUAL BENEFIT ART EXHIBITION AND AUCTION at Brickton Art Center, 306 Busse Hwy, through Dec. 10th, 2011.<br /><br />Featuring works donated by professional artists for a silent auction and art exhibition. Bidding through Saturday, Dec. 10th at 9pm.<br /><br />This year Brickton Art Center has invited students from school district 207 to participate by submitting new creations on 5” X 5” canvas. Each will be sold for a flat fee and proceeds from sales of student work go toward a scholarship fund, which will be awarded to a participating student. <br /><br />Closing Night Gala, Saturday, Dec. 10th, 7-9:30pm, free and open to the public. Enjoy an evening of champagne and hors d’oeurvres while you enter the winning bid on your favorite work of art!<br /><br />Bidding will close one wall at a time starting at 9pm. <br /><br />Check www.bricktonartcenter.org for online bidding instructions after 11/16/2011. For more information call: 847-823-6611.<br /><br /><br />CorePower Yoga Park Ridge CorePower Yoga Park Ridge<br />Saturday, December 17th<br />10:00am - 12:00pm<br />Park Ridge Studio<br />Holiday Shopping Party<br />Come get your holiday shopping started. Preview new styles<br />from your favorite brands and have the chance to be entered<br />to win a month of unlimited yoga.<br />Special discounts on retail from<br />10:00am - 12:00pm only<br />Shop, mingle and enjoy wine and light refreshments.<br />W e hope you’ll join us!<br />www.corepoweryoga.com 847-496-4359<br /><br />WineStyles 4th Anniversary WineStyles Park Ridge is turning 4.<br />Help us Celebrate our anniversary<br />Friday, December 2nd from 5 to 8<br />Saturday, December 3rd from 3 to 6<br />Taste over 24 wines, bubbly, whites, reds, ports<br />and if you insist wines<br />Free for Wine & Beer Club Members<br />$5 for non members<br />Cheese & crackers will be served<br />RSVP 847.518.9463<br /><br />Sun and Moon Yoga Sun and Moon Yoga<br />Yoga and Gong Meditation Workshop<br />Presented by Karin Newsome and James Jirik<br /><br />Join Sun and Moon’s Vinyasa teacher, Karin Newsome, and Kundalini Yoga Teacher, James Jirik, for a yoga and gong meditation workshop session to balance the chakras, reduce holiday stress and bring yourself closer to your true Self through yoga and Sound!<br />Where: Sun and Moon Yoga Studio<br /><br />When: Sunday, December 11th at 2:30p.m. to 3:30p.m.<br />Cost: $20.00<br />A yoga sequence will be presented to reduce physical and mental tension and to build stamina. The gong and singing bowl meditation will follow to create a vibrational environment that will clear negative energy from your body-mind and allow you to access your inner guru, your true Self.<br /><br />Oakton Community College Explore Opportunities in Radiologic Technology at Oakton <br /><br />Interested in a career as a radiologic technologist? Don’t miss a free information session Wednesday, December 7, at Oakton. <br /><br />According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for radiologic technologists is expected to increase by approximately 17 percent from 2008 to 2018, faster than the average for all occupations.<br /><br />The seminar showcases Oakton’s degree and certificate programs in this field. Faculty will be on hand to discuss course requirements and industry trends. This discussion begins at 2 p.m., at Oakton’s Skokie campus, 7701 North Lincoln Avenue (Room C114).<br /><br />To reserve a spot, visit www.oakton.edu/healthcareers or call 847-635-1700. <br /><br />Petite Opera Show Schedule for Amahl and the Night Visitors Petite Opera performs "Amahl and the Night Visitors" Dec 2-11 and asks "Would you Like Even MORE Entertainment with That?"<br /><br />Petite Opera Productions, Park Ridge's own professional opera company right in your backyard, presents the delightful family holiday classic, “Amahl and the Night Visitors” by Gian Carlo Menotti. Written in 1951 for NBC, this delightful opera, in English, follows the story and imagination of Amahl, a young crippled shepherd boy, as he sees the largest star in the sky. Three kings, following the star to Bethlehem, ask to stay the night with Amahl and his Mother, a poor widow. The kings lay out the gifts they have brought for the Messiah. The Mother is tempted to steal the gifts to care for crippled Amahl, but is instead touched by the wonders of the Christ child as told by the kings. Likewise, Amahl is so moved that he offers his crutch as a gift to the child, and a miracle occurs.<br /><br />Each performance of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” is preceded by a special guest artist:<br />FRI Dec 2 at 7:30 PM with special guest Lutheran Choir of Chicago<br />SAT Dec 3at 2:00 PM with special guest The Great Frankini (musician)<br />SAT Dec 3 at 7:30 PM with special guest Musicke's Merrie Companions (recorder quintet)<br />FRI Dec 9 at 7:30 PM with special guest Galina Dance Studio performing "The Christmas Tree" ballet<br />SAT Dec 10 at 7:30 PM with special guest Willows Academy Madrigal Singers<br />SUN Dec 11 at 7:30 PM with special guest Musicke's Merrie Companions (recorder quintet)<br />For tickets: Reserve via phone: Petite Opera 847.553.4442 or via email:petiteopera@gmail.com, or purchase online via credit card at www.petiteopera.org (convenience fees apply).<br /><br /><br />Norwood Crossing: Reduce Stress NORWOOD CROSSING TIMELY TALK ON DEC. 14 TO FOCUS ON <br /><br />“HOW TO REDUCE STRESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS”<br /><br /> Are you challenged and overly stressed during the holidays? Do you feel the need to balance gift shopping, home decorating, dinner preparations, entertaining, and your job while meeting many other tasks and responsibilities? All of that would be enough to create stress for anyone. Despite an attempt to be a super-person during December, there are remedies that can lessen stress. Find out by attending the Timely Talk on “How to Reduce Stress for the Holidays,” at 2:00 p.m., on Dec. 14, at Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 N. Nina Ave. in Chicago. Parking is available in the lot behind the building, entrance off Avondale Avenue.<br /> Making the presentation will be Lynn Lombardo, a yoga instructor certified by the Temple of Kriya Yoga, and Linda Pawlisz, MA, a certified clinical aromatherapist and hypnotherapist.<br /> A question and answer session along with refreshments will follow the program. For more information or to RSVP, please call (773) 577-5323.<br /><br />Perry Wein, Edward Jones Edward Jones Financial Advisor Wins Award<br /><br />Perry Wein, a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Park Ridge, recently was named a 2011 Five Star Wealth Manager - Best in Client Satisfaction for the 2nd consecutive year in the Chicagoland area by Chicago magazine.<br /><br />"I am honored to receive this award," Wein said. "I enjoy my work helping the people of Park Ridge plan for their financial futures, but it gives me an extra boost to receive special recognition for my work."<br /><br />Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm's 12,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients to understand their personal goals -- from college savings to retirement -- and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today. <br /><br />Edward Jones, which ranked No. 11 on FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2011, is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones web site is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting web site is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.<br /><br />Contact Me: Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 <br />17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!<br />26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />28. You can be here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-4652990486039020120?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-86646452587948075012011-11-28T09:35:00.001-06:002011-11-28T09:35:55.060-06:00Hope you had a wonderful – and filling – Thanksgiving!<br /><br />This Sunday, 12/4, is ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ at the historic Pickwick Theatre benefitting the Park Ridge Community Fund – sponsored by Liberty Bank and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Advocate Lutheran General Childrens Hospital. No charge for the movie but donations for the PRCF will be gratefully accepted. The PRCF is also selling raffle tickets $10 each or 3 for $25 for and iPad donated Liberty Bank; a Kindle Touch donated by Nick Boudreau, Edward Jones; $100 Chamber Gift Certificates; and a beautiful quilted red & white bag handcrafted by Sheri Roche. Movie starts at 1 but doors open at noon for the organist and Willows Academy Chamber Choir.<br /><br />Remember the Buffalo Trace Millenium Bottle of Bourbon that was donated to the Park Ridge Community Fund? A collector from New York called and bought it for $1,000!<br /><br /><br />Winterfest 2011<br /> <br />Winterfest on Black Friday was unbelievable! I’d like to take the credit but most of the credit goes, once again, to Mother Nature for giving us a perfect evening that brought out the huge crowds. How were your sales? <br /><br />It was a wonderful event that did take some planning so thank you to our planning partners, Mary Dalton from the library; Ed Graham from the City; the PR Fire Department who brought Santa in on the truck and held their open house in South Park; Maine South High School Marching Band and Joel Matter their teacher; all the merchants who stayed open; the Boy Scouts Troop 3 who did the luminaries with Ed Graham; South Park Merchants who had the reindeer; the Willows Academy Chamber Choir; BMO Harris Bank; and the Holiday Lights Coalition who made the season bright with the holiday lights. Also, thank you to Jackie Mathews, president of the Chamber, for being a trooper and running all over town with us!<br /><br />The Park Ridge Garden Club selected Jenny and Rick Kulik’s home at 405 S. Prospect as the Best Decorated House for Winterfest 2011! The City made the yard sign. I had the honor of informing them and taking their pictures – they were excited and delighted.<br /><br />New Member Orientation Tomorrow If you’d like to learn more about the Chamber’s benefits, plan to attend the quarterly New Member Orientation tomorrow morning from 9 to 10 that the Chamber Ambassadors sponsor. When you got your first Ambassador visit, it may have been overwhelming to sit and listen to all the Chamber has to offer so come hear it again and ask questions. <br /><br />Thank you to our Ambassadors:<br />• Susan Frangos, Higher Level Wellness (Chair of the Ambassadors)<br /><br />• Jo Ann Arnswald, Village Bank and Trust <br />• Diddy Blyth, A Sterling Design<br />• Tom Dombro, ING Insurance (and director on the board)<br />• Marta Hoover, Copy Set Printing<br />• Karen Larsen, Generation Connection<br />• Mary Lee Quaid, Lee Acupuncture & Healing<br />• Lisa Shewfelt, Coldwell Banker Realty<br />• Ben Wilson, Falkor Group LLC (and director on the board)<br />Indira’s Lifestyle Reward Event I forgot to mention in last week’s Member News that Indira has its Lifestyle Reward Event on Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 4 to 9 p.m. 10% off Aveda (excluding holiday gift sets). www.indirasalonspa.com <br /><br />Mark Your Calendar for these Events!<br /> <br />November 29, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am New Member Orientation hosted by The Ambassadors – join us for this informative session to learn all about the Chamber.<br /><br />December 1, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am, (EKG) Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Monthly Meeting , Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300<br /><br />December 2, Friday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm First Fridays Park Ridge – “Once Upon Park Ridge” – in shops & restaurants throughout city. www.firstfridayspr.com<br /><br />December 4, Sunday, 1pm (doors open at noon), "It's a Wonderful Life" Movie to benefit PR Community Fund, Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Ave. - Free admission but donations to the Park Ridge Community Fund greatly accepted. Raffle tickets for iPad and Kindle Touch, $100 Chamber Gift Certificate are being sold now: 3 for $25 or $10 each. Liberty Bank for Savings and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital & ALG Childrens Hospital are sponsoring this annual holiday event. <br /><br />December 8, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum - Moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group LLC. <br /><br />December 9, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN1: Park Ridge Executive Network <br /><br />December 14, Wednesday, 11:30am to 1:30pm, Monthly Networking Luncheon at Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave. Rosemont, Oneri Fleita, Chicago Cubs VP of Player Development and Park Ridge resident, $25 for members and $30 for prospective members and walk ins. Comp parking.<br /><br />December 15, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours Comfort Inn O’Hare/Des Plaines, 2175 E Touhy Ave., Des Plaines<br /><br />December 16, Friday, 9:30am – 10:30am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network <br /><br />December 18, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm, St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church Sunday Supper, 320 S. Washington, Help us serve or monetary or food donations needed.<br /><br />December 19, Monday, 8:30am – 9:30am, Newsletter Meeting<br /><br />December 27, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am, PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network<br /><br />December 28, Wednesday, 9:00am -10:30am Health Care Forum, 720 Garden St.<br /><br />December 28, Wednesday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Retail Roundtable Meeting, 720 Garden, If you have a shop in Park Ridge then don’t miss out on the Chamber’s Retail Roundtable! RSVP to the Chamber if you can attend.<br /><br />SAVE THE DATES!!! <br /> <br />• January 21, 2012, Installation & Community Star Awards Dinner at the Park Ridge Country Club<br />Contact me: Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 <br />17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!<br />26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />28. You can be here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-8664645258794807501?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-53557459855851573692011-11-23T12:53:00.001-06:002011-11-23T12:53:32.290-06:00From all the Chamber staff, Dorothy, Cindy, Marci and me – have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for you!<br /><br />Please come out for Winterfest on Friday between 5:45 and 9 p.m. 4 trolleys. Reindeer in South Park. The PR Garden Club will judge for the ‘Best Decorated House’ on Friday and the winner will receive a yard sign and $100 Chamber gift certificate. Many stores will have specials – read about some.<br />Did you know…? Did you know:<br /><br />… Small Business Saturday is this Saturday? Please stop in your favorite local store and buy something! They have so much to offer and we don’t want them to go out of business because you’re not shopping there!<br /><br />… Toy Emporium is going to have a BIG SALE on Friday Nov.25 up to 50% <br />off on selected items ( just 1 day ). Every child will get a free gift. The store will be open Friday Nov 25; 10am - 9 pm 143 S. VINE AVE 847- 292-TOYS (8697)<br /><br />… At Chico's -- Wednesday through Sunday -- your entire purchase of regular priced items is 30% OFF (plus your 5% passport) -- WOW !! 35% OFF on regular priced items!!! And already reduced merchandise and accessories are 50% OFF OF THE SALE PRICE! We received a shipment of sale merchandise from another store, so the sale area is overflowing with great deals! Plus we have new gift items and more new merchandise for your holiday wardrobe. Open 10 AM to 6 PM Wednesday through Saturday and 11 AM to 5 PM on Sunday.<br /><br />…Jason’s Deli is offering a free $5 gift card when you buy $50 in gift cards!<br /><br />… Make your Manicure & Pedicure appointments with Linda Russo Stylist in Park Ridge, so that your feet feel great after all your Black Friday shopping! <br />Call Linda Russo at 847-493-9012 www. lindaarusso.com<br /><br />… Everyone is invited to FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT at Gospel Life @ Messiah Campus, 1605 Vernon Avenue, Park Ridge (one block south of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital). FREE every Sunday Evening at 5:00pm for FAITH, FOOD and FUN! Popcorn, nachos and pizza served! Questions? Contact Jeff Foster at 224-610-9821 jeff@mygospellifechurch.org.<br /><br />… Diddy Blyth has just published the 2012 Historical Calendar in a CD jewel case that sits on a desktop. She used her own images of Park Ridge and compiled an interesting array of historical facts of Park Ridge that sits on top of a continental divide. Many more interesting facts are stated on the back of each monthly page. Only $15.00 each. Call 847-698-6383; write diddy@asterlingdesign.com to get you calendar for teacher gifts, grab bag item or family stocking stuffers! <br /><br />… LaPelusa Home Improvement Inc. is a winner of the 2012 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, which spotlights companies that exemplify ethical business practices and is presented by The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago & northern Illinois (BBB).<br /><br />… Tasty Pup offers a free Gyros sandwich with the purchase of a Gyros, fry & Large drink every Friday during the winter.<br /><br />… To dispose of old fire extinguishers properly, discharge them in a backyard or a dumpster. This provides a good training opportunity, and shows you how ineffective an outdated extinguisher is. Now that it is no longer pressurized, the fire extinguisher can be disposed of in regular trash. (from PRFD)<br /><br />… Interior Offices available at Regus and ready for move in an uptown Park Ridge location. Professional office space with all amenities needed to successfully run your business. Let us take care of your office so you can focus on the success of your business! Shared Office starting at $300.Contact Gina Marzullo, Center Manager 847-656-5205, 350 S. Northwest Highway Suite 300<br /><br />… Vive! Therapeutic Massage specializes in the clinical application of therapetic massage techniques to to improve the well being and health of our clients. We aim to provide relief for those suffering from injuries, chronic physical conditions or stress. No manicures, pedicures or facials here. Just darn good massage from the massage specialists. All of our therapists are licensed and have advanced training in therapeutic modalities. 847.637.0002<br /><br />… that Nick Straub, owner of Perry’s Pizzeria, has a wonderful singing voice and sings with the Park Ridge Chorale? You can hear them sign on Sat. Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Call Pattie at 847.825.2216 or Penny at 847.823.3958 for tickets.<br /><br />… 2 Sisters says Start Your Holiday Season with Us at Winterfest 2011 with FREE Snuggly Socks for the First 500• 6pm. See Santa @ 2 Sisters• 7pm<br />20% off ALL Purchases• 6-9pm <br /><br />… Liberty Bank for Savings and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and ALG Childrens Hospital are sponsoring “It’s a Wonderful Life!” at the Pickwick on Sunday, Dec. 4. The doors open at noon with live entertainment. Suggested donated of $5pp to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund. Raffle tickets $10 each or 3 for $25 for an iPad (donated by Liberty Bank); a Kindle Touch (donated by Nick Boudreau, Edward Jones) and $100 Park Ridge Chamber gift certificates. Buy your tickets in advance!<br /><br />Amphora Amphora will be closed on Thursday, November 24th.<br />Winterfest hours: Amphora will be open from Noon to 8pm, Friday November 25th. <br /> <br />Santa is coming....<br /> <br />Bring the kids and your camera and visit Santa in the store from 1pm to 3pm Saturday, November 26th. <br />Enjoy live Christmas music by Joe Brown and a friend.<br /> <br />While the kids are having fun, shop for ornaments and all the trimmings to make your home festive for the holidays. <br />We have pashminas, home accessories, rugs, lamps and hundreds of gift ideas all at cost.<br />Make Amphora a tradition on your holiday list and make family memories as well. <br />Saturday, November 26th is American Express Small Business Saturday<br /><br />For the second year in a row, American Express has a special incentive:<br />a $25 statement credit offer for Cardmembers who register their Card<br />and spend $25 or more at any qualifying small business that accepts the American Express Card. Register your card today and shop Amphora on Saturday! <br />Oakton Community College: 70th Anniversary Remembrance of Pearl Harbor Attend a 70th Anniversary Remembrance of Pearl Harbor <br /><br />Honor the memory of the more than 2,400 Americans who died during the Japanese attack on the Pearl Harbor Naval Base in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, at a special ceremony at Oakton on Wednesday, December 7. <br /><br />Sponsored by the Department of Historical and Policy Studies and Office of Veterans Coordinator, the event will feature Betsy Tolstedt, Ph.D., team leader of the Evanston Veterans Center representatives, who will speak on “Pearl Harbor: Life Changing – World Changing: The Impact of the Pearl Harbor Attacks in December 1941 and Beyond.” <br /><br />The remembrance will take place at both campuses, 12:30 – 2 p.m., at Oakton’s Skokie campus, 7701 North Lincoln Avenue (Room C120), and 5 – 7 p.m., at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 East Golf Road (Room 1625). At the forums, Oakton students will read eyewitness accounts of the attack. <br /><br /> The commemorations also will feature Oakton commentators Wendy Maier-Sarti, professor of history (Skokie), Jim Holderfield, history and political science instructor (Des Plaines), and Veteran and Workforce Specialist Vince Donahue Jr. (Des Plaines and Skokie). <br />Brickton Art Center Brickton Art Center<br />Join us for the 7th ANNUAL BENEFIT ART EXHIBITION AND AUCTION at Brickton Art Center, 306 Busse Hwy, through Dec. 10th, 2011.<br /><br />Featuring works donated by professional artists for a silent auction and art exhibition. Bidding through Saturday, Dec. 10th at 9pm.<br /><br />This year Brickton Art Center has invited students from school district 207 to participate by submitting new creations on 5” X 5” canvas. Each will be sold for a flat fee and proceeds from sales of student work go toward a scholarship fund, which will be awarded to a participating student. <br /><br />Closing Night Gala, Saturday, Dec. 10th, 7-9:30pm, free and open to the public. Enjoy an evening of champagne and hors d’oeurvres while you enter the winning bid on your favorite work of art!<br /><br />Bidding will close one wall at a time starting at 9pm. <br /><br />Check www.bricktonartcenter.org for online bidding instructions after 11/16/2011. For more information call: 847-823-6611.<br /><br /><br />Carol A. Teschky – Congratulations again! Carol A. Teschky named Supervisor of the Year<br /><br />Maine Township Supervisor Carol A. Teschky was named Supervisor of the Year by the Illinois Township Association of Senior Centers Services Committee (ITASCSC) at the annual conference of Township Officials of Illinois on Nov. 8 in Springfield. Known widely in the community as a staunch advocate for seniors, Teschky received the award because of her outstanding commitment to meeting the needs of seniors within Maine Township. <br /><br />First elected to her position as a Maine Township trustee in 1989, Teschky was appointed Supervisor when Bob Dudycz retired from the position in 2007. Since her re-election as Supervisor in 2009, she has supported and developed the transportation service that subsidizes the cost of transportation to both seniors and the disabled. Supervisor Teschky has also seen to it that the necessary assistance, such as Medicare D, Circuit Breaker, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Veterans Services and other pertinent programs reach the seniors who need them the most. Additionally, she has advocated for the Township to support existing community senior programs and centers so that duplication of services is minimized. Her own active participation in programs, as well as her encouragement of other elected officials to get involved, were also critical factors in choosing her for the honor. <br /><br />Established to address the need to enhance senior services for the growing number of seniors in Illinois communities, ITASCSC was officially recognized by the Township Officials of Illinois in 1982. <br />WineStyles Join Park Ridge WineStyles as they celebrate their 4th Anniversary<br />Wine Tasting Friday, December 2nd for First Fridays 5 to 8<br />Taste from two tables of wines, if you insist wines free for wine club $5 for non Wine Tasting Saturday December 3rd 3 to 5<br />Taste from two tables of wines, bring a toy for toys for tots unwrapped.<br />Thank you for our loyal customers, we are grateful to be here 4 years! <br /><br />Tracy & Doug Bell/owners<br />WineStyles Park Ridge<br />105 S. Northwest Highway<br />Park Ridge, Il 60068<br />847-518-WINE (9463)<br />847-518-9464 fax<br />Tues-Friday 11-7<br />Saturday 11-6<br />Sun 12-5<br />closed mondays<br />www.winestyles.net/parkridge<br />tbell@winestyles.net<br /><br />Periodontics of Niles Get Ready for the Holidays Special from Periodontics of Niles": <br /> "Because the Holidays are getting closer, you can now be ready to be closer with everyone else with our Get Ready for the Holidays Special! You will discover the secret to having a brighter smile and fresher breath!"<br />With our special, you will receive the following: Comprehensive Exam, X-Rays, Personal Consultation, Preventative Professional Cleaning*, Teeth Whitening Kit, and Fresh Breath System... all for only $198.00. Call us now at (847) 685-6686 to RSVP because this special expires 12-21-11! <br /> *In absence of periodontal disease. Reg. fee $455. <br /><br />15% of courtesy for senior citizens <br /> <br />Periodontics of Niles gives special Courtesy discounts to the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce: <br /> 1. Chamber of Commerce Employees and Board Members: 20% Courtesy<br /> 2. Chamber of Commerce Members: 15% Courtesy<br />Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council Winterfest Gift Gallery 2011 will offer scrumptious one-of-a-kind gifts for the discerning shopper at its two-day Gift Gallery at 29 S. Prospect Avenue (the old Raffia store). The sponsor, the Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council, will staff the Gallery of Gifts from 10:00AM to 8:00PM on November 25th and 26th in the heart of Park Ridge. <br /><br />Park Ridge Artists have generously donated their time and talents to hand-paint coffee table boxes to be sold as treasure caches or trinket holders, change caddies or jewel sachets. These same artists will have their own paintings on display to sell; “Across the Street” will offer decorated fresh holiday wreaths, silk holiday arrangements and yummy condiments, A Sterling Design will have its 2012 Historical Park Ridge CD-sized desk calendar and stationery, and the Green Room jewelry will tantalize you with sparkle and bling. Fresh Poinsettias can be whisked home to announce the coming season of merriment and love.<br /><br />Petite Opera Show Schedule for Amahl and the Night Visitors FRI Dec 2, 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Lutheran Choir of Chicago<br />SAT Dec 3, 2:00 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest The Great Frankini (musician)<br />SAT Dec 3, 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Musicke's Merrie Companions (recorder quintet)<br />FRI Dec 9, 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Galina Dance Studio performing "The Christmas Tree" ballet<br />SAT Dec 10 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Willows Academy Madrigal Singers<br />SUN Dec 11, 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Musicke's Merrie Companions (recorder quintet)<br />For tickets: Reserve via phone: Petite Opera 847.553.4442. Reserve via email: petiteopera@gmail.com. Purchase online via credit card (convenience fees apply) www.petiteopera.org<br /><br /><br />Contact Me: Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 <br />17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!<br />26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />28. You can be here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-5355745985585157369?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-31375479146359037982011-11-22T08:42:00.000-06:002011-11-22T08:43:01.496-06:00Congratulations to our 2011 Park Ridge Community Stars:<br />• Sheila Duda<br />• Karen Larsen<br />• Dean Patras<br />• Susan Scatchel<br />• Tony Tripp<br />• Carol A. Teschky<br />• Mary Jo DiRe; Margaret Gallagher-Smythe; Adrienne Timm<br /><br />Congratulations to Bill Scharringhausen for being selected to receive a Lifetime Award!<br /><br />A detailed press release will be issued shortly!<br /><br /><br />Last week we had the Chamber board meeting, newsletter committee meeting, retail committee meeting, installation dinner committee meeting, past president selection committee meeting to review and select community stars, holiday lights coalition debrief, ambassador luncheon meeting, business after hours at Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice, grand opening and ribbon cutting at Dunkin’ Donuts, Gourmet Gift Stop at the train station, and the women in business holiday luncheon at Gibson’s Bar and Steakhouse with Cynthia Glensgard speaking about fair trade.<br /><br />Thank you to everyone who donated their time and energy because this Chamber is nothing without you!<br /><br />Thank you to those who donated raffle prizes and to those who bought the tickets for the Women in Business raffle:<br /><br />• Jay Crowley – Gibson’s $50 gift card<br /><br />• Jay Crowley – Holiday bracelet designed by Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria<br /><br />• Georgine Donovan – Earrings designed by Suzann Wilson, Beadphoria<br /><br />• Susan Frangos – Linda Russo, hairstylist, 20% off salon service<br /><br />• Ulyana Lysak – Sweet Tasting for 15 at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory<br /><br />• Lisa Arreguin – Park Ridge Calendar designed by Diddy Blyth, A Sterling Design<br /><br />• Mary Lamb - TriPilates Gift Certificate<br /><br />• Lori Diversey – Bottle of Champagne donated by Lynda Tourloukis, You Can Say Yes…Motivational Guidance Services<br /><br />• Mary Lamb – Like New Auto Spa Car Wash <br /><br />• Jackie Mathews – TechStuff PC and Video Gift Certificate <br /><br />• Lori Diversey – decorative tissue and soap dispenser donated by Sheri Roche (not sure if you want to put this as it wasn’t for PRCF)<br /><br /><br />November 22, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network<br /><br />November 23, Wednesday, 9:00am -10:30am Health Care Forum, 720 Garden St.<br /><br />November 25, Friday, 6:00pm-9:00pm Winterfest! Uptown and South Park. Ride the trolleys. See Santa arrive on the firetruck in front of the library. Reindeer in South Park. Carolers. Maine South High School Marching Band. Best Decorated house contest along the trolley route of Prospect and Courtland. Luminaries.<br /><br />November 29, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am New Member Orientation hosted by The Ambassadors – join us for this informative session to learn all about the Chamber.<br /><br />December 1, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am, (EKG) Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Monthly Meeting , Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300<br /><br />December 2, Friday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm First Fridays Park Ridge – “Once Upon Park Ridge” – in shops & restaurants throughout city. www.firstfridayspr.com<br /><br />December 4, Sunday, 1pm (doors open at noon), "It's a Wonderful Life" Movie to benefit PR Community Fund, Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Ave. - Free admission but donations to the Park Ridge Community Fund greatly accepted. Raffle tickets for iPad and Kindle Touch, $100 Chamber Gift Certificate are being sold now: 3 for $25 or $10 each. Liberty Bank for Savings and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital & ALG Childrens Hospital are sponsoring this annual holiday event. <br /><br />December 8, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum - Moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group LLC. <br /><br />December 9, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN1: Park Ridge Executive Network <br /><br />December 14, Wednesday, 11:30am to 1:30pm, Monthly Networking Luncheon at Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave. Rosemont, Oneri Fleita, Chicago Cubs VP of Player Development and Park Ridge resident, $25 for members and $30 for prospective members and walk ins. Comp parking.<br /><br />December 15, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours Comfort Inn O’Hare/Des Plaines, 2175 E Touhy Ave., Des Plaines<br /><br />December 16, Friday, 9:30am – 10:30am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network <br /><br />December 18, Sunday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm, St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church Sunday Supper, 320 S. Washington, Help us serve or monetary or food donations needed.<br /><br />December 19, Monday, 8:30am – 9:30am, Newsletter Meeting<br /><br />December 27, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am, PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network<br /><br />December 28, Wednesday, 9:00am -10:30am Health Care Forum, 720 Garden St.<br /><br />December 28, Wednesday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Retail Roundtable Meeting, 720 Garden, If you have a shop in Park Ridge then don’t miss out on the Chamber’s Retail Roundtable! RSVP to the Chamber if you can attend.<br /><br />SAVE THE DATES!!! <br /> <br />• January 21, 2012, Installation & Community Star Awards Dinner at the Park Ridge Country Club<br />Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 <br />17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!<br />26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />28. You can be here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-3137547914635903798?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-11756396236945035812011-11-17T15:28:00.000-06:002011-11-17T15:29:28.885-06:00This evening is the Business After Hours at Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice from 5 to 7 –come out to network and enjoy refreshments! Then head over to the Senior Center at 7 p.m. for a talk on ‘Diabetes, Dilemma, and Discussion’ to hear Jerry and Estella Hayes from the At Home Biggest Loser winners to discuss their weight loss experiences. Susan Frangos is a certified health coach and holistic health practioner: Diabetes and Diet. Refreshments. <br /><br />Tomorrow morning, we’ll welcome Dunkin’ Donuts at Greenwood & Touhy with a ribbon cutting. Join Chamber board members, Ambassadors, the Mayor, and other City officials as we celebrate this new Chamber member! 8:30 a.m.<br /><br />Then we’ll head over to the train station where we’ll have another ribbon cutting for the Gourmet Gift Shop which is what 3 of our Chamber members (Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, and TeaLula) are calling their business venture there!<br /><br />Did you know…? Did you know:<br /><br />… Beth Parsch, The Murphy Group, is retiring after 33 years in the business! Give her a hug tomorrow at Gibson’s!<br /><br />…Liberty Bank and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital are sponsoring “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the Pickwick to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m. with doors opening at noon. Free but donations are appreciated. Raffle tickets for iPad and Kindle are being sold now: 3 for $25 or $10 each.<br /><br />…Make Your Hair and Mani & Pedi appointment with Stylist Linda Russo in Park Ridge. So you look your best visiting with your loved ones for Thanksgiving! Contact Linda Russo at 847-493-9012 www.lindaarusso.com<br /><br />… Lisa Shewfelt from Coldwell Banker won the teeth whitening treatment at the Uptown Dentistry Grand Opening last week! <br /><br />… You can focus on healthier habits with a partner or a group of 4 friends! Lisa Gordon offers a variety of packages with both of these options as well. Please visit my website: www.bfitnfab.com for more information.<br /><br />… that you can affordably get ‘on the Cloud’? Call Ben Wilson at 312-498-0333 and ask about Office 365!<br /><br />… that the PR Hysterical Society is having a Cookie Swap on Dec 6th. Bring 3 dozen of your favorite cookies and prepare for a laughing swap, where you will take away 3 dozen of mixed variety and some great laughs! <br />QUESTIONS? (847) 401-5787 Lynda@youcansayyes.com<br /><br />… All On The Road Catering and Bakery is taking pie, rolls and side orders for pick up on Wednesday…our complete turkey package is pick up hot on Thanksgiving day..the menu is posted on our web page www.allontheroad.com<br /><br />… Des Plaines Elks Lodge 1526 during November and December of this year:<br />Las Vegas Style Comedian Vito Zatto on Sat. 11/26 from 8PM to Midnight Gourmet Appetizers served at 7PM Cash Bar $20.00 per person. <br />… November 17, Thursday, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Republican Women of Park Ridge General Meeting at South Park Recreation Center, Talcott & Cumberland, Park Ridge. Brian Claus, Arbitrator, Mediator, Author and Expert on Veterans' Affairs. Topic: Coming Home: Re-Integration of Our Returning Service Members. Free to all. Members and guests, Women and Men welcome.<br /><br />… Regus has furnished Office space starting at $499/per month. Receptionist, Meeting Rooms, Cafe and Lounge Area to compliment your space. Just need something part time? Come check us out for a part time office or just use our meeting rooms. Call Gina 847-656-5205<br /><br />… “Room at the Inn”, an amazing display of nearly 400 nativities from around the world, will take place on Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th, from 10AM to 4PM, at St. Matthew Center for Health, located at 1601 N. Western Avenue, in Park Ridge. Guests are invited for refreshments and a free raffle to win a nativity scene. This inspiring holiday event is free and wonderful for the whole family. For more information, call 847/825-5531 or visit www.stmatthewcenter.org.<br /><br />… Tasty Pup offers a free Gyros sandwich with the purchase of a Gyros, fry & Large drink every Friday during the winter.<br /><br />All on the Road Catering for Thanksgiving … Stressing out about the Holidays coming? Looking for someone to take care of all of your catering and bakery needs this season? Look no further, All On The Road Catering and Bakery, located across from the Park Ridge train station, has been specializing in Holiday functions for 15 years. <br /><br />With a diverse catering menu, you are sure to find all you are looking for, and if not, All on the Road is always eager to help you create the perfect Holiday menu. Along with our full catering menu, we also have a variety of treats and sweets for your next Holiday function. <br /><br />With our Holiday cookie packages and dessert menu, you are sure to find all your sweet tooth cravings this season. To view our full catering and Holiday dessert menu please visit our webpage, and be sure to follow us on Facebook for our most up-to-date happenings . All On The Road Catering and Bakery, 114 Main St. <br />847.518.8958 www.allontheroad.com<br /><br />CorePower Yoga CorePower Yoga, 991 W. Touhy Ave. - 847.496.4359<br />Thursday, November 24th<br />8:15, 9:30, and Noon<br />8:15am YogaPilates<br />9:30 HPF<br />Donations only class<br />Minimum suggested donation $15.00<br />Proceeds to benefit Park Ridge Community Fund<br />Noon Sculpt<br />Come get your yoga on before your Thanksgiving festivities<br />Cleanse your body, cleanse your mind, kick start your metabolism!<br />All levels welcome<br />Charter Fitness Grand Opening this Saturday Charter Fitness Grand Opening Open House this Sat, Nov 19, 2011. Free Personal Training Demonstration and Give-Aways.<br />Chicago, IL - Charter Fitness is hosting a Grand Opening Open House at all of its recently converted locations on Sat, Nov 19, 2011 from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. The open house is free and open to members and non-members. The event includes a free Personal Training Studio with TRX Demonstrations, Kettlebell Demonstrations, and Resistance Band Training, free give-aways (including Cliff Bars and Honey Milk), local vendors and a special Friends and Family Membership Sale. “We want to invite everyone in to see what Charter Fitness is all about. 􀀁Our open house is for everyone in the community.􀀁 Even other local businesses will be on hand,” said<br />Dan Collins, Director of Sales.<br />Visit http://www.CharterFitness.com for a complete list of locations.<br />Chicagoland-based Charter Fitness Franchising LLC was recently approved<br />Brickton Art Center Brickton Art Center<br />Join us for the 7th ANNUAL BENEFIT ART EXHIBITION AND AUCTION at Brickton Art Center, 306 Busse Hwy, from Nov. 18th – Dec. 10th, 2011.<br /><br />Featuring works donated by professional artists for a silent auction and art exhibition. Bidding begins Friday, Nov. 18th at 7pm through Saturday, Dec. 10th at 9pm.<br /><br />This year Brickton Art Center has invited students from school district 207 to participate by submitting new creations on 5” X 5” canvas. Each will be sold for a flat fee and proceeds from sales of student work go toward a scholarship fund, which will be awarded to a participating student. <br /><br />Preview Party, Friday, Nov. 18th 7-9pm, free and open to the public. Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments and get the first opportunity to view, bid on and buy this year’s artwork! <br /><br />Closing Night Gala, Saturday, Dec. 10th, 7-9:30pm, free and open to the public. Enjoy an evening of champagne and hors d’oeurvres while you enter the winning bid on your favorite work of art!<br /><br />Bidding will close one wall at a time starting at 9pm. <br /><br />Check www.bricktonartcenter.org for online bidding instructions after 11/16/2011. For more information call: 847-823-6611.<br /><br /><br /><br />Sun and Moon Yoga <br />Sun and Moon Yoga Thanksgiving Week Yoga Camp<br /><br />Monday, 11.21.11 <br />Ages 9+ <br />Wednesday, 11.23.11 <br />Ages 5-11 <br />1:15pm arrival-3:30pm<br />sunandmoonpr.com <br />2026 Oakton St., Park Ridge <br /><br />Utilizing a play-based approach to yoga we will explore basic poses & breath through games, discussions, crafts, healthy snacks and journaling. <br />$25 session ($5 discount for sibling) or Both sessions $45 <br /><br />Camp led by Caryn Gallagher, a Certified Yoga Ed. Instructor with over 20 years experience as student and teacher. <br /><br />For more information or to register, please contact Caryn via email, cciagne@yahoo.com or cell phone 312.505.YOGA (9642) <br /><br />Charter Fitness Food Drive The Charter Fitness 5th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive is Going on Now<br /><br />Now through November 24, 2011, Charter Fitness members and residents in their surrounding communities are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items to support the Charter Fitness 5th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Items may be dropped off at any participating Charter Fitness location and will benefit people in need in each of the communities served by the clubs. The food will be distributed through local charities such as The Chicago Food Depository, The Hobart Food Panty, St. James, The Salvation Army, St. Mary Church Food Pantry and Operation Blessing of Crestwood.<br /><br />Chicagoland-based Charter Fitness Franchising LLC was recently approved to franchise its Charter Fitness Health Club brand nationally. The Company recently converted 38 Cardinal Fitness locations in Chicago, downstate Illinois and Northwest Indiana to the Charter Fitness brand, increasing the number of clubs to 45 in six states. It is now the largest health club business in the Chicago, IL metropolitan area, and expects to hire 200 employees over the next 12 months .<br /><br />Real Results, Inc. Bored of the same old bland “healthy foods”? In need of healthy and delicious recipe ideas? “Cooking with Qunoot” from Real Results Inc. has gone viral! <br />We will be sharing a variety of healthy and delicious recipes from grilling to baking, as well as, cooking techniques! ‘Like’ our featured video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nbmw22VDw4 ‘Share’ it on your Facebook page, and ‘Subscribe’ to our YouTube Channel and receive a $25 Credit at Real Results Inc. <br />For more healthy recipes or to share your own healthy recipes visit www.Qunoot-Sharafi.com and Contact us at RealResults@Qunoot-Sharafi.com or (847) 845-7866<br /><br />Congresswoman Schakowsky's Small Business Event Congresswoman Schakowsky will be hosting a district wide Small Business Event on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. in Niles, IL. Listed below is additional information about the event, I also attached a flyer that you can share with your members. <br /> <br />Date:<br />Tuesday, November 29, 2011<br /> <br />Time:<br />8:30 AM – 11:30 AM<br /> <br />Location:<br />Niles Senior Center<br />999 Civic Center Drive<br />Niles, IL 60714<br /> <br />At this event, representatives from federal and state agencies will present information on programs to help small businesses succeed in today’s economy. Presentation topics include financing for your business, marketing your business to the federal government, funding for companies engaged in research and development, and small business assistance programs for Illinois companies. The conference will also inform business owners on how to do business with overseas markets, how to transport products, what fees are associated with exports and what laws apply to them. Additionally, you will learn about programs in the state of Illinois that can help your business access capital today. After the presentations, business owners will be able to ask questions and get answers to their business concerns. <br /> <br />Hear from representatives at the following departments and agencies:<br /> <br />• U.S. Small Business Administration<br />• U.S. Department of Commerce<br />• U.S. General Services Administration<br />• U.S. Department of Defense<br />• U.S. Department of Energy<br />• National Science Foundation<br />• Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. <br /> <br />Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. To R.S.V.P, please call Dave Davis at (847) 328-3409 or send an email to dave.davis@mail.house.gov.<br /><br />Around the World Cigars & Gifts AROUND THE WORLD CIGARS AND GIFTS, 31 1/2 S.PROSPECT AVE,<br />PARK RIDGE,IL 60068, (847)292 1219<br /><br />ON DEC 9TH AT 4:30 TO 10:00 PM WITH THE BIGGEST EVENT OF CIGARS WE HAVE RAFFLE FOR THE CHRISTMAS PARTY..........SELLING ONLY 50 TICKETS COSTING $25 EACH..........<br /><br />1ST PRIZE VALUE $1600.......ROMEO AND JULIETA MUSEUM COLLECTION 2010 <br /><br />2ND PRIZE VALUE $250.......ROCKY PATEL 15TH ANNIVERSARY TORO<br /><br />3RD PRIZE VALUE $225.................OLIVIA SERIE V FIGURADO<br /><br />4TH PRIZE VALUE $200.........DREW ESTATE NATURAL ENGLISH SIGNED BY JONATHAN DREW FOUNDER OF ACID CIGARS<br /><br />5TH PRIZE VALUE $75.........CRYSTAL ASHTRAY BY HOYO DE NICARAGUA<br /><br />ALL PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN ON THE DAY OF EVENT WORTH TOTAL OF $2500.........SO COME AND HAVE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE OF TICKETS......ONLY 50 TICKETS WE HAVE.......HAVE FOOD AND DRINK ON US.......SANTAS GIFTS ARE WAITING FOR YOU....HO HO HO<br /><br />Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council Winterfest Gift Gallery 2011 will offer scrumptious one-of-a-kind gifts for the discerning shopper at its two-day Gift Gallery at 29 S. Prospect Avenue (the old Raffia store). The sponsor, the Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council, will staff the Gallery of Gifts from 10:00AM to 8:00PM on November 25th and 26th in the heart of Park Ridge. <br /><br />Park Ridge Artists have generously donated their time and talents to hand-paint coffee table boxes to be sold as treasure caches or trinket holders, change caddies or jewel sachets. These same artists will have their own paintings on display to sell; “Across the Street” will offer decorated fresh holiday wreaths, silk holiday arrangements and yummy condiments, A Sterling Design will have its 2012 Historical Park Ridge CD-sized desk calendar and stationery, and the Green Room jewelry will tantalize you with sparkle and bling. Fresh Poinsettias can be whisked home to announce the coming season of merriment and love.<br /><br />Sun and Moon Yoga Sun and Moon Yoga<br />Thanksgiving Week Yoga Kids Camp ~~<br /> <br />Monday, 11/21 for ages 9+ <br />1:15 pm [arrival] to 3:30 pm<br /> <br />Wednesday, 11/23 for ages 5 to 11<br /> 1:15 pm [arrival] to 3:30 pm <br />COST: $25 for a single session [$5 off for siblings]<br /> $45 for both sessions<br />Utilizing a play-based approach to yoga, we will explore basic poses & breath through games, discussion, crafts, healthy snacks & journaling.<br />Led by Caryn Gallagher, a Certified Yoga Ed. Instructor, with over 20 years experience as a student & teacher<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <br />For more information or to register, contact Caryn by:<br /> (1) Email: cciagne@yahoo.com <br /><br />Morningfields For the next two weeks… we are offering the following “Thanksgiving” Buffet Menus for corporate and special events only!<br />Delivery and set- up available…Please order now to reserve the date.<br /><br /><br />Buffet # 1 (includes)<br />Herb Roasted Turkey<br />Traditional Sage Stuffing<br />Potato*<br />Vegetable*<br />Freshly Baked Rolls/Butter<br />*see buffet # 2 for additional options<br />$9.99 per person<br />(minimum order – 10 people)<br /><br /><br />Buffet # 2 (includes)<br />Herb Roasted Turkey<br />Traditional Sage Stuffing<br />Butternut Squash Soup<br />Sweet Potatoes<br />Freshly Baked Rolls/Butter<br />Pumpkin and Apple Pie<br /><br />Choose two of the following:<br />French Green Beans<br />Ginger and Honey Glazed Carrots<br />Cranberry Chutney<br /><br />Choose one of the following:<br />Oven Roasted Red Potatoes<br />Au Gratin Potatoes<br />Garlic Mashed Potatoes<br /><br />$19.99 per person<br />(minimum order – 15 people)<br /><br /> <br />Please view our entire Holiday Menu on directly on our website www.morningfields.net<br /><br /><br />Melissa Rufo<br />Catering Manager<br />Morningfields<br />800 W. Devon<br />Park Ridge, IL. 60068<br />847-696-4200 x4<br />Melissa@morningfields.net<br />www.morningfields.net<br /><br />Empty Bowls at Oakton Someone’s Bowl Is Always Empty: Empty Bowls Fundraiser Coming to Oakton <br /><br />Hunger issues locally and around the world are the focus of Empty Bowls at Oakton, Saturday, December 3. Professional and student potters from the Chicago area have contributed hundreds of unique bowls for this annual fundraiser.<br /><br />Sponsored by the Ceramics Club at Oakton, Empty Bowls is a nonprofit, global movement that has raised millions of dollars for food banks, soup kitchens, and other meal programs.<br /><br />For a donation of $12, participants select a distinctive handcrafted bowl that is theirs to keep, and receive a simple meal of soup and bread as a reminder that “someone’s bowl is always empty.” The event includes a raffle drawing for ceramic art works and a silent auction for select pieces of sculpture and jewelry. All proceeds benefit local food charities. More than 1,200 bowls were sold at last year’s event. Over the last two years, Empty Bowls at Oakton has raised more than $40,000 for local food pantries. <br /><br />Entertainment will be provided by Patchouli (www.patchouli.net), an acoustic duo whose songs about harmony and healing inspire the human spirit.<br /><br />The event will run 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 East Golf Road. <br /><br />For more information, contact emptybowls@oakton.edu, or call 847-635-1699.<br />Petite Opera Show Schedule for Amahl and the Night Visitors FRI Dec 2, 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Lutheran Choir of Chicago<br />SAT Dec 3, 2:00 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest The Great Frankini (musician)<br />SAT Dec 3, 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Musicke's Merrie Companions (recorder quintet)<br />FRI Dec 9, 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Galina Dance Studio performing "The Christmas Tree" ballet<br />SAT Dec 10 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Willows Academy Madrigal Singers<br />SUN Dec 11, 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Musicke's Merrie Companions (recorder quintet)<br />For tickets: Reserve via phone: Petite Opera 847.553.4442. Reserve via email: petiteopera@gmail.com. Purchase online via credit card (convenience fees apply) www.petiteopera.org<br /><br /><br />Contact Me: Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 <br />17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!<br />26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />28. You can be here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-1175639623694503581?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-62887234357069055052011-11-14T11:19:00.000-06:002011-11-14T11:20:08.725-06:00Today is the deadline for submitting your nominations for Park Ridge Community Stars Awards. <br />Park Ridge Community Star Nomination and Cover Letter 2011<br /><br />Don’t forget, too, that this Thursday is our Business After Hours at Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice, 10 S. Northwest Hwy, from 5 to 7 p.m. It’s also our Health Care Forum program “Diabetes, Dilemma, and Discussion” at the Senior Center, 100 S. Western. <br /><br />And on Friday, we have the grand opening ribbon cutting for Dunkin’ Donuts at Touhy & Greenwood at 8:30 a.m.<br /><br />Another busy week! Next week we’ll be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving!<br /><br />And finally, we’re still asking for volunteers to help us serve our Sunday Supper on Sunday, December 18, at St Paul of the Cross. Must be at least 13 for liability resaons.<br /><br />Have you noticed all the beautiful holiday lights around town? Hundreds of volunteers came together on Saturday to put them up! Mother Nature couldn’t have given us a more perfect day!<br /><br />Sponsors donating for the lights – Thank you!<br /><br />Anonymous Donations<br />Academic Tutoring<br />Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital<br />All on the Road Catering<br />American Association of Nurse Anesthetists <br />American Eagle<br />Barbara Coriden, resident<br />Boy Scouts of America<br />Evelyn Boos, resident<br />Kathy DiValerio, Koenig & Strey<br />Kiwanis Morning<br />Kiwanis Noon <br />Margaret & Benjamin Montalbano, residents<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce <br />Park Ridge Indian Scouts<br />Park Ridge Rotary<br />Precious Paws of Park Ridge<br />Resurrection Health Care<br />Susan Calomino, Lincoln Financial <br />Taste of Park Ridge <br />Tom Dombro, ING Advisors<br />Vine Ave. Building Account/Carl Decaninni<br /><br />Those who donated to feed the volunteers – Thank you! <br />Affresco Restaurant<br />All on the Road Catering<br />D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub<br />Domino's Pizza<br />Einstein Bros Bagels<br />Hay Caramba<br />Jasons Deli <br />Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice<br />Noodles & Co.<br />Paninos Pizzeria<br />Perry’s Pizzeria & Ribs <br />Rocky Mtn Chocolate Factory<br />Tasty Pup<br /><br />The Holiday Lights planning committee – thank you!<br />Jim Butler, Boy Scouts<br />Jackie Mathews, Park Ridge Chamber President<br />Mike McGrath, Kiwanis/City<br />Theresa Olson, Park Ridge Chamber President-Elect<br />Dean Patras, Taste of Park Ridge<br />Scott Richter, Indian Scouts Federation<br />Mel Thillens, Indian Scouts<br />Bonnie Trenkle, Kiwanis<br />Tony Tripp, Kiwanis/Photographer<br />John Warnimont, Rotary/Electrician<br />Gail Haller, PR Chamber ED<br /><br /><br /><br />Last Wednesday was the Chamber’s monthly networking luncheon with more than 30 people in attendance to hear George Bellas discuss the Five Key Legal Survival Tips for Your Business in this Economy. <br /><br />Thank you to the Chicago Marriott O’Hare, 8535 W. Higgins Road, for hosting us with a fabulous room and delicious lunch!<br /><br />Our winners for the raffle prizes:<br />1. One weekend night stay at the Marriott O’Hare - Jim Norman, Rapid Data Response<br /><br />2. $25 Chamber Gift Certificate - Susan Scatchell, A-Abiding Care<br /><br />3. One month Greeter Box participation - Steven Powell, BMO Harris Bank<br /><br />4. Rocky Mt Chocolate Factory package - Craig Kowitt, BMO Harris Bank<br /><br />5. Like New Auto Spa - 2 winners - Steven Powell, BMO Harris Bank & Michelle DeLaRosa, MBD Martial Arts, Inc. <br /><br />6. Tech Stuff PC & Video gift certificate for 1 hour of service - Ken Mylander, BMO Harris Bank<br />Last Thursday was the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Uptown Dentistry at 80 N. Northwest Hwy. <br />Chamber Board, Ambassadors, Mayor Schmidt and City Officials came out to enjoy Noodles & Co. catered dishes and wonderful Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory chocolate-covered apples for dessert! <br /><br />Lisa Shewfelt, Coldwell Banker realtor, won the in-office whitening treatment by dropping her business card in the fishbowl!<br /><br />For the First Fridays Park Ridge in December, the theme is “Once Upon Park Ridge” and we’re looking for great storytellers! Email me and let me know if you’d like to be assigned to a store and your hours. Wear your own costumes but we’re thinking along the lines of ‘A Christmas Carol’ but we’re open.<br /><br />No one will be turned away – so just let me know!<br /><br /><br />November 16, Wednesday 8:00am-9:30am Chamber Retail Committee Meeting, <br />November 17, Thursday 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice, 10 S. NW Highway <br />November 17, Thursday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Health Care Forum! "Diabetes, Dilemma, and Discussion" 100 S. Western Avenue, Park Ridge Senior Center<br />November 18, Friday, 8:30am -9:30am Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Dunkin Donuts, 1129 Touhy Ave. with Chamber Board, Ambassadors, Mayor Schmidt and City Officials!<br />November 18, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network <br />November 18, Friday, 11:30am – 1:30am, Women in Business Holiday Luncheon<br />November, 21, Monday, 8:30am – 9:30am, Newsletter Meeting<br />November 22, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network<br />November 23, Wednesday, 9:00am -10:30am Health Care Forum, 720 Garden St.<br />November 25, Friday, 6:00pm-9:00pm Winterfest! Uptown and South Park. Ride the trolleys. See Santa arrive on the firetruck in front of the library. Reindeer in South Park. Carolers. Maine South High School Marching Band. Best Decorated house contest along the trolley route of Prospect and Courtland. Luminaries.<br />November 29, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am New Member Orientation hosted by The Ambassadors – join us for this informative session to learn all about the Chamber.<br /><br />SAVE THE DATES!!! <br /> <br />• December 4, Sunday, 1:00pm, “It’s a Wonderful Life” sponsored by Liberty Bank; at Pickwick Theater to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund. No charge but donations greatly appreciated. iPad donated by Liberty Bank to be raffled off as a grand prize of many raffle items. Thank you to Liberty Bank and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital for sponsoring the movie.<br />• December 18, Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross sponsored by Chamber – thank you to Bredeman Toyota & Chevy for sponsorship donation!<br /><br />Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members:<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 New!<br />17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />25. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />26. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />27. You can be here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-6288723435706905505?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-37850775357950940992011-11-10T10:58:00.002-06:002011-11-10T11:02:23.490-06:00A Note From Gail<br /> <br />Uptown Dentistry’s Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting is today from 5 to 7 p.m. Located at 80 N. Northwest Hwy next to Eggsperience. You can park in the underground parking garage if you enter from Summit. The mayor will be there around 6 p.m. to cut the ribbon. Everyone is invited! An in-office whitening treatment will be raffled off!<br /><br />Tomorrow is Veterans Day and the Chamber offices will be closed. Thank you to the following veterans for their prior military service:<br /> <br />• Stan Banash, Norwood Crossing, United States Air Force, Strategic Air cmmand, four years active, two years inactive <br />• Dick Barton is a vet of the Naval Air Reserve from 1968-70 <br />• Dave Donovan, E. J. Coyne & Company, Inc, Military Veteran 1st Lt. US Army QM 1965-71<br />• Curt Edlund, US Navy<br />• Perry Fisher, Christian Science Reading Room, Military Veteran<br /><br />I also served in the US Air Force for 5 ½ years active service then 3 years in the reserves – got out as a Captain. Spent my time as a Contracting Officer in the Strategic Air Command (like Stan Banash) and on the Space Shuttle Program in the Western Space and Missile Command.<br /><br />Holiday Lights Go Up Saturday! Lights Up Day is Saturday!<br /><br />If you’d like to help string lights, join us at 8 a.m. this Saturday, Nov. 12, at 116Main Street (the old Dominic’s Kitchen Store). We’re expecting hundreds of volunteers.<br /><br />Thank you to the following who have offered to donate lunch for the volunteers: Affresco Restaurant, All on the Road Catering, D’Agostino’s Pizza & Pub, Domino’s Pizza, Dunkin Donuts, Einstein Bros Bagels, Jasons Deli, Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice, Noodles & Co, Panino’s Pizzeria, Perry’s Pizzeria, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Tasty Pup, Trader Joe’s. <br /><br />Thank you to the sponsors for Holiday Lights:<br /><br />Anonymous Donations<br />Academic Tutoring<br />Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and ALG Children's Hospital<br />All on the Road Catering<br />American Association of Nurse Anesthetists <br />American Eagle<br />Barbara Coriden, resident<br />Boy Scouts of America<br />Evelyn Boos, resident<br />Kathy DiValerio, Koenig & Strey<br />Kiwanis Morning<br />Kiwanis Noon <br />Margaret & Benjamin Montalbano, residents<br />Park Ridge Chamber <br />Park Ridge Indian Scouts<br />Park Ridge Rotary<br />Precious Paws of Park Ridge<br />Resurrection Health Care<br />Susan Calomino, Lincoln Financial <br />Taste of Park Ridge <br />Tom Dombro, ING Advisors<br />Vine Ave. Building Account/Carl Decaninni<br /><br />Did you know…? Did you know:<br /><br />… Like New Auto Spa is offering a free car wash to all veterans tomorrow!<br /><br />… Camp Willow. This Saturday, Nov. 12 , Camp Willow presents an Andria Lieu Trunk Show. Andria Lieu is a Chicago designer whose collection offers women a flattering fit and an overall clean, polished finish. The line includes jackets, pants, skirts and tops that are made in the USA, maintenance-free, travel-friendly, and sized petite thru 3x. Customers will be able to buy off the rack or choose a fabric and style for a custom design.<br /><br />… ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ sponsored by Liberty Bank and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and ALG Childrens Hospital will show for free at the Pickwick on Sunday December 4 to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund. Doors open at noon, show starts at 1. Live entertainment. iPad donated by Liberty Bank and Kindle donated by Nick Boudreau will be raffled off. Tickets $10 each or 3 for $25. 847-825-4311 PRCF<br /><br />… Diddy Blyth has just published the 2012 Historical Calendar in a CD jewel case that sits on a desktop. She used her own images of Park Ridge and compiled an interesting array of historical facts of Park Ridge that sits on top of a continental divide. Many more interesting facts are stated on the back of each monthly page. Only $15.00 each. Call 847-698-6383; write diddy@asterlingdesign.com to get you calendar for teacher gifts, grab bag item or family stocking stuffers! <br /><br />… Kymberlee Raya, Big Shot Marketing, is the producer for the Emerson Vshow (shows Dec 9-3:45 and 7 pm) and is looking for businesses interested in marketing their businesses in front of 300+ parents. 773-220-7723<br /><br />… Rick Pucci, Park Ridge Financial Advisors, is teaching at Oakton Community College's 'Alliance For Lifelong Learning'. $25 cost which is donated to The Non Profit Alliance for Learning Continuing Education Program. Budgeting in a Tough Economy. This continuing educational program is put on by the Oakton Community College's - Alliance for Lifelong Earning. To register call Oakton College at 847-982-9888 option 3. <br />… Park Ridge Hysterical Society celebrates a Day of Laughter and Learning this Sat, 11/12, 9 to 4pm, at 350 S. Northwest Hwy (Regus) www.followthelaughter.com/laughfest<br /><br />… This week is Fans & Family week at Chico's!!! The entire boutique is 20% off (along with your 5% passport discount). Many new items have arrived, including coats, sweaters and holiday gift items. Plus in-store discounts at 30-40-50% -- now through Sunday, November 13th. Time to clean out your closets -- Charity donation party on Friday, November 18th, from noon to 5 PM. Bring two gently worn Chico's items (if possible) and receive 10% off of your purchase. Donation will benefit WINGS on Golf Road.<br /><br />… “Room at the Inn”, an amazing display of nearly 400 nativities from around the world, will take place on Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th, from 10AM to 4PM, at St. Matthew Center for Health, located at 1601 N. Western Avenue, in Park Ridge. Guests are invited for refreshments and a free raffle to win a nativity scene. This inspiring holiday event is free and wonderful for the whole family. For more information, call 847/825-5531 or visit www.stmatthewcenter.org.<br /><br />… Tasty Pup offers a free Gyros sandwich with the purchase of a Gyros, fry & Large drink every Friday during the winter.<br /><br />… Friday, November 11 only! Get $10.00 off on your Haircolor with a Haircut (* Must Get Both*). Appointment must be made with Linda Russo (only) Hairstylist in Park Ridge. Call Linda Russo at Caruden Hair Design 847-823-1610 to make your appointment. Mention this posting! www.lindaarusso.com<br /><br />Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants<br />www.beyondcompareva.com<br />janet@beyondcompareva.com<br />Phone: 847-298-4069<br />Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants provides off-site administrative assistance.<br />We offer services such as: handling correspondence, e-mail and contact management, spreadsheet development and maintenance, PowerPoint presentations, Internet research, and more. We can also add services to accommodate your specific needs.<br />Choosing a virtual assistant for your business is cost effective because you only pay for the hours actually worked and you do not have to make a long-term commitment. <br />Please contact us for more information or to answer any questions you may have.<br /><br />WineStyles Shop local at Park Ridge WineStyles, let us pair wines for your Thanksgiving dinner.<br /><br />Great selections of red and whites between $10 and $25.<br /><br />Wine Tasting Friday, November 11th 5 to 7, free for wine club and only $5 for non members<br /><br />Free wine tasting Saturday, November 12th – wines for a cause One Hope Wines 3 to 5<br /><br />Amphora Amphora: Custom Upholstery by Christmas!<br /><br />*Any custom upholstery order from Rowe placed by Sunday, November 13th will be delivered to your home by Christmas. <br />So if you are looking for a fresh look for the holidays with a sofa, sectional, chair or sleeper sofa, come in and pick out your frame and fabric by Sunday the 13th and we will have it delivered to you in time for your family and guests to enjoy!<br />Treat yourself this year to a gift that will be enjoyed for years to come.....and with our great prices, you still have money left over to do the rest of your shopping!<br /><br />*limited to fabric in stock<br /><br />Periodontics of Niles Get Ready for the Holidays Special from Periodontics of Niles": <br /> "Because the Holidays are getting closer, you can now be ready to be closer with everyone else with our Get Ready for the Holidays Special! You will discover the secret to having a brighter smile and fresher breath!"<br />With our special, you will receive the following: Comprehensive Exam, X-Rays, Personal Consultation, Preventative Professional Cleaning*, Teeth Whitening Kit, and Fresh Breath System... all for only $198.00. Call us now at (847) 685-6686 to RSVP because this special expires 12-21-11! <br /> *In absence of periodontal disease. Reg. fee $455. <br /><br />15% of courtesy for senior citizens <br /> <br />Periodontics of Niles gives special Courtesy discounts to the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce: <br /> 1. Chamber of Commerce Employees and Board Members: 20% Courtesy<br /> 2. Chamber of Commerce Members: 15% Courtesy<br />Kidwinks.com Want to bring more families into your doors this winter? What better way than advertising in a guide that will be promoted online, through email, and on the TV news! <br /> <br />Kidwinks will be appearing on ABC-TV (Nov. 21st) and WGN-TV (Nov. 22nd) to highlight our Winter Fun Guide. In December, we will be highlighting our New Year's Eve for Kids Guide on WGN-TV, and possibly another tv station. We would like to give you the opportunity to get into these HOT guides by offering them at a discount for a limited time. Contact us soon so that you can be sure to catch these savings AND be included in the guide before our TV appearances. <br />20% OFF until November 14th, 2011:<br />Winter Fun Guide - All winter long parents are looking for things to do and places to take their kids. Too much time indoors at home and everyone gets a bit .... cranky. So moms rely on our Winter Fun Guide as the cure for cabin fever. TV dates - Nov. 21 & 22. Cost of ad in our Winter Fun Guide: $400 until 11/14/2011; - afterwards $500.<br /><br />Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council Winterfest Gift Gallery 2011 will offer scrumptious one-of-a-kind gifts for the discerning shopper at its two-day Gift Gallery at 29 S. Prospect Avenue (the old Raffia store). The sponsor, the Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council, will staff the Gallery of Gifts from 10:00AM to 8:00PM on November 25th and 26th in the heart of Park Ridge. <br /><br />Park Ridge Artists have generously donated their time and talents to hand-paint coffee table boxes to be sold as treasure caches or trinket holders, change caddies or jewel sachets. These same artists will have their own paintings on display to sell; “Across the Street” will offer decorated fresh holiday wreaths, silk holiday arrangements and yummy condiments, A Sterling Design will have its 2012 Historical Park Ridge CD-sized desk calendar and stationery, and the Green Room jewelry will tantalize you with sparkle and bling. Fresh Poinsettias can be whisked home to announce the coming season of merriment and love.<br /><br />WSI – We Simplify the Internet WSI - Leveraging QR Codes to Drive Traffic to your Website <br />How your business can incorporate QR codes<br /> <br />QR (Quick Response) codes are those barcode-like images that can be scanned by smart-phones, which store more information as compared to conventional barcodes. They can be linked to URLs directly. For example, if you scan the QR code given on the right, it'll take you to google.com. <br />This bar-coding technology is able to easily incorporate social media capabilities, custom landing pages and store text based information such as mailing addresses. These codes can be easily scanned by almost all iPhones, Androids or other camera enabled smart-phones which integrate barcode scanning applications. This will allow you to entice audiences with dynamic engagement strategies.<br />How your business can incorporate QR codes to build website traffic: <br />• Print medium. QR Codes can be printed in newspapers/magazines, posters, CD labels etc, where the person scanning the code can reach the mobile website of the advertiser. <br />• Websites. These codes can be scanned from the primary website and in turn lead to the mobile website. <br />• Business Cards. Your potential clients and business associates can scan the QR code on your business card and easily add you to their phone contacts. <br />• Product Packaging. Incorporating QR codes on the packaging of your products can help provide vital information such as customer care contact details, user manuals and other vital information. <br />• Direct Marketing and In-Shop Print Advertising. When used in your print advertisements, mass mails or email signatures, QR Codes can help drive traffic and a consequent fan following to your social networking profiles on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. <br />• Effective Event Management. You can print QR codes on tickets or invites of your event and link them to Google maps, RSVP pages and all other event related material. <br />Mobile marketing is inexpensive, immediate and personal. It's a viable new way to create customer loyalty, increase awareness and boost sales. WSI can assist your business to optimize your marketing strategy leveraging this exciting new trend. <br />Contact your local WSI Consultant to catch the mobile marketing wave and propel your business to a new level!.<br /><br />Sun and Moon Yoga Sun and Moon Yoga<br />Thanksgiving Week Yoga Kids Camp ~~<br /> <br />Monday, 11/21 for ages 9+ <br />1:15 pm [arrival] to 3:30 pm<br /> <br />Wednesday, 11/23 for ages 5 to 11<br /> 1:15 pm [arrival] to 3:30 pm <br />COST: $25 for a single session [$5 off for siblings]<br /> $45 for both sessions<br />Utilizing a play-based approach to yoga, we will explore basic poses & breath through games, discussion, crafts, healthy snacks & journaling.<br />Led by Caryn Gallagher, a Certified Yoga Ed. Instructor, with over 20 years experience as a student & teacher<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <br />For more information or to register, contact Caryn by:<br /> (1) Email: cciagne@yahoo.com <br /><br />Petite Opera Show Schedule for Amahl and the Night Visitors FRI Dec 2, 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Lutheran Choir of Chicago<br />SAT Dec 3, 2:00 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest The Great Frankini (musician)<br />SAT Dec 3, 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Musicke's Merrie Companions (recorder quintet)<br />FRI Dec 9, 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Galina Dance Studio performing "The Christmas Tree" ballet<br />SAT Dec 10 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Willows Academy Madrigal Singers<br />SUN Dec 11, 7:30 PM - Petite Opera. "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with special guest Musicke's Merrie Companions (recorder quintet)<br />For tickets: Reserve via phone: Petite Opera 847.553.4442. Reserve via email: petiteopera@gmail.com. Purchase online via credit card (convenience fees apply) www.petiteopera.org<br /><br /><br />From the City Park Ridge Streetscape Comminity Workshop<br /> <br />The City of Park Ridge has been engaged in a process to plan and design the remaining Uptown streetscapes, including Northwest Highway, Prospect, Summit, Touhy and Washington Avenues. As part of this process, the City has commissioned a team of consultants including Spaceco(civil engineering),The Lakota Group(urban design and landscape architecture) and Christopher B. Burke Engineering (lighting design and engineering),to assist in designing, budgeting and engineering these improvements. <br /> <br />To date, the consultant team has been gathering data, conducting inventories of physical conditions throughout Uptown and developing preliminary streetscape concepts and ideas.<br /> <br />The next steps in the planning and design process are two Community Workshops on November 28 at 5:30pm and December 8 at 8:00am, to be held in Council Chambers, City Hall, 505 Butler Place. The consulting team will review area issues and opportunities, as well as present concepts and ideas for future streetscape improvements.<br /> <br />All community residents, leaders and business/property owners are invited and encouraged to participate. Information gathered from the workshops will be considered for incorporation into conceptual streetscape designs.<br /> <br />Please join your neighbors, bring your ideas and help us look to the future of Uptown Park Ridge. <br /> <br />For more information contact: Juliana Maller, Deputy City Manager, 847/318-5206 or Sarah Mitchell, City Engineer, 847/318-5455. <br /><br />Center of Concern Center of Concern Holiday Boutique <br />A holiday boutique will be held Saturday, Nov. 12th from 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13th from 12:00 pm to 5:00 p.m. at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 260 N. Northwest Highway in Park Ridge. Items include hand-crafted jewelry, doll clothes, sweaters, candles, chocolates, gift baskets, etc. In addition, Avon and Simply Delicious representatives will also be featured. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Center of Concern, a nonprofit social service agency providing housing solutions, counseling and support services for seniors, disabled, and others in need. <br />For information contact Christine, (847) 823-8755 or Jenine (847) 823-0920 (eves)<br /> <br />Charter Fitness Charter Fitness, Now Offering Franchises<br /><br />Charter Fitness prides itself on being different from the typical expensive and intimidating gym: we offer affordable membership options, total convenience, and a comfortable workout environment. Charter Fitness brings healthy lifestyles to communities with memberships available for as low as $10 a month, its mission is to make fitness affordable to everyone.<br /><br />With Charter Fitness Franchise program, you can be your own boss while operating a fitness concept that is breaking new ground in the industry, while having a positive effect on your local community. The Charter Fitness organization is poised for growth in the fitness franchise industry and looking to for people who are motivated, involved, and committed. Find out how you can join the Charter Fitness franchise program – Call 708-403-3881 or email franchise@charterfitness.com.<br /><br />Norwood Crossing NORWOOD CROSSING TO COMMEMORATE VETERANS DAY ON NOV. 10 WITH RECOGNITION PROGRAM<br /><br /> Veterans, residents, friends, and families are invited to gather for a special Veterans Day Commemorative Program, on Thurs., Nov. 10, at 10:00 a.m., at Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 N. Nina Ave. in Chicago, a not-for-profit long-term care community since 1896. Parking is available on the street or in the parking lot behind the building (entrance off Avondale Avenue). <br /> The program “for veterans, about veterans, and by veterans” will include posting of the Colors by Taft High School Navy Junior ROTC; pledge of allegiance led by Norwood Crossing resident Mary Cormack, former First Vice President of VFW Post 1284 Ladies Auxiliary; invocation by Chaplain Lt. Col. Paul Pfeffer (Senior Army Reserve Ret.); individual recognition of veterans present; tribute to TSgt. Vincenti James “Jim” Del Medico, who served as a Flight Engineer on a B-26 bomber with the 34th Bomb Squadron, 5th Air Force, during the Korean War; and retirement of the Colors. <br /> Participating in the special tribute will be: Sgt. Lucille Janssens, a World War II veteran with U.S. Marine Corps Headquarters in Washington, D.C., who served as Past Commander, American Legion Norwood Park Post 740, and Past Commander, Ninth District American Legion; Seaman 1st Class Jack Barry, a Pearl Harbor survivor and World War II veteran who served in Naval Intelligence; and Cpl. Jack Lynch, a Korean War veteran who served with the U.S. Army’s 378th Combat Engineers.<br /> All active and non-active military personnel who are planning to attend the event are asked to provide upon arrival their name, rank, military unit, service branch, armed conflict (if any), where served, and dates of service in order to be properly recognized for their service. Refreshments will be available.<br /><br />Hobbs Hobby Hut With the Maine South Hawks looking for a 4-peat in defending the 8A title, what better way to show your support of the football team than displaying a Maine South Football Dynasty banner. Excellent detail featuring embroidery and applique, this product would look great hanging in your place of business. And with Christmas around the corner, what a great gift for your child's dorm room or bedroom. Made from top quality wool blend material, the Dynasty banner is intended to honor Maine South Football's series of state championships throughout the years. The banner is 24"W x 36" L and comes with a hanging rod for ease of display. And if the Hawks win another title, it only costs $5.00 to have the additional years embroidered on the banner. Cost $50. To place an order contact us at hobbs65@sbcglobal.net.<br /><br />Katie and Dan Parker <br />Hobbs Hobby Hut<br />847-823-4251<br /><br />Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter<br />Challenges in the Care of Those with Far Advanced Disease: Issues of Prognosis,<br />Cultural Diversity and Ethics<br />Speaker: Martha L. Twaddle, MD, FACP, FAAHPM<br />Join Dr. Twaddle in a case-based discussion about the many challenges you<br />face when caring for patients with far-advanced disease.<br />November 14, 2011 from 9–10 a.m.<br />Education Center (Glenview)<br />Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to:<br />• Understand the common trajectories of end stage diseases<br />• Understand common symptoms & signs for the patient at the end of life<br />• Understand and discuss some of the ethical issues that may arise for<br />families at the end of life<br />• Recognize cultural diversity and how it impacts care at the end of life.<br />Core Curriculum for all Interdisciplinary Team Members<br />Questions? Contact Robin Facer at x1602 or rfacer@carecenter.org.<br /><br />Contact Me: Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 <br />17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />25. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007 New!<br />26. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />27. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />28. You can be here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-3785077535795094099?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-50738500110464144242011-11-07T16:09:00.002-06:002011-11-07T16:14:08.809-06:00From Gail<br /> <br />Wow, we had a great response from members updating their listings on our website! Please check them again:<br />http://secure.parkridgechamber.org/home/websitepages/MemberDirectory.aspx<br /><br />Also, thanks to everyone who participated in First Fridays last Friday. We donated over 800 pounds to the Maine Township Food Pantry. And a big ‘thank you’ to the Park Ridge Youth Commission (and Jared Skiba from Allegro Music) that assisted in the collection and weighing of the donations! www.FirstFridaysPR.com <br /><br />Luncheon on Wednesday Wednesday, November 9<br />Chicago Marriott O’Hare <br />8535 W. Higgins Rd <br />11:30am-1:30pm<br />$25/with rsvp $30/walk-ins & Prospective members <br /> <br />Featuring Park Ridge attorney and Chamber member, George Bellas from Bellas & Wachowski, on:<br /><br />"Five Key Legal Survival Tips for Your Business in this Economy"<br /><br />* Despite high commercial space vacancies, is your landlord winning the lease game?<br />* Despite taxpayer bail-outs, does your bank treat you like a stranger?<br />* Are you earning money but still feel broke because your payables and receivables are out of control?<br />* Do you sweat making every payroll?<br />* Do your business contracts favor the other guy?<br /><br />RSVP: 847.825.3121<br /><br />Are you a Military Vet? If you are a U.S. military veteran, please email me and let me know. I know there are more than these:<br /><br />Dave Donovan<br />Curt Edlund<br />Perry Fisher<br />And me! Did you know I served in the USAF for over 5 years? I worked on the Space Shuttle Program.<br /><br />We will list your name in the newsletter. And, if you come to the November 9 luncheon at the Marriott O’Hare, we’ll take a picture of all our vets for the newsletter and I’ll post it online.<br /><br />11/11/11 is Veterans Day and the Chamber office will be closed in observance.<br />Uptown Dentistry Grand Opening on Thursday November 10, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm <br />Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Uptown Dentistry. 80 N. Northwest Hwy. <br />with Chamber Board, Ambassadors, Mayor Schmidt and City Officials! <br /><br />An in-office whitening treatment will be raffled off!<br /><br />Are you a good StoryTeller? For the First Fridays Park Ridge in December, the theme is “Once Upon Park Ridge” and we’re looking for great storytellers! Email me and let me know if you’d like to be assigned to a store and your hours. Wear your own costumes but we’re thinking along the lines of ‘A Christmas Carol’ but we’re open.<br /><br />No one will be turned away – so just let me know!<br /><br />Mark Your Calendar for these Events!<br />November 9, Wednesday, 8:30am - 9:30am Retail Committee First Friday Meeting Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview<br />November 9, Wednesday, 11:30am to 1:30pm, Monthly Networking Luncheon at Chicago Marriott O'Hare, 8535 W. Higgins Road, Chicago. Speaker: George Bellas, Bellas & Wachowski, Attorneys. Topic: Legal Survival Tips for Small Business Owners in Today’s Economy $25 members and $30 prospective members and walk ins. <br />November 10, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum - Moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group LLC. Take advantage of cloud technology, collaboration and work from virtually anyplace. What tools are available for businesses to leverage the cloud! http://www.clicktoattend.com/?id=157865 – to pre-register<br />November 10, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Uptown Dentistry. 80 N. Northwest Hwy. with Chamber Board, Ambassadors, Mayor Schmidt and City Officials! An in-office whitening treatment will be raffled off!<br />November 11, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN1: Park Ridge Executive Network <br />November 16, Wednesday 8:00am-9:30am Chamber Retail Committee Meeting, <br />November 17, Thursday 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice, 10 S. NW Highway <br />November 17, Thursday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Health Care Forum! "Diabetes, Dilemma, and Discussion" 100 S. Western Avenue, Park Ridge Senior Center<br />November 18, Friday, 8:30am -9:30am Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Dunkin Donuts, 1129 Touhy Ave. with Chamber Board, Ambassadors, Mayor Schmidt and City Officials!<br />November 18, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network <br />November 18, Friday, 11:30am – 1:30am, Women in Business Holiday Luncheon<br />November 21, Monday, 8:30am – 9:30am, Newsletter Meeting<br />November 22, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network<br />November 23, Wednesday, 9:00am -10:30am Health Care Forum, 720 Garden St.<br />November 25, Friday, 6:00pm-9:00pm Winterfest! Uptown and South Park. Ride the trolleys. See Santa arrive on the firetruck in front of the library. Reindeer in South Park. Carolers. Maine South High School Marching Band. Best Decorated house contest along the trolley route of Prospect and Courtland. Luminaries.<br />November 29, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am New Member Orientation hosted by The Ambassadors – join us for this informative session to learn all about the Chamber.<br /><br />SAVE THE DATES!!! <br /> <br />• December 4, Sunday, 1:00pm, “It’s a Wonderful Life” sponsored by Liberty Bank; at Pickwick Theater to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund. No charge but donations greatly appreciated. iPad donated by Liberty Bank to be raffled off as a grand prize of many raffle items. Thank you to Liberty Bank and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital for sponsoring the movie.<br />• December 18, Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross sponsored by Chamber – thank you to Bredeman Toyota & Chevy for sponsorship donation!<br /><br />Contact me: Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br />facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members:<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 New!<br />17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />25. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />26. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />27. You can be here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-5073850011046414424?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-16292631433504704252011-11-04T09:13:00.001-05:002011-11-04T09:13:23.927-05:00Tonight is ‘Remember in November’ which is the theme for First Fridays Park Ridge this month. Please support your local merchants by shopping locally. When you bring in nonperishable food items to participating merchants, many will give you a coupon good for Winterfest, the day after Thanksgiving.<br /><br />Help the merchants raise 1,000 pounds of food for the Food Pantry!<br /><br />Maine East HS looking for Judges for DECA<br /> <br />Maine East is seeking business professionals to help judge its annual DECA Business Challenge on November 10.<br /><br />The Business Challenge is a business competition where approximately 250 Maine East students have an opportunity to apply their "college and career ready" skills outside the classroom. Students compete by taking a comprehensive economics test as well as by solving a business case study. Students present their case study findings to a judge who evaluates their presentation and communication skills.<br /><br />We would be very pleased to have Park Ridge Chamber Members serve as judges. The DECA Business Challenge will be held on Thursday, November 10, <br />from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the student/faculty cafeteria. <br />John Schwan, Maine East DECA Advisor, 847-903-7822<br /><br />Did you know…? Did you know:<br />… Uptown Dentistry and Noodles worked together for a promotion to buy back candy yesterday?<br /><br />… Book Sale at the library! SATURDAY NOV.5 9-3PM AND SUNDAY NOV.6 12-2 p.m. ½ PRICE SALE!<br /><br />… Vine Street Candle Shop, 147 ½ S Vine, offers a 10% discount to all chamber members? Our new hours are: 2pm - 7pm, Monday - Friday and Saturday 11am - 3pm? Stop by and let us light up your life! VineStreetCandles.com<br />… Carlucci will be open for dinner Friday after Thanksgiving and offering a special "Black Friday" menu available that weekend only. It is a great value and of course awesome food.<br /><br />… WineStyles Park Ridge is looking for part time holiday help in our store for miscellaneous jobs as well as someone to work outside sales. Inquire with Tracy 847.518.9463<br /><br />… Upcoming Friday night Wine Tasting with “Big Sexy” Kyle Friday November 4th 5 to 8 $5 donation for Parkinson’s research. Pre order gift baskets for the holiday and save 10% off the wine before November 15th!<br /><br />… “Room at the Inn”, an amazing display of nearly 400 nativities from around the world, will take place on Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th, from 10AM to 4PM, at St. Matthew Center for Health, located at 1601 N. Western Avenue, in Park Ridge. Guests are invited for refreshments and a free raffle to win a nativity scene. This inspiring holiday event is free and wonderful for the whole family. For more information, call 847/825-5531 or visit www.stmatthewcenter.org.<br /><br />… NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECIAL OFFER! Save 15% on your New Year's Eve Fireworks Dinner cruise when you book by 11/20! Use promo code NYE15 when booking.<br /><br />…Cigar Event at Around the World Cigars on Friday, November 4th from 4 to 8 p.m. featuring Alec Bradley cigar company. Mention this deal buy 3 get 1 free and buy a box and get 8 cigar free.<br /><br />… Tasty Pup offers a free Gyros sandwich with the purchase of a Gyros, fry & Large drink every Friday during the winter.<br /><br />… … Holiday Open House at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory on November 4 and 5. Preview holiday gifts, enjoy refreshments, and get discounts on your holiday pre-orders. Forget the stress of last minute gifting - order early and save!<br /><br />… June Moon will be at 422 N. Merrill in Park Ridge on Saturday November 5th from 9AM to 4PM. Check the June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559.<br /><br />… Friday, November 11 only! Get $10.00 off on your Haircolor with a Haircut (* Must Get Both*). Appointment must be made with Linda Russo (only) Hairstylist in Park Ridge. Call Linda Russo at Caruden Hair Design 847-823-1610 to make your appointment. Mention this posting! www.lindaarusso.com<br /><br />Lynnette’s School of Dance NEW!!!<br />Hip Hop I (ages 8-12)<br />Tuesdays 4:15-5:15<br />Begins November 1st.<br />Sign up today for the 10 week session!<br />Lynnette's School of Dance<br />517 W. Talcott<br />Park Ridge, Il 60068<br />847-823-7334<br />www.lynnettesschoolofdance.com<br /><br />Real Results Bored of the same old bland “healthy foods”? In need of healthy and delicious recipe ideas? “Cooking with Qunoot” from Real Results Inc. has gone viral! We will be sharing a variety of healthy and delicious recipes from grilling to baking, as well as, cooking techniques! ‘Like’ our featured video “Cooking With Qunoot-Black Eyed Peas” on YouTube, ‘Share’ it on your Facebook page, and ‘Subscribe’ to our YouTube Channel and receive a $25 Credit at Real Results Inc. For more healthy recipes or to share your own healthy recipes visit www.Qunoot-Sharafi.com and Contact us at RealResults@Qunoot-Sharafi.com or (847) 845-7866 <br /><br />Center of Concern Center of Concern Holiday Boutique <br />A holiday boutique will be held Saturday, Nov. 12th from 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13th from 12:00 pm to 5:00 p.m. at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 260 N. Northwest Highway in Park Ridge. Items include hand-crafted jewelry, doll clothes, sweaters, candles, chocolates, gift baskets, etc. In addition, Avon and Simply Delicious representatives will also be featured. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Center of Concern, a nonprofit social service agency providing housing solutions, counseling and support services for seniors, disabled, and others in need. <br />For information contact Christine, (847) 823-8755 or Jenine (847) 823-0920 (eves)<br /> <br />FISH FISH is a group of volunteer drivers who since 1971 has been providing free transportation to medical appointments for Maine Township residents. We serve communities of Park Ridge, Des Plaines, and parts of Niles. <br /><br />We are using our 40th anniversary year to invite people in the Maine Township area to "Give Back" by becoming volunteer drivers with FISH. For information please contact: Ed Oken 847 696-0761 <br /><br />If you know someone who needs a ride, please have them contact:<br />Gloria, Maine Township FISH Transportation Coordinator 847 297-2510<br />Hobbs Hobby Hut With the Maine South Hawks looking for a 4-peat in defending the 8A title, what better way to show your support of the football team than displaying a Maine South Football Dynasty banner. Excellent detail featuring embroidery and applique, this product would look great hanging in your place of business. And with Christmas around the corner, what a great gift for your child's dorm room or bedroom. Made from top quality wool blend material, the Dynasty banner is intended to honor Maine South Football's series of state championships throughout the years. The banner is 24"W x 36" L and comes with a hanging rod for ease of display. And if the Hawks win another title, it only costs $5.00 to have the additional years embroidered on the banner. Cost $50. To place an order contact us at hobbs65@sbcglobal.net.<br /><br />Katie and Dan Parker <br />Hobbs Hobby Hut<br />847-823-4251<br /><br />Razzle Dazzle from Oakton CC Reserve Now for a Razzle Dazzle Musical Brunch <br /><br />Looking for good food and delightful music? Then come out to Razzle Dazzle, a performance featuring soprano Eileen Berman, Sunday, November 13, at Oakton. <br /><br />Enjoy a delicious buffet brunch, followed by a program of memorable music from the American songbook, Broadway, and opera. <br /><br />Razzle Dazzle hits the stage at 1 p.m., at the TenHoeve Center at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 East Golf Road. <br /><br />Tickets are $25; reservations are required by calling the Oakton Box Office at 847-635-1900.<br />Janus Premiums Janus Premiums can provide your company with many different kinds of jackets, sweatshirts, pull overs, zip up jackets, t-shirts, fleece outerwear, scarfs, mittens, gloves, hats slippers, etc., everything that you can show your customers, and/or employees, that you care for them by providing them with warm and cozy fleece clothing this coming winter season. Janus Premiums can screen print or embroider your company logo.<br />Cathy Janus, President<br />Janus Premiums<br />Advertising Specialties for your next event<br />www.januspremiums.com<br />773-401-4556<br /><br />The Summit of Uptown Honors Vets Summit programs turn all eyes to veterans Nov. 7 through 11<br /><br />As the Greatest Generation went to the beaches of Normandy, General Dwight D. Eisenhower told his troops "The eyes of the world are upon you.” Next week The Summit of Uptown will help families, friends and members of the community turn their eyes to our veterans again with a variety of activities to honor the heroes who have fought for our freedom. Most the events—which are all at The Summit of Uptown—10 N. Touhy (at Summit) are free, but reservations are required by Friday, Nov.4, and may be made by calling 847-825-1161, ext. 129. <br /><br />A program entitled, “The Candy Bombers,” is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. when Joyce Haworth will tell the story of the Berlin airlift and the pilots who did the impossible. On Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 1:30 p.m. Chi-Town Entertainers will present “Go USO!” a musical salute to the music of the 1940s and 1950s. Your favorite movie stars will be portrayed in show-stopping scenes and great songs from World War II films including “Follow the Fleet,” “Anchors Aweigh,” “For Me and My Gal” by Steve Frenzal Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 1:30 p.m.<br /><br />“The U.S. Military—The Gulf War through Afghanistan” is the topic of the luncheon program scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 10 at noon. Al Coughlin, Past Vice Commander of The American Legion and Vivian Melidosian, Captain U.S. Navy Reserves will discuss our armed forces of the past 20 years and the medical treatment of our military. The $10 donation will benefit The American Legion—Department of Illinois.<br /><br />Concluding the week’s activities Friday, Nov. 11, at 1:30 p.m. will be a program in remembrance of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. In “Remarkable Women of the Civil War,” Lynn Rymarz will tell the story of Sarah Emma Edmonds, soldier, nurse and spy who served in the Union Army. <br /><br />Guests are encouraged to stay for tours of the newly renovated retirement community. Parking is available in the City’s Central Parking Lot and the Uptown lot across the street. For a list of other entertaining events at Summit, visit www.summitofuptown.com.<br /><br />Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter<br />Challenges in the Care of Those with Far Advanced Disease: Issues of Prognosis,<br />Cultural Diversity and Ethics<br />Speaker: Martha L. Twaddle, MD, FACP, FAAHPM<br />Join Dr. Twaddle in a case-based discussion about the many challenges you<br />face when caring for patients with far-advanced disease.<br />November 14, 2011 from 9–10 a.m.<br />Education Center (Glenview)<br />Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to:<br />• Understand the common trajectories of end stage diseases<br />• Understand common symptoms & signs for the patient at the end of life<br />• Understand and discuss some of the ethical issues that may arise for<br />families at the end of life<br />• Recognize cultural diversity and how it impacts care at the end of life.<br />Core Curriculum for all Interdisciplinary Team Members<br />Questions? Contact Robin Facer at x1602 or rfacer@carecenter.org.<br />Park Ridge Hysterical Society Calling all Professionals...<br />We are hosting a Certification Training for Laughter<br /> <br />Follow The Laughter <br />November 9-11<br />350 S. Northwest Hwy. Park Ridge, IL Teachers, <br /> <br />Doctors, Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, Coaches, Motivational Presenters, Actors, Activity Directors, Senior Health Care, Caregivers, Massage Therapists, Yoga Teachers and more have made a difference for themselves and for those they lead or direct learning the experiential benefits of laughter for health and well being of the body, mind and soul. If you are interested or know of a professional who might benefit, pass this information on and join in November 9-11 or Dec 3-4 for the last training's offered in 2011.<br />For More Information (847) 401-5787 Lynda@youcansayyes.com<br /><br />WSI – We Simplify the Internet WSI Webinar - Learn More About Social Location Mobile<br />Social Media & Mobile Marketing Collide: Overview of So-Lo-Mo - Register Now <br /><br />Mark your calendars for November 3 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT. This is one webinar you do not want to miss! Entitled "Social Media & Mobile Marketing Collide: Overview of So-Lo-Mo", this webinar will teach business owners more about an up and coming concept in the digital world known as social location mobile marketing (aka "so-lo-mo"). With the emergence of sites like Foursquare, Gowalla, Yelp Mobile and Facebook Places, social location marketing is the next big thing.<br />The term “so-lo-mo” is popping up in our vocabulary, but what does it mean? Simply put, it's the convergence of social media, local search and mobile marketing as a method of creating personal engagement with customers. When done correctly, so-lo-mo can help your company reach the right person, in the right place, at the right time. The idea of “checking in” has become the next big thing in social media. People are now sharing their whereabouts with the world. How can this opportunity be leveraged in the business environment? Learn more by attending this webinar. <br />Registration Details: <br />• Topic: Social Media & Mobile Marketing Collide: Overview of So-Lo-Mo <br />• Date: Thursday, November 3, 2011 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT<br />• Note: Please check the timezone for your region to ensure you don't miss the webinar. <br />• Register: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/615040561<br />NOTE: When prompted to specify the name of the WSI Consultant who invited you to this webinar, please put my name, James Cone, to complete your registration.<br /><br />Republican Women of Park Ridge You are invited. The Republican Women of Park Ridge, RWOPR, has one large fundraiser a year, the annual-Red, White and Blue Luncheon. Not only will you have a great time but you will help provide needed funds to selected GOP candidates for the upcoming midterm elections. All are welcome. Not a woman? That is OK! We just put 'Women' in the title so we remember who's in charge!<br /><br />Red, White and Blue Luncheon<br />Park Ridge Country Club<br />Sunday, November 6, 2011<br />11:00am Unique Boutique Shopping<br />12:00-2:30 Luncheon and Speaker Presentations<br />$45pp or $320 for table of 8 (one check payment)<br /><br />This year our speakers, Dr. Arie Friedman and C. Steven Tucker, will offer a very interesting presentation on the issue of our health care system. What 'Obamacare' means to us and small business! <br /><br />Dr. Arie Friedman practices general pediatrics in the northern suburbs of Chicago and holds a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern Medical School. Highly dedicated to responsible health care reform, Dr. Friedman has become a widely recognized expert and frequently requested speaker on the subjects of health care finance and reform. Prior to attending medical school, Dr. Friedman served in the United States Navy as a helicopter pilot. During his seven years of active duty, Dr. Friedman flew SH-60B Seahawk helicopters out of Naval Air Station North Island, California, from which he deployed twice, including once to the Persian Gulf as part of Operation Desert Storm. Upon completing his fleet tour, Dr. Friedman returned to Pensacola, Florida, as a military Instructor Pilot teaching advanced helicopter operations and tactics. During the span of his naval aviation career, Dr. Friedman conducted 406 shipboard landings including 183 at night. Arie is currently IL State Senate Candidate, 29th District.<br /><br />C. Steven Tucker is President of SmallBusinessInsuranceServices.com He has been a multi-state licensed Independent Health Insurance broker since 1995. In 1999, he officially incorporated his business which provides affordable Tax Qualified Health Insurance products to the Small Business and Self-Employed Community. He has served as a Health & Life Insurance Subject Matter Expert for the Wall Street Journal, Fortune Small Business Magazine, Real Estate Executive Magazine, DHL Worldwide, The Nashville Business Journal and other business journals around the country. Tucker speak the TRUTH about Obamacare as often as possible! Visit: www.TRUTHaboutObamaCare.com, www.TRUTHaboutPreExistingConditions.com<br /><br />Contact Me: Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members:<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 New!<br />17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />25. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />26. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />27. You can be here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-1629263143350470425?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-67156302242163902892011-10-31T13:03:00.000-05:002011-10-31T13:04:54.300-05:00Happy Halloween!<br /><br />Please take a moment to review your listing on the chamber website. Here’s the member directory:<br />http://secure.parkridgechamber.org/home/websitepages/MemberDirectory.aspx<br /><br />Click on the 1st letter of your business name and then on your business so you can see what your listing looks like.<br /><br />Email your 100-word description if you haven’t done so yet – exactly how you want it listed so we can copy and paste. Also, review your member contacts to ensure they are current. Employees come and go and we often don’t know until emails bounce back.<br /><br />Here’s an example of CorePower Yoga’s Chamber listing and description:<br /><br />http://secure.parkridgechamber.org/home/WebSitePages/MemberDispFormNew.aspx?List=414da42d%2Df503%2D4907%2D93d6%2D332e2a0ff788&ID=1130<br /><br />First Fridays is reflecting the spirit of Thanksgiving – Park Ridge Merchants seek to raise 1,000 lbs of food for Maine Township Food Pantry during First Fridays: “Remember in November.” <br /><br />Residents are encouraged to bring non perishable items to participating businesses. Each person who donates will receive a coupon that may be redeemed during WinterFest on November 25. For a complete list of participating businesses visit FirstFridaysPR.com.<br /><br />Thank you’s to:<br /><br />Wendy at Houlihan’s for hosting the Chamber’s Business After Hours last Thursday – thank you! It was wonderful and well attended! I’m estimating about 60 members attended throughout the 2 hour evening!<br /><br />Kymberlee Raya, Big Shot Marketing, for her dynamic presentation on email marketing at the Women in Business Breakfast. 42 people attended. Thank you to those who brought raffle prizes too! The funds raised go towards the Holiday Lights.<br /><br />Panera Bread for catering the wonderful breakfast!<br /><br />And to Public Works for allowing us to move our meeting there! The room is perfect for presentations and we appreciated the availability and Terry’s ‘can-do’ attitude in getting us situated.<br /><br />If you are a U.S. military veteran, please email me and let me know. <br /><br />We will list your name in the newsletter. And, if you come to the November 9 luncheon at the Marriott O’Hare, we’ll take a picture of all our vets for the newsletter and I’ll post it online.<br /><br />11/11/11 is Veterans Day and the Chamber office will be closed in observance.<br /><br />November 2, Wednesday, 8:30am - 9:30am Retail Committee First Friday Planning Meeting. Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview<br />November 3, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am, (EKG) Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Monthly Meeting , Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300<br />November 4, Friday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm First Fridays Park Ridge – “Remember in November” – in shops & restaurants throughout city. www.firstfridayspr.com<br />November 9, Wednesday, 8:30am - 9:30am Retail Committee First Friday Meeting Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview<br />November 9, Wednesday, 11:30am to 1:30pm, Monthly Networking Luncheon at Chicago Marriott O'Hare, 8535 W. Higgins Road, Chicago. Speaker: George Bellas, Bellas & Wachowski, Attorneys. Topic: Legal Survival Tips for Small Business Owners in Today’s Economy $25 members and $30 prospective members and walk ins. <br />November 10, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum - Moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group LLC. Take advantage of cloud technology, collaboration and work from virtually anyplace. What tools are available for businesses to leverage the cloud! http://www.clicktoattend.com/?id=157865 – to pre-register<br />November 10, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Uptown Dentistry. 80 N. Northwest Hwy. with Chamber Board, Ambassadors, Mayor Schmidt and City Officials! An in-office whitening treatment will be raffled off!<br />November 11, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN1: Park Ridge Executive Network <br />November 16, Wednesday 8:00am-9:30am Chamber Retail Committee Meeting, <br />November 17, Thursday 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice, 10 S. NW Highway <br />November 17, Thursday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Health Care Forum! "Diabetes, Dilemma, and Discussion" 100 S. Western Avenue, Park Ridge Senior Center<br />November 18, Friday, 8:30am -9:30am Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Dunkin Donuts, 1129 Touhy Ave. with Chamber Board, Ambassadors, Mayor Schmidt and City Officials!<br />November 18, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network <br />November 18, Friday, 11:30am – 1:30am, Women in Business Holiday Luncheon<br />November, 21, Monday, 8:30am – 9:30am, Newsletter Meeting<br />November 22, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network<br />November 23, Wednesday, 9:00am -10:30am Health Care Forum, 720 Garden St.<br />November 25, Friday, 6:00pm-9:00pm Winterfest! Uptown and South Park. Ride the trolleys. See Santa arrive on the firetruck in front of the library. Reindeer in South Park. Carolers. Maine South High School Marching Band. Best Decorated house contest along the trolley route of Prospect and Courtland. Luminaries.<br />November 29, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am New Member Orientation hosted by The Ambassadors – join us for this informative session to learn all about the Chamber.<br /><br />SAVE THE DATES!!! <br /> <br />• December 4, Sunday, 1:00pm, “It’s a Wonderful Life” sponsored by Liberty Bank; at Pickwick Theater to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund. No charge but donations greatly appreciated. iPad donated by Liberty Bank to be raffled off as a grand prize of many raffle items. Thank you to Liberty Bank and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital for sponsoring the movie.<br />• December 18, Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross sponsored by Chamber – thank you to Bredeman Toyota & Chevy for sponsorship donation!<br /><br />Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members:<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 New!<br />17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />25. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />26. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />27. You can be here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-6715630224216390289?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-10159455948481935522011-10-27T14:18:00.001-05:002011-10-27T14:22:48.028-05:00October 27, 2011<br />Member News<br />A Note From Gail<br /> Dear Cindy,<br /><br />WIB: We have a scheduling conflict for the Nonprofit Center tomorrow so we’re scrambling for another site for our Women in business breakfast! We have tentative places but they all need to get back to me. I’ll let you know the change. We have almost 40 rsvps – it will NOT be cancelled! <br /><br />See you tonight at Houlihan’s from 5 to 7 for the Business After Hours!<br /><br />Are you a Veteran? Let me know if you’re a military veteran because we want to honor you!<br /><br />If you attend the November 9 luncheon, we’ll take a picture of all the veterans and publish it! So far I’ve heard from Dave Donovan, Perry Fisher, Curt Edlund. I bet there are a lot more vets out there! <br /><br />Food Drive The Chamber is a drop off point for food for the Maine Township Food Pantry.<br /><br />Here is the wish list of items needed: <br />http://www.mainetownship.com/services/ga/foodpantry.shtml <br /><br />The Human Needs Task Force is placing bins out in the community and will periodically pick up. The Food Pantry will also pick up larger loads.<br /><br /><br />Did you know…? Did you know:<br />… Holiday Open House at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory on November 4 and 5. Preview holiday gifts, enjoy refreshments, and get discounts on your holiday pre-orders. Forget the stress of last minute gifting - order early and save!<br /><br />… The Farmer's Market is hosting their annual Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct 29th. The first 125 Kids will get a free pumpkin and Taffy Apple. I'll be there passing out Halloween Trick or Treat bags for the kids to use to gather candy and treats from all the vendors.<br /><br />… “Room at the Inn”, an amazing display of nearly 400 nativities from around the world, will take place on Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th, from 10AM to 4PM, at St. Matthew Center for Health, located at 1601 N. Western Avenue, in Park Ridge. Guests are invited for refreshments and a free raffle to win a nativity scene. This inspiring holiday event is free and wonderful for the whole family. For more information, call 847/825-5531 or visit www.stmatthewcenter.org.<br /><br />… Free Speaker Available! Need a guest speaker for your club or organization? Linda Hills from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory provides FREE 20 minute presentations. Topics often include health benefits and bits of trivia about chocolate with of course chocolate samples! To schedule, please contact Linda at 847-318-6801.<br /><br />…Cigar Event at Around the World Cigars on Friday, November 4th from 4 to 8 p.m. featuring Alec Bradley cigar company. Mention this deal buy 3 get 1 free and buy a box and get 8 cigar free.<br /><br />… Tasty Pup offers a free Gyros sandwich with the purchase of a Gyros, fry & Large drink every Friday during the winter.<br /><br />… Central Baptist Village has a performance by comedian Larry bergnach on Thursday, November 3, at 10 a.m. 708.583.8500<br /><br />…Rainbow Hospice Angels Ball is Saturday, October 29, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare.<br /><br />…WineStyles has their Friday Night Italian Wine Tasting 5-7 which is free for wine club and $5 for non members (tomorrow)<br /><br />Kiddie Kingdom Join us for our first Halloween at Kiddie Kingdom! We will have specials on meals and tokens running throughout the day and will be hosting a costume contest! Our costume contest will start promptly at 6:00pm, so make sure you are here no later than 5:30pm if you wish to enter your child. Late entries will not be able to participate. The contest will be for ages 0-15 but will be split into age groups (0-2, 3-4,5-7,etc.). Each age group will have a winner, out of those winners, we will have a grand prize winner that will win an IPod Touch! Did we mention that the contest is completely free to enter!? Please dine with us that day and feel free to use one of the coupons listed below for great family packages and token specials. <br />7411 N. Milwaukee Ave.<br />Niles, IL 60714<br />(847) 983-8286<br />Kiddie_Kingdom@comcast.net<br /> www.KiddieKingdomFun.com<br /><br />Periodontics of Niles "Get Ready for the Holidays Special from Periodontics of Niles": <br /> "Because the Holidays are getting closer, you can now be ready to be closer with everyone else with our Get Ready for the Holidays Special! You will discover the secret to having a brighter smile and fresher breath!"<br />With our special, you will receive the following: Comprehensive Exam, X-Rays, Personal Consultation, Preventative Professional Cleaning*, Teeth Whitening Kit, and Fresh Breath System... all for only $198.00. Call us now at (847) 685-6686 to RSVP because this special expires 12-21-11! <br /> *In absence of periodontal disease. Reg. fee $455. <br /><br />15% of courtesy for senior citizens <br /> <br />Periodontics of Niles gives special Courtesy discounts to the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce: <br /> 1. Chamber of Commerce Employees and Board Members: 20% Courtesy<br /> 2. Chamber of Commerce Members: 15% Courtesy<br />Dr. Pam Boyce I was recently approached by a new friend of mine, a 6th grader, Sarah from Emerson Middle School. Sarah thought that it might be nice to help others. She would like us to collect your used glasses that you can no longer use or no longer need. Sarah is not doing this for a school project or a girl scout project or even a church project. She just thinks it would be nice to help others. I think she has a terrific idea!<br /> <br />Did you know that more than 670 million people around the world are blind or vision impaired simply because they can’t access an eye exam and glasses from an eye doctor. This appalling statistic can have a huge impact on the lives of children who can’t see to learn, adults who can’t work, and older people who can’t look after themselves. <br /> <br />There is a box Sarah made to collect your old glasses and "recycle" them for others at Boyce Family Eye Care. We will give these glasses to the students I work with at the Illinois College of Optometry, who are in the SVOSH (Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity) club. They will in turn clean, sort, and go on mission trips to distribute these glasses. These missions to underdeveloped communities around the world provide life-changing care for thousands of people in need and allow students to participate in restoring or improving vision while also exposing them to different cultures and diverse eye conditions. Hope you'll consider helping!<br /><br />Pam Boyce, OD, FAAO<br />Boyce Family Eye Care, Ltd.<br />528 Devon Ave.<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br />847-518-0303<br />Fax 847-518-0404<br />Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice Did you know that October is Popcorn month?<br /> <br />It's getting to that time of year again, choosing gifts for your clients. Let us help you out.<br /> <br />What's Pop'n Popcorn makes the perfect gift.<br /> <br />We have popcorn bags, baskets and tins in various sizes. Customize it by picking your <br />favorite flavor or combining a few. <br /> <br /> <br />Lisa's Italian Ice - What's Pop'n Popcorn<br />10 S. Northwest Hwy<br />847-692-3737<br />www.whatspopn.biz<br />www.lisasitalianice.com<br /> <br />Global Handmade Hope "LIKE" Global Handmade Hope ON FACEBOOK FOR 75% OFF<br /> <br />Help us reach 1,000 facebook fans by November 30th, 2011 and we will give everyone who "likes" us and joins our constant contact newsletter a coupon for 75% off a single item. <br /> <br />The coupon will be good until December 23rd, 2011 and will be valid for 75% off a single item. Yes, the discount will be applied to the most expensive item. <br /> <br />The coupon will be sent via our constant contact newsletter once we reach 1,000 facebook fans. <br /> <br />The coupon can not be combined with any other specials or discounts. It is valid for new purchases of "in-stock" items only. <br /> <br />The coupon will be valid for in-store and web purchases. <br /> <br />In the mean time, you will also be able to see our facebook Daily Deal! Each day, except Sunday, we post a special on facebook that is good for the day. Discounts average around 50% to 75% off. Items can be purchased on-line or in the store.<br /><br />Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter<br />Challenges in the Care of Those with Far Advanced Disease: Issues of Prognosis,<br />Cultural Diversity and Ethics<br />Speaker: Martha L. Twaddle, MD, FACP, FAAHPM<br />Join Dr. Twaddle in a case-based discussion about the many challenges you<br />face when caring for patients with far-advanced disease.<br />November 14, 2011 from 9–10 a.m.<br />Education Center (Glenview)<br />Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to:<br />• Understand the common trajectories of end stage diseases<br />• Understand common symptoms & signs for the patient at the end of life<br />• Understand and discuss some of the ethical issues that may arise for<br />families at the end of life<br />• Recognize cultural diversity and how it impacts care at the end of life.<br />Core Curriculum for all Interdisciplinary Team Members<br />Questions? Contact Robin Facer at x1602 or rfacer@carecenter.org.<br /><br />Park Ridge Hysterical Society Calling all Professionals...<br />We are hosting a Certification Training for Laughter<br /> <br />Follow The Laughter <br />November 9-11<br />350 S. Northwest Hwy. Park Ridge, IL Teachers, <br /> <br />Doctors, Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, Coaches, Motivational Presenters, Actors, Activity Directors, Senior Health Care, Caregivers, Massage Therapists, Yoga Teachers and more have made a difference for themselves and for those they lead or direct learning the experiential benefits of laughter for health and well being of the body, mind and soul. If you are interested or know of a professional who might benefit, pass this information on and join in November 9-11 or Dec 3-4 for the last training's offered in 2011.<br />For More Information (847) 401-5787 Lynda@youcansayyes.com<br /><br />Republican Women of Park Ridge RWOPR has one large fundraiser a year, the annual-Red, White and Blue Luncheon. I would like to invite you to the event. Not only will you have a great time but you will help us provide needed funds to selected GOP candidates for the upcoming midterm elections. Please view attached invitation. <br /><br /><br />This year our speakers, Dr. Arie Friedman and C. Steven Tucker, will offer a very interesting presentation on the issue of our health care system. What 'Obamacare' means to us and small business! <br /><br />Dr. Arie Friedman practices general pediatrics in the northern suburbs of Chicago and holds a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern Medical School. Highly dedicated to responsible health care reform, Dr. Friedman has become a widely recognized expert and frequently requested speaker on the subjects of health care finance and reform. Prior to attending medical school, Dr. Friedman served in the United States Navy as a helicopter pilot. During his seven years of active duty, Dr. Friedman flew SH-60B Seahawk helicopters out of Naval Air Station North Island, California, from which he deployed twice, including once to the Persian Gulf as part of Operation Desert Storm. Upon completing his fleet tour, Dr. Friedman returned to Pensacola, Florida, as a military Instructor Pilot teaching advanced helicopter operations and tactics. During the span of his naval aviation career, Dr. Friedman conducted 406 shipboard landings including 183 at night. Arie is currently IL State Senate Candidate, 29th District.<br /><br />C. Steven Tucker is President of SmallBusinessInsuranceServices.com He has been a multi-state licensed Independent Health Insurance broker since 1995. In 1999, he officially incorporated his business which provides affordable Tax Qualified Health Insurance products to the Small Business and Self-Employed Community. He has served as a Health & Life Insurance Subject Matter Expert for the Wall Street Journal, Fortune Small Business Magazine, Real Estate Executive Magazine, DHL Worldwide, The Nashville Business Journal and other business journals around the country. Tucker speak the TRUTH about Obamacare as often as possible! Visit: www.TRUTHaboutObamaCare.com, www.TRUTHaboutPreExistingConditions.com <br /><br />Bellas & Wachowski The Four Most Common Ways to Get Sued by an Employee<br /> <br />The four most common kinds of claims by employees are for wrongful discharge, claims for unpaid leave and overtime, defamation, and discrimination and sexual harassment. Many such claims can be avoided by a detailed employee policy manual and being careful in how you deal with employees. <br /> <br />To reduce the chances of getting sued, it also helps to have well-drafted policies and procedures in place. Every employer, for example, should consider having an employee handbook that outlines what is expected of employees in the workplace.<br /> <br />Thank you to our Platinum members:<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 New!<br />17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />25. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />26. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />27. You can be here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-1015945594848193552?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-27037688176087561702011-10-26T09:06:00.003-05:002011-10-26T09:15:29.258-05:00From Gail,<br /><br />We’re accepting donations for the holiday lights. Send to the Chamber and mark it ‘Holiday Lights’. Thank you.<br /><br />This is a busy week with PREN 2, Health Care Forum, Chamber Retail Roundtable, Business After Hours at Houlihan’s (always very popular so please rsvp!), and Women in Business (Kym Raya speaking!) (Panera Bread Catering!). Please check at the bottom for the details.<br /><br />We’ll accept food donations for the food pantry at all Chamber functions!<br /><br />Welcome to our new members for October:<br /><br />1 Around the World Cigars & Gifts Al Shah<br />2 Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants Janet Sagmeister<br />3 Cbeyond Brooke Martin <br />4 CorePower Yoga Vy Brooks<br />5 DiValerio, Kathy - Koenig & Strey Kathy DiValerio<br />6 Entertainment Cruises Peggy Kennedy <br />7 Gospel Life BIC Church Rev. Jeff Foster<br />8 Master Brick Inc. Ulyana Lysak<br />9 Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center Eileen Considine Boggins<br />10 Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting Alec Schuetter<br />11 Real Results Inc. Qunoot Sharafi<br />12 Uptown Dentistry Dr. Jeff Ruttencutter & Dr. Priscilla Chang<br />13 Mel Thillens Park District Board/Resident<br /><br /><br />If you are a U.S. military veteran, please email me and let me know. <br /><br />We will list your name in the newsletter. And, if you come to the November 9 luncheon, we’ll take a picture of all our vets for the newsletter and I’ll post it online.<br /><br />11/11/11 is Veterans Day and the Chamber office will be closed in observance.<br />First Fridays is reflecting the spirit of Thanksgiving – Park Ridge Merchants seek to raise 1,000 lbs of food for Maine Township Food Pantry during First Fridays: “Remember in November.” <br /><br />Residents are encouraged to bring non perishable items to participating businesses. Each person who donates will receive a coupon that may be redeemed during WinterFest on November 25. For a complete list of participating businesses visit FirstFridaysPR.com.<br /><br />October 25, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am, PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network; one person per profession. <br /><br />October 26, Wednesday, Retail Committee First Friday Planning Meeting, 8:30am – 9:30am, Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview<br /><br />October 26, Wednesday, Health Care Forum Monthly Meeting, 9:00 am - 10:30 am<br /><br />October 27, Thursday, Business After Hours, Houlihan’s, 5 to 7 p.m. Good food and drink and networking – rsvp to the Chamber!<br /><br />October 28, Friday, 8:30am – 9:45am, Women in Business Breakfast, Kymberlee Kaye Raya of Big Shot Marketing speaking about Designing Effective Email Campaigns. Catered by Panera Bread $10 for members and $15 for prospective and walk ins.<br /><br />November 2, Wednesday, 8:30am - 9:30am Retail Committee First Friday Planning Meeting. Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview<br /><br />November 3, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am, (EKG) Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Monthly Meeting , Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300. Led by Lynda Tourloukis, You Can Say Yes! Motivational Services<br /><br />November 4, Friday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm First Fridays Park Ridge – “Remember in November” – reflecting the spirit of Thanksgiving – Park Ridge Merchants seek to raise 1,000 lbs of food for Maine Township Food Pantry during First Fridays: “Remember in November.” Residents are encouraged to bring non perishable items to participating businesses. Each person who donates will receive a coupon that may be redeemed during WinterFest on November 25. For a complete list of participating businesses visit FirstFridaysPR.com.<br /><br />November 9, Wednesday, 8:30am - 9:30am Retail Committee First Friday Meeting. Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview<br /><br />November 9, Wednesday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum - Moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group LLC. Take advantage of cloud technology, collaboration and work from virtually anyplace. Learn what tools are available for businesses to leverage the cloud! http://www.clicktoattend.com/?id=157865 – to pre-register<br /><br />November 9, Wednesday, 11:30am to 1:30pm, Monthly Networking Luncheon at Chicago Marriott O'Hare, 8535 W. Higgins Road, Chicago Speaker is Tom Weber: Discover your Memory Power $25 and $30 prospective members and walk ins. <br /><br />November 10, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Uptown Dentistry. 80 N. Northwest Hwy. An in office whitening treatment will be raffled off! Join Mayor Schmidt as he cuts the red ribbon for this new business in town.<br /><br />November 11, Friday, Veteran's Day - Chamber Closed. Remember our Veterans!<br /><br />November 11, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN1: Park Ridge Executive Network to be rescheduled Chamber closed.<br /><br />November 16, Wednesday 8:00am -9:30am Chamber Retail Committee Meeting, 720 Garden <br /><br />November 17, Thursday 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice, 10 S. NW Highway – join us for this casual networking event.<br /><br />SAVE THE DATES!!! <br /> <br />• November 25, Friday, 6pm – 9pm Winterfest in Park Ridge<br />• December 4, Sunday, 1:00pm, “It’s a Wonderful Life” sponsored by Liberty Bank; at Pickwick Theater to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund. No charge but donations greatly appreciated.<br />• December 18, Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross sponsored by Chamber <br />Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members:<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 New!<br />17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />25. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />26. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />27. You can be here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-2703768817608756170?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-77905218688454650462011-10-17T14:07:00.001-05:002011-10-17T14:07:32.913-05:00From Gail<br /> <br />Last week was our luncheon at Outback Steakhouse and our featured speaker was funnyman Derick Lengwenus. About 35 Chamber members came together and met, ate, and had a great time. Thank you to Rich Callahan at Outback for having us!<br /><br />Saturday was the Electronics Recycling with 335 cars in 3 hours! Thank you to Liberty Bank, Maine Township, and Maine Township Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano for sponsoring. Thank you to Mike McGrath from the City for working so hard. The event was co-hosted by the City, the Chamber, and the Park District.<br /><br />Merchants, when you get your coupons, highlight your name and return them to the Chamber for a drawing. Winner gets a free dedicated eblast.<br /><br />Retail Committee The Retail Committee plans First Fridays each month and could use more helping hands. Also offers a change for retailers to get together and discuss issues on the last Wednesday each month in the evening after shops have closed. October 26 6:30 to 8:00, will continue discussion of social media including facebook, twitter, etc.<br /><br />You’re invited! 720 Garden<br />Core Yoga Open House Saturday Core Yoga is celebrating their 1st Anniversary this Saturday at 991 W. Touhy Avenue from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. <br /><br />Mayor Dave Schmidt will be there at 11 a.m. to cut the ribbon. You’re invited to come out and be part of the ceremony and get your picture in the photograph!<br />Thursday Eblast is cancelled There will be no eblast of Member News on Thursday as I’m on vacation!<br />Are you a Military Vet? If you are a U.S. military veteran, please email me and let me know. We’d like to list your name in the newsletter. And, if you come to the November 9 luncheon, we’ll take a picture of all our vets for the newsletter and I’ll post it online.<br /><br />11/11/11 is Veterans Day and the Chamber office will be closed in observance.<br />Holiday Lights Can you donate money for the lights so they can be strung up in Park Ridge?<br /><br />The cost of lights has gone up from last year and we also need other supplies like cords, splitters, tape, and more.<br /><br />Membership Drive in October Chamber Membership Drive<br /><br />Bring in a new member during October, and receive a $25 Chamber gift certificate! The new member needs to list you under ‘referred by’ on the application. New members approved between now and the end of the year will be in good standing through the end of next year, 12/31/2012.<br /><br />Here’s who has joined so far during the membership drive:<br /><br />1 Around the World Cigars & Gifts Al Shah<br />2 Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants Janet Sagmeister<br />3 Cbeyond Brooke Martin <br />4 CorePower Yoga Vy Brooks<br />5 DiValerio, Kathy - Koenig & Strey Kathy DiValerio<br />6 Entertainment Cruises Peggy Kennedy <br />7 Gospel Life BIC Church Rev. Jeff Foster<br />8 Master Brick Inc. Ulyana Lysak<br />9 Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center Eileen Considine Boggins<br />10 Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting Alec Schuetter<br />11 Real Results Inc. Qunoot Sharafi<br />12 Uptown Dentistry Dr. Jeff Ruttencutter & <br />Dr. Priscilla Chang<br /><br /><br />Lee Acupuncture Did you know that Monday, October 24th is National Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day?<br />To celebrate the occasion, Mary Lee Quaid, Licensed Acupuncturist and owner of Lee Acupuncture and Healing Center is offering mini-stress reduction treatments. If you have always wanted to try Acupuncture but never found the time or were a little apprehensive about what the treatments were like, this is the perfect opportunity for you to sample this ancient healing medicine. Mary Lee will offer 20 minute treatments for just $20 and will be using 2 acupuncture points known for stress reduction. It is called the 20-20-2 celebration for AOM (Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day). To celebrate the day and introduce you to Acupuncture and explain tongue and pulse diagnosis, Mary Lee will be available to schedule appointments over the next few weeks. Just give her clinic at call at 847-830-8817, mention the 20-20-2 celebration, and book your appointment. It's just that simple. You can also email her clinic at leeacupuncture.com@gmail.com.<br /><br />Tasty Pup <br />Tasty Pup would like to thank St. Paul of the Cross for considering us for their October 11th fundraiser.<br />It was an amazing success.<br /><br />Lisa’s Italian Ice Halloween is right around the corner. We have treat bags as<br />low as $1.00 up to a 2 gallon tin for $30.00. These are great <br />for teachers to give their students, to sweeten up an office mate or<br />to gifts for your favorite clients. <br /> <br />Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice - What's Popn <br />10 S. Northwest Hwy.<br />847-692-3737<br />www.lisasitailianice.com<br />www.whatspopn.biz<br /><br />Mark Your Calendar for these Events!<br /> <br />October 18, Tuesday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm, Multi Chamber Business-to-Business Expo and Taste, Bristol Court, 828 E. Rand Rd., Mt. Prospect, Free to attend with business card.<br /><br />October 19, Wednesday, Retail Committee First Friday Planning Meeting, 8:30am – 9:30am, Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview<br /><br />October 20, Health Care Forum, Senior Center, 5 to 8 p.m. “Food, Mood, Sleep” presented by Dr. Sandra Carey from Willow Wellness Center. Everyone is invited! No charge. Please rsvp. Refreshments.<br /><br />October 21, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network<br /><br />October 22, Saturday, 6:00pm, Northwestern Homecoming Game vs. Penn State – SOLD OUT!<br /><br />October 25, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am, PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network<br /><br />October 26, Wednesday, Retail Committee First Friday Planning Meeting, 8:30am – 9:30am, Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview<br /><br />October 26, Wednesday, Health Care Forum Monthly Meeting, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.<br /><br />October 28, Friday, 8:30am – 9:45am, Women in Business Breakfast, Kymberlee Kaye Raya of Big Shot Marketing speaking about Designing Effective Email Marketing Campaigns for Successful Businesses. Catered by Panera Bread $10 for members and $15 for prospective and walk ins.<br /><br />SAVE THE DATES!!! <br /> <br />November 25, Friday, 6pm – 9pm Winterfest in Park Ridge – All around Town!<br />December 4, Saturday, 1pm, “It’s a Wonderful Life” movie at Pickwick Theater benefitting the Park Ridge Community Fund, no charge but donations greatly appreciated.<br />December 18, Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross sponsored by the Chamber – volunteers needed please<br /><br />Contact me: Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members:<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 New!<br />17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />25. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />26. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />27. You can be here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-7790521868845465046?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-24322656500839642312011-10-13T15:11:00.000-05:002011-10-13T15:12:37.322-05:00A Note From Gail<br /> <br />I talked with Carol Langan who is in charge of the Maine Township Food Pantry at 1700 Ballard Rd (847.297.2510) and she told me they desperately need soup, pasta and cereal as they are totally out. <br />From their website, here is their wish list of items they need: <br />http://www.mainetownship.com/services/ga/foodpantry.shtml <br />(Please do not donate large food service size cans)<br /><br /> Macaroni & Cheese<br /> Cereal<br /> Juice, Juice Boxes, Kool Aid<br /> Canned Tuna, Chicken, Salmon<br /> Plain Rice, Rice-A-Roni<br /> Canned Fruit, Apple Sauce<br /> Crackers<br /> Instant Potatoes<br /> Peanut Butter, Jelly (18 oz. maximum size)<br /> Bisquick, Pancake Mix, Syrup<br /> Prepared Meals - Canned Pasta Meals, Boxed Meals<br /> Desserts - Cake, Cookie, & Brownie Mixes, Jell-O, Pudding, Cookies, Frosting<br /> Condiments - Ketchup, Mayonaise, Mustard, Pickles<br /> Beverages - Coffee, Tea, Hot Cocoa<br /> Cooking Supplies - Flour, Sugar, Oil, Salt, Pepper<br /> Cleaning Products - Laundry Soap, Dish Soap<br /> Paper Products - Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Tissues<br /> Storage Products - Tin Foil, Plastic Wrap<br /> Personal Hygiene Products – Shampoo, toothpaste, bath soap<br /><br />The Chamber is one drop off point for food. The Human Needs Task Force is placing bins out in the community and will periodically pick up. The Food Pantry will also pick up larger loads.<br /><br />Carol explained that not only is the need greater but those who have donated so generously in the past find themselves in need also. <br /><br />Please help.<br /><br />Electronics Recycling is this Saturday! Bring all your old electronics to Public Works on Saturday between 9 and noon. $5 gets you a $5 coupon.<br /><br />Sponsored by Liberty Bank, Maine Township and Maine Township Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano.<br /><br />Hosted by your Chamber, your City, and your Park District!<br />New members for October so far <br />Welcome to our new members so far this month:<br />Around the World Cigars & Gifts Al Shah<br />Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants Janet Sagmeister<br />Cbeyond Brooke Martin <br />CorePower Yoga Vy Brooks<br />DiValerio, Kathy - Koenig & Strey Kathy DiValerio<br />Entertainment Cruises Peggy Kennedy <br />Gospel Life BIC Church Rev. Jeff Foster<br />Master Brick Inc. Ulyana Lysak<br />Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center Eileen Considine Boggins<br />Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting Alec Schuetter<br />Uptown Dentistry <br />Jeff Ruttencutter Priscilla Chang<br /><br />Did you know…? Did you know:<br /><br />… Come to the fall fest at Iannelli Studios Heritage Center, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, tonight from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and celebrate with us. The Kalo Foundation is sponsoring the free event to thank the community for supporting the effort to Save Iannelli Studios. Enjoy light refreshments, activities for children, and a chance to see what it planned for the future. <br /><br />…Rosewood has Kathleen Grasz live at the Piano Bar on Oct. 15 and 28<br /><br />… Cigar Event at Around the World Cigars on Friday, November 4th from 4 to 8 p.m. featuring Alec Bradley cigar company. Mention this deal buy 3 get 1 free and buy a box and get 8 cigar free.<br /><br />…Central Baptist Village is offering Apartment Walks on Thursday, 10/13, 2 to 4. 708.583.8500 www.cbvillage.org<br /><br />… The Park Ridge Fraternal Order of Police Annual Fundraiser is coming up. Order your tickets from jgenuald@parkridgepolice.org<br /><br />… Central Baptist Village has a performance by comedian Larry bergnach on Thursday, November 3, at 10 a.m. 708.583.8500<br /><br />…Rainbow Hospice Angels Ball is Saturday, October 29, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare.<br /><br />… Electronics Recycling at Public Works on Sat., Oct 15! Sponsored by Liberty Bank, Maine Township, and Robert Provenzano. Hosted by Chamber, City and Park District!<br />Center of Concern It’s Bunko Time <br /><br />Come be a part of a fun-filled event to benefit The Center of Concern - a social service agency in Park Ridge that is dedicated to helping our neighbors in need. Get some friends together for lots of laughs! <br />**Session One: Bunko & Lunch**: Friday, October 14, 2011 12:30-3:30 Men/Women<br /> (This is a great opportunity to do something fun with friends while the kids are in school) <br /><br />**Session Two: Bunko & Dinner**<br />Friday, October 14, 2011 6:30-9:30 p.m. Ladies’ Night at South Park Recreation Center<br />Talcott and Cumberland Ave., Park Ridge<br /><br />Ticket Price: $15 per person, pick your session<br />Includes: Bunko Games & Prizes, your choice of Hot Beef Sandwich or Mostaccioli with Marinara, Dessert, Coffee and Tea. Bunko is a fun dice game that anyone can play – No experience necessary!<br />Send with Reservation – Tickets held at door For reservations – Call Nancy at 847-318-1008<br />Mail: Nancy Buckely, 1008 Garden, Park Ridge, IL 60068<br />Make check payable to: The Center of Concern Auxiliary<br /><br />Higher Level Wellness Higher Level Wellness<br />Join us Friday October 14th @ 7:PM<br />as we revisit: <br /> <br /> Seasons 52 Fresh Grill & Wine Bar <br />1770 E. Higgins Road Schaumburg IL 60173<br />847-517-5252<br /> Their menu is seasonally inspired with choices that are less than<br /> 475 calories each! <br /> <br /> Please RSVP ASAP to reserve your spot at the table!<br /> 847-361-6185 <br /> <br />Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice. Did you know that October is Popcorn month?<br /> <br />Come into Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice-What's Pop'n and grab a bag of your<br />favorite flavor. Enjoy it while watching the football game, a good movie or sitting<br />around a fire pit on a nice cool fall evening. <br /> <br />We are also introducing two new flavors - Banana Foster and Apple Taffy.<br />Come in and try a sample, you'll be hooked.<br /> <br />10 S. Northwest Hwy<br />Park Ridge, IL <br />847-692-3737<br />www.lisasitalianice.com <br />www.whatspopn.biz<br /><br />Park Ridge Fraternal Order of Police F.O.P. Lodge 16<br />Park Ridge Fraternal Order of Police<br />Annual Fundraiser Thursday October 20, 2011 7:00pm-10:00pm<br /><br />Cash Raffle <br />1st Prize $5,000 2nd Prize $2,500 3rd Prize $1,000<br />Tickets $50 only 425 tickets will be sold<br /><br />Proceeds will benefit the Park Ridge Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 16, a charitable organization that supports local community groups and police officers in a time of need.<br /><br />The drawing for the Cash Raffle will be held at the Snuggery, 6733 N. Olmstead, Chicago. Admission is $15 at the door. <br />Includes dinner buffet and entry into Door Prize Raffle.<br />Additional Raffles will also be held during the evening!<br />Winner need Not be present to win Cash Raffle.<br />For tickets or additional information, please contact Detective John Dorner, Detective Steve Stopka, or Officer Julie Genualdi at (847) 318-5252.<br /><br />Bellas & Wachowski Bellas & Wachowski: Partnership and Shareholders' Agreements<br /> <br />Do not take your business relationships for granted. It is essential that when there is more than one owner of a business, the relationship between the owners must be defined. <br /> <br />Consider it a prenuptial agreement for business owners. Whatever you call it, the ownership relationship should be spelled out in writing.<br /> <br /><br />Center of Concern Welcomes John McNabola Center of Concern Welcomes John McNabola, New Executive Director<br />Fall Festival & Fundraiser: Mexican Buffet Dinner<br />Includes hors d’oeuvres, entree choices, dessert, coffee & soft drinks<br />Monday, October 24, 2011 at Hay Caramba! 122 S Prospect Avenue<br />5:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. <br />Cash Bar, Raffle, Entertainment $40 per person<br /><br />For more information, please contact Dawn Disher at 847-823-0453 X 125<br /><br />RWOPR Republican Women of Park Ridge (RWOPR) <br />General Meeting<br />7:00pm-10:00pm<br />Thursday, October 20, 2011<br />South Park Recreation Center<br />Talcott & Cumberland<br />Presents: Jonathan Greenberg,<br /><br />How We Got Here: The Israeli-Arab Conflict and What's at Stake for America<br />Jonathan Greenberg, Past Midwest Political Director AIPAC, The American Israel Public Affairs committee. Current Republican Candidate IL State Representative 57th District and ordained Rabbi.<br /><br />Center of Concern HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE IN PARK RIDGE benefits the Center of Concern<br /><br />A unique collection of quality hand-crafted items such as doll clothes, note-cards, candles, sweaters, floral arrangements, pet accessories, fine chocolates, gift baskets and more. One of a kind silver, beaded and gemstone jewelry. Pampered Chef, Avon and Tastefully Simply representatives will also be available. Just in time for the holidays!<br />A portion of the funds generated will benefit the programs of The Center of Concern and give hope and inspiration to well deserving individuals.<br />St Andrews Lutheran Church, 260 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068<br />Saturday Nov. 12th 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<br />Sunday Nov. 13th 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.<br /><br />Plenty of parking! Visa, Master Card Accepted<br /><br />The Center of Concern Auxiliary<br /><br />WineStyles Wine of the Week WineStyles Park Ridge Introducing Wine of the Week<br />Wine of the Week <br /><br />Domaine De La Bergerie Cab Franc France<br />80 % Cab Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon<br />Dark cherry and fresh plum fruit; soft on entry, fresh and very clean with smooth tannins, floral but fleshy with nice smooth finish.<br />Regular Price $26.99<br />Sale Price $ 17.99 (33% savings) <br />Brickton Art Center features Oakton artists Free Art Exhibit Focuses on Nature <br /><br />Nature lovers won’t want to miss an upcoming free exhibit that focuses on how Oakton artists capture their outdoor subjects.<br /><br />The Nature Project opens Friday, October 14, at the Brickton Art Center, 306 Busse Highway, Park Ridge. Students and faculty will display their natural artwork through the use of photography, ceramics, sculptures, drawings, paintings, and mixed media. An opening reception, with the opportunity to meet the artists, is scheduled from 7 – 9 p.m. The exhibit runs through Friday, November 11.<br /><br />The Brickton Art Center is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. <br />Contact Me: Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members:<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 New!<br />17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />25. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />26. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />27. You can be here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-2432265650083964231?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-8282063551738434862011-10-11T11:01:00.002-05:002011-10-11T11:08:02.728-05:00From Gail,<br /> <br />Don’t forget to like us! www.facebook.com/parkridgechamber <br /><br />Last night was the Million Dollar Quartet at the Apollo Theatre! It was fantastic! <br /><br />I’ve been asked to book ‘Jersey Boys’ – if I did, would you go? What other shows are you interested? When we did Billy Elliot last year, we had over 100 people but we really only need as little as 15 or 20 in order to qualify for the group rates. <br /><br />This week is our luncheon at Outback Steakhouse on Wednesday, our Tech Forum about Twitter on Thursday, and on Saturday is the Electronics Recycling Day.<br /><br />Holiday Lights Can you donate money for the lights so they can be strung up in Park Ridge? It will be very sad if there are no festive holiday lights in the trees. <br /><br />We’re estimating the cost at about $5,000 for the cost of the lights so if just 200 Chamber members each donated $25, we’d easily have it!<br />Just in from Mayor Schmidt:<br />I learned late last Friday that I will be one of three local mayors speaking at a press conference being held by the Northwest Municipal Conference at the State of Illinois Building on the issue of Com Ed's performance this summer. Please be advised that the specific topic will focus on health and safety issues caused by Com Ed's lack of response. Inconvenience and economic loss, while very important, will not be addressed at the press conference.<br /><br />The press conference is tomorrow morning. I am trying to gather as much information as possible about how the outages endangered the health and safety of our residents, such as live wires or a power loss to a medical device If any of you experienced a health or safety issue, or know someone who did, I would greatly appreciate it if you would provide me with details before the end of this evening. I want to be able to share those stories with the press and other elected officials who will be in attendance tomorrow.<br /><br />Thanks for your help.<br />Passport to Park Ridge last Friday First Friday of October was 'Passport to Park Ridge' and included an Amazing Race with 23 merchants participating. Clever clues, some hard and some easy, were passed out to 51 teams in front of the library. The clues scattered race participants througout Park Ridge's shopping areas from Uptown to South Park to Village Green. Five groups came back to the Library at the end to report they visited all 23 businesses. Raffle tickets were handed out as racers figured out the clues. All raffle tickets will be entered into a drawing to announce the winner of a huge gift basket filled with more than $200 in prizes from all the merchants and the Chamber of Commerce.<br /><br />The first team to come in with their passport stamped from all 23 merchants was John Valin and his mother, Barbara, who said, "This was the most fun we've had in Park Ridge in a very long time!" Lisa Maskala Streff said, "Nice work with the "Amazing Race". We had a good time and went into some businesses that we didn't even know about."<br /><br />After the race ended at 8 p.m., a campfire-style sing-along in front of the library was led by Jerrod Skiba from Allegro Music Center with chocolate covered marshmallows provided by Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. <br /><br />www.firstfridayspr.com<br /><br />AutumnFest, sponsored by the Park Ridge Chamber's Retail Committee and the Library, kicked off with a Pet Parade with Mayor Dave Schmidt leading the parade with his 15 year old Maltese, Miabella. About 40 families and their pets, kids and stuffed animals came out to enjoy the warm Indian Summer day and march in the parade around the library grounds. Dogs dressed up as a lobster, headless horseman, devil and more also proudly sported their costumes. The mood was festive and Mayor Dave reminded the crowd to shop locally and keep their money in Park Ridge.<br /><br />After the Pet Parade, families brought their old clothes to stuff with hay for scarecrows. Smaller children enjoyed the musical haybales.<br /><br /><br /> Chamber Membership Drive in October<br /><br />Bring in a new member during October, and receive a $25 Chamber gift certificate! The new member needs to list you under ‘referred by’ on the application.<br /><br />New members approved between now and the end of the year will be in good standing through the end of next year, 12/31/2012.<br /><br />Here’s who has joined so far during the membership drive:<br /><br />DiValerio, Kathy - Koenig & Strey Kathy DiValerio<br />C beyond Brooke Martin <br />Around the World Cigars & Gifts Al Shah<br />CorePower Yoga Vy Brooks<br />Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants Janet Sagmeister<br />Gospel Life BIC Church Rev. Jeff Foster<br />Midwest Palliative&Hospice Care Center Eileen Considine Boggins<br />Master Brick Inc. Ulyana Lysak<br />Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting Alec Schuetter<br /><br /><br />Mark Your Calendar for these Events!<br />October 12, Wednesday, 11:30am to 1:30pm, Monthly Networking Luncheon at Outback Steakhouse, 8101 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago Derek Lengwenus, stand-up comic, $25 members and $30 prospective members and walk ins. <br /><br />October 12, Wednesday, Retail Committee First Friday Planning Meeting, 8:30am – 9:30am, Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview<br /><br />October 13, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum Tech Forum: Twitter 101 – what is it, why do you use it, and how can it help your business? Moderated by Ben Wilson,Falkor Group LLC<br /><br />October 14, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am Park Ridge Executive Network (PREN) 1<br /><br />October, 14, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am, Communications Meeting<br /><br />October, 14, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am, Membership Committee Meeting<br /><br />October 15, Saturday, 9am – 12pm Electronics Recycling Day at Public Works <br />Service Center, 400 Busse Highway, $5 per car and each driver will receive a coupon good for $5 off a $20 purchase at various Chamber members. Sponsored by Liberty Bank, Maine Township, and Maine Township Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano. Hosted by Park Ridge City, Park Ridge Park District, and Park Ridge Chamber.<br /><br />October 18, Tuesday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm, Multi Chamber Business-to-Business Expo and Taste, Bristol Court, 828 E. Rand Rd., Mt. Prospect, Free to attend with business card.<br /><br />October 19, Wednesday, Retail Committee First Friday Planning Meeting, 8:30am – 9:30am, Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview<br /><br />October 20, Health Care Forum, Senior Center, 5 to 8 p.m. “Food, Mood, Sleep” presented by Dr. Sandra from Willow Wellness Center.<br /><br />October 21, Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 3: Park Ridge Executive Network<br /><br />October 22, Saturday, 6:00pm, Northwestern Homecoming Game vs. Penn State<br /><br />October 25, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am, PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network<br /><br />October 26, Wednesday, Retail Committee First Friday Planning Meeting, 8:30am – 9:30am, Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview<br /><br />October 28, Friday, 8:30am – 9:45am, Women in Business Breakfast, Kymberlee Kaye Raya of Big Shot Marketing speaking about Designing Effective Email Campaigns. Catered by Panera Bread $10 for members and $15 for prospective and walk ins.<br /><br />SAVE THE DATES!!! <br /> <br />November 25, Friday, 6pm – 9pm Winterfest in Park Ridge – All around Town!<br />December, 4, Saturday, 1pm, “It’s a Wonderful Life” movie at Pickwick Theater benefitting the Park Ridge Community Fund, no charge but donations greatly appreciated.<br />December 18, Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross sponsored by the Chamber – volunteers needed please<br /><br />Contact me: Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members:<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479 <br />5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539 New!<br />17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686 <br />19. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />20. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800 <br />21. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />22. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />24. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />25. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101 <br />26. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />27. You can be here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-828206355173843486?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-45984851480923269542011-10-06T12:48:00.002-05:002011-10-06T12:55:08.998-05:00From Gail,<br /><br />Tomorrow is First Friday: Passport to Park Ridge! Pick up your clues to the Amazing Race in front of the library between 5:30 and 6 p.m. or at any participating store. The grand prize is a basket of goodies from the participating merchants – worth over $200!<br /><br />Here are some of our Chamber members that I know are participating – go in their stores and buy something please!<br />Affresco<br />All on the Road Catering<br />Allegro Music <br />Amphora<br />Around the World Cigars & Gifts<br />Brickton Art Center<br />Camp Willow <br />Carmen Nicole's<br />Charter Fitness of Park Ridge<br />Cream of the Crepe <br />Global Handmade Hope<br />Hill’s Hallmark<br />Jason's Deli<br />Kustum Kribs Baby Boutique<br />Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice <br />On View Art <br />Park Ridge Library<br />Perry's Pizza & Ribs<br />Pickwick Restaurant<br />Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory<br />Tasty Pup<br />TeaLula <br />2 Sisters Boutique<br />Vine Street Candle Shop<br />WineStyles<br /><br />The Amazing Race will kick off at the Park Ridge Public Library at 5:30 p.m.<br /><br />Racers will receive their first clue at the library, which will lead them to a participating First Friday businesses. When racers find a business, they may be required to perform a quick task before receiving a stamp in their passport and their next clue.<br /><br />Racers will earn a ticket for every clue they solve, which enters them into a drawing for the gift basket. Two tickets are awarded for solving the clue without opening the envelope, which has the answer; and, one ticket is awarded if the envelope is open. An additional ticket will be given to anyone who makes a purchase.<br /><br />The winner of the basket will be notified by e-mail on Monday, October 10.<br /><br />For more information and a list of participating businesses, visit FirstFridaysPR.com or contact the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce at (847) 825-3121.<br /><br />And Saturday is AutumnFest with the Pet Parade starting at 11; Scarecrow making 11:30to 12:30 for just $2 each; and Musical Hay bales!<br /><br />Did you know:<br /><br />…Dr. Sara Koveleski Kraut, APTHS, had her baby girl! Scarlett Leilani, 7lbs 6 oz. Congratulations to Sara and family on 3rd precious addition!<br /><br />… Cigar Event at Around the World Cigars on Friday, November 4th from 4 to 8 p.m. featuring Alec Bradley cigar company. Mention this deal buy 3 get 1 free and buy a box and get 8th cigar free.<br /><br />… June Moon will be at 1091 Bonita in Park Ridge on Friday October 7th from 9AM to 3PM and on Saturday October 8th from 9AM to 1PM.<br /><br />…Central Baptist Village is offering Apartment Walks on Thursday, 10/13, 2 to 4. 708.583.8500 www.cbvillage.org<br /><br />…TriPilates offers private lessons on Sunday mornings? (847) 698-6338<br /><br />… The Park Ridge Fraternal Order of Police Annual Fundraiser is coming up. Order your tickets from jgenuald@parkridgepolice.org<br /><br />… WineStyles is having a wine tasting tomorrow from 5 – 8! $5 goes to American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer research. <br /><br />…the Park Ridge Garden Club meets on October 13 at the Senior Center – bring food for the Mine Township Food Pantry.<br /><br />… Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice is in the fall spirit! We are welcoming back our Apple Pie Ice Cream. Stop by while you are out enjoying the fall colors and beautiful weather. Check out our Halloween decor too!<br /><br />…Park Ridge Reads – Scott Turow Special Author Appearance and Book Signing on Tuesday, October 18th 7:00pm; Doors open at 6:30pm; Pickwick Main Theatre<br />Free tickets available at the Park Ridge Library 2nd floor Reader Services desk.<br />… Park Ridge Fire Department is competing for a $10,000 grant and needs your help. www.befiresmart.com/pledge to take the Be Fire Smart Fire Safety Pledge and credit our fired department!<br />… Kalo Foundation is having an open house on Thursday, 10/13, 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Iannelli Studios Heritage Center, 255 N. Northwest Hwy.<br /><br />…Center of Concern is having more fun bunko events next Friday 10/14. Nancy 847.318.1008 for details and tickets. Welcome John McNabola as new ED!!! <br /><br />… Oakton at Niles North offers Powerful Job Search with LinkedIn (BUS S17-01). Learn how to use this powerful networking/career-building tool to enhance your job search and professional advancement. Session meets 7 – 8:30 p.m., Monday, October 17. Course fee is $20.<br /><br />… Central Baptist Village has a performance by comedian Larry bergnach on Thursday, November 3, at 10 a.m. 708.583.8500<br /><br />…Rainbow Hospice Angels Ball is Saturday, October 29, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare.<br /><br />… Electronics Recycling at Public Works on Sat., Oct 15! Sponsored by Liberty Bank, Maine Township, and Robert Provenzano. Hosted by Chamber, City and Park District!<br /><br />… 11 - Getting Vaccinated is the Best Way to Protect You and Your Family From the Flu - The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has supplied influenza vaccine to its community partners to provide public vaccination clinics. Click on the attached link to learn more.<br /><br />… Maine Center's 35th Christmas in Park Ridge House Walk! December 2, 2011 - Call 847-232-2908 for information or to reserve tickets.<br />Last Saturday, Oct. 1, Karen Nelson performed with a string trio at the Park Ridge Country Club for the 50th year anniversary celebration of the Rotary Club of Park Ridge. <br /><br />Karen will be also playing for the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago for their fall series, Don Quixote, with music by Ludwig Minkus, in a totally recreated production with new sets, music, costumes, video projections, life-sized horse puppets (!) and more. Check the Joffrey website for ticket information and say hello to Karen in the pit when you come. <br /><br />Or you could drive to the Green Bay Symphony Orchestra for their October 8 concert in which she will be performing, but that's a slightly longer trip!<br />Iannelli fall fest planned to thank community<br />A fall fest at Iannelli Studios Heritage Center, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, has been planned for Thursday, Oct. 13, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Kalo Foundation is sponsoring the free event to thank the community for supporting the effort to Save Iannelli Studios. Come and celebrate with us and enjoy light refreshments, activities for children, and a chance to see what it planned for the future. <br /><br />Petite Opera thinks its never too earlier to start thinking about Christmas! <br />In September, the group started rehearsing its next opera production, "Amahl and the Night Visitors", the story of a poor crippled boy visited by the three Magi as they follow the star. The show originally aired on PBS. Its a great family show with a great music and a message sure to get you into the holiday mood. The cast includes a child and adult from Park Ridge in the starring roles. Group rates are available at 847.553.4442. Get into the Holiday spirit, and plan to attend FRI Dec 2 (7:30 PM), SAT Dec 3 (2PM and 7:30 PM), FRI Dec 9 (7:30 PM), SAT Dec 10 (7:30 PM), or SUN Dec 11 (4PM).<br /><br />F.O.P. Lodge 16<br />Park Ridge Fraternal Order of Police<br />Annual Fundraiser Thursday October 20, 2011 7:00pm-10:00pm<br /><br />Cash Raffle <br />1st Prize $5,000 2nd Prize $2,500 3rd Prize $1,000<br />Tickets $50 only 425 tickets will be sold<br /><br />Proceeds will benefit the Park Ridge Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 16, a charitable organization that supports local community groups and police officers in a time of need.<br /><br />The drawing for the Cash Raffle will be held at the Snuggery, 6733 N. Olmstead, Chicago. Admission is $15 at the door. <br />Includes dinner buffet and entry into Door Prize Raffle.<br />Additional Raffles will also be held during the evening!<br />Winner need Not be present to win Cash Raffle.<br />For tickets or additional information, please contact Detective John Dorner, Detective Steve Stopka, or Officer Julie Genualdi at (847) 318-5252.<br /><br />Protect Your Business from Risks of Lawsuits – tip #2<br />Submitted by Bellas & Wachowski <br /> <br />Fact: We live in a litigious society and most lawsuits arise out of a business relationship, not from the threat of a personal injury lawsuit. Every business faces the risks of becoming involved in a lawsuit. Business owners can help minimize the risks by taking some protective measures.<br /><br />Always Get it in Writing<br /> <br />Whether you are providing services, hiring a vendor, hiring an employee, or selling product, get it in writing.<br />The most likely kind of claim against your business will be over a contract of some sort. Every transaction - buying, selling renting, or providing services involve written contracts - involves legal relationships. If you enter into business dealings without a written contract, you are placing your business at risk. You can minimize the risks in your favor by using contracts that contain terms that favor you. The protections are contained in the fine print. Every agreement should spell out how disputes between the parties to the contract will be settled. For example, arbitration and mediation clauses keep you out of the courts and liquidated damages spell out the amount to be paid by a breaching party. You can also add provisions limiting your warranties and spelling out penalties for late payment.<br /><br />Check this book out from the library:<br />Invisible Gorilla and Other Ways our Intuitions Deceive Us by Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons 157.74 CHA This book addresses illusions of perception, thought and memory. We often have an impression that we are seeing everything around us in detail and more importantly, that everyone else is seeing the same thing. What your colleague or employee hears or sees or remembers may be different and lead to misunderstandings and errors. The complimentary website to their book has some great video examples of their research: www.theinvisiblegorilla.com/videos.html<br /><br /> <br /><br />On Friday, September 23, 2011 along with hundreds of other CPAs throughout the state, Rozovics & Wojcicki, P.C. participated in the Illinois CPA Society’s Second Annual CPA Day of Service. The CPA Day of Service was started last year in response to the growing needs of social service agencies and non-profit organizations in an uncertain economy and increased member interest in public service opportunities. <br />As part of this effort, 13 employees from Rozovics & Wojcicki, P.C. spent the day helping the Kalo Foundation fix up the future site of the Iannelli Studio Heritage Center in Park Ridge. In one afternoon these employees performed various tasks such as clearing overgrown weeds and shrubbery, washing windows, as well as vacuuming and cleaning the property’s interior surfaces. Because the property had been vacant for a number of years, the volunteer work Rozovics & Wojcicki, P.C. performed initiated the first step in renovating the property. “Stepping out of the office and taking time away from our usual tasks, gave us all a very real connection to the needs of our area. Volunteering is also a morale booster – employees feel good doing something good together,” stated Jeff Rozovics, Partner. <br />Rozovics & Wojcicki, P.C. has been serving clients in the Park Ridge and Chicagoland Area for more than 30 years. More information about the firm can be found on their site at www.rozwoj.com.<br /><br />Republican Women of Park Ridge (RWOPR) <br />General Meeting<br />7:00pm-10:00pm<br />Thursday, October 20, 2011<br />South Park Recreation Center<br />Talcott & Cumberland<br />Presents: Jonathan Greenberg,<br /><br />How We Got Here: The Israeli-Arab Conflict and What's at Stake for America<br />Jonathan Greenberg, Past Midwest Political Director AIPAC, The American Israel Public Affairs committee. Current Republican Candidate IL State Representative 57th District and ordained Rabbi.<br /><br />HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE IN PARK RIDGE benefits the Center of Concern<br /><br />A unique collection of quality hand-crafted items such as doll clothes, note-cards, candles, sweaters, floral arrangements, pet accessories, fine chocolates, gift baskets and more. One of a kind silver, beaded and gemstone jewelry. Pampered Chef, Avon and Tastefully Simply representatives will also be available. Just in time for the holidays!<br />A portion of the funds generated will benefit the programs of The Center of Concern and give hope and inspiration to well deserving individuals.<br />St Andrews Lutheran Church, 260 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068<br />Saturday Nov. 12th 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<br />Sunday Nov. 13th 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.<br /><br />Plenty of parking! Visa, Master Card Accepted<br /><br />The Center of Concern Auxiliary<br /><br />The Omega Community Healthcare Organization (OCHO) is hosting a very <br />important event, our annual fundraiser in support of the activities in <br />our center.<br /><br />SAVE THE DATE for our Halloween fundraiser. The Monster Ball!<br /><br />We will also be having a Silent Auction, so gift baskets are much appreciated!<br /><br />Dinner, Dance, & Raffle (Round trip ticket anywhere in the U.S.)<br /><br />Saturday, October 29, 2011 6:00 PM<br />$50 / Dinner Ticket<br /><br />MIRAGE at FOUR POINTS SHERATON HOTEL<br />10255 W. Irving Park Road<br />Schiller Park, IL 60176<br /><br />Please make gifts payable to Omega Community Healthcare Organization.<br />Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.<br />Omega Community Healthcare Organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit <br />organization under the IRS code.<br /> <br />For more information, please contact May Granada at 773-517-9536.<br /><br />Enhance Your Computer Skills <br /><br />No matter what your skill level, the Oakton Alliance for Lifelong Learning has a computer class for you. <br /><br />MS Outlook 2007: Tips and Tricks (DPR E77-01). Organize and simplify your life with Outlook. Create and send e-mails; sort and organize messages; schedule appointments, events, and tasks; and work with address books to add and edit contacts. Session meets 8 – 11 a.m., Friday, October 21, at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 East Golf Road. Course fee is $35. <br /><br />Introduction to Photoshop (DPR A04-01). Learn basic Photoshop techniques such as cropping, rotating images, removing red eye, and eliminating backgrounds. Six-week course meets 12 – 3 p.m., Sundays, starting October 23, at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus. Course fee is $175. <br /><br />Intermediate Microsoft Excel (DPR A85-02). Explore advanced options to develop and maintain worksheets. Three-week course meets 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sundays, starting October 23, at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus. Course fee is $105. <br /><br />Basic Computer (DPR A22-04). Confused what to do after turning on your computer? Learn how to use the start menu and the basics of customizing your desktop. Discover how to use e-mail and send pictures to family and friends. Six-week course meets 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sundays, starting October 23, at Oakton’s Skokie campus, 7701 North Lincoln Avenue. Course fee is $160. <br /><br />Intro to PC and Windows (DPR A51-04). Geared for the beginning student, learn the language of your computer. Discover different Microsoft applications and how to use them. Six-week course meets 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sundays, starting October 23, at Oakton’s Skokie campus. Course fee is $160. <br /><br />All registrants will be charged an $8 non-refundable processing fee at the time of registration. However, students who register online will only be charged once per semester for an unlimited number of courses. Those registering in person, by mail, or fax will be charged an $8 fee with each registration form. <br /><br />For a complete Alliance for Lifelong Learning class schedule, including registration and fee information, visit www.oakton.edu/all, or call 847-982-9888, press 3.<br /><br />Free Art Exhibit Focuses on Nature <br /><br />Nature lovers won’t want to miss an upcoming free exhibit that focuses on how Oakton artists capture their outdoor subjects.<br /><br />The Nature Project opens Friday, October 14, at the Brickton Art Center, 306 Busse Highway, Park Ridge. Students and faculty will display their natural artwork through the use of photography, ceramics, sculptures, drawings, paintings, and mixed media. An opening reception, with the opportunity to meet the artists, is scheduled from 7 – 9 p.m. The exhibit runs through Friday, November 11.<br /><br />The Brickton Art Center is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. <br />Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847-720-4479<br />5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />17. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686<br />18. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />19. Responsive Management Solutions LLC: 847.804.8800<br />20. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />21. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />22. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />23. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />24. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />25. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101<br />26. You can be here!<br />Back to top<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-4598485148092326954?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-33507961448680687772011-10-03T15:20:00.000-05:002011-10-03T15:21:15.576-05:00Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/parkridgechamber and like us! Big Shot Marketing came over and helped me set it up so I’ve been putting pictures on it. See if you can find your picture! We also have a twitter account which I try to update daily. <br /><br />First Fridays is this Friday – Passport to Park Ridge. Are you participating? We’re printing the booklet so if you haven’t sent us your clue, we need it today please!<br /><br />Fairview has a huge crane in front of Panino’s but they are still open for business! Please come out!<br /><br />Start thinking about who you want to nominate for a Park Ridge Community Star for 2011. Our annual dinner will be on Saturday, January 21, at the Park Ridge Country Club.<br /><br />Also, we’re looking for new board members interested in serving on the Chamber’s board of directors. A nominating committee has been appointed by the president of the board, Jackie Mathews, and consists of Jackie Mathews, Theresa Olson, Dave Donovan, Jay Crowley and me. Let one of us know if you’re interested in serving on the board. It’s a hard working board and very rewarding!<br /><br /><br />What a wonderful event! The Chamber’s monthly Business After Hours last Thursday held at Rosewood Restaurant in Rosemont was fabulous! We had about 45 people and the Rosewood was so generous – they had food stations set up plus waiters passing appetizers plus an open bar for 2 hours! Nadya Zimmerman, Tanya Travel, won the $50 gift certificate that Rosewood donated to the Chamber!<br /><br />New group for retailers! Happened last Wednesday and continues each month on the last Wednesday. 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center, 720 Garden Street. Sheila Duda, TeaLula, chair of the Retail Committee will facilitate this new group. Next one is Wednesday, October 26.<br /><br />The first topic was ‘Facebook for Business’ and Mark Maloney, Findzall, and Ben Wilson, Falkor Group, answered all the questions! <br /><br /><br />Don’t forget our Membership Drive for the Chamber!<br /><br />Bring in a new member during October, and receive a $25 Chamber gift certificate! The new member needs to list you under ‘referred by’ on the application.<br /><br />New members approved between now and the end of the year will be in good standing through the end of next year, 12/31/2012.<br /><br /><br />City Seeks Task Force Volunteers by Today!<br /> <br />The City would like to invite interested individuals to serve on two newly created task forces.<br /> <br />The Economic Development Task Force will be comprised of approximately 15 volunteers from a cross-section of the community. Members will include a blend of people from the business community, non-profit, and consumer perspectives. The purpose of the task force is to gain feedback in the areas of marketing, business retention, and business attraction. A letter of interest, including applicable qualifications, should be submitted to the Deputy City Manager, 505 Butler Place, by October 3. Initially, the task force will meet on a monthly basis.<br /> <br />The Sign Review Task Force will be comprised of 8 to 10 individuals from the community, both business and property owners. These individuals will be asked to review the sign ordinance and recommend appropriate changes. Letters of interest should be submitted to the Community Preservation and Development Manager, 505 Butler Place, by October 3. The Sign Task Force is expected to meet as needed to complete its review.<br /><br /><br />October 5, Wednesday, Retail Committee First Friday Planning Meeting, 8:30am – 9:30am, Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview<br /><br />October 6, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am, (EKG) Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Monthly Meeting , Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300. Facilitated by Lynda Tourloukis, You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services.<br /><br />October 7, Friday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, First Fridays Park Ridge – “Passport into Park Ridge” – Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt for Prizes!<br /><br />October 12, Wednesday, 11:30am to 1:30pm, Monthly Networking Luncheon at Outback Steakhouse, 8101 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago $25 members and $30 prospective members and walk ins.<br /><br />October 12, Wednesday, Retail Committee First Friday Planning Meeting, 8:30am – 9:30am, Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview<br /><br />October 13, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum Tech Forum: Twitter 101 – what is it, why do you use it, and how can it help your business?Moderated by Ben Wilson,Falkor Group LLC<br /><br />October 14, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am Park Ridge Executive Network (PREN) 1<br /><br />October, 14, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am, Communications Meeting<br /><br />October, 14, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am, Membership Committee Meeting<br /><br />October 15, Saturday, 9am – 12pm Electronics Recycling Day at Public Works <br />Service Center, 400 Busse Highway, $5 per car and each driver will receive a coupon good for $5 off a $20 purchase at various Chamber members.<br /><br />October 18, Tuesday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm, Multi Chamber Business-to-Business Expo and Taste, Bristol Court, 828 E. Rand Rd., Mt. Prospect, Free to attend with business card.<br /><br />October 19, Wednesday, Retail Committee First Friday Planning Meeting, 8:30am – 9:30am, Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview<br /><br />October 22, Saturday, 6:00pm, Northwestern Homecoming Game vs. Penn State<br />Sponsored by Park Ridge Financial Advisors and the Chamber featuring a Big Ten Show Down between The Northwestern Wildcats and The Penn State Nittany Lions 2011 ANNUAL HOMECOMING GAME at Northwestern's Ryan Field . Cost is $40 per ticket – call Chamber.<br /><br />October 27, Thursday, Retail Committee First Friday Planning Meeting, 8:30am – 9:30am, Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview<br /><br />SAVE THE DATES! <br /> <br />November 25, Friday, Winterfest<br />December 18, Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross sponsored by the Chamber <br /><br />Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1 All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2 ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />3 AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847.292.4710<br />4 Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479<br />5 Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6 Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7 D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8 E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9 Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10 Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11 Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12 Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13 K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14 LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15 North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16 Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847-692-5000<br />17 Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686<br />18 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />19 Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800<br />20 Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />21 Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />22 Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />23 Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />24 Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />25 Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101<br />26 You can be here!<br />Back to top<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-3350796144868068777?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-16244060479371784122011-09-29T14:28:00.001-05:002011-09-29T14:31:38.589-05:00A Note From Gail:<br /> <br />Keep sending me your news! I love hearing what’s going on in your business – and so does everyone else!<br /><br />For the 4th year in a row, I’ll be a judge in the local high school competition for DECA held in Rosemont on the morning of Tuesday, December 6th. Can you judge too? They always need more judges. Eric Nelson, Nelson Automotive, also judges each year as he won state in high school and competed nationally and feels a duty to give back. They need judges in all career fields. Let me know soon please.<br /><br />Kidwinks.com <br />It may be getting cooler outside but the temperature is heating up at kidwinks.com. <br /><br />Kidwinks is going to be highlighting their Halloween & Fall Fun Guide on 3 TV stations: Fox Good Day Chicago, ABC Morning News, & WGN Midday News. <br /><br />Don't miss out on this great opportunity to highlight your business or sale in one of these super popular guides. You pay for online advertising but also get TV exposure.<br /><br />Did you know…? Did you know:<br /><br />… The Park Ridge Fraternal Order of Police Annual Fundraiser is coming up. Order your tickets from jgenuald@parkridgepolice.org<br /><br />… Nick Brait’s series ‘The Ledger of Your Life’ is being held at The Summit of Uptown. Call to reserve your spot 847-685-8402.<br /><br />… WineStyles is having a sale! 20% on select bottles of wine. Don’t forget their Friday evening wine tastings. <br /><br />…Park Ridge Reads – Scott Turow Special Author Appearance and Book Signing on Tuesday, October 18th 7:00pm; Doors open at 6:30pm; Pickwick Main Theatre<br />Free tickets available at the Park Ridge Library 2nd floor Reader Services desk.<br />… Park Ridge Fire Department is competing for a $10,000 grant and needs your help. www.befiresmart.com/pledge to take the Be Fire Smart Fire Safety Pledge<br />… Fire Dept is having its Open House this Saturday, 10/1, at Greenwood & Oakton <br /><br />… Oakton at Niles North offers Powerful Job Search with LinkedIn (BUS S17-01). Learn how to use this powerful networking/career-building tool to enhance your job search and professional advancement. Session meets 7 – 8:30 p.m., Monday, October 17. Course fee is $20.<br /><br />… June Moon will be at 1019 N. Elmwood Ave. in Oak Park on Friday September 30th and Saturday October 1st from 9AM to 3PM each day. Check the June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559. <br /><br />…The Fire Department is hosting its annual Open House Oct. 1 from 12-4 at St. 36, 1000 N Greenwood. Ronald McDonald will be at both of our Open Houses this year.<br /><br />… The Annual Maine Township Community Garage Sale benefiting disadvantaged children and hungry families will be held rain or shine, Saturday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of Maine Township Town Hall, 1700 Ballard Rd., Park Ridge. (more below)<br /><br />… Electronics Recycling at Public Works on Sat., Oct 15! Sponsored by Liberty Bank, Maine Township, and Robert Provenzano. Hosted by Chamber, City and Park District!<br /><br />… Amphora is offering 2012 Casual Living Show Indoor/Outdoor Furniture just arrived<br />"Life Outside" Quality pieces that are not only well made but extremely stylish.<br />Good looking enough to put in your basement...never worry about flooding again!<br />We have 8 assorted sets all priced at cost and are the latest 2012 styles<br />Prices range from $239.00 to $999.00<br /><br />… Maine Center's 35th Christmas in Park Ridge House Walk! December 2, 2011 - Call 847-232-2908 for information or to reserve tickets.<br />Charity Fashion Show Charity Fashion Show<br />Benefitting the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer<br />What better way to spend an evening! Grab your girlfriends and join us to see the latest fall fashions. Enjoy the company of good friends, tasty appetizers and pink drinks. All of course while supporting an important cause – the fight against breast cancer. And as a special treat, all guests get to take home a swag bag loaded with surprises!<br />Thursday, September 29, 6:30 pm doors open, 7:15 pm fashion show<br />116 Main Street, Park Ridge (former Dominic’s Kitchen Store)<br /> <br />$60 at the door<br />To purchase tickets visit New Prospects<br />Event Sponsors include:<br />Fashions: New Prospects | 2 Sisters | Co-op California<br />Hair & Makeup: Linda Russo Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist, Nail Tech<br />Appetizers: All on the Road Catering<br />Pink Margaritas: Rita’s on the Run<br />Pink Tea: TeaLula<br /><br />Breast Cancer Awareness & Education<br />Women’s Imaging Center<br />Holy Family Medical Center<br />*100% of the proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society<br />Checks payable to ‘The Main Event’<br /><br />Bellas & Wachowski Protect Your Business from Risks of Lawsuits<br />Submitted by Bellas & Wachowski <br /> <br />Fact: We live in a litigious society and most lawsuits arise out of a business relationship, not from the threat of a personal injury lawsuit. Every business faces the risks of becoming involved in a lawsuit. Business owners can help minimize the risks by taking some protective measures.<br /><br />Shield Yourself from Personal Liability Exposure<br /> <br />Some lawyers advise that every business should be incorporated or formed as some other type of limited liability business entity. While incorporating is no guarantee against personal liability exposure, it's certainly an effective shield against the risks and dangers inherent in operating a business. Every business owner should be mindful of the risks and take steps to protect their family and their personal assets.<br /><br /><br />Advanced Physical Therapy is hiring! Looking for Part-Time Illinois-licensed Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant. <br /><br />Sara Koveleski Kraut, DPT<br />Advanced Physical Therapy & Health Services<br />444 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 202<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br />Phone: (847) 268-0280<br />Website: www.apths.com <br /><br />Fire Dept Open House this Saturday Fire Department Open House October 1st, 2011<br />The Park Ridge Fire Department will host its annual Open House on Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 12 Noon until 4 p.m. The location will be Fire Station #36, located at 1000 N. Greenwood Ave., at the corner of Oakton St. and Greenwood Ave. Parking is available on the East side of Greenwood Ave., in the parking lot of Resurrection Pavilion, 1001 N. Greenwood Ave.<br /><br />This event provides a unique opportunity to not only meet and greet fire personnel, but also to tour the fire equipment on display, including the M.A.B.A.S. Division 3 communications vehicle, and asset shared by Fire Departments throughout the area.<br /><br />To showcase the Fire Department’s equipment and capabilities, a vehicle extrication<br />demonstration will take place during the Open House at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Children can learn the fundamentals of fire safety at the Fire Safety House (built as an addition to the fire station), and can utilize an interactive exhibit provided by the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance to test your fire safety knowledge! Many organizations such as Lutheran General Hospital, Resurrection Hospital, North Suburban Emergency Communications Center (NSECC), Nicor, and Com Ed will be on<br />hand providing information and handouts.<br /><br />Ronald McDonald will be visiting at 1:30 p.m. to pass out fire safety books to the visitors.<br /><br />Admission is free. Refreshments will be provided by the Metropolitan Emergency Support Services group (M.E.S.S. Canteen). For more information about this action-packed day, call (847) 318-6721 or visit our website at www.parkridgefd.org<br /><br />Park Ridge Historical Society Event: Town of Maine Cemetery Tour<br />Date: Saturday, October 1st, 2011<br />Time: 10 AM – 2PM <br />Location: Touhy Avenue & Dee Road, Park Ridge, IL<br />Hear the stories of the past! 165 year old cemetery where many interesting Park Ridge peoplehave been laid to rest. Their lives will be reenacted by Maine South High School theater students and Lincoln Middle School students.<br /><br />Admission: Society Members - $5<br /> Adults - $10<br /> High School Age & Under - $5<br /> Family Admission - $20<br />Free coffee, cider and doughnuts will be available in the gatehouse.<br />For additional information contact the PRHS: 847-696-1973 or visit: www.pennyville.org<br /> <br />Maine Township Community Garage Sale this Saturday Maine Township Community Garage Sale To<br />Benefit Disadvantaged Children and Hungry Families<br /><br />The Annual Maine Township Community Garage Sale benefiting disadvantaged children and hungry families will be held rain or shine, Saturday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of Maine Township Town Hall, 1700 Ballard Rd., Park Ridge. <br /><br />The event is organized by the MaineStay Department of Maine Township and sponsored by Chicagoland Senior News, Journal & Topics Newspapers, Liberty Bank for Savings, Hwy. Comm. Robert Provenzano, Arc Disposal, Parkway Bank and Park Ridge Taxi/Community Cab. Proceeds benefit the MaineStay Adventure Camp for disadvantaged youth and the Township’s Emergency Food Pantry.<br /><br />Residents can participate in several ways. Donated merchandise from residents will be sold by Township staff to help raise funds. Donations of small working electronics, children’s games, children’s furniture and accessories, garden tools and small hand tools are especially needed. Maine Township will not accept donations of clothes, large and/or heavy furniture, firearms, explosives or any type of weapons. Drop-offs will be accepted from Sept. 26 -29 but not beforehand. <br /><br />Residents can also come and shop for countless bargains on the day of the event. Sales are cash only and exact change will be appreciated. Financial donations are also gratefully accepted. <br /><br />“This is a really fun annual event which raises money for two worthy causes,” says Township Supervisor Carol A. Teschky. “We encourage our Township residents to participate, to give financial support, or just come by to shop.” <br /><br />For more information, please call Marie Worobec at 847-297-2510 Ext. 270. Information is also posted on the Township website www.mainetownship.com.<br /><br />Comfort Inn/O’Hare Comfort Inn O’Hare’s TIFFANY’S RESTAURANT PROUDLY PRESENT<br /><br />OCTOBERFEST<br />WHEN: SEPT. 30th - OCT. 2nd , 2011 <br />WHERE: TIFFANY’S, 2179 E.TOUHY, DES PLAINES<br />WHAT: SERVING POPULAR GERMAN HOMEMADE DISHES AND MORE<br />AND: ...ASK OUR STAFF FOR DETAILS<br />OPEN: FROM 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM (..OR MAYBE LONGER….)<br />CALL: 1-847-298-7733 <br />FOR MORE INFOS AND RESERVATION<br />Norwood Crossing Delectable Desserts Open House at Norwood Crossing<br /><br />Enjoy a variety of pies and pastries along with coffee and tea at Norwood Crossing during its Delectable Desserts Open House, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., on Oct. 5, at Norwood Crossing Assisted Living, 6016-20 N. Nina Avenue in Chicago. Tour their state-of-the-art Assisted Living building with its many amenities and visit their newly renovated Sheltered Care. Staff will be available to conduct tours and answer questions. A raffle with door prizes will be held during the event. Please RSVP by calling (773) 577-5323.<br /><br />Kalo Foundation Kalo Foundation<br />Congratulations and thank you to the Arts & Carafes committee. The profit was around $10,000. WOW - It was a wonderful evening.<br /><br />Please circle October 13, 2011 from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. It is our open house at the Studios. We need everyone there to meet and greet, and we need home made sweet breads or cookies from everyone. This is our chance to show off this wonderful property to the community.<br /><br />October 23, 2011 is Betty Green's talk on Zook in Park Ridge - 1:30 pm at 720 Garden Street. Donation $10.00. Which includes a tour of Zook houses.<br /><br />Free Small Business Expo. We would like to inform you about a free Small Business Expo sponsored by the City Treasurer's Office. Some of Chicago's top business stars will teach a full day of 32 FREE business workshops including acquiring more capital, social media secrets for business, networking expertise, improving websites, working with the City and State, and many more. <br /> <br />When: Friday, October 7, 2011<br />Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.<br />Where: The UIC Forum <br />Address: 725 W Roosevelt Rd. (Halsted/Roosevelt) Chicago, IL 60608 <br />Cost: Free<br /> <br />Please join the BBB as we are pleased to help sponsor the City Treasurer's Small Business Expo.<br /> <br />Pre-register now to speed by entry lines and to see the amazing lineup of experts waiting to help you at: <br /> <br />www.chicagocitytreasurer.com/smallBusinessExpo/smallBusinessExpo.htm<br /><br />Mortgage Relief Project Governor Pat Quinn has established the Mortgage Relief Project to help you take advantage of new government programs that can help you lower your mortgage payments, avoid foreclosure and keep your home. Learn more at your local Mortgage Relief Project outreach event.<br /><br />Free housing counseling is available. We will also teach you to recognize the tell-tale signs of mortgage fraud. Be sure to bring your latest mortgage documents (bills,<br />statements, notices, etc.), two most recent paystubs, and your state ID or driver’s license. For a list of all the documents that you would need to complete a full<br />application for a loan modifi cation, go to www.idfpr.com.<br /><br />To register for the event or for more Mortgage Relief Project information, call toll-free at 1-800-532-8785 or visit www.idfpr.com.<br /><br />Brickton Art Center features Oakton artists Free Art Exhibit Focuses on Nature <br /><br />Nature lovers won’t want to miss an upcoming free exhibit that focuses on how Oakton artists capture their outdoor subjects.<br /><br />The Nature Project opens Friday, October 14, at the Brickton Art Center, 306 Busse Highway, Park Ridge. Students and faculty will display their natural artwork through the use of photography, ceramics, sculptures, drawings, paintings, and mixed media. An opening reception, with the opportunity to meet the artists, is scheduled from 7 – 9 p.m. The exhibit runs through Friday, November 11.<br /><br />The Brickton Art Center is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. <br />Park Ridge Public Library Reader’s Choice 2010 Small Business Book Awards from Small Business Trends<br />Here are the top ten winners of the Reader’s Choice 2010 Small Business Book Awards from Small Business Trends, a website whose tagline is “Small business success…delivered daily.” Read the full article here: http://smallbiztrends.com/2010/12/readers-choice-2010-small-business-book-awards.html. All books are available at the Park Ridge Public Library unless noted.<br />The Highest Calling by Larry Janesky <br />Social Media Marketing by Liana Evans <br />The 24-Hour Customer by Adrian C. Ott <br />A Cup of Cappuccino for the Entrepreneur’s Spirit by Jeretta Horn Nord and Lou C. Kerr (not available at the Park Ridge Public Library)<br />The Wealthy Freelancer by Steve Slaunwhite, et. al <br />Defy Gravity by Rebel Brown <br />The Last Original Idea by Alan K’necht and Geri Rockstein <br />31 Days to Greeting Card Marketing Mastery by Bruce Brown <br />The Termite Effect by Shawn Brodof <br />Internet Marketing from the Real Experts by Shawn Collins and Missy Ward<br />Chicago Consumers’ Checkbook<br />You can now access Chicago Consumers’ Checkbook at the Library’s internet computers through the Premium Resources page! This resource evaluates the quality and prices of Chicago area service firms and stores, such as auto repair shops, plumbers, dentists, banks, and insurance companies. The Library also subscribes to the magazine. Read the current issue within the library or check out past issues to read at home.<br /><br />Contact Me: Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847-720-4479<br />5. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />17. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686<br />18. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />19. Responsive Management Solutions LLC: 847.804.8800<br />20. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />21. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />22. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />23. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />24. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />25. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101<br />26. You can be here!<br />Back to top<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-1624406047937178412?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-63623733995181311562011-09-27T09:41:00.001-05:002011-09-27T09:41:32.821-05:00Last week was such a busy week with all our Chamber events such as the luncheon at the Country Club. We raised more than $700 for the Park Ridge Community Fund – thank you to those who attended, donated, purchased!<br /> <br />Our Women in Business was also great with a wonderful speaker and our Chamber member, Le Peep, who provided a fabulous breakfast of pastries, scrambled eggs with bacon and veggies, yogurts, OJ, and coffee! Thanks, Paulette!<br /> <br /> <br />Rosewood Restaurant for BAH on Thursday! <br />I hope you’re coming to the Chamber’s monthly Business After Hours this Thursday. It will be held at Rosewood Restaurant in Rosemont from 5 to 7 p.m. Bring your business cards and be prepared to meet a lot of people! Please let us know if you can make it so we can give them a heads up on how much food to prepare!<br />Retail Roundtable – New!<br /> <br />‘Facebook for Businesses’ is the topic with Mark Maloney, Findzall, and Ben Wilson, Falkor Group, speaking! New group for retailers! Meets on the last Wednesday of each month starting September 28 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center, 720 Garden Street. Sheila Duda, TeaLula, chair of the Retail Committee will facilitate this new group. The first topic to be discussed will be ‘Facebook for Business’ so bring all your questions and get them answered! Mark Maloney, Findzall, and Ben Wilson, Falkor Group, will answer your questions! <br /> <br />If you have a shop/store in Park Ridge then don’t miss out on the Chamber’s Retail Roundtable! It’s a new group formed to allow retailers the opportunity to discuss issues of interest specifically to them.<br /> <br />Email info@ParkRidgeChamber.org to rsvp. There is no fee for the Retail Roundtable. <br /> <br />Bring your neighboring retailers too – we hope to get new members for the Chamber. Prospective members can attend 3 meetings and then we ask that they join the Chamber.<br />Membership Drive in October Membership Drive for the Chamber!<br /> <br />Bring in a new member during October, and receive a $25 Chamber gift certificate! The new member needs to list you under ‘referred by’ on the application.<br /> <br />New members approved between now and the end of the year will be in good standing through the end of next year, 12/31/2012.<br /> <br /> <br />Leads & Referral Networking Groups Park Ridge Executive Network – PREN:<br /> <br />Who isn’t interested in networking? Isn’t that a primary reason you joined the Chamber? The Chamber offers 3 monthly leads and referral networking groups and they’re each looking to increase their memberships. <br /> <br />There is no additional charge because it’s included in your membership – one person per profession. Email me and I’ll let you know which one needs your profession!<br /> <br />Ambassadors We’re looking for Ambassadors for the Chamber – members who want to meet our new members and mentor them<br />so they feel comfortable at Chamber events.<br /> <br />You get a badge! You meet and greet at Chamber events. You’ll teach them about all the benefits the Chamber offers. <br /> <br />If you’d like to be a Chamber Ambassador, let me know or Susan Frangos at susan@higherlevelwellness.com who chairs the group. <br /> <br />Planning for Winterfest! Winterfest will be held on Friday, November 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. <br /> <br />Can you donate $50, $75 or $100 to help cover the costs? <br /> <br />Will you be open and, if so, what activities will be going on at your place of business? Do you have any ideas to drive people into your business? We’re working with the library, the City and the South Park Merchants to make this another successful event.<br /> <br />Multi-Chamber Expo & Taste on 10/18 There are about a dozen chambers participating in the Multi Chamber Expo & Taste on Tuesday, October 18. Bristol Court, 828 E. Rand Rd<br /> <br />The Expo is free to attend with a business card and we usually get hundreds coming through.<br /> <br />Task Forces for the City City Seeks Task Force Volunteers<br /> <br />The City would like to invite interested individuals to serve on two newly created task forces.<br /> <br />The Economic Development Task Force will be comprised of approximately 15 volunteers from a cross-section of the community. Members will include a blend of people from the business community, non-profit, and consumer perspectives. The purpose of the task force is to gain feedback in the areas of marketing, business retention, and business attraction. A letter of interest, including applicable qualifications, should be submitted to the Deputy City Manager, <br />505 Butler Place<br />, by October 3. Initially, the task force will meet on a monthly basis.<br /> <br />The Sign Review Task Force will be comprised of 8 to 10 individuals from the community, both business and property owners. These individuals will be asked to review the sign ordinance and recommend appropriate changes. Letters of interest should be submitted to the Community Preservation and Development Manager, <br />505 Butler Place<br />, by October 3. The Sign Task Force is expected to meet as needed to complete its review.<br /> <br />Mark Your Calendar for these Events!<br /> <br />September 27, Tuesday, 9:00am-10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network<br /> <br />September 28, Wednesday, 9:00am -10:30am Health Care Forum<br /> <br />September 28, Wednesday, Retail Committee First Friday Planning Meeting, 8:30am – 9:30am, Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview<br /> <br />September 28, Wednesday, 6:30pm – 8:00pm Chamber Retail Roundtable: Facebook for Business If you have a shop in Park Ridge, then don’t miss out on the Chamber’s monthly Retail Roundtable! Please RSVP. Sheila Duda, TeaLula heads up the Retail Committee.<br /> <br />September 29, Thursday, Business After Hours 5:00pm - 7:00pm at Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 W. Higgins, Rosemont – Bring your business cards for some networking and enjoy food and beverages.<br /> <br />October 5, Wednesday, Retail Committee First Friday Planning Meeting, 8:30am – 9:30am, Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview<br /> <br />October 6, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am, (EKG) Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group Monthly Meeting , Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300. Facilitated by Lynda Tourloukis, You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services.<br /> <br />October 7, Friday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, First Fridays Park Ridge – “Passport into Park Ridge” – Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt for Prizes!<br /> <br />October 12, Wednesday, 11:30am to 1:30pm, Monthly Networking Luncheon at Outback Steakhouse, 8101 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago $25 members and $30 prospective members and walk ins.<br /> <br />October 12, Wednesday, Retail Committee First Friday Planning Meeting, 8:30am – 9:30am, Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview<br /> <br />October 13, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Tech Forum Tech Forum: Twitter 101 – what is it, why do you use it, and how can it help your business?Moderated by Ben Wilson,Falkor Group LLC<br /> <br />October 14, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am Park Ridge Executive Network (PREN) 1<br /> <br />October, 14, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am, Communications Meeting<br /> <br />October, 14, Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am, Membership Committee Meeting<br /> <br />October 15, Saturday, 9am – 12pm Electronics Recycling Day at Public Works <br />Service Center, 400 Busse Highway, $5 per car and each driver will receive a coupon good for $5 off a $20 purchase at various Chamber members.<br /> <br />October 18, Tuesday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm, Multi Chamber Business-to-Business Expo and Taste, Bristol Court, 828 E. Rand Rd., Mt. Prospect, Free to attend with business card.<br /> <br />October 19, Wednesday, Retail Committee First Friday Planning Meeting, 8:30am – 9:30am, Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview<br /> <br />October 22, Saturday, 6:00pm, Northwestern Homecoming Game vs. Penn State<br />Sponsored by Park Ridge Financial Advisors and the Chamber featuring a Big Ten Show Down between The Northwestern Wildcats and The Penn State Nittany Lions 2011 ANNUAL HOMECOMING GAME at Northwestern's Ryan Field . Cost is $40 per ticket – call Chamber.<br /> <br />October 27, Thursday, Retail Committee First Friday Planning Meeting, 8:30am – 9:30am, Tea Lula, 11 S. Fairview<br /> <br />SAVE THE DATES! <br /> <br />November 25, Friday, Winterfest<br />December 18, Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross sponsored by the Chamber <br /> <br />Contact me: Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /> <br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /> <br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1 All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2 ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />3 AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847.292.4710<br />4 Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479<br />5 Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6 Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7 D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8 E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9 Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10 Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11 Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12 Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13 K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14 LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15 North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16 Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847-692-5000<br />17 Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686<br />18 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />19 Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800<br />20 Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />21 Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />22 Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />23 Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />24 Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />25 Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101<br />26 You can be here!<br />Back to top<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-6362373399518131156?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-40871676089742776362011-09-22T11:26:00.001-05:002011-09-22T11:28:39.544-05:00A Note From Gail<br /> <br />Tomorrow is our Women in Business breakfast here at the Chamber – Andrea Herron will talk about hiring the right person the first time. Le Peep is catering. $10 with rsvp for Members; $15 walk-ins and prospective members.<br /><br />I put the call out for your news and boy, did you respond! Check out all that’s happening in Park Ridge!!!<br /><br />Chico’s day of community giving <br />Day of Community Giving: 10% of your purchases to benefit local charities including the Park Ridge Community Fund and MCYAF.<br /><br />Date: Friday, September 23, 2011 <br />Time: 12:00-7:00 p.m.<br /><br />Dress to express, dress for success, dress who you are, and be a part of our caring community. Please mention the Park Ridge Community Fund or MCYAF when checking out so Chico’s knows you support a healthy community.<br /><br />Arts and Carafes from Kalo! Kalo Foundation is hosting their annual Arts and Carafes fundraiser at the Park Ridge Country Club on Friday, September 23.<br /><br />I love this event and go every year! The club does wonderful gourmet food pairings and wine tasting that’s phenomenal! I think you can still get in but I hear its close to being sold out!<br />Did you know…? Did you know:<br /><br />… Tomorrow Chico’s is having their VIP Event Week! Discounts of 20% plus 5% for Passport members. Also tomorrow, Friday, 9/23, is a fundraiser for the Park Ridge Community Fund and MCYAF will receive 10% of all sales so please shop tomorrow and mention the fundraiser!<br /><br />… Floyd’s Barbershop kicks off its annual coat drive today! Anyone that brings us a coat or two gets a half price haircut. We're also collecting hats, scarves and mittens. Please help us et the word out! <br /><br />…Carlucci Rosemont is offering a 3 course pre-fixed dinner every Sunday for $25pp<br /><br />… Kustum Kribs, 147 N. Northwest, is having a fall fashion show, art opening, and Pluto Tee Trunk show on 9/24. <br /><br />… Linda Russo Hairstylist in Park Ridge is putting Home Coming feathers in Up do's!<br />Make your appointment to get your make up done for your Home Coming Dance by Linda Russo from Caruden Hair Design 847-823-1610 www.lindaarusso.com. <br /><br />… Maine Center's 35th Christmas in Park Ridge House Walk! December 2, 2011 - Call 847-232-2908 for information or to reserve tickets.<br /><br />…Did you know that Suzann Sladcik Wilson of Beadphoria has a book "Simple Beginnings: Beading" coming out in the early part of 2012? You can already pre-order it on Amazon.com! http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Beginnings-Step---Step-Creating/dp/1565236777/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1312304843&sr=8-8<br />She would also be happy to sign a copy for you!<br /><br />… St. Andrews School News: On October 2nd St. Andrews School is celebrating 100 years of education. The celebration begins with a 10:00 am Worship Service followed at 11:30 am with Food and Festivities. Tickets are available in the school office, a Family ticket is $20.00, Adult tickets are $10.00 and children ages 3 - 12 are $5.00. For more information please call the school office at 847-823-9308 x200.<br /><br />…FREE FOOD: Rosewood's offering Monday through Friday from 4:00pm-6:00pm in the bar featuring Chef's choice of complimentary appetizers. New exotic drink specials will also be offered! Please bring your friends and co-workers in after work for a nice relaxing treat on us! Call 847-696-9494 for more information.<br /><br />… Kiddie Kingdom is donating 15% of proceeds to the research and fight against breast cancer on Sunday Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to close at 7411 N. Milwaukee, Niles.<br /><br />…The Fire Department is hosting its annual Open House Oct. 1 from 12-4 at St. 36, 1000 N Greenwood. Ronald McDonald will be at both of our Open Houses this year.<br /><br />… Electronics Recycling at Public Works on Sat., Oct 15! Sponsored by Liberty Bank, Maine Township, and Robert Provenzano. Hosted by Chamber, City and Park District!<br />Lisa Shewfelt, Realtor I will be having an Open House on a NEW listing this<br />Sunday the 25th from 1-3pm at 1920 Burton Lane in Park Ridge<br />Fantastic 3bdrm ranch*2 car attached garage* 1st floor Family room<br />80x131 lot*partial basement*Hardwood flrs* Price $395000<br /> <br />Stop by and check it out! any questions call me at 312-518-8090<br /> <br />Lisa<br />Lisa Shewfelt<br />Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage<br /><br />Advanced Physical Therapy is hiring! Looking for Part-Time Illinois-licensed Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant. <br /><br />Sara Koveleski Kraut, DPT<br />Advanced Physical Therapy & Health Services<br />444 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 202<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br />Phone: (847) 268-0280<br />Website: www.apths.com <br /><br />Comfort Inn/O’Hare Comfort Inn O’Hare’s TIFFANY’S RESTAURANT PROUDLY PRESENT<br /><br />OCTOBERFEST<br />WHEN: SEPT. 30th - OCT. 2nd , 2011 <br />WHERE: TIFFANY’S, 2179 E.TOUHY, DES PLAINES<br />WHAT: SERVING POPULAR GERMAN HOMEMADE DISHES AND MORE<br />AND: ...ASK OUR STAFF FOR DETAILS<br />OPEN: FROM 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM (..OR MAYBE LONGER….)<br />CALL: 1-847-298-7733 <br />FOR MORE INFOS AND RESERVATION<br />12 Toys of Christmas by Kidwinks.com <br />Kidwinks.com Sponsorship Opportunities:<br />12 Toys of Christmas - For the last 2 years, we have run a very successful "12 Toys of Christmas" promotion, highlighting 12 great toys hand-picked by a few of our favorite toy store owners and kidwinks.com. Throughout the promotion, members vote on their favorite toys, and every couple of days someone wins one of those toys. Last year we were scheduled to appear on TV highlighting the 12 Toys of Christmas but our segment was canceled due to the death on Ron Santo, so my guess is that this will be an easy one to get on TV this year. Not only do parents love The 12 Toys of Christmas promotion but so do grandparents, aunts, and uncles, in fact anyone who has a child in their life. We are looking for businesses to sponsor 1 or all 12 of the toys. Sponsorship includes branding in the listing, in the email blast, and on our facebook page. The cost is $300 per toy or all 12 for $3,300. If all 12 toys are sponsored by 1 business we will also include their branding in our TV segment if it is picked up by a local news station. <br />Holiday TV Line Up - Last year we posted "The Holiday TV Lineup" every day from December 1st to December 27th on our facebook page, FreeThingsToDoInChicagoWithKids, and our fans loved it!! Cost to sponsor this popular posting: $100 per post. <br />Please contact Nina for more information or to reserve your spot. nina@kidwinks.com, 847-915-6666.<br /><br />Morningfields Morningfields <br />Thank you for your continued interest and support with Morningfields. In the past 25 years, we have grown tremendously and could not have done it without your support.<br /><br />As our appreciation, beginning Monday, September 19th – Friday, September 30th we are offering FREE DELIVERY on ALL CATERING ORDERS of $100.00 or more (before tax).<br /><br />This would include any orders for:<br /><br />• Cakes and Desserts<br />• Deli Platters and Sandwiches – (assorted)<br />• All Hot Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner Buffets<br />• Continental Breakfast and Box Lunches<br />• Hors d’oeuvres<br />• All Party Platters<br />• Coffee and Beverage Service<br />Thank you again for your generosity and support. We hope you take advantage of our great food and our special offer.<br />Melissa Rufo, Catering Manager, <br />Morningfields<br />800 W. Devon<br />Park Ridge, IL. 60068<br />847-696-4200 x4<br />Melissa@morningfields.net<br /><br />WineStyles WineStyles<br /><br />FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD FAMOUS "LARRY" WINE TASTING 5 TO 8<br />free for wine club and $10 for non members. <br />taste a spanish verdejo, a crisp New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc<br />a new Fruity California Red, a Napa Zinfandel, Mendocino California Cabernet, and a new cabernet/carmenere blend from Chile<br />For all of you who haven't met Larry, you are in for a treat! <br /><br />PUMPKIN WINE is Here ALONG WITH HALLOWINE, a apple spice wine! WE HAVE PUMPKIN BEER & OKTOBERFEST BEER!<br /><br />Charity Fashion Show Charity Fashion Show<br />Benefitting the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer<br />What better way to spend an evening! Grab your girlfriends and join us to see the latest fall fashions. <br />Enjoy the company of good friends, tasty appetizers and pink drinks.<br />All of course while supporting an important cause – the fight against breast cancer. <br />And as a special treat, all guests get to take home a swag bag loaded with surprises!<br />Thursday, September 29, 6:30 pm doors open, 7:15 pm fashion show<br />116 Main Street, Park Ridge (former Dominic’s Kitchen Store)<br /><br /> $50 Donation on/before September 27*<br /><br />$60 at the door<br />To purchase tickets visit <br />New Prospects<br />Event Sponsors include:<br />Fashions<br />New Prospects | 2 Sisters | Co-op California<br />Hair & Makeup<br />Linda Russo<br />Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist, Nail Tech<br />Appetizers<br />All on the Road Catering<br />Pink Margaritas<br />Rita’s on the Run<br />Pink Tea<br />TeaLula<br /><br />Breast Cancer Awareness & Education<br />Women’s Imaging Center<br />Holy Family Medical Center<br />*100% of the proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society<br />Checks payable to ‘The Main Event’<br /><br />Park Ridge Historical Society Event: Town of Maine Cemetery Tour<br />Date: Saturday, October 1st, 2011<br />Time: 10 AM – 2PM <br />Location: Touhy Avenue & Dee Road, Park Ridge, IL<br />Hear the stories of the past! 165 year old cemetery where many interesting Park Ridge peoplehave been laid to rest. Their lives will be reenacted by Maine South High School theater students and Lincoln Middle School students.<br /><br />Admission: Society Members - $5<br /> Adults - $10<br /> High School Age & Under - $5<br /> Family Admission - $20<br />Free coffee, cider and doughnuts will be available in the gatehouse.<br />For additional information contact the PRHS: 847-696-1973 or visit: www.pennyville.org<br /> <br />Central Baptist Village Presents Central Baptist Village Presents:<br />Performance by Edizon Dayao on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m.<br /><br />Let Edizon refresh your spirit with his solo orchestrated performance and unique keyboard techniques. Edizon has been playing and entertaining internationally<br />to as many as 700 private and public performances annually, including at the<br />posh mandarin hotel Tours and refreshments provided. RSVP 708.583.8500<br />www.cbvillage.org<br /><br />Resurrection Health Care: Care of Students with Diabetes Care of Students with Diabetes Program<br />The state of IL has passed a law that all schools with one or more students with diabetes be educated on diabetes by a healthcare professional. In order to assist, Resurrection Medical Center is offering an educational session for school staff. <br />Roxane Finegan, RN, CDE<br />Health Management Classroom<br />Saturday, October 1, 2011<br />11:00 am – 12:30 pm<br /><br />Resurrection Medical Center<br />7435 W. Talcott Ave<br />Chicago, IL 60631<br /><br />Topics will include:<br />Blood glucose testing<br />Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) & treatment (including use of glucagon)<br />Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)<br />Insulin and use of insulin pens<br />What are insulin pumps?<br /><br />Please call 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636) <br />to reserve your space. Light refreshments will be served.<br />Fee $20.<br /><br />Oakton Community College <br />Enhance Computer and Photography Skills<br /><br />Enhance your computer and photography skills by enrolling in classes offered through the Oakton Alliance for Lifelong Learning this fall.<br /><br />Build a Web Site with Dreamweaver (DPR A37-02). Become familiar with Dreamweaver through actual Web construction. Work with text, images, hyperlinks, tables, frames, and layers. Seven-week course meets 9:45 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturdays, starting October 1, at Oakton’s Skokie campus, 7701 North Lincoln Avenue. Course fee is $230.<br /><br />Access (DPR A71-01). Learn about relational databases and gain proficiency in adding, editing, and deleting data. Discover ways to enhance reports with graphics, special effects, lines, and color. Five-week course meets 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sundays, starting October 2, at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 East Golf Road. Course fee is $160. <br /><br />Computers Are for Everyone (DPR A57-03). Is the Internet unknown territory for you? This hands-on course demonstrates how to send, open, and insert pictures into an e-mail, and look up information on Google and Yahoo. Four-week course meets 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sundays, starting October 2, at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus. Course fee is $115. <br /><br />Black and White Photo Lab (ART E05-01). Find out how to print from your negatives using traditional methods. Beginner and advanced students welcome. Eight-week course meets 7 – 9:30 p.m., Tuesdays, starting October 4, at Glenbrook South High School, 4000 West Lake Avenue, Glenview. Course fee is $169.<br /><br />Photography (ART E14-01). Gain inspiration to personalize your approach to picture taking. Learn how composition, content, and intent combine to produce powerful photographs. Four-week course meets 7 – 8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, starting October 4, at Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston. Course fee is $90. <br /><br />All registrants will be charged an $8 non-refundable processing fee at the time of registration. However, students who register online will only be charged once per semester for an unlimited number of courses. Those registering in person, by mail, or fax will be charged an $8 fee with each registration form. <br /><br />For a complete Alliance for Lifelong Learning class schedule, including registration and fee information, visit www.oakton.edu/all, or call 847-982-9888, press 3.<br /><br />Contact Me: Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847-720-4479<br />5. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />17. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686<br />18. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />19. Responsive Management Solutions LLC: 847.804.8800<br />20. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />21. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />22. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />23. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />24. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />25. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101<br />26. You can be here!<br />Back to top<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-4087167608974277636?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-35040368792701731782011-09-19T13:59:00.001-05:002011-09-19T13:59:29.181-05:00Please come to the Chamber’s monthly networking luncheon on Wednesday, 9/21, from 11:30 to 1:30. We have 50 people signed up so far and I’m hoping for twice that! It will benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund and we have wonderful donations for the drawings and silent auction. Mike Pressler and David Barker will speak about the health center for District 207. The Country Club has a wonderful menu planned. It will be another fun event so don’t wait to rsvp - $30 with rsvp or $35 at the door.<br /><br />The Mega-Connect scheduled for this Thursday was cancelled due to lack of rsvp’s. We usually get 250 attendees with 18 Chambers participating but it was very slow this time so we had to release the hotel space and the speaker.<br /><br />Yes, this is a busy week! Board meeting tomorrow, Luncheon on Wednesday, Retail Committee on Thursday, Ambassador lunch on Thursday and Women in Business on Friday! <br /><br />Andrea Herron will talk on hiring the right person the first time. Le Peep will cater breakfast. Cost is $10/$15.<br /><br />Also on Friday, Chico’s is having a huge sale and donating 10% of the proceeds to the Park Ridge Community Fund and to MCYAF! So, you’ll see me there.<br /><br />If you bring in a new member during October, you will receive a $25 Chamber gift certificate! The new member needs to list you under ‘referred by’ on the application.<br /><br />New members approved between now and the end of the year will be in good standing through the end of next year, 12/31/2012.<br /><br /><br />Please note that the Business After Hours at Rosewood Restaurant will be on September 29! It will be a fabulous event! Please rsvp to the Chamber so we have an idea of how many to plan for!<br />If you’re interested in a monthly leads and referral networking group, let me know and we’ll try to fit you into one of the three the Chamber has – and there is no additional charge because it’s included in your membership!<br />Our Chamber Ambassadors visit prospective and new members and mentor the new members so they feel comfortable at Chamber events and also learn about all the benefits the Chamber offers. If you’d like to be a Chamber Ambassador, let me know or Susan Frangos at susan@higherlevelwellness.com who chairs the group. The next meeting is Thursday.<br />Winterfest will be held on Friday, November 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. <br /><br />Can you donate $50, $75 or $100 to help cover the costs? <br /><br />Will you be open and, if so, what activities will be going on at your place of business? Do you have any ideas to drive people into your business? We’re working with the library, the City and the South Park Merchants to make this another successful event.<br /><br />The next First Fridays is October 7 with the theme “Passport to Park Ridge”. Come help plan! Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at TeaLula – we could use some extra hands!<br />New group for retailers! Meets on the last Wednesday of each month starting September 28 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center, 720 Garden Street. Sheila Duda, TeaLula, chair of the Retail Committee will facilitate this new group. The first topic to be discussed will be ‘Facebook for Business’ so bring all your questions and get them answered! Mark Maloney, Findzall, and Ben Wilson, Falkor Group, will answer your questions! <br /><br />If you have a shop/store in Park Ridge then don’t miss out on the Chamber’s Retail Roundtable! It’s a new group formed to allow retailers the opportunity to discuss issues of interest specifically to them.<br /><br />Email info@ParkRidgeChamber.org to rsvp. There is no fee for the Retail Roundtable. <br /><br />Bring your neighboring retailers too – we hope to get new members for the Chamber. Prospective members can attend 3 meetings and then we ask that they join the Chamber.<br />There are about a dozen chambers participating in the Multi Chamber Expo & Taste on Tuesday, October 18. Each Chamber is allocated 7 slots for exhibitors. Right now I have 6 spots open but there are other Chamber that have waiting lists so they’re eyeing our spots. If you want to exhibit, let me know asap.<br /><br />Restaurants pay $50 to exhibit. Everyone else pays $200 til Sept 20 and $250 after that. <br /><br />The Expo is free to attend with a business card and we usually get hundreds coming through.<br /><br />Sponsored by Park Ridge Financial Advisors and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce featuring a Big Ten Show Down between The Northwestern Wildcats and The Penn State Nittany Lions 2011 ANNUAL HOMECOMING GAME on Saturday, OCTOBER 22nd Time: 6:00pm at Northwestern's Ryan Field - Cost is $40 per ticket.<br /><br />City Seeks Task Force Volunteers<br /> <br />The City would like to invite interested individuals to serve on two newly created task forces.<br /> <br />The Economic Development Task Force will be comprised of approximately 15 volunteers from a cross-section of the community. Members will include a blend of people from the business community, non-profit, and consumer perspectives. The purpose of the task force is to gain feedback in the areas of marketing, business retention, and business attraction. A letter of interest, including applicable qualifications, should be submitted to the Deputy City Manager, 505 Butler Place, by October 3. Initially, the task force will meet on a monthly basis.<br /> <br />The Sign Review Task Force will be comprised of 8 to 10 individuals from the community, both business and property owners. These individuals will be asked to review the sign ordinance and recommend appropriate changes. Letters of interest should be submitted to the Community Preservation and Development Manager, 505 Butler Place, by October 3. The Sign Task Force is expected to meet as needed to complete its review.<br /><br /><br />September 21, 11:30am-1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon at the Park Ridge Country Club, 636 N. Prospect Avenue ($30 members and $35 at door and for prospective members)<br /><br />September 22, Thursday 7:30am-9:30am Multi Chamber Networking Event Breakfast in Skokie at the Holiday Inn North Shore, 5300 W. Touhy Ave<br /><br />September 23, Friday 8:30am-10:00am Women in Business Monthly Networking Breakfast 720 Garden St, Andrea Herran of Focus HR will speak about hiring the right people the first time. ($10 members and $15 at door and for prospective members)<br /><br />September 27, Tuesday 9:00am-10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network<br /><br />September 28, Wednesday 9:00am-10:30am Health Care Forum<br /><br />September 29, Thursday Business After Hours 5:00pm-7:00pm at Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 W. Higgins, Rosemont – Free benefit with your Chamber Membership! Bring your business cards for some serious networking and enjoy food and beverages.<br /><br />SAVE THE DATES! <br /> <br />October 15, Electronics Recycling Day at Public Works Service Center<br />October 22, Northwestern Homecoming Game<br />November 25, Friday, Winterfest<br />December 18, Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross sponsored by the Chamber <br /><br />Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1 All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2 ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />3 AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847.292.4710<br />4 Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479<br />5 Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6 Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7 D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8 E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9 Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10 Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11 Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12 Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13 K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14 LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15 North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16 Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847-692-5000<br />17 Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686<br />18 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />19 Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800<br />20 Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />21 Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />22 Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />23 Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />24 Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />25 Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101<br />26 You can be here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-3504036879270173178?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-78738407155659983222011-09-15T14:17:00.000-05:002011-09-15T14:18:10.254-05:00Send me your news! We’re here to promote your business! I hear from members constantly how much they enjoy reading about what’s going on. Some just skim and that’s ok too.<br /><br /> <br /><br />This evening is the Health Care Forum presentation at the PR Senior Center. No charge. <br /><br />Topic is Controlling Your Stress at Any Age<br /><br /> <br /> <br />Did you know…?<br /> Did you know:<br /><br /> <br /><br />… Next week Chico’s is having their VIP Event Week! Discounts of 20% plus 5% for Passport members. On Friday, 9/23, a fundraiser for the Park Ridge Community Fund and MCYAF will receive 10% of all sales so please go in next week on Friday!<br /><br /> <br /><br />…Dick Barton had a Letter to the Editor published last week in USA Today!<br /><br /> <br /><br />… Kustum Kribs, 147 N. Northwest, is having a fall fashion show, art opening, and Pluto Tee Trunk show on 9/24. <br /><br /> <br /><br />… June Moon will be at 1219 S. Washington Ave. in Park Ridge on Friday September 16th and Saturday September 17th from 9AM to 3PM each day. Check the June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559. <br /><br /> <br /><br />… WineStyles has a French wine tasting Friday, 9/16, $5pp (free to wine club members)<br /><br /> <br /><br />…the Retail Committee met at TeaLula this morning to work on the next First Fridays, October 7, ‘Passport to Park Ridge’. We sure could use your helping hands! It’s hard for the same business owners to do all the work every month.<br /><br /> <br /><br />… Creekside Printing is doing a publication that they’ll mail out to every household in Park Ridge so the Chamber will be submitting information for the magazine regarding our First Fridays and other items of community interest. <br /><br /> <br /><br />… StageCoach Theatre Arts School started last Saturday and has ‘bring a friend’ day this Saturday at St. Andrew’s school. Call Amanda at 847-224-6040 for more info.<br /><br /> <br /> <br />Outback Steakhouse<br /> Outback Steakhouse is offering appetizers and ice cold Heineken brands for a $20 donation to benefit Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance www.curefa.org on Tuesday, September 20, from 6 to 9 p.m.<br /> <br />Arts and Carafes from Kalo!<br /> Kalo Foundation is hosting their annual Arts and Carafes fundraiser at the Park Ridge Country Club on Friday, September 23.<br /><br /> <br /><br />I love this event and go every year! The club does wonderful gourmet food pairings and wine tasting that’s phenomenal! <br /> <br />WineStyles<br /> Wine Lovers Need a Bailout too!<br /><br /> <br /><br />ALL CUSTOMERS SAVE BIG<br />Save on mix and match cases of wine this week<br />Wine Club Members save 20%, Non Wine club save 15%<br />not valid with any other offers or discounts)<br />(excludes if you insist wines)<br />expires sunday September 18th<br /><br />Great Sale Wines discounted 20% off while they last<br />or Shop 6 for $60, always a great deal<br /><br /> <br /> <br />Republican Women of Park Ridge Joins the Chamber<br /> Republican Women of Park Ridge recently joined the Chamber and offer this event:<br /><br /> <br /><br />Monday, September 19, 2011 <br /><br />South Park Recreation Center at Talcott & Cumberland Kick-Off Event <br /><br /> <br /><br />Featuring WLS-am Radio Personality, Political Commentator and Operation Homefront Illinois Chapter President* DAN PROFT <br /><br /> <br /><br />TELL ME A STORY: <br /><br />The Illinois GOP Challenge for 2012 <br /><br />Salad Bar Luncheon for RWOPR Members: 12:00 pm <br /><br />Doors Open to the Public: 12:45 pm<br /><br />Admission is Free <br /><br />*In support of Operation Homefront and Our Troops, please bring <br /><br />non-perishable food items or grocery gift cards for the Holiday Family Food Drive <br /><br />republicanwomenofparkridge.com * RWOPR@ymail.com * Like us Facebook * Follow us on Twitter@repwomenofpr<br /><br /> <br /> <br />Chico’s day of community giving<br /> <br /><br />Day of Community Giving: 10% of your purchases to benefit local charities including the Park Ridge Community Fund and MCYAF.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Date: Friday, September 23, 2011 <br /><br />Time: 12:00-7:00 p.m.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Dress to express, dress for success, dress who you are, and be a part of our caring community. Please mention the Park Ridge Community Fund or MCYAF when checking out so Chico’s knows you support a healthy community.<br /><br /> <br /> <br />The Summit of Uptown Presents Daniel Burnham<br /> Learn about Chicago through the life of Daniel Burnham at The Summit of Uptown<br /><br /> <br /><br />“Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men’s blood.”– Daniel Burnham<br /><br />Portraying Daniel Burnham, Terry Lynch will lead you through the city he loved so much at The Summit of Uptown, 10 N. Summit (at Touhy) in Park Ridge, Thursday, Sept. 22, at 1:30 p.m. Guests are invited to the free event and may make reservations by calling 847-825-1161, ext 129. Light refreshments will be served. <br /><br /> <br /><br />Lynch’s live re-enactment of Burnham’s life will introduce you to the people and events that shaped the “Windy City,” from the Fort Dearborn Massacre to the Columbian Exposition of 1893. From the Union Stockyards to the city’s fabulous architecture, come and find out how Chicago was transformed from the “Wild Onion” to the “City of the Big Shoulders” through the eyes of Daniel Burnham.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Guests are encouraged to stay for tours of the newly renovated retirement community. Parking is available in the City’s Central Parking Lot and the Uptown lot across the street. For a list of other entertaining events at Summit, visit www.summitofuptown.com.<br /><br /> <br /> <br />Central Baptist Village Presents<br /> Central Baptist Village Presents:<br /><br />Performance by Edizon Dayao on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Let Edizon refresh your spirit with his solo orchestrated performance and unique keyboard techniques. Edizon has been playing and entertaining internationally<br /><br />to as many as 700 private and public performances annually, including at the<br /><br />posh mandarin hotel Tours and refreshments provided. RSVP 708.583.8500<br /><br />www.cbvillage.org<br /><br /> <br /> <br />Contact Me:<br /> Gail Haller<br /><br />Executive Director<br /><br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br /><br />720 Garden Street<br /><br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br /><br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /><br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br /><br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br /><br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br /><br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br /><br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br /><br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847-720-4479<br /><br />5. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br /><br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br /><br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br /><br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br /><br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br /><br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br /><br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br /><br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br /><br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br /><br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br /><br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br /><br />16. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br /><br />17. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686<br /><br />18. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br /><br />19. Responsive Management Solutions LLC: 847.804.8800<br /><br />20. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br /><br />21. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br /><br />22. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br /><br />23. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br /><br />24. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br /><br />25. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101<br /><br />26. You can be here!<br /><br />Back to top<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-7873840715565998322?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-26146187777624211352011-09-14T14:07:00.001-05:002011-09-14T14:10:03.413-05:00From Gail,<br /> <br />Our golf outing on Monday was fabulous – we couldn’t have asked for better weather! Although Park Ridge had just 17 golfers, Skokie had almost 70 so it made for a very successful event! The dinner had over 100 people attend and a lot of people won a lot of prizes! Tom Dombro, Dave Sherman, and Jeffery Rozovics’ foursome won first place! Tom shot a ‘hole in 2’ on a par 5 hole!<br /><br />Thank you to Joe Campagna, Grant Merchant Services, for all his hard work as the Park Ridge Chair and for donating Bears tickets and Cubs tickets!<br /><br />Thank you to our sponsors:<br />• Advocate Lutheran General Hospital<br />• ATI Physical Therapy<br />• Grant Merchant Services<br />• Harris Bank<br />• Liberty Bank for Savings<br />• LIN-MAR Motors<br />• Parkway Bank<br />• Pioneer Press – Dave Sherman<br />• Regus<br />• Resurrection Health Care<br />• Rozovics & Wojcicki P.C.<br /><br />We had a Pik&Choose raffle and had a lot of wonderful prizes donated! Thank you to our Park Ridge members who gave us items:<br />• Blufish Sushi Bistro<br />• Grant Merchant Services<br />• Independent Arbonne Consultant, Bronagh O’Brien<br />• Tom Berg, Maine South High School<br />• NICOR Gas<br />• Outback Steakhouse<br />• Perry’s Pizzeria & Catering<br />• Pioneer Press<br />• Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory<br />• Riggio’s Ristorante<br />• Rosewood Restaurant<br />• Vive! Therapeutic Massage LLC<br />• Wellness is Fabulous, LLC<br />Health Care Forum Tomorrow!<br />“Controlling your stress at any age” Empowering a healthier community:<br /><br />The Health Care Forum is offering FREE community events and education programs for the Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Rosemont, Niles, Morton Grove, Norridge, Harwood Heights, Edison Park and Norwood Park. The benefit of sponsorship support enables the Health Care Forum to reach a marketing area of more than 210,000 residents.<br /><br />Programs held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Park Ridge Senior Center on the third Thursday of the month. Call the Chamber to rsvp:<br /><br />September 15: Controlling your stress at any age<br />October 20: Food, Mood, Sleep!<br />November 17: Diabetes, Dilemma, and Discussion<br /><br />Sponsors for the September 15 program include Lee Acupuncture, Dr. Michael Athans, ComforCare, Terri Schmidt, Higher Level Wellness, and A-Abiding Care <br /><br />Thank you to Susan Scatchell, A-Abiding Care, for facilitating this group!<br /><br />Business After Hours at Rosewood is 9/29 not 9/22! Please note that the Business After Hours at Rosewood Restaurant will be on September 29! It will be a fun event so please rsvp to the Chamber so we have an idea of how many to plan for!<br />Tech Forum:<br />Facebook Tech Forum moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group, is this Thursday from 8:45 to 10:15 at 720 Garden.<br /><br />Want to BETTER understand Facebook Marketing? <br />The NEW Facebook business page has many new tools for you to take advantage of! From lecture to application - don't miss this one! Bring your laptop and get ready to GET SOCIAL! Learn how to set up your Facebook account and build a dedicated fan page that will help your brand get maximum coverage on Facebook. <br /><br />There are more citizens of Facebook than citizens of the United States, but will Facebook really help grow your business? For many businesses the answer is yes, but how to achieve success may not be clear.<br /><br />Anyone who wants to learn how to do Business Facebook marketing. Anyone that wants to increase lead generation.<br /><br />Winterfest Winterfest will be held on Friday, November 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. <br /><br />Can you donate $50, $75 or $100 to help cover the costs? <br /><br />Will you be open and, if so, what activities will be going on at your place of business? Do you have any ideas to drive people into your business? We’re working with the library, the City and the South Park Merchants to make this another successful event.<br /><br /><br />Last Call for Million Dollar Quartet on Sunday October 9 Join the group! We're heading to the Apollo Theater in Chicago to see the critically acclaimed show, "Million Dollar Quartet" on Sunday, October 9th at 6:30pm. The cost is $50 (regularly $75.50). I need to pay for the tickets on Friday so that’s the drop dead date to get your reservation and payment in to me by.<br /> <br />MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the new smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. For more information about the show, visit http://www.milliondollarquartetlive.com/about.html<br />Contact us if you want more information and to purchase the tickets on a first come, first served basis as seats are limited. <br /><br />The next day is a holiday – Columbus Day – so bring the kids!<br />Retail Roundtable – New!<br /><br />‘Facebook for Businesses’ is the topic with Mark Maloney, Findzall, and Ben Wilson, Falkor Group, speaking! New group for retailers! Meets on the last Wednesday of each month starting September 28 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center, 720 Garden Street. Sheila Duda, TeaLula, chair of the Retail Committee will facilitate this new group. The first topic to be discussed will be ‘Facebook for Business’ so bring all your questions and get them answered! Mark Maloney, Findzall, and Ben Wilson, Falkor Group, will answer your questions! <br /><br />If you have a shop/store in Park Ridge then don’t miss out on the Chamber’s Retail Roundtable! It’s a new group formed to allow retailers the opportunity to discuss issues of interest specifically to them.<br /><br />Email info@ParkRidgeChamber.org to rsvp. There is no fee for the Retail Roundtable. <br /><br />Bring your neighboring retailers too – we hope to get new members for the Chamber. Prospective members can attend 3 meetings and then we ask that they join the Chamber.<br />Do you want to exhibit for Multi-Chamber Expo & Taste on 10/18? There are about a dozen chambers participating in the Multi Chamber Expo & Taste on Tuesday, October 18. Each Chamber is allocated 7 slots for exhibitors. Right now I have 6 spots open but there are other Chamber that have waiting lists so they’re eyeing our spots. If you want to exhibit, let me know asap.<br /><br />Restaurants pay $50 to exhibit. Everyone else pays $200 til Sept 20 and $250 after that. <br /><br />The Expo is free to attend with a business card and we usually get hundreds coming through.<br /><br />Northwestern Game 10/22 Sponsored by Park Ridge Financial Advisors and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce featuring a Big Ten Show Down between The Northwestern Wildcats and The Penn State Nittany Lions 2011 ANNUAL HOMECOMING GAME on Saturday, OCTOBER 22nd Time: 6:00pm at Northwestern's Ryan Field - Cost is $40 per ticket.<br /><br />Workshop on Networking – September 16 Networking 4 Newbies Workshop, 9/16/11 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. <br />Presented by: Victoria Cook, The Guilt-Free Coach<br /> <br />Description: <br />R U A "NETWORKING NEWBIE"?<br />You are a "networking newbie" if you are:<br />=> NEW to networking, and want to figure out how to use networking to build your business, connect with potential strategic partners, and expand your contacts base.<br />=> NEW in town, and want to make connections with other local business owners in a safe, low-key environment.<br />= > NEW in business, and want to learn how to get connected to the local small business community through personal networking.<br />Networking 4 Newbies helps networking newbies get comfortable with the basics of networking, including introductions, connecting one-on-one, and more in a safe, facilitated environment that will get you into the swing of networking easily.<br />Each meeting begins with self-introductions (get your free elevator speech tool and networking introduction worksheet at http://www.theguiltfreecoach.com/networking4newbies), followed by a networking activity/game designed to increase interaction and participant comfort levels, and a guest speaker from networking organization to answer questions. The meeting concludes with a brief check out.<br />Here are the top five reasons to attend:<br />1. This event is strictly for networking newbies so everyone is just as new to networking as you are<br />2. Convenient mid-morning time doesn't conflict with most other meetings<br />3. Great place to practice your elevator speech and learn how to introduce yourself in a group<br />4. Facilitated networking games and activities to make first-time networking comfortable<br />5. You'll learn about other networking groups and resources to help build your business <br />More info at www.theguiltfreecoach.com/networking4newbies/ or www.meetup.com/Networking4Newbies <br /><br />Donate for the Park Ridge Garden Club: The Park Ridge Garden Club is awarding 10 Beautification Awards at the September 19 City Council meeting. Because the City cut the $1,000 budget to hand out $100 checks to each of the 10 awardees, last year the Chamber membership stepped up and donated gift certificates totaling over $300 each ($3,000 total). If you can do it again, please drop off 10 of whatever you want to donate and we’ll put it all together in ten large envelopes for the winners. <br /><br />Mark Your Calendar for these Events!<br /> <br />September 16, Friday 9:30-11:30 a.m. Victoria Cook, life coach, seminar on Networking: R U A "NETWORKING NEWBIE"? with PREN 3<br /><br />September 21, Wednesday 8:00am-9:30am Retail Committee Meeting at TeaLula<br /><br />September 21, 11:30am-1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon at the Park Ridge Country Club, 636 N. Prospect Avenue ($25 members and $30 at door and for prospective members)<br /><br />September 22, Thursday 7:30am-9:30am Multi Chamber Networking Event Breakfast in Skokie at the Holiday Inn North Shore, 5300 W. Touhy Ave<br /><br />September 23, Friday 8:30am-10:00am Women in Business Monthly Networking Breakfast 720 Garden St, Andrea Herran of Focus HR will speak about hiring the right people the first time. ($10 members and $15 at door and for prospective members)<br /><br />September 27, Tuesday 9:00am-10:00am PREN 2: Park Ridge Executive Network<br /><br />September 28, Wednesday 9:00am-10:30am Health Care Forum<br /><br />September 29, Thursday Business After Hours 5:00pm-7:00pm at Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 W. Higgins, Rosemont – Free benefit with your Chamber Membership! Bring your business cards for some serious networking and enjoy food and beverages.<br /><br />SAVE THE DATES! <br /> <br />October 9, Million Dollar Quartet at Apollo Theatre<br />October 15, Electronics Recycling Day at Public Works Service Center<br />October 22, Northwestern Homecoming Game<br />November 25, Friday, Winterfest<br />December 18, Sunday Supper at St Paul of the Cross sponsored by the Chamber <br /><br />Contact me: Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1 All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2 ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />3 AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847.292.4710<br />4 Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479<br />5 Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6 Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7 D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8 E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9 Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10 Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11 Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12 Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13 K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14 LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15 North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16 Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847-692-5000<br />17 Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686<br />18 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />19 Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800<br />20 Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />21 Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />22 Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />23 Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />24 Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />25 Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101<br />26 You can be here!<br />Back to top<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-2614618777762421135?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-25994704697000718702011-09-09T11:38:00.001-05:002011-09-09T11:38:39.293-05:00The golf outing is Monday! You’re invited for the dinner and there’s almost 100 people who will be there so great for networking for just $60. Email me.<br />The Community Remembers 9-11<br />Hopefest 2011 The Community Remembers 911 <br /> <br />Hopefest 2011, organized by three local Methodist churches, will take place on Sunday, September 11 at Maine East High School located at Dempster and Potter Road. The community will unite with a day of remembrance and hope affirming volunteer action across our community and be a day of observance on the tenth anniversary of the WTC/Pentagon attacks.<br /> <br />Hopefest 2011 will commence with a memorial service at 7:30 a.m. which will include the unveiling of a steel I-beam preserved from the World Trade Center. At noon, the Park Ridge Fire Department will be sounding the siren of one fire truck at Hopefest and area churches will be sounding their bells. Myriad of activities will continue throughout the day and conclude with a ceremony at 3:00 p.m. <br /> <br />The day will celebrate the dedication of our local first responders, and will include the Advocate Lutheran General Kids Fair, a Salvation Army emergency response seminar, Resurrection Health Care CPR classes, LifeSource blood drive, food drive, free health screenings, and volunteer work projects at several community locations. For more information, visit the website www.hopefest.net.<br /><br />Flags fly at half-mast on 9-11, Patriot Day In the United States, the President can issue an executive order for the flag of the United States to be flown at half-mast upon the death of principal figures of the United States government, and others, as a mark of respect to their memory. When such an order is issued, all government buildings, offices, public schools and military bases are to fly their flags at half-mast. Under federal law (4 U.S.C. § 7(f)), the flags of states, cities, localities, and pennants of societies, shall never be placed above the flag of the United States; thus, all other flags also fly at half-mast when the U.S. flag has been ordered to fly at half-mast. The only exception to this is the POW/MIA flags are never flown at half-mast. They are completely removed.<br /><br />Federal law requires the flag be flown at half-mast on September 11 (Patriot Day).<br /><br />Did you know…? Did you know:<br /><br />… Barton Marketing Group is looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant. Inquiries to Dick Barton at 847-698-5069 or dick@bartonchicago.com. <br /><br />…that the Chamber has a twitter account? ParkRidgeChambe (no ‘r’)<br /><br />…that Amphora is celebrating its 4 year anniversary? Congratulations, Debi and Diane!<br /><br />…that an eye doctor really can tell if someone has untreated hypertension or high blood pressure because the small blood vessels that involve the eye are damaged, thickening, bulging and leaking. Most people with hypertensive retinopathy present without visual symptoms, however, some may report decreased vision. Call Dr. Pam Boyce at 847-518-0404 to schedule your eye appointment!<br /><br />… Linda Russo Hairstylist in Park Ridge is doing Feather Hair Extention Parties call Linda Russo at 847-493-9012 or Caruden Hair Design at 847-823-1610 to schedule your Feather Party! www.lindaarusso.com<br /><br />… that Susan Frangos, Higher Level Wellness, can get you in to see Dr. Gabriel Cousens<br />The Secrets of Spiritual Nutrition on Sunday, Sept 18, 2011, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm. Call her for more details: 847-361-6185.<br /><br />… that WineStyles carries Onehope Zinfandel and donates half the profits for its sale to Snowball Express, which creates hope and new memories for the children of our fallen military heroes who have died while serving our country since 9-11.<br /><br />… June Moon will be at 221 N. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge on Friday September 9th and Saturday September 10th from 9AM to 3PM each day. Check the June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559. This will be outdoors so rain may cause a delay. <br /><br />City Seeks Task Force Volunteers City Seeks Task Force Volunteers<br /> <br />The City would like to invite interested individuals to serve on two newly created task forces.<br /> <br />The Economic Development Task Force will be comprised of approximately 15 volunteers from a cross-section of the community. Members will include a blend of people from the business community, non-profit, and consumer perspectives. The purpose of the task force is to gain feedback in the areas of marketing, business retention, and business attraction. A letter of interest, including applicable qualifications, should be submitted to the Deputy City Manager, 505 Butler Place, by October 3. Initially, the task force will meet on a monthly basis.<br /> <br />The Sign Review Task Force will be comprised of 8 to 10 individuals from the community, both business and property owners. These individuals will be asked to review the sign ordinance and recommend appropriate changes. Letters of interest should be submitted to the Community Preservation and Development Manager, 505 Butler Place, by October 3. The Sign Task Force is expected to meet as needed to complete its review.<br /><br />Sun & Moon Yoga deal on Gleeday! I love it when Chamber members work together! Check out gleeday.com for the Sun and Moon Yoga special and get a 58% discount on 3 yoga classes:<br /><br />“Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced yogi, Sun and Moon Yoga is the studio for you. Sun and Moon Yoga believes in offering eclectic class schedules that range from Hatha/Vinyasa to Blissful Backs to Easy Does It to HOT Vinyasa Core. And with today's Gleeday deal, for just $20 you get 3 yoga classes at Sun and Moon Yoga. Normally $48, you save 58%! Though you only get one of these deals for yourself, it is the holidays, so why not buy the max of three deals and give them away to friends and have them join you?”<br /><br />Outback Steakhouse Outback Steakhouse is offering appetizers and ice cold Heineken brands for a $20 donation to benefit Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance www.curefa.org on Tuesday, September 20, from 6 to 9 p.m.<br />TriPilates At TriPilates we offer many different types of classes, lessons, and package pricing. This Fall, make a commitment to learn MORE. Mix-up your workout, take a Private Lesson (schedule at your convenience), try something NEW (have fun at Cardio Pilates - Joe Pilates had people running in the fields doing calisthenics and rollups on the grass!), and try one of our Advanced Focus, or Art of Pilates workshops. <br /><br />Want your picture on the PR Library website? Mike Hominick, one of the terrific Librarians here at the Library is coordinating a marketing campaign for our Park Ridge Reads initiative that is taking place in October and is interested in featuring local business owners. <br /><br />From Mike:<br /><br />“My name is Mike and I am a librarian at the Park Ridge Public Library. In October, we will once again be presenting the “Park Ridge Reads” program. This is a program similar to “One Book One Chicago,” in that everyone in town is asked to read the same book, and the goal is to bring the community together. This year’s selection is Scott Turow’s World War II novel, Ordinary Heroes. The library will host several discussions and provide a wide range of World War II related programs (In addition, Scott Turow will also be appearing at the Pickwick Theater on October 18th).<br /><br />I would like to ask if you are interested in participating by taking a photo of yourself, and/or your staff, while reading the book. Throughout the month, we’ll post these photos on our Facebook page and website. It will be a fun way to show the community coming together to read the book, while it will also be an opportunity to show our patrons the local businesses.<br /><br />If you are interested, please reply and we can set up a time for me to stop by with the books and a camera.”<br /><br />Mike Hominick<br />Park Ridge Public Library<br />20 S Prospect Ave<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br />847-720-3280 <br /><br />Republican Women of Park Ridge Joins the Chamber Republican Women of Park Ridge recently joined the Chamber and offer this event:<br /><br />Monday, September 19, 2011 <br />South Park Recreation Center at Talcott & Cumberland Kick-Off Event <br /><br />Featuring WLS-am Radio Personality, Political Commentator and Operation Homefront Illinois Chapter President* DAN PROFT <br /><br />TELL ME A STORY: <br />The Illinois GOP Challenge for 2012 <br />Salad Bar Luncheon for RWOPR Members: 12:00 pm <br />Doors Open to the Public: 12:45 pm<br />Admission is Free <br />*In support of Operation Homefront and Our Troops, please bring <br />non-perishable food items or grocery gift cards for the Holiday Family Food Drive <br />republicanwomenofparkridge.com * RWOPR@ymail.com * Like us Facebook * Follow us on Twitter@repwomenofpr<br /><br />Chico’s day of community giving <br />Day of Community Giving: 10% of your purchases to benefit local charities including the Park Ridge Community Fund and MCYAF.<br /><br />Date: Friday, September 23, 2011 <br />Time: 12:00-7:00 p.m.<br /><br />Dress to express, dress for success, dress who you are, and be a part of our caring community. Please mention the Park Ridge Community Fund or MCYAF when checking out so Chico’s knows you support a healthy community.<br /><br />Make Yourself More Marketable Make Yourself More Marketable <br /><br />During these tough economic times, give yourself a leg up on the competition by enrolling in professional development classes available through the Oakton Alliance for Lifelong Learning this fall.<br /><br />Computer Skills for the Workplace (DAT A17-01). Learn the basics of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and how these tools can be applied in a business setting. Six-week course meets 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturdays, starting September 17, at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 East Golf Road. Course fee is $230. <br /><br />Staying Professional in Today’s Workplace (COM S61-02). Polish your professional image and gain the confidence that will get you noticed. Also, enhance your communication skills to ensure that you send the proper messages. Session meets 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturday, September 17, at Oakton’s Skokie campus, 7701 North Lincoln Avenue. Course fee is $50. <br /><br />Professional Trainer Certification (PED C03-01). Discover how to become a certified personal trainer. This nationally-recognized program combines lecture with practical skill development. Topics include anatomy, exercise, physiology, injuries, and health screening. Six-week course meets 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sundays, starting September 18, at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus. Course fee is $579. <br /><br />Bartending Certification (BAR T01-03). Gain the hands-on training you need to bartend! Curriculum focuses on the duties, skills, and responsibilities of a barkeep. Graduates may be eligible for job placement. Ten-session class meets 6 – 10 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays, starting September 19, at ABC Bartending School, 1699 Wall St., Mount Prospect. Course fee is $525. <br /><br />All registrants will be charged an $8 non-refundable processing fee at the time of registration. For a complete Alliance for Lifelong Learning class schedule, including registration and fee information, visit www.oakton.edu/all, or call 847-982-9888, press 3.<br /><br />Central Baptist Village Presents Central Baptist Village Presents:<br />Thursday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m.<br />Performance by Tiffany Ellen<br />Tiffancy Ellen erforms musical comedy revues with notable vintage tunes. Her family-friendly comedy is based upon her crazy family and romantic adventures as she engages you in audience participation. <br /><br />Tours and refreshments provided. RSVP 708.583.8500<br />www.cbvillage.org<br /><br />6 Flags Great America Discount for FRIGHT FEST! Our Chamber has negotiated a discounted admission price to Six Flags Great America for their FRIGHT FEST in October. <br /><br />$28.50/per person plus $5 processing fee per order<br />For Sept 30-October 2 and October 28-30, 2011<br /><br />To buy tickets, visit www.sixflags.com/greatamerica and use promo code Chamber2011.<br /><br />Wine Tasting for the Alzheimer’s Association<br />-Hosted by Susan Scatchell<br /> Wine Tasting for the Alzheimer’s Association<br />Susan Scatchell is hosting a Wine Tasting for a Cause to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association on Wednesday, September 14 from 4-7 pm at WineStyles in Park Ridge. Location is 105 S. Northwest Highway. $15 Donation to the Alzheimer’s Association payable at the door. WineStyles will donate 10% of all purchases and 5% of any 6 for $60 to the cause. Please RSVP to Susan Scatchell by Monday, September 12 at sscatchell@sbcglobal.net. <br /><br />Contact Me: Gail Haller<br />Executive Director<br />Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce<br />720 Garden Street<br />Park Ridge, IL 60068<br /><br />phone: 847.825.3121<br />fax: 847.825.3122<br /> facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL<br />www.parkridgechamber.org<br /><br />Thank you to our Platinum members<br />1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958 <br />2. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710<br />3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151<br />4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847-720-4479<br />5. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550<br />6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300<br />7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700<br />8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077<br />9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469 <br />10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336<br />11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205<br />12. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210<br />13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988<br />14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200<br />15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917<br />16. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000<br />17. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686<br />18. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800<br />19. Responsive Management Solutions LLC: 847.804.8800<br />20. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210<br />21. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002<br />22. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490<br />23. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994<br />24. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477<br />25. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101<br />26. You can be here!<br />Back to top<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7680576782122785922-2599470469700071870?l=parkridgechamber.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Park Ridge Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963544970489003904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680576782122785922.post-17660950824638509302011-09-07T09:32:00.000-05:002011-09-07T09:35:08.677-05:00From Gail,<br /><br />Our golf outing is next Monday! We have room for 20 more golfers. <br /><br />Did you know you can sponsor a golf cart for just $75? Your company name would be on a sign on the cart. And we need all goody bag items by tomorrow as we’re stuffing them on Wednesday! The Retail Committee of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce presented First Fridays Cruisin’ Park Ridge last Friday! <br /><br />It was a great event to bring out the community. We’d like your feedback – come to the Retail Committee meeting at TeaLula this Thursday at 8 a.m. <br /><br />Our thanks to Marko Ratic, Express Auto, who coordinated the cars! Also to Ron Elmgren, Park Ridge Frame Gallery, who assisted. And of course to Sheila Duda, TeaLula, who chairs the Retail Committee and also puts in countless hours moving it forward. <br /><br />We can’t do it alone. Thank you to all of the Retail Committee – but we could still use more helping hands. <br /><br />This from Sheila:<br />“The next FF planning meeting has been changed to Thursday, September 8 at 8:00 am at TeaLula.<br /><br />Items for discussion include:<br />• First Fridays: Cruisin' debriefing<br />• First Fridays follow-up survey to participants<br />• Fall into Park Ridge October 7<br />- Ideas for Autumn in-store events to share with participants<br />- Community raffle<br />- Window scavenger hunt<br />- AutumnFest activities on Saturday<br />- Marketing/advertising schedule for October<br />- Facebook/Twitter/Website Update schedule<br /><br />Many, many thanks to Marko and his team for coordinating a great event. There’s a really nice comment posted FirstFridaysPR.com that speaks to its success.<br /><br />Hope you can attend on Thursday.”<br /><br /><br />Tech Forum moderated by Ben Wilson, Falkor Group, is this Thursday from 8:45 to 10:15 at 720 Garden.<br /><br />Want to BETTER understand Facebook Marketing? <br />The NEW Facebook business page has many new tools for you to take advantage of! From lecture to application - don't miss this one! Bring your laptop and get ready to GET SOCIAL! Learn how to set up your Facebook account and build a dedicated fan page that will help your brand get maximum coverage on Facebook. <br /><br />There are more citizens of Facebook than citizens of the United States, but will Facebook really help grow your business? For many businesses the answer is yes, but how to achieve success may not be clear.<br /><br />Anyone who wants to learn how to do Business Facebook marketing. Anyone that wants to increase lead generation.<br /><br />Join the group! We're heading to the Apollo Theater in Chicago to see the critically acclaimed show, "Million Dollar Quartet" on Sunday, October 9th at 6:30pm. The cost is $50 (regularly $75.50).<br /> <br />MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the new smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. For more information about the show, visit http://www.milliondollarquartetlive.com/about.html<br />Contact us if you want more information and to purchase the tickets on a first come, first served basis as seats are limited. <br /><br />The next day is a holiday – Columbus Day – so bring the kids!<br />New group for retailers! Meets on the last Wednesday of each month starting September 28 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center, 720 Garden Street. Sheila Duda, TeaLula, chair of the Retail Committee will facilitate this new group. The first topic to be discussed will be ‘Facebook for Business’ so bring all your questions and get them answered! Mark Maloney, Findzall, and Ben Wilson, Falkor Group, will answer your questions! <br /><br />If you have a shop/store in Park Ridge then don’t miss out on the Chamber’s Retail Roundtable! It’s a new group formed to allow retailers the opportunity to discuss issues of interest specifically to them.<br /><br />Email info@ParkRidgeChamber.org to rsvp. There is no fee for the Retail Roundtable. <br /><br />Bring your neighboring retailers too – we hope to get new members for the Chamber. Prospective members can attend 3 meetings and then we ask that they join the Chamber.<br />There are about a dozen chambers participating in the Multi Chamber Expo & Taste on Tuesday, October 18. Each Chamber is allocated 7 slots for exhibitors. Right now I have 6 spots open but there are other Chamber that have waiting lists so they’re eyeing our spots. If you want to exhibit, let me know asap.<br /><br />Restaurants pay $50 to exhibit. Everyone else pays $200