March 2018 Newsletter
Your monthly news & updates
Gladstone Park Chamber of Commerce
6348 N. Milwaukee Ave. PMB 318 Chicago, IL 60646
execdir@gladstoneparkchamber.com
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Monthly Calendar
Mar. 2nd General Meeting
Mar. 15th March Madness/Thirsty 3rd Thursday
Mar. 22nd Board Meeting
Join us at our next general meeting.
The Gladstone Park general meeting will be Friday,March 2nd at 8am. We will be meeting at Gladstone Chiropractic Group 5316-B N. Milwaukee Ave. Our guest speaker is Lauren Kulikauskas, Harmony Healthcare & Rehab Center , speaking about their renovation and the programs/services they offer .
Economic Development
The owner of Community Food and Liquor, 5530 N. Milwaukee Ave., is planning to convert the convenience store into an upscale liquor store with a wide variety of craft beers and wines, similar to his shop in Downtown Norwood Park.
Community Food owner Nick Patel and his attorney Gregory Steadman recently met with representatives of the Gladstone Park Neighborhood Association and the Gladstone Park Chamber of Commerce. Both groups have issued support letters for the project.
Association vice president and chamber director John Garrido said that residents living near the store received a letter from Steadman stating that a special use from the Zoning Board of Appeals would be sought to allow for the liquor store and asked the association to look into the matter. Currently the store sells liquor, but revenue from alcohol sales must be incidental to non-alcoholic sales.
"They very much want to be a good neighbor and work with us," Garrido said at the association’s Jan. 30 meeting. "They have made some assurances to renovate the place and make it upscale."
Garrido said that Patel has agreed to remove a walk-up window next to the main entrance and to install new coolers and modern-looking signage, similar to the decor at his Norwood Park Wine and Spirits, 6056 N. Northwest Hwy.
Business of the Month
Congratulations Dan Gibbons of Wintrust Bank Gladstone Park.
There are several factors that distinguish us as a real community bank. We are locally run. Decisions are made by people who know you and care about your needs. As a result, you gain from our responsive service and true understanding of what this community needs. Through this understanding we can tailor products to meet the needs of local consumers.
Also, there is on-site control over all services, products, loan approvals, and interest rates. Because we’re locally managed, we can set our rates right here. We don’t have to get them approved by a corporate office somewhere else. And we don’t have the overhead that big banks do, so we can pass the savings on to you.
Deposits of the bank are invested back into the community in the form of business and residential loans. So in a way, you can help enhance your hometown just by being a part of community banking.
At Wintrust, we support the local community in order to make it a better place to live.
We have the resources of the big banks, paired with the best customer service. We’re never too busy to sit down with you and talk over a cup of coffee. So stop by and find out how great hometown banking can really be. You’ll be glad you did!
Workplace Violence Prevention/Planning Workshop
On Wednesday, February 7th Officer Jamil Askar of the 17th District Chicago Police Department held a workshop regarding workplace violence prevention. Alderman Margaret Laurino along with the Albany Park Community Center, Edgebrook/Sauganash Chamber of Commerce, Gladstone Park Chamber of Commerce, Peterson & Pulaski Business & Industrial Council and Pulaski Elston Business Associates brought together their communities for this workshop. It was an informative presentation for these smalls businesses and what they can do to help prevent workplace violence. Thank you to Alderman Laurino and all who attended.
Thirsty 3rd Thursday
On Thursday, February 15th Weston's Coffee & Tap hosted our Thirsty 3rd Thursday. Gladstone Park Chamber of Commerce, Gladstone Park Neighborhood Association and Jefferson Park Chamber were all in attendance to welcome Weston's to the community.
Weston's Coffee & Tap
4872 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Renewing Chamber Members

A Midwest Kitchen
Abode Gutter Cleaning
Accounting Firm of Raminiak, Piper & Co.
Allstate Insurance: Jaime Morales
Ambassador-Weichert Realtors
Arnold Electric Services Inc. 
Austin Special
Blaze N' Grill 
Chase Bank 
Chicago Hearing Services
City Scooters
Coldwell Banker Residential
Community Savings Bank
Donna's Garden Flower Shop
Elston Ave. United Methodist Church
Gen-Ki Karate & Fitness Center
Gladstone Chiropractic Group 
Gladstone Park Neighborhood Association
H & B True Value
Harmony Healthcare & Rehabilitation
Harry's on Elston
Highway House 
J. Mullarkey Distributors Inc.
J. Piper, Inc.
J.W. Auto Service
Jet's Public House
Law Offices of McParland & Cornfield
Liberty Bank for Savings
Lightning Lube
Logo It Inc. 
M Gottlieb Associates Inc.
McCarthy & Associates
Milwaukee/Nagle Plaza
Nadig Newspapers
Northwest Legal Services LLP.
Professional Eye Care Center
RAS Communications
Resurrection High School
Show Place Real Estate Corp.
State Farm: Beth Cadwalader
State Farm: Daria Bartkiewicz Kent
State Farm: David Wians
Superdawg Drive-In
The Dog House L.C. & L
The Garage Bar & Sandwiches
The Produce Center
The Razors Edge
TLC First Animal Hospital
Tom & Jerry's Auto Body Shop
Topweb LLC

New or Returning Members

773Tax.com
All Ways Paving
Chicago Center for Myofacial Pain Relief
Home Care Angels
Ideal Family Eye Care

* If you have not renewed your membership or wish to join the chamber click here.
Community Information

Summer is around the corner!!!!

Do you like to have fun? You definitely want to add this event to your calendar so you don't miss it.
Join us at the beautiful Chevy Chase Country Club for our annual golf outing on Monday, June 11th. Early registration starts now so book your foursome now. I can't wait to see you out on the greens. Even if you are not a golfer come join us for the day or dinner.
There are also great opportunites to promote your business. See our sponsorship packages for details. Hurry before all slots are reserved.
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