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WEEKLY NEWS & UPDATE
May 2, 2024
Come join us at events, read our Newsletters and Instagram/Facebook postings . . .
we invite you to participate!
Have an idea for an event?
Reach out and let us know!
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The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce is incredibly proud to present Park Ridge's newest community event - Market after Dark! Featuring a variety of food and art vendors, mixed with lively entertainment, and showcasing a handpicked rotation of local guest breweries, wineries, and distilleries, this event is sure to be the street party this summer needed!
Join us in making this inaugural year a roaring success!
Jackie Mathews - Executive Director of the Park Ridge
Chamber of Commerce
Market after Dark Co-Chairs: Stephanie Goodrich and Ald. Fred Sanchez
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Park Ridge Community Fund Event | |
On Wednesday, May 1, the Board of Directors of the Park Ridge Community Fund gathered with representatives from agencies supported by the Community Fund to distribute grant allocations for 2024. The highlight of the evening was hearing from each of the agency representatives about their organizations and the impact they are having in our community. The Park Ridge Community Fund is grateful to the Summit of Uptown for hosting their Annual Meeting again this year. | |
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A NEW SPEAKER HAS BEEN ADDED!
Multi-Chamber Legislative Update & Networking Event
June 26, 2024
STATE OF BUSINESS IN ILLINOIS
Featuring Secretary of State, Alexi Giannoulias
Illinois State Treasurer, Michael Frerichs, &
President of Illinois Chamber, Lou Sandoval
Join us at this multi-chamber networking event for breakfast and meet business leaders across the State of Illinois to hear the inside scoop on the State of Business in Illinois.
This breakfast event will feature,
Illinois Secretary of State, Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois State Treasurer, Michael Frerichs, & President of the Illinois Chamber, Lou Sandoval.
The VP of Sales and Marketing of the Daily Herald Media Group,
Eileen Brown will moderate it.
Participating Chamber Partners: Illinois, Park Ridge, Niles, Skokie and
Des Plaines
Event Sponsors: Comed, The Boy Scouts of America, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Sky on Nine, Ian Ryan Interactive and Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce.
Media Partners: Daily Herald Media Group & Journal &
Topics Media Group
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Kentucky Derby Watch Parties | |
Cinco De Mayo Festivities | |
Mother's Day is a day when many families show their love and appreciation for the special women in their lives by taking them out for a special meal. Sunday brunch is a very popular option, which makes this day one of the busiest days of the year for restaurants. Our local restaurants have some great specials for Mother's Day, so why not take advantage of one of these offers to celebrate the special mom in your life? | |
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Mark your calendars for the
May 8th meeting the focus is on the WTTW docu-series called,
"The Shame of Chicago".
The series is an exposé of the ways in which segregation was planfully brought about and is maintained in the Chicago area. It was created by Bruce Orenstein, a long-time friend of Action Ridge. The first episode of the series will air on
Public Television on April 18th at 9:00 p.m. (after The One Earth Film Festival) Watch it then and on subsequent Thursdays and join Action Ridge for a thought-provoking discussion on May 8th.
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Action Ridge May Meeting
May 8, 2024
7pm
Park Ridge Community Church
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Book Discussion Group
May 13, 2024 7pm Park Ridge Community Church
"Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet", a historical novel by Jamie Ford. "Set during one of the most conflicted and volatile times in American history - the internment of American-Japanese families during World War II - Jamie Ford has created an unforgettable duo whose story teaches us about forgiveness and the power of the human heart." from Book Browse. We will be meeting in the basement parlor of the Park Ridge Community Church at 7:00 pm on Monday, May 13th. We're excited to have Linda Kawano join us to share some of her paternal grandparents' experience during this terrible time and how it has affected her family. If you have any questions, contact Karen Banks-Lubicz at lubicz@netzero.net or 847 924-0457. The books have been ordered and should be available soon at the library. There are also some audio versions available.
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33rd Annual Park Ridge Garden Club
Residential Beautification Awards Contest
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YOU ARE INVITED TO MARCH! | |
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Another fun car show is happening in the community hosted by
Chamber Member Ascension Living Resurrection Village
June, 15, 2024
10am - 3pm
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ARTS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT | | |
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Cabaret!
Friday, May 3, 2024
7:30 pm
17 N. Prospect Ave
Park Ridge
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Join Compass to Care
on May 10, 2024
from 9 am-11 am at
The Harp & Fiddle in
Park Ridge for an early
Mother’s Day celebration!
For $30 per ticket, guests at the non-profit’s first-ever
Mother’s Day Breakfast Benefit will have the chance to shop local businesses, eat a delicious meal, and toast with
some bubbly.
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Compass to Care is looking for sponsors for this event. For more information regarding sponsorships and tickets, visit: www.ParkRidgeBrunch.org. The registration deadline is May 1, 2024 | |
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2024 PARK RIDGE COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
Saturday, June 8, 2024
9am-12pm at Hodges Park
Hosted by the
City of Park Ridge Community
Health Commission
in partnership with the Park Ridge Park District
Your business or nonprofit organization is invited to participate in the 2024 Park Ridge Community Health Fair!
This is an opportunity for local businesses and organizations that promote health, dental care, fitness, wellness, disease education and prevention, and environmental health, to educate the Park Ridge community about their services and the many local resources available.
The Community Health Fair will be conveniently held outdoors in Hodges Park, in front of City Hall, in Uptown Park Ridge. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be canceled.
For businesses who would like to participate, the entry fee is a $50 value raffle item or gift card for the health fair opportunity drawing. Nonprofits who provide certification of nonprofit status will have the entry fee waived, but are welcome to provide a raffle item.
If you would like an 8-foot table and two chairs, you can order those from the Park Ridge Park District for an additional $75 fee, during the registration process. Please note: you can also bring your own table and chairs,
and/or a tent.
Businesses and nonprofits are invited to display and share information, and/or offer screenings or other health-related activities. A variety of exhibitors are desired and space is limited. Preference will be given based on the date applications are received.
Notification of health fair acceptance will be emailed by April 30, 2024, with information on how to confirm registration, order tables and chairs, and provide raffle items.
If interested in participating, please complete this application form, by May 3, 2024: https://forms.gle/1azmRCV5hhkGGCzw9.
We look forward to your participation!
Best regards,
The Park Ridge Community Health Commission
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Our new Community Guide and Business Directory will enhance the Chamber’s brand, create a valuable resource that drives business to our members, and provides a trusted source for residents,
especially newcomers.
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SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION | |
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Take advantage of free, confidential, virtual business mentoring sessions on all aspects of small business. Certified Mentors from the SCORE North Cook and Lake Counties Chapter #0726 are available to mentor small business owners and start-ups with business registration, planning, marketing, product pricing, financing, etc. To set up your appointment, contact SCORE mentor Larry Zanger at larry.zanger@scorevolunteer.org.
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Submit your content to be included in our weekly e-newsletter share your posts via Facebook/Instagram (FREE for members) by sending a maximum of 100 - 150 characters and/or a JPEG/PNG to jacqueline.mathews@parkridgechamber.org.
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DEADLINE: Noon Wednesday of each week
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The Real Park Ridge is the perfect family-friendly entertainment magazine, website and email newsletter to promote what you do best. Our reach is like no other, as we have expanded our magazine distribution with every issue since March of 2020, including to thousands of Park Ridge homes and more than 100 businesses throughout the near NW suburbs and NW Chicago. Bonus: Our affordable marketing packages are loaded with creative added-value possibilities. In other words, we’ll get you noticed as much as possible, and do so with some imagination and fun.
Contact info:
Publisher: Trent Modglin
Trent@TheRealParkRidge.com
773-251-4310
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Proper Rate
4- Pack
Contact:
Chris Varco
847 - 409 - 0274
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phone: 630.890.9786
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Are you looking to gain more exposure for your business? The following perks are included in your membership, so be sure to utilize them!
Promote your business in our newsletter and on Facebook!
Submit your content to be included in our weekly e-newsletter share your posts via Facebook(FREE for members) by sending a maximum of 100 - 200 characters and/or a PDF or JPEG/PNG to jacqueline.mathews@parkridgechamber.org.
DEADLINE: Noon Wednesday of each week
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Realnets, your hometown MSP has been an IT tech partner to businesses and communities for over a quarter century. When it comes to technology integration, management and strategy, Realnets provides the experience to guide you. We design, build, integrate and maintain IT technology and security products from the ground to the cloud.
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The McGovern Group - Re/Max
Properties Northwest
Our group is here to help you find your way home!
Contact us today for our local expertise in the Chicagoland area.
Head over to
https://themcgoverngroup.com/
to find all of our featured listings, five-star reviews, and social media pages!
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Our team of talented and experienced medical professionals combines advances in medical technology and expertise to provide natural-looking results.
We are located in Uptown Park Ridge on Prospect Avenue.
Our medical estheticians and registered nurses under the direction of
Nurse Practitioner,
Marta Druzbacka MSN, FNP-FPA provide individualized care to meet every patient's needs through our medical
spa's door.
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To schedule a consultation you may reach the office by calling or texting
224-377-9577
www.mdventures.us
We provide treatments at 3 locations: Park Ridge, Palos Hills and Schaumburg.
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4 Ways to Make Your Business More Eco-Friendly
Going green isn't only better for the environment -- it can also be beneficial for your business's bottom line. Pivoting towards more eco-friendly processes can save your company money, and it can also add to the list of things that set you apart from your competition. Continue reading here.
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NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES & SUPPORT | |
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Network with members via Facebook Join the Park Ridge Chamber Networking Professionals FB group where you can share referrals, news, updates, deals & more!
- If you have additional questions about opportunities within the Park Ridge Chamber PREN groups,
contact the Chamber office at 847-825-3121
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AD / SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES | |
For more information,
contact us at
847-825-3121
or
jacqueline.mathews@parkridgechamber.org
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Hiring for Camp Counselors and Site Directors
Walk-in interviews for the month of March
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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR MEMBERS!
We really appreciate you! Let's continue to make
Park Ridge a wonderful place to live, work, and play.
If you have any questions, comments, or feedback please feel free to contact
jacqueline.mathews@parkridgechamber.org.
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