1/13/2012
Chad Finney, The Exercise Coach, located at 8216 W. Oakton St. in Niles, joined the ranks of Platinum members with the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce! By upgrading his membership, The Exercise Coach will receive more than $1,700 worth of benefits for just $300. The Exercise Coach, has been inspiring and empowering even the unlikeliest of exercisers since 2000. Their approach is based upon the science that demonstrates very clearly that muscle quality is infinitely more important than movement quantity. Their fusion of technology and personal coaching is truly a first for the fitness industry. Their training centers provide clients with an unprecedented exercise experience. Chad Finney offers Personal Training sessions delivered in several formats including One-On-One, Partner, and Small group sessions, each featuring Personal Guidance from one of our expert coaches; Hi-tech strength and interval training that adapts to any fitness level; Instantaneous computer feedback for increased motivation and focus; An inviting, clean, and super-safe environment to exercise in; Just 20-minutes per workout for best results! For more information about The Exercise Coach, visit www.TheExerciseCoach.com or call Chad Finney at 847-823-0035. For more information about joining the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce or upgrading to the Platinum level, visit www.ParkRidgeChamber.org or call 847.825.3121. 1/4/2012
Eric Nelson, owner of Nelson Automotive, gives $7,000 Check to Gail Haller, executive director, Park Ridge Community Fund for matching challenge at year end. Eric Nelson, owner of Nelson Automotive, a Maine South grad, Park Ridge resident, and member of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, promised that if the Park Ridge Community Fund raised $7,000 by December 31, 2011, he would match it! "Park Ridge stepped up to the challenge and more than $25,000 came in during the last 2 weeks of the year!" stated executive director, Gail Haller. "So I drove out to Nelson Automotive and picked up the check from Eric!" There are so many important causes that ask for your support these days, but a gift to the Park Ridge Community Fund will not only make a difference – it will make a difference right here at home. For more than half a century, through good times and bad, local business owners and residents have generously helped the Park Ridge Community Fund protect the wellbeing of our community. With one convenient gift, a wide array of service organizations and care providers are able to make life better, neighbor to neighbor. 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! To learn more about the many services your gift makes possible and to donate safely online, please visit www.prcommunityfund.org. Checks may be mailed to Park Ridge Community Fund, 720 Garden Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068. For more information about Nelson Automotive and how you can buy or sell your used car, visit www.heycars.com. 12/19/2011For the second year, the Park Ridge 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. "Thank you to Joe Bredemann for his generosity, the Kaminiskis and the Olsons too, which covered the cost of the meal," stated Gail Haller, executive director for the Park Ridge Chamber. "I love how the Chamber members always step up to the plate in providing for their own community." Volunteers who served were: Theresa, 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. Doors opened at 5:45 p.m. with the nutritious meal served at 6 p.m. All the Sunday Suppers take place at St. Paul of the Cross Church, 320 S. Washington in Park Ridge. The mission of the Sunday Suppers Ministry is to feed individuals and families at a weekly Sunday Supper at St. Paul of the Cross Gym, thus acting upon Christ's mandate to feed the hungry. For more information about Sunday Suppers call 847.825.7605 or visit www.spc-church.org. For more information about the Park Ridge Chamber, visit www.ParkRidgeChamber.org, or call 847-825-3121. 
Pictured: Gail Haller, Wanda Wilson, Rand Schweizer, Judy Donovan, Sheri Roche, Mary Tremont, Luke Tremont, Cheryl Schweizer, Lynn Harvey, Dave Donovan, Dick Larsen, Ulyana Lysak, Karen Larsen, Lori Annetti, Frank Kaminski and Maureen Kaminski (missing are Theresa and Rich Olson, Matt Berg, and Wes Davis) 11/28/2011    
Santa Claus arrived on a decorated firetruck driven by Park Ridge FireFighters and escorted by Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Sorensen while Maine South Marching Band played 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town'. Greeted by Mayor Dave Schmidt who was holding his granddaughter, Sophia, Santa was whisked into the library where hundreds of excited children eagerly awaited his arrival. The Willows Academy Chamber Choir sang Christmas Carols in Renaissance dresses while Brownies sang in front of the historic Pickwick Theatre. Four wreathed trolleys sponsored by the Park Ridge Chamber and BMO Harris Bank drove around Park Ridge so passengers could see the decorated houses, luminaries lining the streets, and all the beautifully lit trees. The luminaries were sponsored by the Chamber and put in place with Boy Scout Troop 3 out of Mary, Seat of Wisdom, along with Ed Graham, City Public Works. The Chamber treated the scouts to a pizza party at Perry's Pizzeria afterwards. The fire station at Devon and Cumberland had an open house with Chief Zywanski pouring coffee and hot cider for the guests. The perfect, mild weather made for a magical evening in Park Ridge with merchants staying open later and giving away cookies, hot chocolate, cider, pizza and more. For more information about the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce and Winterfest, visit www.ParkRidgeChamber.org. 
Jenny Kulik at 405 S. Prospect was excited and honored to have her house voted by the Park Ridge Garden Club as the '2011 Winterfest Best Decorated House'. The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce held the annual contest for the third year in a row. "The Chamber awards $100 of Chamber Gift Certificates to the winner of the Best Decorated House' said Gail Haller, executive director of the chamber, 'to encourage the homeowners to decorate South Prospect and South Courtland for the trolley routes and the luminaries for Winterfest, always on Black Friday. The winner receives a yard sign and bragging rights for a whole year!' The City of Park Ridge makes the yard sign for the winner while the Park Ridge Garden Club has several judges who select the house before Winterfest starts. Jenny and Rick Kulik with their 8 year old son, Ryan, said they'll be spending the Chamber gift certificates at the smaller, local stores in Park Ridge. For more information about the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, visit www.ParkRidgeChamber.org or call 847.825.3121. 
Photo by A Sterling Design Photographic Artists Park Ridge Chamber welcomed Dunkin’ Donuts to Park Ridge at Greenwood and Touhy with a Grand opening and ribbon cutting by Mayor David Schmidt. 11/21/2011  
About 30 Chamber members braved the cool winds to network recently inside the sparkling shop of Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice located at 10 S. Northwest Highway in Park Ridge in the heart of Uptown. Members enjoyed appetizers from All on the Road Catering plus all the specialty popcorns and Italian Ice they could consume. Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice, Ice Cream and Gourmet Popcorn are made daily right on site. Most of the 16 flavors of Italian Ice are made from fresh fruit making it a low cal, low fat, healthier choice. The Ice Cream and Popcorn are made with the finest ingredients. For more information about the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce or how you can host a Chamber Business After Hours, visit www.ParkRidgeChamber.org or call 847.825.3121. Pictures LuAnn McNaughten and Lisa Ross, Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice, 10 S. Northwest Highway Janet Sagmeister, Beyond Compare Virtual Assistants; Ben Wilson, Falkor Group LLC; Karen Larsen, Generation Connection Chamber members network at Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice, 10 S. Northwest Highway, during a recent Park Ridge Chamber Business After Hours 
The Park Ridge train station on Summit Avenue across from the library harkens the Gourmet Gift Stop. Three Chamber members, Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice (Lisa Ross and LuAnn McNaughton), Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Linda Hills). and TeaLula (Sheila Duda) joined forces for 23 days to showcase their unique business venture for the holidays. The Gourmet Gift Stop sells gift items such as personalized baskets, coffee, exotic and domestic teas and tea accoutrements, specialty popcorn, peppermint bark and all types of chocolates. "From the first time we met to brainstorm this idea to opening day was just one week," said Sheila Duda, TeaLula, "and the City was so wonderful to work with because they approved our permit and inspected us within one week. We extend a big thank you to City Staff for pushing this through on our behalf." Stop by and buy gifts between 6 and 9 a.m. Monday through Friday through December 23. For information about the Park Ridge Chamber, visit www.ParkRidgeChamber.org or call 847.825.3121. Photos by Diddy Blyth, A Sterling Design 11/14/2011Mother Nature gave us a perfect day on Saturday, November 12, and hundreds of volunteers came together to light up the trees in Park Ridge for the holidays. Representatives from all the Indian Scouts, Boy Scouts, Kiwanis, Rotary, Taste of Park Ridge, and Chamber of Commerce worked to plan, manage, and guide the event. Thirteen restaurants donated lunch: Affresco Restaurant; All on the Road Catering; D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub; Domino's Pizza; Einstein Bros Bagels; Hay Caramba; Jasons Deli; Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice; Noodles & Co.; Paninos Pizzeria; Perry's Pizzeria; Rocky Mtn Chocolate Factory; and Tasty Pup. Holiday Lights planning committee were Scott Richter (Indian Scouts Federation), Jackie Mathews (Park Ridge Chamber President), Theresa Olson (Park Ridge Chamber President-Elect), Dean Patras (Taste of Park Ridge), Mike McGrath (Kiwanis/City of Park Ridge), Mel Thillens (Indian Scouts), Bonnie Trenkle, (Kiwanis), Jim Butler (Boy Scouts), Tony Tripp (Kiwanis/Photographer), John Warnimont (Rotary/Electrician), and Gail Haller (Park Ridge Chamber Executive Director). Thanks to the previous years’ work put in by Jim Bruno and Ed Latko from the Indian Scouts, the 2011 planning committee was able to layer onto what was already learned from them. Winterfest is the day after Thanksgiving. For a schedule of activities go to Park Ridge Winterfest 2011 which is on the Chamber’s website. 
Photo by Anthony Tripp, AMT Photo’s, Inc.  
About 25 Chamber members and City officials joined Mayor Schmidt in welcoming Uptown Dentistry to Park Ridge with a ribbon cutting at the grand opening ceremony.
Located at 80 N. Northwest Highway, the owner-dentists, Dr. Priscilla Chang and Dr. Jeff Ruttencutter, have state of the art equipment and furnishings in their beautifully modern offices in the new redeveloped area of Uptown. Noodles & Co. and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory catered the grand opening party where Chamber members gathered to mix, mingle and tour the new offices.
For more information about Uptown Dentistry, 847-292-0600
visit www.uptowndentistry.com or email them at office@uptowndentistry.com.
For more information about the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, visit www.ParkRidgeChamber.org or call 847-825-3121. |
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