Events for February 2017

Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce - IL
Feb 3 Health Care Co-Op
Dr. Margo Jacquot, The Juniper Center, will facilitate this new group.
  • Date:
    February 3, 2017
  • Time:
    9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Website:
    http://www.parkridgechamber.org
  • Location:
    720 Garden St.  (Clute Studio)
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • EMail:
    info@parkridgechamber.org
  • Fees/Admission:
    No fee to attend. Please register.
     
Feb 9 Men's Networking Event
Join in on this networking event.
Complimentary drinks and food! 
Please register by February 7th to melissa@edisonpark.com
No fee to attend.
 
  • Date:
    February 9, 2017
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.edisonpark.com
  • Location:
    Norwood Royal Cigars
    6046 N. Northwest Hwy. 
    Chicago, IL
  • EMail:
    melissa@edisonpark.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    February 9th, Thursday. 6:00pm-8:00pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Please register by February 7th to melissa@edisonpark.com
    No fee to attend.

    Melissa McIntyre
    Executive Director
    Edison Park Chamber of Commerce
    6730 N. Olmsted Avenue
    Chicago, IL  60631
    (773) 631-0063
    Fax: (773) 631-5224
    www.edisonpark.com
     
Feb 11 "A Night of Stars" Annual Community Stars Dinner Dance
 
The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce is hosting "A Night of Stars" to recognize and honor outstanding achievements in community service. Community Star Awards will be presented at our Gala on Saturday, February 11, at Café la Cave in Des Plaines. 

The Chamber's Gala features:
  • Silent Auction and Raffle Prizes
  • Champagne Reception 5:30pm
  • Four Course Dinner with Wine 7:00pm
  • Complimentary Bar Service 5:30pm - 11:00pm
  • Live Music by Scream Blue
Tickets are $85 per person through 2/3/17 and $100 after. Click here to purchase.
 
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: 
  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Advocate Children's Hospital
  • BMO Harris - Awards
  • Century 21 Elm Realtors
  • Dempsey Design
  • Kiko's Flowers & Gifts
  • Presence Health
  • Quinn Print, Inc. 
  • Watson Art Studio
  • Summit of Uptown
  • The McGovern Group, Re/Max Properties Northwest

 WE NEED YOU! If you would like to sponsor the event OR donate a Silent Auction or Raffle Prize please contact Gail.Haller@ParkRidgeChamber.org. Thank you for your support!
 
We are honored to announce the 2016 Park Ridge Community Stars and Lifetime Achievement Awardee:

Lifetime Achievement Award:
James D. McLennan, McLennan Commercial Properties

Park Ridge Community Star Business of the Year:
Lynnette's School of Dance

Community Stars:
Judy Barclay, Kalo Foundation/Iannelli Studios
Dr. Teri Collins, Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation
Amanda Marino, Maine South High School Senior
Jigar Patel, Maine East High School Senior
Moni Ryczek, TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program Soccer)
Leslie Wolf, Park Ridge Youth Commission/Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)/Citizens Patrol


 
 
  • Date:
    February 11, 2017
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.parkridgechamber.org
  • Location:
    Cafe La Cave
    2777 Mannheim Road
    Des Plaines, IL
  • Contact:
    847-825-3121
  • EMail:
    info@parkridgechamber.org
  • Fees/Admission:
    $85 per person early bird discount. If registered by Feb. 3rd by 5:30pm
    $100 per person after Feb 3rd.
    Dinner, Dancing, Raffle & Silent Auction! Complimentary Bar Service.
    Please register online www.parkridgechamber.org
    or call the chamber 847-825-3121.
     
    • Nest of Fettuccine in Rosemary cream sauce
    ·       Romaine lettuce, Hearts of palm, and Mandarin orange in Basil Vinaigrette
    DoBoneless Breast of ChickenSauteed in White Sherry Cream Sauce with Wild Mushrooms and Shallots & Chicken Shiitake Madiera with Chefs Choice Vegetables & Potato
          Red & White Wine with Dinner
           Gourmet  Capuccino ice cream in Chocolate wafer cup with occasion cake
     
Feb 14 Professional Headshot by Watson Art Studio
Professional Photo:
Would you like to have a professional headshot worth $150 for just $35?  Chamber member,  Michael Watson, Watson Art Studio, will  take 3 shots of each person's head/shoulders. He will also retouch the photos getting rid of skin shine, eye bags, blemishes, glare in glasses, stray hairs etc.

No walk-ins. Appointments are every 10 minutes. Minimum 20. If we don't make 20 then photo shoot will be rescheduled.
  • Date:
    February 14, 2017
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.parkridgechamber.org
  • Location:
    720 Garden St.
    Park Ridge, IL
  • Contact:
    Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce 720 Garden St. Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • EMail:
    info@parkridgechamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
     January 19, Thursday, noon to 4:30pm.
  • Fees/Admission:
    Registration required. Register online or call or email the chamber. 
    (PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR TIME SLOT FROM THE DROP DOWN)
    $35 member, $40 prospective member
Feb 15 Young Professionals Networking Group
Please join us for fun networking.
 
  • Date:
    February 15, 2017
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.parkridgechamber.org
  • Location:
    Beer On The Wall
    106 Main St.
    Park Ridge, IL
  • Contact:
    847-825-3121
  • EMail:
    Jennifer.Mackowiak@ParkRidgeChamber.org
  • Fees/Admission:
    $10 Members
    $15 Prospective Members
    Price includes complementary 1st 4oz beer, cider or beverage and appetizers.
     
Feb 16 New Member Reception
WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS!
Please join us for the New Member Reception and immediately following Business After Hours.
  • Date:
    February 16, 2017
  • Time:
    4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.parkridgechamber.org
  • Location:
    TriPilates, LLC
    640 Busse Highway
    Park Ridge, IL
  • Contact:
    Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce 720 Garden St. Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • EMail:
    info@parkridgechamber.org
  • Fees/Admission:
    No fee to attend.
Feb 16 TriPilates 10 Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting
TriPilates Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate 10 years in business!
Join Acting Mayor Marty Maloney, City Officials, Chamber Board, Ambassadors and Members.  Enjoy mixing, mingling, and refreshments. Bring your business cards and meet new people!
  • Date:
    February 16, 2017
  • Time:
    4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.parkridgechamber.org
  • Location:
    640 Busse Highway
    Park Ridge, IL
  • Contact:
    Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce 720 Garden St. Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • EMail:
    info@parkridgechamber.org
  • Fees/Admission:
    No fee to attend.
    Please register with your login and password or at www.parkridgchamber.org or call the Chamber at 847-825-3121. Thank you.
Feb 20 Chamber closed for Presidents Day.
  • Date:
    February 20, 2017
Feb 22 Mayoral Debate and luncheon
The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Mayoral Debate at a Chamber luncheon.
The two mayoral candidates:
Marty Maloney, Alderman, Ward 7 & Acting Mayor
Lucas Fuksa, Fuksa Khorshid LLC
 
  • Date:
    February 22, 2017
  • Time:
    11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.parkridgechamber.org
  • Location:
    720 Garden St.
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
    (Great Room)
  • EMail:
    info@parkridgechamber.org
  • Fees/Admission:
    $20 discounted member price
    $25 regular price
Feb 23 Multi Chamber Mega Connect Breakfast
Multiply your networking potential! Members looking for a productive networking experience will enjoy the structured format of this program, which gives each participant an opportunity to speak to a receptive audience about his/her company’s products and services. The event will begin with informal networking over a buffet lunch. Attendees will then be divided into small groups at assigned tables where everyone will give 2-minute presentations on their companies. Following will be an additional presentation to a second and third group of participants. In addition, everyone will receive a contact list of pre-registered participants. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to expand your reach and resources! 
 
Please note that table assignments will begin promptly at 7:45 a.m. If you are not there by 7:45 a.m., your space will be given away to another participant and you will need to check-in at the “Late Registration Table.” 

With the Des Plaines, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park,
Lincolnwood, Mount Prospect, Niles, Northbrook, Park Ridge,
Skokie, and Wilmette/Kenilworth, Winnetka/Northfield Chambers of Commerce
 
RSVP & Payment Due by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Member Pre-Registration Fee: $30 (includes Breakfast)
Prospective Members & Walk-In Registration: $40 (includes Breakfast)
Walk-ins strongly discouraged and may not be accommodated!

 
  • Date:
    February 23, 2017
  • Time:
    7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Website:
    http://www.parkridgechamber.org
  • Location:
    Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore - 5300 W. Touhy Avenue, Skokie
  • EMail:
    info@parkridgechamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    February 23 ~ 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Member Pre-Registration Fee: $30 (includes Breakfast)
    Prospective Members & Walk-In Registration: $40 (includes Breakfast)
    Walk-ins strongly discouraged and may not be accommodated!
Feb 28 Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Chamber's Board of Directors.
  • Date:
    February 28, 2017
  • Time:
    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Website:
    http://www.parkridgechamber.org
  • Location:
    Fitness Formula Clubs Community Room
    Janet Long, GM, is our host
    826 W. Touhy Ave
    Park Ridge
  • Contact:
    Gail Haller, Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
  • EMail:
    gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    8:30am - 10:00am