WEEKLY NEWS & UPDATES

July 02, 2026


Thank you,

Platinum Members!


SAVE THE DATE!

Park Ridge Chamber

Book Club! 

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

7:00 pm

WineStyles

6182 Northwest Hwy.

Chicago


Taste of Park Ridge!

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Friday, July 10, 2026

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Uptown Park Ridge


Networking on Tap at the Taste of Park RidgeIn the Coyne & Company

Beer Garden!

Thursday, July 9, 2026

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Additional details forthcoming …


Canopies on Courtland Business Expo at Taste of Park Ridge

Saturday, July 11, 2026

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Courtland Avenue

Coffee Talk! Morning Networking

A Realistic Approach to Fitness

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

8:00 am - 10:00 am
Hosted by Time Bank

Harp and Fiddle

110 Main Street

Park Ridge


District Office for State Representative Justin Cochran Ribbon Cutting!

Thursday, July 16, 2026

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Official Ribbon-Cutting at 5:30 pm

2 W. Talcott Ave

Suite 32

Park Ridge


Market After Dark!

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Saturday, August 22, 2026

4:30 pm - 9:30 pm

15 Prairie Ave

Park Ridge



Self-Defense Training Event 

Saturday, August 1, 2026

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

St. Andrews Lutheran Church & School

260 N. Northwest Hwy.

Park Ridge


In this Issue!

  • Market After Dark!
  • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Upcoming Events
  • Member - Hosted Events
  • Seasonal Promotions
  • Member Promotions
  • Food & Beverage Promotions
  • Community Information
  • Health & Wellness
  • Small Business Information
  • Get Involved
  • Member Updates / Information
  • Green Biz Sustainability
  • Job Opportunity


We had a wonderful evening by the pool at our June networking event, filled with great connections and engaging conversations! We were excited to collaborate with the Edison Park Chamber of Commerce and the Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry for this fantastic gathering at Fitness Formula Clubs Park Ridge. Thank you to everyone who joined us...we love seeing our business communities come together!

Market After Dark!

Season 3, Episode 2 of Park Ridge Market After Dark is coming to town on Saturday, July 25, 2026 — and we're celebrating with a little Christmas in July!


 Enjoy holiday-themed fun, festive entertainment, and a little Christmas magic in the middle of summer at Park Ridge Market After Dark!

Celebrate the season with live music, delicious food vendors, unique artisan shopping, and a great selection of breweries, wineries, cideries, and distilleries.



Mark your calendar for the final Market After Dark of 2026:

August 22, 2026 – Summer Night Finale


We're also looking for volunteers to assist with ID checks and ticket sales. Interested in helping? Contact AnneMarie at annemarie@aminagrace.org.


Sponsorship Opportunities!

Reserve your space at the ever-popular

Canopies on Courtland Business Exposition to be held

Saturday, July 11, 2026

at Taste of Park Ridge!


Upcoming Events!




Park Ridge Chamber

Book Club! 



Wednesday, July 8, 2026

7:00 pm

WineStyles

6182 Northwest Hwy.

Chicago





Coffee Talk!

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

8:00 am - 10:00 am

The Harp and Fiddle

110 Main Street

Park Ridge

RSVP by Friday, July 10, 2026


Self Defense Training Event

Our Chamber is proud to support this significant initiative organized by several of our

esteemed Members. 

For questions or more information,

please reach out to Edina Hamzic at ehamzic@qualyhire.com


MEMBER-HOSTED EVENTS








JOB FAIR

Des Plaines Public Library

Monday, August 17, 2026



SEASONAL MEMBER-HOSTED EVENTS


Schedule of Events:

·    6:30pm: Kids Entertainment & Dance Party 

·    8:00pm: Live Music

·    Dusk: Fireworks Celebration Begins

 

No alcoholic beverages or grills are allowed. Consumer fireworks are not permitted at the show by order of the Park Ridge Fire Department.

 

This event is made possible by the collaboration of the Park Ridge Park District, City of Park Ridge, and School District 207.


Friday, July 3

Maine East High School - 2601 W Dempster St.


The Taste of Park Ridge is looking for volunteers!


Be part of one of Park Ridge's favorite summer traditions while supporting this incredible community event. Whether you can volunteer for one shift or several, your time will help make the festival a success.

July 9–11

See the post below for details and sign up to volunteer. We hope to see you at the Taste!

Join Liberty Bank for Savings this summer for a special free Classic Movie Series at the historic Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge! Enjoy timeless films on the big screen in a beautiful vintage setting while supporting the community. 


July 8 | 10am – Yankee Doodle Dandy

August 12 | 10am – Casablanca

September 9 | 10am – Rear Window


Optional donations collected at the door will benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund. The theatre is located at 5 S. Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge.

Gather your friends and relive the magic of classic cinema! 

For more information call Diane Brennwald at 773.489.4202.


The Sheridan at Park Ridge


Monthly Concert Series



Wednesdays

July 15,

& August 15

5:00 pm


510 N Greenwood Ave

Park Ridge


Rsvp: 847.653.0653



SEASONAL PROMOTIONS


SPA SLAINTE




Peptides – spaslainte.com





Goldfish Swim School of

Park Ridge


Water Safety Month Packages!




https://portal.iclasspro.com/gssparkridge/products




Symmetrical Artistry-

The Permanent Makeup House  

619.507.6705

417 W Talcott


As parents, we invest in our young female athletes with training and coaching. Be the parent that offers recovery, rest and reset for your young female athletes.

Perfect for all athletes. Meet our massage therapist Alyssa Cortez a personal trainer, swim instructor at FFC and former collegiate athlete. 







Fitness Formula Club

Act Fast and Score!

A Free 1-year signature membership


Treatment ROOM for Rent!

Wellness and Beauty by M.D. Ventures

222 S Prospect Ave

Park RIde

Call 224-723-3002





Journal & Topics

Media Groups

770 Lee St

DesPlaines

847-299-5511



News That Really Hits Home




MEMBER PROMOTIONS

Comcast Business Launches Total Solutions Advantage: Simplified, All-In Plans for Small Businesses Starting at $60 per Month

Small business owners can explore Total Solutions Advantage and check local availability at comcastbusiness.com/small-business.


Comcast Business has launched Total Solutions Advantage, a new suite of simplified, all-in-one technology plans that combine high-speed connectivity and built-in cybersecurity into a predictable monthly price starting at $60/month. Designed for small and growing businesses, the new plans reduce complexity, improve protection, and help owners stay focused on running their business.





AKA Architects

is thrilled to be a member of the Chamber!

We look forward to helping your business grow

and expand.



Give us a call to discuss your next project.








Luisa Martinez,

Spanish & English

Real Estate Broker

224.538.8467





@Properties

Christie’s International

Real Estate



Fresh cuts. Clean shaves.

Real barbering.



Book your next haircut or shave at Wahl Barber Academy and experience quality services by talented student barbers, supervised by licensed professionals.



Conveniently located across the street from Park Ridge Mariano’s, Wahl Barber Academy is open weekdays, including evening hours.




FOOD & BEVERAGE PROMOTIONS








Carlucci Rosemont






6111 North River Road Rosemont

847-518-0990






carluccirosemont.com









COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Dear Friends,


We're 101 Years Strong with more work ahead to help KIDS in our community! 

Our historic impact is a direct result of exceptional friendships and community partners – like YOU!


Founded in 1925, Kiwanis of Park Ridge raises funds and provides hands-on support to local nonprofits to enhance the lives of children, teens, and young adults.

Our motto “Kids First” stems from our passion to ensure that kids are safe, confident, and cared for. 

We model good citizenship and volunteer our talents to help build strong families, develop student leadership, and positive action for children. 

As part of Kiwanis International, we also support world-wide efforts that impact the wellbeing of children.


Your support as a PANCAKE DAY SPONSOR makes all of this possible! 

Thank you for helping us HELP KIDS BE THEIR BEST SELVES!

 

Thank you!

 

Kiwanis of Park Ridge Pancake Co-Chairs

Joanna Bertucci, Bill Scharringhausen, Kris Cichowski

Our 42th Annual Pancake Breakfast celebration will take place on

September 19, 2026.

Please consider a Sponsor Pledge... Due before July 25, 2026. See sponsor form above.


Kiwanis Club of Park Ridge

333 Busse Highway - P.O Box 478

Park Ridge, IL 60068






Limited Availability in Senior Living!


The Sheridan at

Park Ridge

Call to schedule a tour!

847.653.0653








Herrera Brothers

CrossCountry Mortgage



Contact: Sargon Adam

Mortgage Consultant

sargon.adam@ccm.com

773.790.6473


6105 West Belmont Ave

Chicago, IL 60634



Good Food Pantry


Good Food Pantry collects non-perishable food and distributes it to partner organizations that give the food directly to those who have difficulty purchasing enough food to avoid hunger.


goodfoodpantry


Explore the digital version

of the

2026 Park Ridge Community Guide—filled with local businesses, events, and community resources—offered to Chamber members for added convenience while printed copies are mailed to every home, this keeps everyone connected and informed all year long!


HEALTH & WELLNESS

Dementia

Support Group

The Sheridan at

Park Ridge


Held every 2nd Wednesday of the month from

4pm-5pm


Parkinson's

Support Group

The Sheridan at

Park Ridge


Held every 4th Wednesday of the month from

4pm-5pm


Pioneer Concierge Medicine



3633 West Lake Avenue

Glenview, IL

SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION

Take advantage of free, confidential, business mentoring sessions by phone or virtually. 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 by entering your zip code here to get started. [Link: https://www.score.org/find-mentor]



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 & Instagram!

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 roula@parkridgechamber.org.


parkridgechamber.org/member-directory


DEADLINE: Noon Wednesday of each week

FEATURED MEMBER UPDATES / INFORMATION

SHOP... DINE ... &

SUPPORT LOCAL!

Support the Park Ridge Business Community

Live in Park Ridge? Work in Park Ridge? Support Park Ridge!




Antonova Tax

Antonovatax.com






Clover Card Connect -

Park Ridge












Designtology

designtology.us







Dracheva Law, LLC

www.drachevalaw.com








Draus & Associates, Inc.

www.drausandassociates.com

Now, with Team Fallico leading the way of nearly 3,000 agents,

Baird & Warner stands as one of the nation’s most respected, family-owned brokerages.

This strategic alignment not only strengthens their position against hedge fund–backed competitors, but also reinforces their unwavering commitment to delivering the personalized service, local expertise, and results you’ve come to expect from them.

While the name on the sign may be new, everything else you value about working with them remains the same—only stronger.


SAME TEAM. SHARED VALUES.

EVEN GREATER SERVICE.



We’re excited to share that Craig & Nick Fallico—your trusted, top-producing real estate team—have officially joined Baird & Warner as part of the recent merger.


Nick Fallico

Team Lead & Broker at Team Fallico

312.972.4623

nfallico@bairdwarner.comteamfallico.com

7280 W Devon Ave, Chicago IL 60631






Edward Jones -

Victor Imreibe

www.edwardjones.com







First United Methodist Church

of Park Ridge


www.parkridgeumc.org




Imperial Home Designs

www.imperialhomedesigns.com





Laconic Foods



Jagra Corporation

jagramasonry.com



Le Village Cowork

Des Plaines


levillagecowork.com





Maine Township Highway Department - Commissioner Edward Beauvais 

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

The McGovern Group

to find all of our featured listings, five-star reviews, and

social media pages! 




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.




Park Ridge architect

Neri Architects delivers custom home architecture with thoughtful design.



Orange Shoe Personal Fitness - Park Ridge


MASTER YOUR 

DNA

email: tsajjad@orangeshoe.com

phone: 630.890.9786 

As your trusted OriginPoint Loan Officer,

my goal is to simplify the mortgage process, make your home loan experience easy to navigate and be available to you from application to closing.





OriginPoint Loan Officer


Contact:

Chris Varco

847 - 409 - 0274









Saturn Title LLC

www.saturntitle.com






Snappy Printing

and Graphics

www.snappypg.com








Symmetrical Artistry

The Permanent Makeup House 

417 W. Talcott Rd









Tania Forte

Realtor

847-894-9360








Tetley Investments, LLC

www.tetleyinvestments.com

GET INVOLVED!

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES & SUPPORT


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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Network with members via Facebook 

Join the Park Ridge Chamber Networking Professionals FB group where you can share referrals, news, updates, deals & more! 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES


Start 2026 strong by taking advantage of Chamber sponsorship and advertising opportunities to give your business unmatched visibility. For ways to connect, promote, and grow within our vibrant business community contact Jackie@ParkRidgeChamber.org. From event sponsorships to exclusive advertising placements, there’s a perfect fit for every business. 




Explore the digital version of the

2026 Park Ridge Community Guide—filled with local businesses, events, and community resources—offered to Chamber members for added convenience while printed copies are mailed to every home, this keeps everyone connected and informed all year long!

GREEN BIZ SUSTAINABILITY
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.

Job OPPORTUNITY

Do you have a job opening, volunteer opportunity, community resource, or educational opportunity to add to the Newsletter? Let us know!

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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