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WEEKLY NEWS & UPDATES
July 02, 2026
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Thank you,
Platinum Members!
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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 Ridge … In 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
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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
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- Market After Dark!
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Upcoming Events
- Member - Hosted Events
- Seasonal Promotions
- Member Promotions
- Food & Beverage Promotions
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- Community Information
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- 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! | | |
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.
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Reserve your space at the ever-popular
Canopies on Courtland Business Exposition to be held
Saturday, July 11, 2026
at Taste of Park Ridge!
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Park Ridge Chamber
Book Club!
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
7:00 pm
WineStyles
6182 Northwest Hwy.
Chicago
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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
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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
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JOB FAIR
Des Plaines Public Library
Monday, August 17, 2026
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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.
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Friday, July 3
Maine East High School - 2601 W Dempster St.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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.
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Fitness Formula Club
Act Fast and Score!
A Free 1-year signature membership
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Journal & Topics
Media Groups
770 Lee St
DesPlaines
847-299-5511
News That Really Hits Home
| | | 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Limited Availability in Senior Living!
The Sheridan at
Park Ridge
Call to schedule a tour!
847.653.0653
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Herrera Brothers
CrossCountry Mortgage
Contact: Sargon Adam
Mortgage Consultant
sargon.adam@ccm.com
773.790.6473
6105 West Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
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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
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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!
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Dementia
Support Group
The Sheridan at
Park Ridge
Held every 2nd Wednesday of the month from
4pm-5pm
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Parkinson's
Support Group
The Sheridan at
Park Ridge
Held every 4th Wednesday of the month from
4pm-5pm
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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]
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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 & 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
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SHOP... DINE ... &
SUPPORT LOCAL!
Support the Park Ridge Business Community
Live in Park Ridge? Work in Park Ridge? Support Park Ridge!
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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.
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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
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Maine Township Highway Department - Commissioner Edward Beauvais
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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
The McGovern Group
to find all of our featured listings, five-star reviews, and
social media pages!
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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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Park Ridge architect
Neri Architects delivers custom home architecture with thoughtful design.
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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.
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OriginPoint Loan Officer
Contact:
Chris Varco
847 - 409 - 0274
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Symmetrical Artistry
The Permanent Makeup House
417 W. Talcott Rd
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Tania Forte
Realtor
847-894-9360
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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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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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