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WEEKLY NEWS & UPDATES
February 26, 2026
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Thank you,
Platinum Members!
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Night of Stars Celebration!
The Night the Stars Come Out in Park Ridge!
Saturday, February 28, 2026
6:00 pm -10:30 pm
Harp and Fiddle
110 Main St
Park Ridge
Women in Business
International Women's Day Celebration!
Monday, March 9, 2026
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Thalaiva's Indian Kitchen
110 S Prospect Ave
Park Ridge
Park Ridge Chamber
Book Club! NEW!
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
7:00 pm
WineStyles
6182 Northwest Hwy.
Chicago
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Mediterranean X Japanese
Private Dinner
Thursday, March 12, 2026
6:30 pm
Elia Cafe
90 N. Northwest Hwy.
Park Ridge
Business After Business!
March Madness
Thursday, March 19, 2026
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lakeside Bank
425 Devon
Park Ridge
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Galentine’s Lunch Success!
Our Women in Business group enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of connection and celebration. Thank you to our gracious host,
Elia Cafe, and a sweet thank you to Nothing Bundt Cakes
for the thoughtful treat.
So proud of this dynamic community of women who
continue to lift each other up. 💕
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Congratulations to our 2026 Park Ridge Award Recipients!
Thank you for the dedication and leadership that make
Park Ridge a vibrant place to live, work, and thrive.
Join us as we celebrate their achievements at the
Night of Stars Celebration on February 28 at the
Harp and Fiddle!
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Experience a unique Mediterranean X Japanese
private dinner at Eliá Café.
Limited seating — scan to reserve your spot.
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Business After Business!
March Madness
| | RSVP: Erica echianelli@lakesidebank.com or 630.366.7069 | | |
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce Book Club!
Following a successful inaugural meeting, we look forward to continuing the conversation at our next gathering:
Wednesday, March 11 | 7:00 PM
Winestyles, 6182 Northwest Hwy
March Selection: Bleeding Heart Yard by Elly Griffiths
Upcoming titles:
April: The Good Life
May: James
All are welcome to attend — whether or not you have completed the book.
Please RSVP at parkridgechamber.org under Chamber Events, or click on the March flyer below to register.
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Chicago First Responders Free Homebuyers Event
February 28, 2026
The Cooper in the South Loop
5:00 pm –8:00 pm
This event is designed specifically to educate and support first responders—police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and their families—on the homebuying process.
We’ll be covering financing options, current market conditions, and highlighting CrossCountry Mortgage’s complimentary Line of Duty Death Benefit for eligible first responders.
It’s a free event with food, drinks, and networking!
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Mary, Seat of Wisdom School
Preschool and Kindergarten Open House
Saturday, February 28, 2026
10:00 am
1352 S Cumberland
Park Ridge
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Resurrection College Prep
SRING
Arts & Craft Fair
Saturday, March 7th
10:00 am 3:00 pm
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Park Ridge Garden Club!
Next Meeting
Thursday, March 12th
@7pm
Centennial Activity Center
100 S Western Ave
Park Ridge
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Easter Meet & Greet
March 21 & 22, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Olson's Ace Hardware
700 N Northwest Hwy
Park Ridge
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Sip, Shop, & Be Social
Thursday, April 9, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
2 Sisters A + L and
Brother J's
33 S Prospect Ave
Park Ridge
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Maine South Scholarship Club
"Nowhere to Wear It"
Fundraiser
April 17, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Harp & Fiddle
110 Main Street
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We’re excited to share that one of our recent additions to the Chamber is featured in Modern Luxury’s February issue.
Founded in 2010, Coen Construction Services is a family-owned general contractor delivering luxury residential and commercial projects with exceptional craftsmanship, transparency, and attention to detail.
The featured project—a 1958 midcentury home in Park Ridge—underwent a full-home renovation on an accelerated timeline, no small feat. With an incredible team of designers and trusted subcontractors, they transformed the home in record time.
Reach out to them for your next build.
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Shop Small - Support Local Art
Licha
PAINTER
oktoberstudio@hotmail.com
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Journal & Topics
Media Groups
770 Lee St
DesPlaines
847-299-5511
News That Really Hits Home
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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.
| | | The Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade is a wonderful event that brings the whole community together to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice as well as to serve as a community celebration signaling the start of summer. | |
Joseph Steinfels
Major, USMC (Ret)
Memorial Day Parade Committee Chair
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While it might be dreary and cold outside, it's never too early to start thinking of summer.
The 2026 Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday,
May 25, 2026. Parade staging will start at 0830. A brief safety brief and commemoration ceremony will take place at 0930 in front of the South Park Recreation Center. The parade will step off precisely at 1000 and conclude no later than 1200. We will follow the same route and we expect almost 16,000 participants & spectators along the way.
As a past parade participant, you can sign up for this year's parade here. See the attached slide for more details. Reach out with any questions!
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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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Pioneer Concierge Medicine
3633 West Lake Avenue
Glenview, IL
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Tariff Update
Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley tackles the Supreme Court’s new tariff ruling, breaking down which tariffs are impacted, if refunds might be on the table, what an early refund process could look like, and more.
🔗 Click on the flyer to watch the update to understand what this means for your business
#SmallBusiness #Tariffs #PolicyUpdate
#BusinessOwner #SupplyChain
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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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Cruise Planners
Dream Vacation Specialists
Full-Service Vacation Planning and Support
Cruises / Resort Vacations / Land Tours
www.funfilledtravelers.com
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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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