WEEKLY NEWS & UPDATES

May 1, 2025

Thank you,

Platinum Members!

SAVE THE DATE!

Business After Business Networking Event!

Floral Fete: Sip & Shop

Thursday, May 8, 2025

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Olson's Ace Hardware

700 N. Northwest Hwy.

Park Ridge


Mad Head Spa Ribbon Cutting!

Monday, May 12, 2025

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Official ribbon-cutting at 5:30 pm

678 N. Northwest Hwy.

Park Ridge




Women in Business

Live Podcast Event!

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

10:00 am

Harp and Fiddle

110 Main St

Park Ridge


Bellosa Counseling Ribbon Cutting!

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Official ribbon-cutting at 5:30 pm

1580 N. Northwest Hwy.

Park Ridge




One Ribbon Cutting for TWO wonderful businesses, Mayan Moon Healing &

Peace Pelvic Health!

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Official ribbon-cutting at 5:30 pm

2 W. Talcott Unit 5

Park Ridge 


Market After Dark!

Saturday, May 31, 2025

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Saturday, August 23, 2025

4:30 pm - 9:30 pm

15 Prairie Ave

Park Ridge

In this Issue!

  • Market After Dark, Season 2
  • Upcoming Events
  • Sponsorship Opportunity
  • Member - Hosted Events
  • Seasonal Promotions
  • Member Promotions
  • Food & Drink Promotio
  • Community Information
  • Health & Wellness
  • Small Business Information
  • Get Involved
  • Member Updates / Information
  • Green Biz Sustainability
  • Job Opportunity


The Park Ridge Chamber Wine Walk was a delightful day of fun and connection that highlighted our fantastic local businesses! Guests sampled a variety of wines and yummy small bites in an atmosphere of laughter and conversation. A big thank you to our generous sponsors and pouring location hosts, as well as our wonderful community, for making this event truly unforgettable!

 

RE/MAX Properties Northwest

Chris Varco of Origin Point

The McGovern Group

Neal Salah - State Farm Insurance Agent

Cooney Funeral Home

Neri Architects

#parkridgechamber #parkridgewinewalk #parkridgeevents

Click here for more pictures!







Thank you to the beautiful ladies of Maine Township

for assisting with the

goodie bags!

MARKET AFTER DARK!

The Park Ridge Chamber is excited to announce our upcoming summer event, Market After Dark, Season 2! Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with live music, delicious food vendors, and an excellent selection of wine, beer, and spirits. Mark your calendars for 5/31, 6/21, and 8/23! This is a fantastic opportunity for the Park Ridge community and surrounding areas to come together and celebrate!


We are currently looking for volunteers to assist with checking IDs and selling tickets. Don’t miss the chance to promote your business by wearing your branded apparel while you volunteer!


If anyone has questions about volunteering, please contact AnneMarie at annemarie@aminagrace.org.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE!

Upcoming Events!

Visit our Website

Business After Business Networking Event!

Floral Fete: Sip & Shop

Thursday, May 8, 2025

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Olson's Ace Hardware

700 N. Northwest Highway

Park Ridge

An Invitation to Chamber Members...

RSVP HERE!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

MEMBER-HOSTED EVENTS



TONIGHT

Real Estate Knowledge Party

May 1, 2025

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Social 18

24 Main St

Park Ridge



Hosted by:

Wioletta Janik

RE/MAX Properties Northwest

 cell

708 539 6508


RSVP required!






Portrayal of First Lady

Eleanor Roosevelt


Sunday, May 4, 2025

12:30 pm

418 W Touhy Ave

Park Ridge



Join us for a fresh flower workshop. Learn floral tips and take home a flower arrangement. Wear comfy clothes. Register by 5/1/2025. Buy your ticket with event host Luvvli Studio: https://luvvli.zenoti.com/webstoreNew/fitness/workshops/e5b8ad84-4840-44c4-8a98-83b0a377dc18



Park Ridge

Garden Club







Sign up for the

Beautification Contest

starts TODAY!


Plant Sale

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Cumberland Park

101 S. Cumberland Avenue

Park Ridge

SEASONAL PROMOTIONS







Andy's Custom Gutter



Spring Gutter Cleaning

May Promotions

M.D. Ventures

222 S Prospect Ave. Studio 1








Hardy Party

773-569-1208



FOOD & DRINK PROMOTIONS





Carlucci Rosemont


RESERVE & VIEW MENU:

carluccirosemont.com or call

847-518-0990


Featuring wines from @houseofbrown.wine

May Wine Dinner at

the Harp and Fiddle! 


This wine dinner will be benefitting Austin Special Chicago, who works to meet the needs of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities; to provide training and education so that they may have more fulfilled and enriched lives; and to assist their families to keep them in the community


Sponsored by @eddiehamzic @wearefarmers @bft_parkridge @mariosellsre


May 21st, 2025 at 7pm


Call to Reserve: +1 (847) 720-4466

PROMOTIONS






MD Ventures

Medical Spa

200 S. Prospect Ave, Ste 204

Park Ridge









Goldfish Swim School of Park Ridge


Exclusive

Swim Lessons

Memberships


goldfishswimschool.com/park-ridge





Wahl Barber Academy

located across the street from

The Park Ridge Mariano's!

Call (847) 383-9780

for an appointment!

$14 Haircuts and memberships as low as $85 for unlimited haircuts for 6 months. 

@wahlbarberacademy 

COMMUNITY INFORMATION


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






Journal & Topics Media Group

HEALTH & WELLNESS





TONIGHT!


 Skin Cancer

Screening Event

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]




The Illinois Tollway is hosting its second Contracting with Government event to connect small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses with critical resources and opportunities to grow their goods and services businesses.


Breakfast and a light lunch will be provided. This event is free to all.


Tuesday, May 13, 2025

9 am - 3 pm

100 Symphony Way

Elgin, IL

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


Meet your Park Ridge

area businesses!

 If you are interested in learning more, or have a business that you want to feature, don’t hesitate to contact me at 847-477-9501, or at paul.swanson@bairdwarner.com.

Questions about real estate in

Park Ridge and surrounding areas, feel free to reach out to me, I am happy to help! Closer to Home / Baird & Warner - Paul Swanson

Meet your local business neighbors here>>

https://tinyurl.com/CTHSmallBusinessSpotlight



Clover Card Connect -

Park Ridge











Designtology

designtology.us







Dracheva Law, LLC

www.drachevalaw.com








Draus & Associates, Inc.

www.drausandassociates.com





Dream Town Realty /

Team Fallico

www.TeamFallico.com





Dream Vacation Specialist

A Cruise Planners® Independent Franchise Owner

 www.funfilledtravelers.com








Edward Jones -

Ron Schammert

www.edwardjones.com






Edward Jones -

Victor Imreibe

www.edwardjones.com







First United Methodist Church

of Park Ridge


www.parkridgeumc.org



Le Village Cowork

Des Plaines


levillagecowork.com




Imperial Home Designs

www.imperialhomedesigns.com



Jagra Corporation

jagramasonry.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 2025 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

2025 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!

2025 Park Ridge Community Guide
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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