WEEKLY NEWS & UPDATES

April 10, 2025

Thank you,

Platinum Members!

SAVE THE DATE!

TONIGHT!

Elevate Physical Therapy 1-Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting!

Thursday, April 10, 2025

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Official ribbon-cutting at 5:30 pm

147 N. Northwest Hwy.

Park Ridge



AriYARN Shop and Studio Ribbon Cutting!

Friday, April 11, 2025

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Official ribbon-cutting at 5:30 pm

153 N Northwest Hwy

Park Ridge 


Women In Business

Spring Floral Event

Monday, April 14, 2025

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Ash & Willow Eco Salon

610 Devon

Park Ridge


Park Ridge Wine Walk!

April 27, 2025

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Uptown~ Park Ridge





In this Issue!

  • Upcoming Events
  • Member - Hosted Events
  • Seasonal Promotions
  • Member Promotions
  • Food & Drink Promotions
  • Community Information
  • Health & Wellness
  • Small Business Information
  • Get Involved
  • Member Updates / Information
  • Green Biz Sustainability
  • Job Opportunity


Mayor Marty Maloney, Chamber President Jerry Kowalczyk, the Board of Directors, Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce members, friends and family, celebrated the grand opening of Perry's Gallery located at

1314 W Touhy Avenue. This artistic hub showcases a variety of works from local artists and hosts monthly open mic nights, allowing community members to express their creativity. Perry's Gallery aims to enhance the cultural scene in Park Ridge and invites everyone to engage with local talent.

Click here for more pictures!

Upcoming Events!

Visit our Website
Reserve YOUR Spot Today! 

Non-members interested in joining us for the event are kindly asked to write "N/A" where information does not pertain to them on the registration form.

Sip, shop, and savor at the Park Ridge Wine Walk!

Enjoy 1-ounce wine samples and small bites at exclusive pouring stations hosted by local businesses. Tickets include a special wine glass, a goodie bag, and a chance to win prizes. Don't miss our only Wine Walk of 2025—

it's the perfect way to welcome spring!

🌸🍷 #ParkRidgeWineWalk #ParkRidgeChamberOfCommerce

MEMBER-HOSTED EVENTS








Park Ridge

Garden Club



Meeting TONIGHT!

Thursday, April 10, 2025

7:00 pm





TONIGHT!!

 Sound Bath Meditation! 🧘🏻‍♀️

Relax and rejuvenate at our soothing sound bath meditation event led by Marilyn Metz.

Let the sound waves wash over you as you unwind and find inner peace. 

Immerse yourself in the calming vibrations and release any stress or tension. No experience necessary - just bring yourself, your yoga mat and an open mind! Limited spots available, so secure your spot today for a blissful experience.


Thursday, April 10, 2025

6:00 pm 

1218 S Crescent Avenue


Sign Up Here :)

Join us for an abstract painting art lesson and take home a painting you created.  

Wear comfy clothes. 

Buy your ticket with event host Luvvli Studio

https://luvvli.zenoti.com/webstoreNew/fitness/workshops/e5b8ad84-4840-44c4-8a98-83b0a377dc18



Center of Concern’s Intergenerational Coffee & Conversations Event to Bring Together Local Seniors and Teens


Saturday, April 12, 2025

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Des Plaines Public Library

Meeting Room C

1501 Ellinwood Street,

Des Plaines, IL 60016

 

For more information or to RSVP to attend,

call 847-823-0453.



Trivia Night!


April 23, 2025

Tasting: 5:30

Trivia: 7:00 pm



Buy your ticket here!

eventbrite.com


Oakton College

Creating an AI Workforce

April 24, 2025



4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Oakton College

7701 Lincoln Ave

Skokie



Registration below:

https://forms.monday.com/forms/eb97a51743dcda52961fdef79d65ee97?r=use1





Grab a friend and join us for our first ever Gabriel’s Closet Book Club on Friday April 25th @ 7pm! Harper Collins author Emily Bond will be joining us for a discussion of her newest book, Sort of Seeing Someone! $20 tickets include wine, The Little Joy Co charcuterie and a signed copy of the book!


Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gc-book-club-tickets-1290588598239?aff=oddtdtcreator




Bump & Beyond


Saturday, April 26, 2025

10am - 12pm

Envision Pelvic Health & Wellness

6323 N. Avondale Ave

Chicago



Enjoy light refreshments, goodie bags with info from local businesses, and a chance to win raffle prizes! Plus, connect with experts in pelvic health, chiropractic care, lactation, perinatal wellness, and mental health.



Park Ridge Newcomers Club Spring 2025 Kids Sale


Saturday, April 26, 2025

9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Park Ridge Presbyterian Church

1300 W Crescent Ave 


A one-day-only shopping event featuring high-quality children’s clothing, toys, and gear.








POWER TO BE


Schedule an Empowerment Program today!



POWERTOBE.NET 847.951.3365



Kcichowski.powertobe@gmail.com





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!



Park Ridge

Garden Club

Plant Sale

Saturday, May 17, 2025


Cumberland Park

101 S. Cumberland Avenue

Park Ridge



SEASONAL PROMOTIONS

Symmetrical Artistry


Come enjoy new services with our latest addition to the team. If you are looking for eyeliner and lip blush? Look no more. Want to add some new pearly whites to your life? Come and get teeth whitening with our certified technicians and offering 20% off on Wednesdays and Fridays.


Click for appointments on the link below. 

www.symmetricalartistry.com








Andy's Custom Gutter



Spring Gutter Cleaning











Symmetrical Artistry

The Permanent Makeup House 


417 West Talcott Rd

Park Ridge


symmetricalartistry.com










Hardy Party

773-569-1208



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 

FOOD & DRINK








Carlucci Rosemont

6111 N. River Road

Rosemont






https://www.carluccirosemont.com/



COMMUNITY INFORMATION

District 207 is hosting a series of

real estate agent open houses at each of its schools in April! 


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







 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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