April 9, Wednesday, 11:00 am - 1:30pm, Monthly Networking Luncheon, The Art Of Selling Without Really Selling, Have you ever wondered why business development is so tough these days? Just try to get past a gatekeeper or attempt to knock on doors in a highrise. Recession aside, buyers have never been more difficult to nail down. Why is this happening and how can we more effectively win more new business? In this interactive seminar , Steve Fretzin, President of Sales Results, will explain how "sales" is dead. His new model called, "The Art of Selling Without Selling" describes a more fluid and comfortable way to get in the door and walk a prospect through a buying decision. Catered by Hay Caramba! $20 Members, $25 Non-Members.

April 10, Thursday, 5:00pm - 7:00pm Ribbon Cutting WineStyles 105 S. Northwest Hwy. Join new owner Emily Wilderman, Mayor Schmidt, Chamber Board, Chamber members and Ambassadors as we welcome the new owner of WineStyles to Park Ridge - stop by and say hi to Emily Wilderman! Enjoy appetizers and wine tasting and networking - bring your business cards.

April 19, Saturday, 9:00am - noon Electronics Recycling Event 400 Busse Highway, Park Ridge Public Works Service Center. Drop off office electronics and similar items, cell phones, TV's, VCR's, radios, toasters, household batteries, textiles. No hazardous waste accepted. For the $5 per car charge you will receive a coupon worth $5 off any $20 purchase at Chamber members listed on the coupon. Let us know if you want to be listed on the coupon. Volunteers to work the event are needed. Good for service hours for strong teens!

April 24, Thursday 5:00pm - 7:00pm Ribbon Cutting / Business After Hours Home Comfort Heating & Cooling, Inc. 550 Busse Hwy. Join Mayor Schmidt, Chamber Board, Ambassadors, other City Officials and Chamber members as we celebrate the remodeled showroom of Home Comfort!