Edgebrook Chamber of Commerce
JULY, 2008 - GENERAL MEETING
The July, 2008 Chamber general meeting will be held on Thursday, July 3rd, at 8:00 AM, at Monastero’s Ristorante, 3935 W. Devon Avenue, (773) 588-2515. The Chamber thanks Maria G. Monastero for hosting this meeting and Robert Martell from Edgebrook Bank for hosting our June general meeting. If you want to host a general meeting call the Chamber at (773) 775-0378. Hosting a general meeting is a great way to increase the exposure of your business.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING
The next Board of Directors’ meeting will be held on Thursday, July 17th at 4:30 PM at the Edgebrook Public Library, 5331 W. Devon Avenue (312) 744-8313. Thanks to Katherine Panares for providing our meeting room.
NEW CHAMBER PARKING LOT POLICY
As you are aware, the Chamber rents the parking lot at the northeast corner of N. Central and W. Devon Avenues. The parking lot has always been intended for the exclusive use of patrons of Edgebrook businesses, not business owners, their employees or METRA passengers.
The Chamber’s towing service began towing unauthorized cars from the parking lot on Monday, June 16, 2008 and four cars have already been removed. Please remember, a two-hour maximum parking limit is being strictly enforced (between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM each day (Sunday through Monday). Overnight parking is also is being strictly enforced and cars found in the parking lot after 12:00 AM (midnight) will also be towed. Please adhere to the above parking lot restrictions noted above and do not have your car towed. Please respect other shoppers and their right to use the parking lot for their needs.
SIGNUP FOR THE BANNER PROGRAM
The Chamber’s Street Banner Program is going great guns and the first 22 banners have been hung! Applications are still being accepted. A Standard Banner is $300 and a Custom Banner is $350. The program includes a five-year maintenance program that covers: re-hanging, repair and replacement of your banner. A purchase form is included in this newsletter. The Chamber thanks the following business for recently participating in the program:
Rick Colletti, Colletti’s Dining and Banquets
2008 WELCOME PACKET PROGRAM
The business response to the Chamber’s request for promotional items for the Welcome Packet program has been terrific! You drop them off at the Chamber office or bring them to any general meeting. This is just another FREE way the Chamber helps you to advertise your business.
GOLF OUTING RECAP
The chamber’s annual Golf Outing, held on June 18th at the Poplar Creek Golf Course, was attended by 125 participates who enjoyed a glorious day in the sun! Some good golfing was exhibited and the buffet luncheon was out of this world. The silent auction also was a big success. This multi-chamber sponsored event is another way to showcase your business and provides you with another a great networking opportunity. Next year I am sure more Edgebrook businesses will participate and have some fun in the process. Hats off to the Janita Tucker from the Peterson Business & Industrial Council, Dawn D’Amico from the Pulaski Elston Business Association and Jackie Boland from the Sauganash Chamber of Commerce for coordinating this event!
ULTIMATE BUSINESS NETWORKING!
Once again, over twenty Chambers of Commerce and Community Groups are hosting their annual Ultimate Networking Event on Thursday, September 18th from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Irish American Heritage Center located at 4626 N. Knox Avenue. For a nominal $15 admission fee, businesses will receive great exposure, unlimited networking with potential new clients and dine on a wide selection of delicious local food! The chamber is seeking the donation of food items and raffle prizes. There will be tables for businesses to display their promotional items. Please take advantage and drop off your promotional items at the office. If you need additional information about this great event, please call the chamber at (773) 775-0378.
CITY OF CHICAGO LITTER NOTICE
Each year, the City of Chicago spends millions of dollars to clean-up litter. Refuse causes neighborhoods and business districts to look rundown and deteriorated. The City has implemented an aggressive anti-littering program and you can download it at: www.cityofchicago.org/streetsandsanitation.
2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ ELECTIONS
The annual process of preparing a slate of Chamber Officers and Directors for 2009 has begun and its anticipated that the slate will be presented to general membership for voting at the September 4th General Meeting. If you are a chamber member and have the devoting and the willingness to be an active committee volunteer, contact the Chamber and throw your hat into the ring! New ideas are needed to better serve local residents & businesses in 2009.
EDGEBROOK FESTIVAL 2008
The dates for the Chamber’s annual Edgebrook Festival are set! Come join us on Saturday, July 26th (10:00 am to 10:00 pm) and Sunday July 27th (10:00 am to 8:00 pm)! All festival Activities will be located on N. Kinzua Ave. (east of the METRA tracks and north of W. Devon Ave.). The Chamber lot will be available exclusively for patrons of the festival. The Chamber is still looking for artisans and crafters, so please call or email the Chamber to obtain a registration form. Volunteers are also needed (a good way for your children to earn community service hours!). The chamber also seeks your promotional items to include in our festival goodie bags! This year’s Festival will feature:
* 18-continous hours of Live Music featuring a
wide-variety of local bands.
* A superb lineup of neighborhood food vendors
including: Myron and Phil Steak and
Seafood, Village Inn Pizza and Tanzitaro.
* Expanded activities and hours of the chamber’s
Kids Corner, great fun for both kids and
parents.
* Dozens of high-quality artisans, crafters &
local merchants.
* A Beer Garden to wash down all the FOOD!
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBER!
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NEWSLETTER ADVERTISEMENTS:
Newsletter advertisements are available for $100 a calendar year. Mail your business card to the Chamber by the 20th of each month.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS:
JULY 3RD – 8:00 AM General Meeting
Monastero’s Ristorante & Banquets
3935 W. Devon Avenue
JULY 17TH – 4:30 AM Board of Directors’ Meeting
Edgebrook Public Library
5331 W. Devon Avenue
JULY 26TH and 27TH – 10:00 AM TO 10:00 PM Edgebrook Festival 2008
N. Kinzua Avenue just east of the METRA tracks and north of W. Devon Avenue; adjacent to Baird & Warner
AUGUST 7TH – 8:00 AM General Meeting
Myron and Phil – Steak and Seafood
3900 W. Devon Avenue
SEPTEMBER 4TH – 8:00 AM General Meeting
Edgebrook Bank
6000 W. Touhy Avenue
SEPTEMBER 18TH – 4:30 PM Board of Directors Meeting
Edgebrook Branch – Chicago Public Library
5331 W. Devon Avenue
SEPTEMBER 18TH – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Ultimate Networking Event
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Avenue
OCTOBER 2ND – 8:00 AM General Meeting
Monastero’s Ristorante & Banquets
3935 W. Devon Avenue
GENERAL MEETING AGENDA – JULY 3, 2008
Call to order: Geri Schnock
Introductions: All in Attendance
Prior Meeting Minutes: Bob Madiar
Treasurer’s Report: Marilyn Henry
Parking Lot Report: Bob Madiar
OLD BUSINESS:
2008 Banner Program Update: Jillian Holly
State of Illinois Landscaping Grant Update: Bob Madiar
SWAP Cleanup Volunteers: Suzanne Chakos
Edgebrook Golf Outing 2008: Bob Madiar
Welcome Packets Program Update: Marilyn Henry
LEGISLATIVE LIAISON: David Wians
NEW BUSINESS:
Upcoming Business After-Hours Events: Bob Madiar
Edgebrook Festival 2008: Julie Schultz
Parking Lot Enforcement and Towing Policy: Bob Madiar
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