Edgebrook Chamber of Commerce
JUNE, 2008 - GENERAL MEETING
The June, 2008 Chamber general meeting will be held on Thursday, June 5th, at 8:00 AM, at Edgebrook Bank, 6000 W. Touhy Avenue, (773) 594-2000. The Chamber thanks Robert Martell for hosting this meeting and Mark Freedman from Myron & Phil Steak and Seafood for hosting our May 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. Public Notice is hereby duly given to members of the Chamber, other Edgebrook businesses and local residents, the Chamber has entered into a contract with Red’s Body Shop, Inc. to begin towing unauthorized cars from the parking lot.
Beginning Monday, June 16, 2008. (7:00 AM) unauthorized cars will be towed from the parking lot. A two-hour maximum parking limit will be strictly enforced between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM each day (Sunday through Monday). Overnight park is strictly prohibited 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.
The Chamber would like to recognize Mr. Ron Brunelli (owner of the Chamber’s parking lot) for reducing the rent of the parking in recognizing of the tough economic times we are all experiencing. Thank you Mr. Brunelli for your kindness!
SIGNUP FOR THE BANNER PROGRAM
The Chamber’s Street Banner Program is going great guns and the first 16 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 businesses for recently participating in the program:
Julie A. Schultz, Baird & Warner
Robert Martell, Edgebrook Bank
Jim Oehler, Century 21 – Ambassador
Lou Manfredini, Edgebrook ACE Hardware
Marti Corcoran, Century 21 – McMullen
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.
STATE LANDSCAPING GRANT AWARDED
The State of Illinois (Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, DCEO) landscaping grant has been awarded to Greenlawn Landscaping, Inc. The Chamber’s Board of Directors approved the contract at their May 15, 2008 board meeting. A walk-through of the project locations has already been held and the project should commence on or before June 16, 2008. The Chamber would like to recognize and thank Jerome R. Butler of the Edgebrook Community Association for all his help and expertise in getting this project off the ground.
2008 EDGEBROOK GOLF OUTING
The Edgebrook Golf Outing will be held the Poplar Creek Golf Course, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive in Hoffman Estates, (847) 884-0219. The date for the golf outing is Wednesday, June 18, 2008, starting at 8:00 A.M. (“shotgun” format). Many special events have been planned. See the attached flyer for pricing. Please return the flyer with your check to the chamber office.
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.
AFTER-HOURS NETWORKING EVENTS
The Edgebrook, Lincolnwood , Sauganash and West Ridge Chambers of Commerce are co-hosting a business networking breakfast event at Lincolnwood Place (7000 N. McCormick Boulevard) on Wednesday June 4, 2008 from 8:00 to 9:30 AM. The cost is $6.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members. A flyer regarding this event is included in this newsletter.
The Edgebrook, Lincolnwood and Sauganash
Chambers of Commerce will co-hosting an after-hours business networking event at Joyful Dental Care (6314 N. Cicero Avenue) on Thursday,
June 5, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This event is FREE to members. and a flyer regarding the event is included in the newsletter.
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 seeks sponsors & volunteers to support this event. The Festival will feature:
* 18-hours of live music from local bands
* A beer garden and six local food vendors
* An improved Kids Corner; and
* Dozens of artisans, crafters & local merchants.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBER!
Carpet Associates, Inc. is a full-service wholesaler of carpets and floor coverings and provides: quality carpeting and handmade rugs, professional installation and carpet and rug cleaning services. Call Michael Kepraios at (847) 401-8193 for a quote.
GRAZIANO’S BENEFIT NIGHT
The “Sauganash Neighbors for a New Park,” a local community organization and Graziano’s restaurant are working together to raise funds for a playground renovation project. On June 3, 2008, Graziano’s will dedicate 25% of the proceeds of every bill to this cause if you mention the organization by name! See the attached flyer for more information about this event and check out their website at: www.sauganashneighbors.com.
NEWSLETTER ADVERTISEMENTS:
Newsletter advertisements are available for $100 a calendar year. Mail your business card to the Chamber by the 20th of each month. The Chamber thanks Michael Kepraios from Carpet Associates, Inc. for taking out a new newsletter advertisement!
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS:
JUNE 4TH – 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM Business Breakfast Networking Event
Lincolnwood Place
7000 N. McCormick Boulevard
JUNE 5TH – 8:00 AM General Meeting
Edgebrook Bank
6000 W. Touhy Avenue
JUNE 5TH – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM After-Hours Business Networking Event
Joyful Dental Care
6314 N. Cicero Avenue
JUNE 18TH – 8:00 AM Edgebrook 2008 Golf Outing
Popular Cree Country Club
1400 Popular Cree Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL 60194
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
GENERAL MEETING AGENDA – JUNE 5, 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
LEGISLATIVE LIAISON: David Wians
NEW BUSINESS:
Upcoming Business After-Hours Events: Bob Madiar
Edgebrook Festival 2008: Julie Schultz
Edgebrrok Golf Outing 2008: Bob Madiar
Welcome Packets Program Update: Marilyn Henry
Parking Lot Enforcement and Towing Policy: Bob M2adiar
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