NOVEMBER, 2009 – GENERAL MEETING:
The Chamber’s November, 2009 General Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 12th, at 8:00 a.m. at Myron & Phil Steak and Seafood Restaurant, 3900 W. Devon Avenue, (847) 677-6663. The Chamber’s November General Meeting is being pushed back one week to accommodate the Chamber’s co-sponsored event, “Breakfast with your Legislators,” schedule for November 5, 2009. The Chamber would like to thank Mark Freedman from Myron & Phil Steak and Seafood for hosting this meeting and Kate Gallagher from North Shore Community Bank & Trust – Sauganash for hosting our October general meeting.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING:
The next Board of Directors’ meeting will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 4:30 PM at the Edgebrook Public Library, 5331 W. Devon Avenue (312) 744-8313. Thanks again to Kathryn Panares for providing us with our meeting room.
NOVEMBER, 2009 – GUEST SPEAKER
Bridget Gainer, recently appointed Cook County Commissioner of the 10th District will be the guest speaker at the Chamber’s November, 2009 general meeting. Bridget is intelligent, hard-working and has developed quite a formidable governmental resume.
BREAKFAST WITH YOUR LEGISLATORS
On November 5, 2009 (7:30 – 9:00 AM), the Edgebrook, Edison Park, Norwood Park, and Portage Park Chambers of Commerce will co-host the annual “Breakfast with your Legislators” event at Café Touche’, 6731 N. Northwest Highway. 41st Ward Alderman Brian Doherty, Illinois Senator Ira Silverstein, Illinois State Representatives John D’Amico and Michael McAuliffe and Cook County Commissioner Peter Silvestri are among the local and state elected officials who will attend. The cost to members of these chambers is $20. Please contact Rita McGovern, (773) 631-0063 to register early.
THE EDGEBROOK POSTAL STORE IS SAVED!!!
What can the Edgebrook Chamber do for its members? Is there a good example of the importance of being a dues-paying member? U.S. Postal Service District Manager Gloria E. Tyson, has sent a letter to the Chamber indicating they will not to pursue branch consolidations involving the Edgebrook facility. A letter of concern from the chamber and the Postal Service’s attendance at the chamber’s October general meeting to hear of local opposition first-hand was critical. Your chamber gives you a voice that IS heard and makes a diffence!
NEWSLETTER ADVERTISEMENTS:
Business card newsletter advertisements are available for $100 per year. Send your card to the Chamber by the 20th of each month to be in the newsletter. The Chamber thanks the following for renewing their newsletter advertisements!
* State Representative John C. D’Amico
* Glenn Nadig from Nadig Newspapers
* Joe Piper from Raminiak Piper & Co.
* Marti Corcoran from Century 21 – McMullen
* Dr. Deanna Minkler from Sauganash Wellness Center
2009 HOLIDAY SLEIGH RIDE
The Chamber and Happy Foods (thanks, as always to Barb Eastman) will once again co-sponsor the Holiday Sleigh Ride on Monday, December 7, 2009 (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM). Families will be taken on a 20-minute tour of neighborhood homes to see their outdoor holiday decorations. Santa, Frosty and their helpers (volunteers needed!) will offer hot chocolate, cider and festive cookie treats to all attendees. The sleigh ride will start in the alley between Happy Foods and the Chamber parking lot at N. Central Avenue.
2009 CHAMBER HOLIDAY DINNER
The Chamber’s annual Holiday Dinner will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2009 (6:00 – 10:00 PM) at Monastero’s Ristorante, 3935 W. Devon Avenue. The cost is $35.00 per person and Maria Orszula’s dinner menu is sure to please everyone. Cocktails start at 6:00 p.m. and dinner follows at 7:00 p.m. The Chamber asks all who plan on attending to donate a gift ($15 or so, with a secret cryptic message attached) for the After-Dinner Auction.
WELCOME BACK MARILYN HENRY!!!
Many of you know chamber treasurer Marilyn Henry is recovering for heart surgery. Soon she will be able to handle her chamber responsibilities again. Welcome back Marilyn, you have been sorely missed by one and all.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!
Edgebrook Design: Please welcome a new home re-modeling company into the fold! Edgebrook Design is located at 6540 N. Waukesha Avenue and Nancy Abramovitz can help you customize your home. Nancy is a 25-year resident of Edgebrook and you can reach her at (773) 774-5383 to set up an appointment.
Guaranteed Rate, Inc: Please welcome back Tim Mieling into the fold who now works for Guaranteed Rate, Inc. This mortgage company believes in long-term relationships to insuring the success of their business clients. Guaranteed is the longest-running independent lender in the country. Give Tim a call at (773) 405-0993 for an appointment.
CITY SNOW REMOVAL NOTICE
All Chicago businesses and commercial property owners are required, under Municipal Code, to remove snow and ice from sidewalks abutting their property or businesses (Section 4-4-310 and 320). Business owners should clear a path at least 5 feet in width. It is important to remember that a sidewalk is free of snow / ice is a provision of your business license (Section 4-4-320 & 10-8-180).
BAIRD & WARNER CLOTHING DRIVE:
Baird & Warner’s Edgebrook office will be collecting new or gently used clothing and canned goods for homeless adults and children. Your donations can be dropped off at their office located at 5430 W. Devon Avenue on October 24th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Although economic times are still tough, please remember, there will always be people less fortunate then us that desperately need our help! Call Baird & Warner’s Branch Manager Lisa Kon or Jan Kupiec at (773) 775-1855 with any questions.
CHAMBER PARKING LOT POLICY
The Chamber’s parking lot is intended for patrons of Edgebrook businesses only! Several cars have been towed. Please remember a two-hour parking limit is being strictly enforced (7:00 AM until 9:00 PM each day (Monday through Sunday). Overnight parking is also prohibited and cars found in the lot after midnight will be towed. Please remember, moving a car from one parking spot to another parking spot before the two-hour limit is up will not save you from being towed. Please respect the right of other shoppers to also use the parking lot.
SIGNUP FOR THE BANNER PROGRAM
The Chamber’s Street Banner Program is still accepting applications. A Standard Banner is $300 and a Custom Banner is $350. The program includes a five-year maintenance program (from the time of initial installation) that covers everything. For more information, call the chamber office at (773) 775-0378. Get your business name visible in downtown Edgebrook! Remember, thousands of cars drive through the Central / Devon intersection, everyday day of the year!
ANOTHER BOUNCING BABY ARRIVES!
Congratulations go out to the proud parents of Maya Noelle Buican (born to Noel and hubby Bob Buican on September 9, 2009) of Aqua Salon located at 5346 W. Devon Avenue. Noel is a former chamber board of director and will obviously make a great mom too!
2009 INSTALLATION DINNER RECAP
The Chamber held its annual installation dinner on October 22, 2009 at Myron & Phil Steak and Seafood (3900 W. Devon Avenue). 36 chamber members and friends attended this wonderful event. The Honorable Patrick J. Levar, Alderman of the 45th Ward took time out of his busy day swearing in the Edgebrook Chamber of Commerce’s 2009-2010 Board of Directors. Thanks Alderman for giving us some of your valuable time! Host Mark Freedman and chamber event coordinator Maria Orszula put together a great menu. The program included the presentation of plaques of appreciation to Treasurer, Marilyn Henry and out-going Secretary, Jillian Holly for their dedicated service to the chamber and the Edgebrook community.
2009 WELCOME PACKET PROGRAM
The Chamber would like to thank every business that participated in the Welcome Packet program! The Chamber always seeks your promotional items for inclusion in this program. You can bring them to the Chamber office or any general meeting. This is just another free chamber service for your business, please take advantage of it.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS:
NOVEMBER 5TH – 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
“Breakfast with your Legislators”
Café Touche’
6731 N. Northwest Highway
NOVEMBER 12TH – 8:00 AM
General Meeting
Myron & Phil Steak and Seafood
3900 W. Devon Avenue
NOVEMBER 19TH / 4:30 PM
Board of Directors’ Meeting
Edgebrook Branch Chicago Public Library
5331 W. Devon Avenue
DECEMBER 3RD – 8:00 AM
General Meeting
East of Edens Restaurant
6350 N. Cicero Avenue
DECEMBER 7TH (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Chamber’s Holiday Sleigh Ride
Happy Foods
6415 N. Central Avenue
DECEMBER 10TH (5:30 PM – 10:00 PM)
Chamber’s Annual Holiday Dinner
Monastero’s Ristorante
3935 W. Devon Avenue