JUNE, 2010 – GENERAL MEETING:
The Chamber’s June, 2010 General Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 3rd, at 8:00 a.m. at East of Edens restaurant (6348 N. Cicero Ave.). The Chamber would like to thank Peter Spyropoulos for hosting our June, 2010 general meeting and Amal Elbahnasawy from Essence MedSpa & Wellness Center for hosting our May, 2010 general meeting.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING:
The next Board of Directors’ meeting will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 4:00 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.
2010 CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP THANK YOU:
The chamber’s 2010 Membership Directories are being mailed or hand-delivered as we speak. The Chamber thanks everyone who renewed their membership or decided to join the chamber for 2010!!! Members will still be receiving their monthly newsletter via email or regular mail and they are eligible to participate in the: Member-to-Member Discount, Welcome Packet and the Banner programs. A special thank you goes out to Dr. Donald W. Walsh, President of the Indian Woods Community Association for helping the chamber with the distribution of the 2010 directories. ENJOY!
2010 COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE:
The Edgebrook Community Garage Sale was held on Saturday, May 8, 2010 on N. Kinzua Ave. Over 20 exhibitors braved a cold and windy day which forced the event to close earlier then planned. It seems that everyone made some money and moved some of there items out of the garage. Hopefully next year will be warmer and the Garage Sale committee will meet to discuss how make it an even better event. Thanks go out to Geri Schnock from Palladinetti & Associates for bringing back to life one of the chamber’s oldest events!
5K FUN RUN & WALK FOR BREAST CANCER:
The chamber and Koenig & Strey, Real Living are co-sponsoring the “Paint Edgebrook Pink” 5K Fun Run & Walk for Breast Cancer” on May 22, 2010 (9:00 am start time) at the Bunker Hill Forest Preserve. Every cent of your donation ($25 per person and $40 per family) will go to the Breast Cancer Network of Strength so it can continue its mission of information, empowerment and support so that NO ONE should have to face breast cancer alone. This event is spear-headed by principal Richard Murawski and Linda Kramer (lkramer@koenigstrey.com or 773-401-5898).
2010 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF OPEN:
The 2010 Chamber of Commerce Golf Open will be held at Ridgemoor Country Club, 6601 W. Gunnison Street, Chicago, Illinois on Monday, June 14, 2010. The event is being hosted by the Edgebrook, Edison Park and Sauganash Chambers of Commerce and the Kedzie Elston Business & Industrial Council. The 2010 golfing outing has been developed to meet your business needs! The event starts at 11:30 a.m. with registration, practice and lunch on the patio! The “shot-gun” format golf open will start at 1:00 p.m. Afterwards, a buffet dinner (with business networking opportunities galore!) will be served from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
What are the business advantages of this format?
* You will avoid fighting rush-hour traffic.
* You can work a half-day and still play a round of golf.
* If you do not golf, you can work a full day and still enjoy a buffet dinner and network too!
* If you just don’t have the time, you can still sponsor the event and advertise your business in an economical way.
Registration and sponsorship forms have been postedon the Chamber’s website. Simply download the forms, fill them out and return it to the chamber office. It’s a snap. Come join us and remember to bring your business cards!
2010 EDGEBROOK FESTIVAL:
The dates for the annual Edgebrook Festival are set! Come join us on Friday, July 23rd (5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.) and Saturday, July 24th (11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.) The festival will once again be located on N. Kinzua Ave. (east of the METRA tracks and north of W. Devon Ave.).
The Festival will feature: 17-hours of live music from local bands; a beer garden; numerous local food vendors (Happy Foods, Myron & Phil Steak and Seafood, Village Inn Pizza, Moher Public House and Subway); a Kids Corner sponsored by Swedish Covenant Hospital; and lots and lots of artisans & crafters. Look for festival advertisements in your local newspapers. Sponsorship and exhibitor registration forms have been posted on the Chamber website. Simply download them, fill in your information and return them to the Chamber office.
SIGNUP FOR THE 2010 BANNER PROGRAM:
The Chamber’s Street Banner Program will start accepting 2010 applications shortly. A Standard Banner still only costs $300 and a Custom Banner (with your business logo) costs a mere $350. A five-year maintenance program that covers everything is included in your price. Thousands of cars drive through the Central / Devon intersection every day of the year. Advertising your business so consumers know what makes you stand out from all the rest.
2010- 2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ SLATE:
The annual process of preparing the new slate of Officers and Directors for 2010-2011 year has begun. If you have the devotion and the dedication that is necessary to be an active volunteer, please contact the Chamber so your name can be added to the review process! Being named to the Board of Directors of the Edgebrook Chamber of Commerce isn’t just some thing to add to your resume. Please consider helping the community in which you earn your living and get involved in your local chamber of commerce. We would love to have you!
CITY OF CHICAGO LITTER NOTICE:
Each year, the City of Chicago must use millions of taxpayer dollars to clean-up litter. Refuse can cause neighborhoods and business districts to look run down and deteriorated. The City has implemented an aggressive anti-littering program to alert people to help eliminate this problem and allow these funds to be targeted to more productive uses. You can down load the info at: www.cityofchicago.org/streetsandsanitation.
2010 CENSUS – STAND UP AND BE COUNTED:
By now, we all know the nation is in the midst of the 2010 census. It is critically important to Illinois and the City of Chicago (in order to receive its fair share of federal funding) that EVERYONE is counted by filling out the questionnaire you should have received by now in the mail. It is quick, easy AND it is the LAW. If you did not receive a questionnaire or need help filling it out, PLEASE contact the census bureau at: www.census.gov/2010census. Let’s do our civic duty and be counted, it is the right thing to do!
WEBSITE ADVERTISEMENTS:
The Chamber’s Website Business Card advertising program continues to be a smashing success. Already, twenty-three (23) businesses have taken advantage of this advertising program. Ample room has been created on the web site to accommodate many more business cards. For a nominal charge of $100 for one (1) calendar year (less than $8.50 per month), your business card will be posted on the front-page of the chamber’s website. In addition, if your business has a website, one simply has to double-left click on your business card, and BOOM, they are transported to your website instantly!
Thanks to Lou Manfredini from Edgebrook ACE Hardware, Rich from Lightning Lube and Jim Oehler from Century 21-Ambassador for being the latest businesses to take advantage of this program!
CHICAGO SIGN AMNESTY PROGRAM:
From April 15th through October 15, 2010, the City of Chicago’s Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection is offering its Chicago Sign Permit Amnesty program to any existing business with an existing sign, canopy, awning, marquee or banner that advertises that business at that business location. If you apply for the correct permits you need during the amnesty period, your fees will be waived for the first year. For more information, call: (312) 744-6249 or to download applications, visit: www.cityofchicago.org/bacp.
2010 WELCOME PACKET PROGRAM:
The Chamber thanks every business that has participated in our Welcome Packet program! The Chamber always seeks your promotional items and you can bring them to the Chamber office or any general meeting. Please take advantage of this FREE chamber to YOU!
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS:
THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010 – 8:00 AM
General Membership Meeting
East of Edens Restaurant
6350 N. Cicero Avenue
MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2010 – 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Signature Bank – Chamber of Commerce Golf Open
Ridgemoor Country Club
6601 W. Gunnison Street
SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2010 – 8:30 AM
SWAP Business District Clean-Up
N. Kinzua Aveue
Just east of the METRA tracks & north of W. Devon Ave.
THURSDAY, JULY 1, 2010 – 8:00 AM
General Membership Meeting
North Shore Community Bank & Trust – Sauganash
4343 W. Peterson Avenue
THURSDAY, July 15, 2010 – 4:00 PM
Board of Directors’ Meeting
Edgebrook Branch Chicago Public Library
5331 W. Devon Avenue
FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2010 – 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2010 – 11:00 AM TO 11:00 PM
Edgebrook Festival – 2010
Kinzua Avenue just east of the METRA tracks and north of W. Devon Avenue; adjacent to Baird & Warner
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2010 – 8:00 AM
General Membership Meeting
Myron & Phil Steak and Seafood Restaurant
3900 W. Devon Avenue, Lincolnwood, Illinois
GENERAL MEETING AGENDA – JUNE 3, 2010
Call to order: Julie A. Schultz
Introductions: All in Attendance
Prior Meeting Minutes: Bob Madiar
Treasurer’s Report: Marilyn Henry
Parking Lot Report: Bob Madiar
OLD BUSINESS:
2010 Edgebrook Garage Sale Recap: Geri Schock
2010 Chamber of Commerce Golf Open: Bob Madiar
2010 Edgebrook Festival: Julie A. Schultz
LEGISLATIVE LIAISON: David Wians, State Farm Insurance
NEW BUSINESS:
2010 Board of Directors’ Slate: Julie Schultz
GUEST SPEAKER: Andy Ginocchio, Sauganash Community Association