November 2010
Bedford Park-Clearing Industrial Association Newsletter
In This Issue
Street Directory Signs
Lean Networking Breakfast
Harris Bank Holiday Luncheon
Excellence in Government Award
Past Events
Our Sponsors


 






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Street Directory Signs
The fabrication and installation of ten information signs along the 65th Street corridor has been completed.  The new signs add a very professional look to the Industrial Park.  There will be thirteen more signs placed on the rest of 65th St. and on every corner along the 73rd St. corridor. 

Jack Edwards, Public Works Superintendent worked  with Roger Johnson owner of the All American Sign Co. to design the signs.  The Bedford Park companies truly appreciate your efforts on a job well done!

Lean Networking Breakfast

Friday, Nov. 19

 8-10 a.m.

Moraine Valley College

9000 W College Pkwy

 Center for Contemporary Technology

Bldg T, Room T910

Guest speaker Tim Hawkins, lean trainer and consultant at Moraine Valley, will explain the A3 Process and how it can help you to resolve workplace challenges and improve the company's bottom line.
  • Conduct a root cause analysis
  • Develop target focus of improvement
  • Create the implementation plan for change
  • Do it!
  • Evaluate it!

Course Code: MP4-431-171
$15

Register now!
Phone: (708) 974-2110
Online www.morainevalley.edu.

 

FREE Energy Efficiency Assistance


The Delta Institute is offering free energy efficiency assistance to commercial and industrial facilities in your community. Funded by a $2.5 million federal grant to Cook County, this is an important opportunity for businesses to save money while saving energy.

 

Free services include:

Energy audits - comprehensive assessments

of a facility's energy use

that identifies the most cost-effective opportunities for energy savings;

 

Engagement with Delta's expert staff to review the audit's findings and find resources to implement the identified strategies;

Retro-commissioning and direct installation services;
Access to funding for energy efficiency projects through Delta's revolving loan program; and
Assistance applying for government and
utility energy efficiency incentive programs.

Complete program details, including application forms, are available at www.delta-institute.org/cookefficiency.

 
Contact Us
 
BPCIA 
 
708-496-0336
 
Fax:  708-458-8885
 
 5101 W. 67th Street
 Bedford Park, IL.  60638
 
 
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
 
 
Website:  www.bpcia.org
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Christmas Tree               Holiday Luncheon

 

                Hosted by:

 

           Harris Bank

 

             November 30

 
"Year-End Tax Planning Strategies
and Current Tax Law Changes"

Speaker: Allen Kutchins
 Kutchins, Robbins & Diamond, LTD

Marriott Chicago Midway
6520 S. Cicero Ave.

11:30 a.m. - Registration
12:00 p.m. -  Luncheon

Harris Bank is sponsoring this event;
however there is a $10 donation per person to BPCIA.

  For reservations call 708-496-0336

or email donna@bpcia.org

 
Excellence in Government Award:

                       

Mayor David Brady received the 2010 "Excellence in Government" Award at the Business Champion Awards Banquet hosted by Moraine Valley Community College.  As he accepted his award he thanked others for their efforts to help him achieve his goals.  The Bedford Park-Clearing Industrial Association would like to congratulate Mayor Brady for this achievement and thank him for his  commitment to Bedford Park. 

 

PAST EVENTS:

 

Quarterly Meeting:
 

 

The last quarterly meeting was held in September at the Marriott Chicago Midway.  Jeffrey Terry, Director of Business Development and Program Executive for Barney & Barney, LLC, was our guest speaker.  He presented "Strategic Insurance Concepts" and Exploring

Profit-Promoting Alternative Solutions. 

 

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CPR / AED Classes
 
Three separate CPR classes were held in October at the Bedford Park Library.  Joe Wagner, Bedford Park Paramedic / Fire Fighter was the facilitator, who did a fantastic job!  We would like to hold these classes annually as a benefit to all Bedford Park companies. 

Networking Business Expo:

  

The sixth BPCIA Networking Business Expo was held last month at the Hilton Oak Lawn.  We were very pleased with the number of exhibitors and attendees. A hugh thank you goes out to our expo sponsors:

 

Belt Railway of Chicago

Hilton Oak Lawn

MacNeal Occupational Health

Midway Hotel Center

Village of Bedford Park

 

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the raffle prize donors.  It sure made for an exciting night! 

 

 

 American Heritage

 

 Chicago Office Products

 

Midway Hotel Center

 

Elena from Archer Bank joins

Mayor Brady & Trustee Bob Regep

 

Cintas Corporation

Jett Cutting Service 

 

Bedford Park Partnership Program

 

The Village of Bedford Park has begun its second year of their partnership with WBBM News Radio 780.  This year the business leaders will have the opportunity to leverage the village's investment in order to advertise their company at a significantly reduced investment. 

 

For more advertising details

Call Donna at 708-496-0336.