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Welcome to The West Ridge Chamber of Commerce
Greetings!
The West Ridge Chamber of Commerce is a City of Chicago delegate agency here to service the businesses located within our community. We offer events and seminars throughout the year that can assist you with many of your business needs. Please feel free to contact us at anytime if you need business assistance. Get a FREE Trial of Constant Contact!  As a THANK YOU for being a supporter of our Chamber, please enjoy a FREE trial of Constant! Just click below to sign up! Sign up for your FREE trial
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SBIF Money is Available for Touhy & Western Businesses
The Small Business Improvement Fund uses TIF dollars to provide grants up to $150,000 to businesses located within the TIF district. Currently, the Touhy/Western TIF is accepting applications.
The grants do not have to be repaid!
Eligible Expenses For a SBIF Grant include, but are not limited to:
- New windows, floors or roof
- Sign removal and replacement
- Tuck pointing
- New heating, ventilation and air conditioning
- Improvements to accommodate disabled patrons or workers
- Purchase of adjacent property for building expansion or parking
To obtain your application, please go to Somercor 504 or contact the West Ridge Chamber. |
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Asian American Disabilities Business Forum
Accessibility, Employment & Workforce Intergration Information for Businesses & Organizations
Download the Event Info Here |
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Pride Pays Off
I had once envied the work life of a shoe shine man. I was on vacation on a Caribbean island relaxing in a plaza as I observed the work of several shoe shine men. These were mature men, and entrepreneurs, who had elevated the unskilled task of shining shoes to a profession.
Each morning these well dressed gentlemen setup their work area in the plaza. They had a very comfortable chair, an umbrella to shield customers from the sun and a plethora of magazines and newspapers for their customers to peruse while waiting, or having their shoes shined. While these professionals worked, they had friendly conversations with their customers which were obviously enjoyed by both parties. And after such regal treatment I am sure most customers gave a generous tip.
So what made these shoe shine men different from most shoe shiners? PRIDE. They had pride in their appearance, in their work area and in their conversation skills. And that pride translated into higher revenues for their services, and more fun in their work.
So why did I envy them? Hey, how cool is it to earn a living hanging out in a tropical plaza and having friendly conversations with the locals?
Dennis J. Frantsve
TaxCutters, Inc
We've Moved!! 2457 W. Peterson
773-728-1500. |
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News From the North Town Garden Society
We're planning an interesting line-up of speakers. We'll meet as usual, the first Thursday of each month: April 7 & May 5 at the Warren Park fieldhouse, at 7pm. Please mark your calendars.
Saturday, May 14, giant plant sale at Warren Park in collaboration with the Indian Park Advisory Board. With Michael Oster organizing, this sale of mostly homegrown and organic plants has the potential to be an excellent fundraiser for the garden we wish to develop at Warren Park(volunteers to grow and sell plants will be needed).
Thursday, June 16 NGS Garden Walk
(volunteers to distribute fliers will be needed)
Sunday, June 26 Tea in Eva's Garden
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| News from Kiwanis of Rogers Park
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Featured Local Real Estate
Ellen Baren @properties | Real Estate Consultant 312-804-1049
Newly Available:1628 W Juneway Terrace 2W***Price, Size, Beauty & Location!!! Windows Galore Welcome you to this 2 bedroom 2 bath Great for Entertaining Classic Vintage Gut Rehab Beauty!~ Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Stainless Steel & Granite Cook's Kitchen, Organized Closets & Side by Side washer & dryer. Master Bedroom with Jacuzzi Tub & Marble Surround. Private Deck (entrance in master bedroom & hallway) withFantastic Panoramic View of Calvary Catholic Cemetery... a great hide away to start your day with a cup of coffee or enjoy the relaxing view at the end of the day.
Steps to beach, bike/running path~2 blocks to CTA express Trains & Busses & New Chicago Park District Wiley B. White Field House with State of the Art Fitness Center. Parking Included! View More Photos here!
Winston Tower's Best Building! 7061 N Kedzie #1514***Sunny and Bright, this Large 1 bedroom floor plan features Beautiful White Kitchen with New Stove. New Bathroom, Wood Laminate Flooring in Hallway and Kitchen. Tons of Closets & Additional Storage! Awesome Eastern Panorama~from Bahai Temple to Trump Tower! Watch the 4th of July Explosion & the Fall Colors roll in from your Private Balcony...Perfect for Relaxing or Working From Home! Outdoor Pool for Summertime Fun! Indoor Parking only $30! Outdoor Parking only $10 (do the math). Great shopping, transportation and restaurants...steps to Running & Bike trails, Minutes to the Edens, & Cook County Forest Preserve. On site management & engineers. Party Room & Guest Parking!
View Pictures Here...
Sold in 12 days At $50,000 above list price! 2016 W Fargo***Well Maintained Brick 3 flat with In-law Garden Unit and 4 car Brick Garage. Priced at $275,000 closed for $325,000!
There is a huge demand for multi unit properties right now...Looking to Sell? Contact me to find out how we can work together to make this your reality too!!! Looking to Buy with Rehab money??? Call me for more info on the FHA203K loan!!!
Featured in Rogers Park Business Alliance Directory! Ellen Baren, REALTOR
I Live, Work & Play in Rogers Park & I Love What I Do! This shows through my unending drive and determination to provide the best service to my Buying and Selling Partners. Dedicated to providing exceptional service to my clients before, during, and after the buying and selling process, you will be happy with the results!
For more info Call me at 312-804-1049...I look forward to hearing from you!
 Ellen Baren @properties | Real Estate Consultant 312-804-1049 ellenbaren@gmail.com
Search the MLS & Read My Bio at www.EllenBaren.com
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Office Depot Saves You Money!
The West Ridge Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Office Depot stores to bring you discounts on the most frequesntly purchased office supplies.
We encourgae all local businesses to sign up for this unique program.
Discounts can be used at any Office Depot store or online. Deals can be up to 40% off items such as paper, toner and ink. Even office fruniture and printing are included. Please contact the Chamber to sign up!
Find Out More Here!
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Business owners have a lot worry about! 
With the Business Owners Legal Solutions Plan, we can help ease some of those worries. As a part of the BOLSP membership, you have access to quality lawyers for legal advice and services and also receive valuable consulting and more with GoSmallBiz.com. Let Fran Tarkenton Help Advertise your Business. FREE ONE YEAR Gosmallbiz.com. Growing America One Business at a Time. Call your Pre-Paid legal Independent Associate for more information. Eric Finkelstein at 312 569 0068 or gosmallbizchgo@gmail.com
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Grow Your Business ON Purpose!
Building A Successful Business Has Never Been Easier, or More Attainable, Once You Know This...
Join us on April 7th and 8th, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois for the 2011 Purpose Led Profits ConferenceWithout a doubt, this event will change everything for your business. Whether you're a success right now, or still struggling to reach your full potential, this event is for anyone who wants to reach higher levels of success while make a difference in the lives of others.
But it's more than just presentations and speakers. Aside from what you will learn from the expert trainerss, the networking and joint venture opportunities promises to be electric. This event is drawing high-calibur entreprenuers, solo-preneurs and small business owners like you, which will make this the best networking and joint venture opportunity of the entire year for you and your business.
People from all walks of life and business will have the unique opportunity to meet, share ideas and visions, network together and enjoy the company of like-minded, purpose driven people.
If you're ready to start making the changes necessary to achieving true success with substance, then this event is the perfect place to begin. |
| Asian American Disabilities Business Forum
Thursday, April 7 830am - 330pm
Access Living Chicago
115 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654
This FREE forum includes breakfast & lunch.
Learn about accessibility, employement and workforce integration.
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Chicago Career Tech
As Chicago Career Tech expands, opportunities are available
for additional businesses to partner with the program. Partner
requirements include:
· Hosting one or more participants on-site, Monday-Wednesday,
for three- to six-months
· Supervising participant work
· Providing hands-on project work in one of the program's
fields of study
From Fortune 500 companies to small start-ups, businesses that participate in the Chicago CareerTech program receive the talented and trained participants they need to prosper. In addition to supporting displaced workers by providing companyspecific training, Chicago Career Tech's business partners are also serving as a good corporate citizen and community partner.
Participants are screened through PeopleScout and TalentWise prior to their placement in the program and they receive a weekly stipend from Chicago Career Tech. There is no financial cost to businesses
common and welcomed, business and nonprofit partners are not required to offer employment to participants at the program's completion.
biz@chicagocareertech.com
312.201.4503 www.chicagocareertech.comFor more information:
for participating in the program. While certainly
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Upcoming Events
2nd Quarter 2011 Luncheon
Thursday, April 7
1230-2pm
Century 21 Universal
7300 N. Western Ave.
Speaker: Demetrio Maguigad from the Community Media Workshop
"Getting your Business into the Media"
The Media Guide
$15 for WRCC members/$20 non-members Spring Clean Up
Paper Shredding & Electronics Recycling Sunday, April 10
9am - noon Devon Bank Parking Lot
6445 N. Western Avenue
Joint Networking Event!
West Ridge Chamber of Commerce & Jewish B2B Networking
Wed. May 11
8am - 9:30am
Devon Fish & Pizza
$10 for WRCC members/$15 non members
A Culinary Journey
to India
Thursday, May 12
630pm
Hema's Kitchen
2439 W. Devon
$35 per person
Buy tickets now
"Social Media -
The good, the bad & the ugly"
Thursday, May 19, 2011 830-1030am
DeVry University
3300 N. Campbell
FREE
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March New & Renewing Chamber Members
Buckingham Pavilon Nursing Center
Cosmos Press
Devon Business Group
1st Commercial Bank
Here Comes the Sun
JellyNeck Solutions Inc.
Khaja Mubashiruddin
Loyola University
Phillip Rogers School
Sandi & Jim Price
We thank you for your support!
Need to pay your 2011 dues?
PAY HERE |
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SSA #43 Devon Avenue
The West Ridge Chamber of Commerce is the Service Provider for the Devon Avenue Special Service Area.
Spring 2011 Services Include:
sidewalk sweeping and trash can emptying
M, W, F, Sa & Sun
weekly servicing of the 24 Big Belly Solar cans
Landscaping of 20 City of Chicago Planters between Western & California
Purchasing & installing 8 new flower planters like the one pictured below.
4 will be installed between Damen & Western and 4 will be installed between California & Kedzie
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Recycling Options
The Chamber sponsors two locations for you to recycle paper 24/7/365
Devon Bank
6445 N. Western Avenue
High Ridge YMCA
2424 W. Touhy Avenue
You can drop off business or school papers, magazines, newspapers or soft covered books at either location at anytime day or night.
All papers are used to make recycled newsprint. Plus, the Chamber uses this program as a way to raise funds for our programs. We collect a small monetary amount per ton of paper we collect each month.
Save the earth & support your local Chamber.
In 2010, West Ridge recycled 31.68 tons of paper! |
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Available Properties
The Devon Bank Building has office space for rent. Please contact Irv Loundy at 773-423-2424 for details!!
Commercial Space
2818 W. Devon, Chicago
$329,000
call 847-863-4977 |
Discover the Business Value of your Library Card
Free open house at the Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center.
400 S. State Street Business Dept, 4th fl Tuesday, May 17
11am -1pm |
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Social Security, More Than Meets the Eye
The PJL Financial Group invites you attend this informative seminar on social security benefits.
Wednesday April 6, 2011
5:15 - 7:15 P.M. Complimentary Seminar
Village of Lincolnwood Community Center
6900 N. Lincoln Ave
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Click here for more info
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McDonalds Received CAPS District Partner Award
Chamber Board Member Chris Prucnal and his parents received the 24th District Partner Appreciation Award for the support the business provides to the 24th District Police Department & CAPS programs. |
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