July, 2013

Quick Links
New Businesses

Stratford Square Mall  

Vonage

Tenka Restaurant

Shiekh Shoes

Other Locations 

Charming Charlie
 348 W. Army Trail Rd

Now Foods 
244 Knollwood Dr.
(second location)

Healing Touch  
125 Fairfield #310

Hollywood Cleaners 
160 S. Bloomingdale Rd

   
Small Business Assistance

SCORE
Your Money Can't Buy
Located in Bloomingdale!

COD
The Center offers counseling, advising and training to small businesses in three core programs free of charge:
   

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Business management, planning, financial analysis, lending decisions, acquisitions, franchises and marketing.

 

Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) - Expand your business through government contracting. 

 

International Trade Center (ITC) - Help your business to become "export ready."

Vacancy on Business Promotion Committee

 

The Village seeks a Bloomingdale Business Owner and/or Manager who is interested in filling a current vacancy on the Business Promotion Committee.  The Committee develops and assists with the implementation of programs and activities that increase retail activity and tourism in the Village. The Committee also coordinates activities with the Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce and other regional economic development agencies.

 

The Committee consists of five (5) members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Village Board to serve a two (2) year term. The current vacancy shall be filled in the same manner for the remainder of the term, which expires on January 1, 2014.  The Committee typically meets at 9:00 a.m. on the first Friday of the month.  Business representatives interested in serving on this Committee are encouraged to complete and return a Committee Interest Form.  

3/50 Day in Bloomingdale

 

As part of the Village's ongoing commitment to Bloomingdale's Small Independent Businesses, the Bloomingdale Business Promotion Committee has declared the 1st Wednesday of every month as 3/50 Day in Bloomingdale.   

 

The 3/50 Project is a national initiative to support and promote small independent businesses, based on a simple message: Pick 3 local businesses; Spend $50 each month at them collectively.  In addition to supporting 3 Bloomingdale businesses every month, residents are encouraged to patronize one of Bloomingdale's  participating 3/50 Project businesses on 3/50 Day, starting Wednesday, August 7th.

 

Angelo Caputo's Fresh Markets

Bentley's Pancake House  

& Restaurant
Chicago Pastry
Classic Travel and Tours
Elite Sports Memorabilia
Enopi
Great Wraps

Jack and Jill's Children's Boutique
Kammes Auto and Truck Repair
La Campana Mexican Restaurant
Mandarin Bistro
Roosters Bar and Grill

Sassy's Originals
Sporty's Catering
Springsoft


Don't see your independent business listed above?  Join the 3/50 Project movement for FREE online @
www.the350project.net.
Alden Alden Valley Ridge Receives
5 Star Rating


Alden Valley Ridge (275 Army Trail Rd), specializing in short-term orthopedic recovery and post-acute services, has achieved a 5-Star Rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluated the rehabilitation center's health inspection reports from the past three years, quality of care residents receive and number of direct care hours provided per resident per day. Its online 'report card' provides information on every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in each state. Each facility is rated on a scale of one to five stars, with five being the highest.

 

Many individuals come to Alden Valley Ridge for short-term rehabilitation and therapy services after hip or knee surgery, a stroke or other medical condition. Physical, occupational and speech therapies are offered daily to get patients back on their feet and home as quickly and safely as possible.

We hope you find the Bloomingdale Business E-News useful and informative.  If you have any questions or comments regarding the information provided please feel free to reply to this email or call the Village at 630-893-7000.