Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

Monday, May 7, 2012

Third Fresh Start Monday Another Success!

Fresh Start Monday was another great success this Monday, May 7th. With several people in attendance, including two adorable young boys, it made for quite an event.

This was our third event, located at Ravenswood Plaza on the corner of Ravenswood and Devon. We had received the recommendation to work on some store fronts on Devon, and so we did, cleaning up in front of the Dentist, Chicago Discount Cleaners and Laundry, Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Rogers Park Children's Center, Prairie Tabernacle Church, Kanji Insurance, Devon Auto Body and Repair Shop, and a storefront for Herbalife.

Hugh from Herbalife came out to greet us and invited us into his shop, telling us a bit about himself and his business, making those there feel very good about what they were doing.

Our next Fresh Start Monday will be May 21st at our standard 6pm located at Morse Plaza. Join us in helping make our local businesses a fresher, cleaner, place. This week we picked up a rusted razor blade, several soda cans, tissues, q-tips, and plastic packaging.

Friday, April 27, 2012

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce - April 2012 Newsletter

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

April 2012 | Issue No.4

Our mission is to provide leadership and representation in order to benefit the members operating businesses in the Rogers Park community.

Our vision is to guide businesses, service organizations and individuals to establish new businesses and promote existing businesses within the Rogers Park community. To create and stimulate an orderly economic growth, thereby enriching Rogers Park's diverse population.

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce supports the economic development of Rogers Park businesses by encouraging residents to spend their money in our stores and restaurants through our Shop Local campaign.

We encourage visitors to dine and shop Rogers Park via tourism with our many events at local restaurants, cafes and independently owned shops. We are cultivating tradition, which is a major factor in community-building, with our Annual events including our Chamber Art Auction, Anniversary celebrations and the upcoming annual Taste of Rogers Park.

You can call or stop by anytime to join us in making Rogers Park a better place to live, work and visit.

Sincerely,

Bill Morton
Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
(773) 850-0049

2012 Networking Kick-Off event
Rogers Park Chamber Spring networking event

On April 27th, 2012 We will be kicking off our networking events at Quest Network Services with guest speakers:

Ines Kinchen from Send Out Cards will speak about appreciation marketing for your business.

Anwar Thomas of Northstar Lottery Group will speak about how the Illinois State Lottery can benefit your storefront business.

CISSP Ben Pavalon will give a short presentation on internet security for your business with a Q&A afterwords

Hosted by Mark Finley, RPCC event coordinator and MC'd by Bishop James Alan Wilkowski, RPCC Treasurer.

Bill's Digital Photos and the Multi-Facet Network will be photographing and broadcasting our events live.

Coffee and light snacks will be provided from 5pm - 8pm.

Quest Network Services
7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626
(773) 761-3555

Fresh Start Monday's a Success!
New RPCC program to Clean-Up Rogers Park

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce's new Fresh Start Program titled "Fresh Start Mondays" had it's first events earlier this month. The fresh start is in reference to refreshing the cleanliness and safety of our community. Neighbors gathered to pick up litter and trash...

To support local businesses Quest Network Services, Shambhala Meditation Center, Sheridan Chase Food Mart and The Lighthouse Tavern by refreshing neglected neighboring property at 7315 N. Sheridan Road.

For the second Fresh Start Mondays event, Chamber members and volunteers cleaned up Jarvis Plaza on Jarvis Avenue.

Businesses that benefited from our second event were East View Grocery, Greenview Smart Cleaners, Goods for Less, Jarvis Coin Laundry, Jarvis/Greenview Currency Exchange, Jarvis Grill, Luzzat Restaurant and even the Alderman's office.

Fresh Start Mondays are scheduled for every first and third Monday of the month, all year long. You can join the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce in freshening Rogers Park up!... for a cleaner and safer neighborhood with less litter, debris and contaminants on our sidewalks, streets and beaches.

Just give us a call at (773) 850-0049.

Our next Fresh Start Monday event will be on Monday, May 7th, 2012 from 6 pm - 7 pm at Ravenswood Center (Devon near Ravenswood Avenue).

Quick Links

RPCC website
RPCC on facebook
RPCC twitter

Upcoming events

Spring Kick-Off event

Friday, April 27th, 2012
5 pm - 8 pm

Guest speakers: Ines Kinchen - Send Out Cards, Anwar Thomas - Northstar Lottery Group and CCISP Ben Pavalon

Quest Network Services
7301 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL. 60626

Fresh Start Mondays

Monday, May 7th, 2012
6 pm - 7 pm

The fresh start is in reference to refreshing the cleanliness and safety of our community.

Gloves and cleaning materials will be supplied.

Ravenswood Center
1754 W. Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60660

Free Wine Tasting

Monday, April 30th, 2012
6 pm - 7:30 pm

Wine should not intimidate, it should be enjoyed. Taste offers good wine at a good price and a knowledgeable staff of good people.

Taste Food & Wine
1506 W. Jarvis Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60626

The members and board of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce feel strongly about and believe in our organization. We personally walk our neighborhood to visit every business in Rogers Park on a regular basis. If a struggling mom-and-pop shop needs a fundraiser, If a new business needs to be introduced to our community, The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce represents and supports Rogers Park business.

Download and print our membership application to join us and enjoy our benefits.

Join Our Mailing List!

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce:

To provide leadership and representation in order to benefit the members operating businesses in the Rogers Park community.

Monday, April 2, 2012

Fresh Start Program to revitalize Rogers Park

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce's new Fresh Start Program titled "Fresh Start Mondays" had it's first event earlier today. The fresh start is in reference to refreshing the cleanliness and safety of our community. Neighbors gathered to pick up litter and trash including broken glass, fast food wrappers and discarded cigarette butts at 7315 N. Sheridan Road.

The location was selected due to regular complaints that the chamber of commerce received regarding the neglected property and it's close proximity to local businesses Quest Network Services, Sheridan Beach Foods and The Lighthouse Tavern at 7301 N. Sheridan Road.

Fresh Start Mondays are scheduled for every first and third Monday of the month, all year long. You can join the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce in freshening Rogers Park up!... for a cleaner and safer neighborhood with less litter, debris and contaminants on our sidewalks, streets and beaches.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Taste of Rogers Park

First Taste of Rogers Park - Coming Soon

Inquiries about the Taste of Rogers Park:

Who is invited: The Taste of Rogers Park was envisioned by Mark Finley, the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce's Events Coordinator. The vision the Chamber created is to bring together businesses, organizations, institutions, and residents together in one setting to have fun, have laughs, work on business... but most importantly of all, to unify Rogers Park. As a result, everyone is invited to this grand event.

What is the Taste of Rogers Park: The Taste of Rogers Park is a signature event, created by the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce. We are hoping to have 60 different vendors, plus a main stage featuring national and local recording artists. We are also in the process of coordinating meeting times to have community leaders speak about Rogers Park at our event.

Where is it located: The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce is working with Loyola Park Advisory Council to try and host the Taste of Rogers Park at Loyola Beach, near the site of Artists of the Wall.

Why are you putting together the Taste of Rogers Park: We are putting together the Taste of Rogers Park as part of our goal to unify Rogers Park. There is so much history here, that we feel the need to rebuild and reclaim our culture, as well as our heritage.

When is the first Taste of Rogers Park: The current goal is to have our first Taste of Rogers Park in 2013.

How can I help? It is very easy to help with the first Taste of Rogers Park. We have two monthly meetings on the second and fourth Saturday of the month at 5pm. Quest Network Services, located at 7301 N. Sheridan Road has been a great help by giving us the space to work and host our meetings.

Other Information:

The Taste of Rogers Park will provide the opportunity to all local businesses; banks, restaurants, community organizations, small businesses, and not for profits to show Rogers Park what they have to offer, whether it be by selling food, having informational packages lined up on the tables, or by just being there and available to talk. A part of the reason Loyola Park was chosen as our location is due to the park being near for children to play, and the beach being a great place to host a Beer Garden. We are also working on putting together an area with face painting, arts and crafts, and other fun things for children while parents listen to the bands at our stage.

MFN LIVE: Broadcast Network will be recording this event and posting it online, while the event is going! There will be many people putting this together such as Mark Finley and Bill Morton. The vendors will be interviewed, the attendees will get to speak, it'll be an event to remember!

Already, we are having a great amount of interest in people participating as a vendor, as a band playing on our stage, so contact us soon to get on our list!

Address:

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

7231 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL. 60626

E-mail:

info@rogerspark.cc

Phone Number:

(773) 850-0049

Official Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce website:

rogerspark.cc

Official Taste of Rogers Park website:

tasteofrogerspark.com

Friday, December 30, 2011

Rogers Park Business Directory

I posted the annual Rogers Park in 1,000 Words Rogers Park business directory a little early, by request. I was sure to highlight every current member of the chamber.

It is as follows:

- Bill Morton

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce members

*A & T Grill
*A.L. Taylor & Associates, P.C.
*Alden Village North
*Bill Morton Promotions
*Caribbean American Bakery
*Charmers Cafe
*Dream Town Builders and Remodeling
*Evangelical Catholic Diocese of the Northwest
*Jay Ahmed at Aflac
*Leona's
*LifeStorage
*Premier Signs & Awnings
*Quest Network Services
*Sam's Club
*Taste Food and Wine
*The Fish Keg
*Tweedle Press
*Ultimate Soccer Chicago
*V-Tone Fitness

Rogers Park business directory

*A&T Grill 7036 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL. 60626
A&T Grill Feature

Buffalo Joe's 1841 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. (773) 764-7300

*Charmers Cafe 1500 W. Jarvis Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60626

China Hut 7100 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL. 60626
China Hut Menu Feature

Devon Market 1440 W. Devon Avenue Chicago, IL 60660 (773) 338-2572
Kaymak at Devon Market Feature

First Commercial Bank 6945 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL 60626 (773) 761-4300

Flatts & Sharpe Music Company 6749 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60626

Gruppo Di Amici 1508 W. Jarvis Avenue Chicago, IL.(773) 508-5565

J.B. Alberto's 1326 W. Morse Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626 (773) 973-1700
Monday Special Tuesday Special Wednesday Special Thursday Special Friday Special Chicken Tenders Feature

Jarvis Grill and Wok 1505 W. Jarvis Avenue Chicago, IL.(773) 274-4117

Lifeline Theatre 6912 N. Glenwood Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626 (773) 761-4477

*LifeStorage 7524 N. Paulina Street Chicago, IL 60626 (773) 598-4548

Mayne Stage 1328-30 W. Morse Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626

Poitin Stil 1502 W. Jarvis Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626 (773) 338-3285

*Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626 (773) 761-3555
Cassette Transfer Service Feature Upgrading the system Feature

Rogers Bark Pet Salon 1447 W. Jarvis Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626
Rogers Bark Rock N Roll Feature Nail Trimming Feature

Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago 7331 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago IL. 60626
Shambhala Meditation Center Feature

Sheridan Chase Food Mart 7301 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL. 60626
New Awning Feature

*Taste Food and Wine 1506 W. Jarvis Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60626
Wine Tasting events Feature Taste Food & Wine Feature

The Armadillo's Pillow 6753 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626
The Armadillo's Pillow Feature

The Growling Rabbit 6981 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626
The Growling Rabbit Feature

The Lighthouse Tavern 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626

*V-Tone Fitness 1550 W. Jarvis Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626
V-Tone Fitness Feature

Some additional areas of interest for the Rogers Park community on RP1000 include:

147 Outer Drive Express