Published by the
May 2004 Newsletter
News That Hits the Mark
Building Businesses One Referral at a Time
Annual Golf Outing & Dinner
Fundraiser
Highland Park Country Club
1201 Park Avenue West • Highland Park
Monday, June 28th
$75 golf only • $50 dinner only • $130 golf package
Mark Your Calendars for Monday, June 28 for the Chamber’s biggest and most
successful fundraiser to support Chamber programs and services. If you don’t golf, join
us for networking at the dinner. Can’t make the event? Being a sponsor is a great way
to give your business great exposure and publicity. See the inside sheet for sponsor
information. Call Vicky at 965-0330 to make reservations for this very popular event
while space is available.
DON’T MISS OUT!
Take a shot at the
HOLE-IN-ONE
Contest
WIN $5000.00
on Hole #7
Sponsored By:
The Morton Grove Park
District Club Fitness
Buy a Raffle Ticket to Support the Chamber
1st Prize
$1000.00 Cash
courtesy MGCCI
2nd Prize
COMING SOON
Our website is under
construction, look for
details about our new look.
Nike/Titleist Golf Package
Courtesy of Jack Ahr Design, Inc. &
Costco Wholesale
3rd Prize
Lawnware Furniture Dining Set
Table with set of 4 chairs & cocktail cart
Courtesy Lawnware Value $150.00
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tickets: 1 for $10.00 or 3 for $25.00
LAWNWARE
Concert in the Park – July 20th Featuring
Jukebox Band
We are pleased to announce that the Morton Grove Chamber Of Commerce
will be the Presenting Sponsor at the Morton Grove Park District’s Summer
Concert Series. A great way to promote your business and support the
Reach Morton Grove Residents at the
Concert in the Park
For only $10.00 you can put information about your
company in our goody bag for distribution on
July 4th or 20th. For both dates pay $15
Call Vicky at 965-0330 for more details
Tuesday, May 8
8:00 am - 9:30 am
New Member Orientation
Morton Grove Village Hall
6101 Capulina
Thursday, May 27
11:45am-1:00pm
Women’s Power Lunch
Morton Grove Village Hall
6101 Capulina
Monday, June 28
11:30 Check-In
Golf Outing and Dinner
Highland Park Country Club
1201 Park Avenue West
Highland Park
Call the Chamber to
RSVP to these Events
847-965-0330
MEMBER MENTIONS
CREATION OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
THE BUGLE AND MERLIN’S MUFFLER
PARTICIPATE IN FOOD DRIVE
The Village of Morton Grove is forming an
Economic Development Commission to advise
Village officials and staff on business attraction,
business retention, and business development
issues and projects.
Two Chamber members, The Bugle and Merlins
Muffler, recently participated in a food drive to benefit
the Maine Township Emergency Food Pantry.
Individuals interested in serving on the Village's
Economic Development Commission should
forward their resume to Mayor Dan Scanlon via fax:
(847) 965-4162, via e-mail:
[email protected], or mail to: Village of
Morton Grove, 6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove
For more information
please call (847) 470-5231
The food drive, sponsored by The Bugle and Maine
Township involved six businesses in Morton Grove,
Niles, and Park Ridge. Township Supervisor Bob Dudycz
was pleased with the results the drive garnered.
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
AT EL SOL
Join El Sol on May 5th for a special Cinco De Mayo
celebration. They will have lunch specials from
11:30am to 3:00pm and an appetizer buffet from
4:00pm to 6:00pm. Dinner will be served from
6:00pm to 9:00pm. Margaritas are on special for
$3.50, except on special call liquor. There will be
raffles, prizes and surprises all day long!
El Sol is located at 6000 W. Dempster St in Morton
Grove. For more information, call 847-967-2266.
MEET NEW MEMBERS AT
ORIENTATION BREAKFAST
BACK TO
BUSINESS
AFTER HOURS
Have you had a chance to meet all of the
members who have joined in the past year?
If not, don’t miss this event!
NEW MEMBER
ORIENTATION BREAKFAST
sponsored by Washington Mutual
Tuesday, May 11th
8:00am to 9:30am
Morton Grove Village Hall ~ 6101 Capulina Ave.
Refreshments will be served.
At this event, new and existing members will be able to learn more
about the programs and services the Chamber offers, get acquainted
with the Board of Directors and enjoy a short presentation and open
discussion on networking and customer relationship management
by Susan Caplan, president of SC Associates. This is also a good
opportunity for you to send new staff members to learn how to use
your company’s membership to their advantage.
To make a reservation or for more information, please call the
Chamber office at 847-965-0330.
Don’t feel comfortable
networking?
Ask for a networking
partner when you RSVP
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
Bethany Terrace
Nursing Centre
Bethany Terrace Nursing Centre,
located at 8425 N. Waukegan Rd. in
Morton Grove, has been a member
of the Morton Grove community
since 1965. They provide many
specialized programs, including
Therapy, wound Care, Alzheimer’s/
Dementia and their newest – The
Terrace Suites.
Doctors choose Bethany Terrace for
their superb Rehabilitation Center.
Specializing in physical, speech and
occupational therapies, they
differentiate themselves from many
other skilled nursing facilities by
providing an on-site Psychiatrist to
coordinate the rehabilitation of their
residents. Persons recovering from
fractures, joint replacement surgery
and strokes benefit from the
progressive treatment. Their
Therapy team works closely with
their Wound Care program as well.
A Certified Wound Care Nurse
coordinates this program.
As one of Illinois’ first Alzheimer’s
specialists, their 20 years of
experience have shown the
importance of providing a home-like
setting for those affected by the
disease. Memory joggers, a sensory
stimulation room, pet therapies and
gardens are just some of the
programs they offer in their newly
remodeled units. Of course this is in
addition to the love, encouragement,
and understanding that they provide
to all of their residents.
Bethany Terrace now offers Terrace
Suites. The Terrace Suites will consist
of fifteen spacious private rooms,
offering the environment of assisted
living but having the security of being
a licensed nursing facility, and the
convenience of being fully furnished.
Each Suite will be luxuriously carpeted
and decorated, will have its own
bathroom, shower, cable T.V. with
VCR/DVD player, a refrigerator, and
room to personalize furnishings. The
Terrace Suites will also offer a café
with restaurant-style dining, a media
center, conference room with internet
access, complimentary newspaper
service, beauty shop and spa with
whirlpool tub, bus outings,
transportation assistance to various
appointments, a full range of activities,
and much more. In addition, Terrace
Suites will have its own separate
entrance from the lobby.
Bethany Terrace welcome visitors
at anytime, and would like to invite
you to their Terrace Suite Open
House on May 18th from 3:30pm to
5:30pm. Please call 847-965-8100 to
PERRY DANOS, D.D.S. & ASSOCIATES
General & Cosmetic Dentistry
• Implants
• Tooth Whitening
• Adults & Children
• Orthodontics (braces)
• General Dentistry
• Computer Imaging
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Gum Therapy
• Insurance Accepted
(847) 965-6223
5700 W. Dempster
Morton Grove, IL 60053
www.procaredental.com
MEMBER MENTIONS
American Legion Celebrates War
Memorial
On May 29, the World War II Memorial will be
dedicated in Washington, D.C. To celebrate this
event, the Morton Grove American Legion Post 134
is planning a luncheon and program for all World
War II Veterans living in Morton Grove whether or
not they belong to the post. Reservations are
necessary and must be made by May 15. Call Joe
Schmidt 847-965-0739, Paul Hurchins 847-965-3067
or Ralph Hintz 847-724-5991.
NGH Certifies New Hypnotist
Instructor in the Chicago Area
Recently the National Guild of Hypnotists, Inc. of
Nashua, NH announced that Dottie Ward, principal of
Chamber Member BTG Works Co., has completed all
training and met the criteria for becoming a Certified
Instructor in the NGH. Ward has been a NGH
Certified Hypnotherapist since 1998 and is also a
Certified HypnoBirthing™ Instructor.
The Certified Instructor designation permits those
who have reached this level to teach individuals to
become Certified Hypnotists. Training for NGH
Certified Hypnotists is a two-level program that
includes 100 hours of class instruction complete with
comprehensive training materials and requires
passing a written examination.
Students are fully trained in the many career
opportunities for hypnotists in the community as
well as in business techniques that help hypnotist
launch a successful practice.
Hypnosis has been recognized as an effective
modality by the AMA since 1958. This technique can
help the individual access the subconscious mind to
make positive changes to one’s life or to reduce or
eliminate inhibiting behaviors that prevent on from
reaching their full potential. Depending on the goal,
hypnotism can easily be adapted to meet group
needs as well as to enhance individual performance.
For more information about hypnotism or to
arrange for your personal appointment, Ward can
be contacted at BTG works Co. at (773) 852-9560.
Promote Your Business
in the 4th of July Parade
The Morton Groves Days Commission is still
looking for entries for the 4th of July parade. Floats,
antique or decorated autos, walking groups are
welcome. For an entry blank call Jeff Fougerousse
847-965-1200 or Ralph Hintz 847-724-5991.
Another Benefit From Your
Chamber Membership
Have interesting business news you want to mention
to other Chamber members, email us a quick press
release to be printed in our new section:
MEMBER MENTIONS
TLC Healthcare
(The Light Center)
Relocates to Downtown
Skokie
Chamber member TLC Healthcare, formerly The
Light Center, has moved to a beautiful new office
space at 4954 Oakton Street in downtown Skokie.
The center is managed by Dr. Shahnaz Noori Khavidi.
As a true holistic practitioner, Dr. Khavidi is able to
make a plan of care for each individual, which
addresses physical, mental, and emotional well being
of an individual as a whole. Dr. Khavidi is a Board
Certified Naturopathic Physician, Certified Nurse
Practitioner and holds Master’s degrees in
Educational Rehabilitation Counseling and in
Primary Health Care. She has undergone many
independent studies, seminars and courses including
Cranio Sacral therapy and Somato Emotional Release
with Upleger Institute. Dr. Khavidi is also a master
Reiki teacher using the Usui system.
The mission of TLC Healthcare is to direct each
individual to better living by physical, mental, emotional
balance and well being. The following are some of the
services currently offered at TLC Healthcare:
• Conventional and Alternative medical services for
most primary health problems such as allergies,
arthritis, chronic pain, fibromyalgia syndrome, gastrointestinal problems, headaches and migraines, etc.
• Nutritional counseling, vitamins and supplements
for acute and chronic problems, prevention of
such problems and health maintenance
• Homeopathy
• Women’s health
• Cranio Sacral and Reiki healing, which are offered
for most health problems including chronic pain,
anxiety, depression and stress as well as health
maintenance and general well being.
• Meditation teaching and practice
Services will expand as the needs of the community
change or increase.
To make an appointment or for more information,
call TLC Healthcare at 847-673-4444.
CHAMBER HAPPENINGS
THIS MONTH WE REFERRED
THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS:
• MB Financial
• DiMaria Builders
• The Rose Group
• Gibbs Plumbing
• North Town Sewer Service
• Morton Grove Supply Company
• Trademark II, Inc.
• Minuteman Press
ADVERTISE IN THIS
NEWSLETTER
Half Page
1/4 page
Business Card
Insert
$45
$30
$20
$50*
Call the Chamber to learn about
SPECIAL RATES
for monthly ad space
* Must supply 250 copies of inserts.
Fully Trained &
Supervised
Personnel
Complete Floor
& Carpet Care
Maintenance Service Inc.
Professional Janitorial Services
Insured & Bonded
847-677-8113
6000 W. DEMPSTER MORTON GROVE, IL
(847) 967-2266
FAX: 847-677-8117
HONESTY • COMMUNICATION • VALUE
COMPLETE SERVICE ON DOMESTIC AND IMPORTS
ALL WORK GUARANTEED - FREE ESTIMATES
Alternators
Batteries
Brakes
Computer Alignment
Computer Diagnostic Center
Computerized Wheel
Balancing
Corporate Vehicle Service
Exhaust Systems
Fleet Service (Special Rates)
Front End Work
SPECIAL RATES FOR FLEET
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
15% OFF
ANY REPAIRS OVER $100
OFFER CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH
OTHER OFFERS
Heater/Air Conditioning
Lube & Oil Change
Pre-emission Testing
Radiator Repairs
Service on Light Duty Trucks
Shocks & Struts
Tires
Towing Available
Transmissions Tune-up
**We Deliver Your Vehicle Within 3
Miles of our Shop.
(847)965-4788
(847)965-4885
Fax (847)965-5742
8832 Waukegan Rd.
Morton Grove, IL
Check out our website!
www.mgcci.org
26th Annual Golf Outing
& Dinner Fundraiser
The Following Sponsorship
Opportunities are Available:
Thank You 2004 Sponsors
Hole
Sponsors
Beverage Cart $350 - SOLD OUT
MARINO REALTORS
MARINO REALTORS
Lunch Sponsors $175
Limited to 4 Sponsors.
Foursome
Photo
Cart
Sponsors
Hole Sponsorship: $150
Teresa Hoffman Liston Attorney at Law
Limited to 18 Sponsors. Plan something
memorable for golfers on your hole or let
your sign represent your business while you
golf! (based on first come, first serve policy)
Cart Sponsor: $50
Limited to 40 Carts
Golf Giveaway Bags
19th Hole
Sponsor
Send something home with the golfers that
will keep your company on their mind. Will
need a supply of 150 items from your
company (i.e. golf towels, hats, balls, tees)
Small Raffle
Prizes
Please contact Vicky Cosa at 847-965-0330
or Natasha Demos at Cambridge Bank
(Golf Committee Chair) at 847-540-5271.
Sign Me Up! I support the Chamber and its efforts to grow my business.
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Lunch Sponsors $175
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Hole Sponsorship: $150
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Cart Sponsor: $50
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Golf Giveaway Bags
Golf must be paid in full
by June 14.
Sign me up to Golf!
quantity
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price
Sign me up for golf & dinner _____ x $130 =
Sign me up for golf only
_____ x $75 =
Sign me up for dinner only
_____ x $50 =
Sponsorship _____________________________
Grand Total
total
price
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_____
_____
_____
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Indicate the level of Sponsorship you prefer and
send form and payment made out to MGCCI to:
6101 Capulina • Morton Grove, Illinois 60053
or fax form to 847.965.0349
Check out our website!
www.mgcci.org
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Learn How to Get Great Abs
Presentation at
LADIES
50% OFF ON
WEDNESDAY S
Green T Nails
Esther An & Christine Kim
5709 W. Dempster St.
Morton Grove, IL 60053
847-581-1356
Irving Kannett & Associates
Monte J. Rifkin
6212 Oakton St.
Morton Grove, IL 60053
847-965-8810
www.kannett.com
Christian Family Counseling
Ruth E. Peikert, LCSW
6214 Capulina Ave.
Morton Grove, IL 60053
847-965-1330 • www.wlcfs.org
Ladies, come join Curves on Monday, May 10th
at 8:00 p.m. for an abdominal presentation by
Physical Therapist Christina M. Christie P.T.,
C.C.E. Christina is a physical therapist,
childbirth educator and women's health
specialist at Lutheran General Hospital, Sports
Medicine Clinic.
You will learn how to achieve great abdominal
strength, proper training technique, and how to
integrate a core strengthening program related
to women’s health.
Curves is located at 8746 N. Shermer Rd. in
Niles. For more information and to reserve
your spot, call 847-470-2000.
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
Spring is finally here! With warmer weather creeping in, everyone is anxious to get outdoors and have some fun, but
with all the demands to grow your business, how can you possibly fit it all in? Well, the Chamber has the answer –
the Chamber’s 26th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser & Dinner!
By participating in the golf outing you will not only be gaining exposure for your business by networking with over
120 business people, you will also be helping the Chamber raise funds for valuable programs and services. You don’t
even have to be a good golfer to participate. If you don’t golf – then join us for dinner.
If you can’t make it to the event, sponsorships and donations are great ways to increase visibility for your business.
Sponsors will be recognized in the newsletter, in the event program and on signage at the event. Donations for the
small raffle and goodie bags are still being accepted and are a great way to promote your business to the golfers. Gift
certificates, promotional items, and any golf related items are welcomed. We have 5 advertising specialties
companies in our membership that can help you with your giveaway or donation. To obtain a list of these members,
call the Chamber office.
Buying raffle tickets is another way to show your support. Raffle tickets are on sale for $10 per ticket or 3 for $25.
Each ticket gives you a shot at winning $1000 cash, a Nike/Titleist Golf Package (courtesy of Jack Ahr Design, Inc. &
Costco Wholesale), or patio furniture (courtesy of Lawnware). If every member bought 3 tickets, we will raise $6000
for Chamber services and programs. The best part is you don’t even have to be present to win! If you are interested
in purchasing raffle tickets, use the enclosed flyer or contact the Chamber office.
Dust off those golf clubs and join in on the fun! Volunteers are needed for registration, overseeing game holes and
ticket sales. If you have any questions or if you would like to volunteer, call me directly at 847-965-0330.
Vicky Cosa
The Home of
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Minuteman Press
847-470-0212
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PERMIT NO. 73
6101 Capulina
Morton Grove, IL 60053
Phone: 847.965.0330
fax: 847.965.0349
e-mail: [email protected]
web-site: www.mgcci.org
The Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
& Industry is a business organization
dedicated to the advancement of the
economic, commercial, industrial and civic
interest of Morton Grove.