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Palos Progress
THE NEWSLETTER OF
THE PALOS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Volume 27, Number 9
Chamber Officers
Chairman of the Board –
Eileen Fetta
Archer Bank
President – Amy Richards
The Regional News
Vice President – Susan Withers
Standard Bank & Trust
Secretary – Steve Georgiou
Computer Greeks
Treasurer – Peggy Brown-Schaefer
MMBS & Associates
Board of Directors
Gareth Blakesley
Lake Katherine
Bill Flowers
Edward Jones, Palos Park
Angelique Fortuna
Angelique’s Boutique
Tom Hullinger
First Midwest Bank
Matthew Hunt
Hunt Insurance Group
Marisa Kolman
City of Palos Heights
Marty Linderborg
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Dan McCarthy
Goldstine, Skrodzki, Russian,
Nemec and Hoff, Ltd.
Bridget Sullivan
Waddell & Reed
Margie Zeglen
Palos Community Hospital
Chamber Committees
Annual Dinner
Scholarship
Golf
Christmas
Retail/Sidewalk Sale
Newsletter/Publicity
Membership
Hospitality/Programs
Expo
Contact Us
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 138
Palos Heights, IL 60463
708-480-3025
708-361-9711 Fax
info@palosareachamber.org
September 2012
Fine Fashion Awaits
President’s Message
The inaugural 2012 Palos Area Chamber CommuniTShirt made its debut at this year’s Chamber Sidewalk
Sale and you will want to grab yours before they are
gone. It is sure to become a hot item and possibly even
a valuable collectible (no guarantee on future value).
The Shirt is Practically Free! For an initial cost of $5you not only get an amazing piece of Artistic Fashionbut you also receive a $5 off Coupon Good for one of
our Participating Palos Area Businesses. ($5 (Money)
- $5 (Coupon) = Practically Free -- What a Deal!)
Dear Fellow Chamber Members,
T-shirts are sold at Every Good Gift, 7150 West
127th Street Palos Heights, (708)448-3923, Computer
Greeks, 12222 South Harlem Avenue Palos Heights
(708)636-3473 or at City Hall of Palos Heights, 7607
West College Drive.
With a purchase of a t-shirt, you will also receive a
coupon for $5.00 off any purchase of $20.00 or more
at the following participants: Computer Greeks, Aurelio’s Pizza (Palos Heights), Nick’s BBQ, Every Good
Gift, Sid’s Flowers, and Al’s Pizzeria.
For further information, please contact the chamber’s
office at 708-480-3025 or email info@palosareachamber.org.
If you are not a current chamber member, you can join for only
$70.00 for the remainder of 2012!
Note: Annual Fee is $180.00
Visit www.palosareachamber.org for a complete registration form.
Palos Progress Final Issue
This will be the last copy of the chamber’s newsletter. Going forward, all information will be
available on the chamber’s website at
www.palosareachamber.org.
If you receive the newsletter by mail, please
send your email address to info@palosareachamber.org. All updates will be sent at the
end of each month to your email address. Thank
you.
Should you have questions, please call
708-480-3025.
I hope everyone is enjoying the
end of summer 2012. As the kids
go back
to school
and the
weather
cools off
it is time
to prepare
for all
the fall
events the
chamber
Amy Richards
is hosting
this year. We will be resuming
our monthly membership meetings in September beginning with
a breakfast on Tuesday Sept. 11 at
7:45 at Trinity Christian College in
the Ozinga Chapel. There will be
a presentation by Marisa Kolman,
the Community Development
Coordinator for the City of Palos
Heights.
On Sept. 15 the Village of Palos
Park will host their annual
Autumn in the Park Festival and
Chili Cookoff. This is a fun event
for the family that kicks off with a
parade down 123rd street at 11am.
Throughout the day there are
many activities offered for kids as
well as chili tasting and a bbq rib
contest added this year. I personally attend the event every year
and have a great time.
On Sept. 26 the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting
a networking breakfast at the
Village of Palos Park at 7:30am. It
is only $5 for members and $10 for
non-members and a continental
breakfast will be served. Please
RSVP to the chamber office. This
is an annual event and a great opportunity to network with some of
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your fellow business people at a time
that is more convenient for some
people who can’t get out for lunch.
For more information on any of the
events mentioned please visit our
website or facebook page.
Finally I’d like to let everyone know
that the format of the newsletter
is going to be changing after this
month. Going forward, you will all
receive an email notification that will
bring you to the chamber’s website,
where you will find my message as
well as all the other info included in
the newsletter. It will be a one-stop
shop for chamber information.
Thanks everyone and have a great
Labor Day weekend!
Amy Richards
September Chamber
Breakfast
Tuesday, September 11
You are cordially invited to the Palos Area
Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on Tuesday,
September 11, at 7:45 a.m. at Trinity Christian
College’s Ozinga Chapel (6601 West College
Drive) in Palos Heights. Cost is $15.
R.S.V.P. to info@palosareachamber.org or call
708-480-3025.
Topic: “What is new with Palos Heights” presented by Community Development Coordinator, Marisa Kolman.
Autumn in the Park Festival
Saturday, September 15
The Village of Palos Park presents the
Autumn in The Park Festival on Saturday, September 15, 2012. Located at Palos Park Village
Green, 8901 West 123rd.
Parade will be held at 11:00 a.m., Local Jazz at
1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
For a list of complete details, visit www.palospark.org or call 708-671-3700.
Come to the Second Annual
Bavarian Fest to Benefit the
Crisis Center of South
Suburbia
Sunday, September 16
Farmers Markets
Palos Heights farmer’s market is held
every Wednesday through October
10, rain or shine, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. The market is located at 12217
S. Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights.
Parking is available in the back.
Palos Park farmer’s market, located
at Presbyterian Community Church,
12312 S. 88th Avenue in Palos Park.
The farmer’s market will run every
Friday until October 5.
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia will host
its second annual Bavarian Fest fundraising
dinner on Sunday, September 16, from 3-9 p.m.
at Water’s Edge Golf Club; 7205 West 115th
Street in Worth. The German-themed event
will feature live entertainment, a Germanstyle dinner buffet, domestic and imported
beer and wine, raffle, and contests including
a bean bag tournament and German spelling
bee.
Ticket price is $25 per person in advance and
includes dinner, two drink tickets, and live entertainment. Tickets at the door are available
for $35 per person. Purchase tickets online at
www.bavarianfest2012.com.
For more information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Chris at 708-429-7255 ext.
118.
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia provides emergency shelter and other services
for individuals and families victimized by
domestic violence.
Multi-Chamber Business
After Hours
Tuesday, September 18
Multi-chamber Business After Hours,
hosted by Franciscan Village (1270 Village
Drive, Lemont), will be held on Tuesday,
September 18, 2012 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The Palos Area, Lemont, and Homer Glen
chambers are in partnership with Franciscan
Village. RSVP to the Palos Area Chamber at
info@palosareachamber.org or call 708-4803025. This event is Free.
Support the American
Heart Association in Their
Heart Walk
Saturday, September 22
American Heart Association Heart Walk will
be held on Saturday September 22nd starting
at 8:00 a.m.
Location: Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills.
Non-competitive event offers both 3-mile
and 1-mile route options. Participants are
invited to enjoy the exciting festival grounds
before and after walking.
For further information, visit www.metrochicagoheartwalk.org and www.heart.org.
Business Speed Networking
Breakfast
Wednesday, September 26
This event, presented by the Palos Area
Chamber, will be located at the Village of
Palos Park – Village Hall; 8999 West 123rd
Street.
A continental breakfast will be served at 7:30
a.m. followed by networking beginning at
7:45 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. The cost is $5.00
for members and $10.00 for non-members.
For further information or to RSVP, contact
the chamber’s office at 708-480-3025 or
email to info@palosareachamber.org.
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“Through Amanda’s
Eyes” Mural Unveiling
and Dedication
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
4:00 p.m.
“Through Amanda’s Eyes” mural
unveiling and dedication will be held
on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at
4:00 p.m. at 123rd Street and Harlem
Avenue (Northwest Corner Chalet
Florist Building).
This event is open to the public. For
more information, please call Pat
Sheppard at 708-480-3003.
This mural is being dedicated in
memory of Amanda Van Howe,
daughter of Jim and Barb Van Howe.
Amanda was an aspiring young
artist who passed away at the early
age of 28. The mural was created by
local muralist, Nancy Hammel, and
features several pieces of Amanda’s
work. The mural was painted by local
artists including Amanda’s brother
Michael, all of whom donated their
time and talents.
Many thanks and sincere appreciation are extended to the Edward
Jones Financial Advisors who sponsored the mural with their generous
donations.
IT'S FALL FESTIVAL TIME!
70TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL AT THE FARM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29; 10:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M.
This will be a day of country-fair fun for “kids of all ages.” Kids will enjoy games, pumpkin
painting, and horse rides. And everyone can join in on scarecrow making, touring the animal
barns, enjoying a hayrack ride, and
listening to live music by Seitz and
Sounds.
There will be craft booths and flea
market vendors, a farmers market
with freshly picked pumpkins,
gourds, cornstalks, and more – and
the pumpkin patch will be open for
those who would like to “pick-theirown.” Freshly-grilled hamburgers
and hot dogs and other goodies will
be on sale for lunch.
Festival admission is $2 for children
and $4 for adults. This is always a
great day for all ages! Plan to bring
the whole family to the Fall Festival.
Stay all day and enjoy a delightful
autumn day in the country. We hope
to see you September 29th, 10:00
a.m.–4:00 p.m.
For more information visit www.
thecenterpalos.org or call 708-3613650.
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Palos Heights, IL 60463
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Calendar of Events and Important Dates:
September 1 The Children’s Farm Rummage Sale; 8am to 1pm; 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park
September 4
Chamber Board Meeting 8:15 a.m. at First Midwest Bank; 12600 S. Harlem Avenue.
September 11
Chamber’s Breakfast at Trinity College; 7:45 a.m. $15/person
September 15
Autumn in the Park; Palos Park Village Green 10am
September 16
Lake Katherine’s Nature Center Monarch Butterfly Festival
September 18
MultiChamber Business After Hours; 1270 Village Dr., Lemont 5-7pm
September 26
Speed Networking Breakfast; 7:30 a.m.
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