May 2012
Multi-Chamber Networking Event
Co-hosted by the Albany Park, Belmont-Central, Edgebrook, Gladstone Park, Jefferson Park, Northwest Connection, Polish American, Portage Park, Six Corners and West Ridge Chambers of Commerce, as well as Local First Chicago. The event includes appetizers, cash bar, business card raffle and great networking with business people from the Northwest side.
Thursday, May 24th, 2012 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Copernicus Center Annex
5214 West Lawrence Avenue
Admission: $5
Republic Bank Presents: Simple Safeguards for Stopping Identity Theft
This course presents simple safeguards on stopping identity theft before it stops you. Jeff Lanza, a retired FBI Special Agent, teaches you how to protect your personal information and your documents. Know what the most common tricks are so that you don’t become a victim. Learn the importance of protecting your communication and checking your credit report.
Session Dates: Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012 4pm-8pm Republic Bank 9440 Joliet Road Hodgkins, IL 60525
Thursday, May 24th, 2012 9am-1pm Republic Bank 4433 W Touhy Ave Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Republic Bank University provides pragmatic, hands-on information and advice on how to improve the performance and profitability of your private business. Experts deliver timely, focused answers to your real-life problems.
Register today at RepublicBankUniversity.com
This course is free to chamber members.
Bowling Night
The Belmont-Central and Northwest Connection Chambers of Commerce will hold their annual Bowling Night on
Thursday, June 7th, 2012 6:30pm-9:30pm
Montclare Lanes 2957 N Harlem
Window Washing
The Chamber, as part of its community service efforts, is offering free exterior window-washing to stores that request the service. Please call the chamber to arrange for a window-washing team to visit. Please note, due to the nature of the work, the chamber can neither guarantee the quality nor be held responsible and/or liable for any damage.
May Health Events
Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center will host the following health events. Call 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636) to register or for more information.
May 1 – Diabetes support group; free.
May 11 – Health Aging; free. Cardiology staff will discuss cardiac catheterization.
May 14 and 18 – Skin screening; free.
May 15 and 30 – Bariatric/weight loss information session; free.
May 21 – Blood pressure screening; free.
May 23 – Pacemaker/cardiac device support group; free.
May 24 – Arthritis support group; free.
May 30 – Keeping the Pressure Off; free lecture. Physician specializing in hypertension and kidney disease talks about high blood pressure.
Foreman Partnership
On May 7th, students from Foreman High School planted flowers in the planters throughout the Belmont-Central business district. The Belmont-Central Chamber/SSA#2 will continue to care for these flowers, but we ask business owners to tend to them as well. If you have questions about the planters, please let us know.
Another project the Foreman students are undertaking involves filling the neighborhood storefronts with photos and art of the area. If you would like to share any photos or other historic records of the Belmont-Central neighborhood, please contact Emily Oddo Porter, librarian at Foreman High School:
773-534-3400
Chamber Calendar
January 26 Chamber Meeting at Central Gyros
February 21 Mardi Gras at Retro Cafe
March Easter Ham Raffle
April Easter Bunny Visits
June 7 Annual Bowling Night
July 21 Dog Day of Summer
August 9 Golf Outing
September 27 Aldermen’s Forum at Community Savings Bank
October 4 Ultimate Networking Event
November Turkey Raffle
November 29 Tree Lighting Ceremony & Reception
December 15 Santa Claus Promotion
2012 BELMONT-CENTRAL SSA #2 COMMISSIONERS PROPOSED MEETING SCHEDULE
ALL MEETINGS ARE HELD AT 5534 W. BELMONT AVE. 10:00 A.M.
NOTE: PLEASE CALL IN ADVANCE TO CONFIRM MEETING DATE
MONTH & DATE:
February:Wednesday, February 1
April: Wednesday, April 4
June: Wednesday, June 6
August: Wednesday, August 1
October: Wednesday, October 3
December: Wednesday, December 5
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