Albany Park Chamber of Commerce Events

Summer & Fall 2008

*The Ultimate Business Networking Event: Thursday, September 18, 2008 from 5:30pm-9pm at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Avenue.  Network with nearly 400 fellow businesses from northwest side communities, including Portage Park, Edison Park, North-Pulaski-Armitage, Gladstone Park, Belmont-Central, West Ridge and more! Try food samples from restaurants all over NW side! The king of networking events, this evening will include food from restaurants throughout the City of Chicago, one drink ticket (with cash bar), a business card raffle.  Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available. $15 entrance fee (cash or check only, please) for all businesses.  Call Liz at (773) 478-0202 x 12 for more information.

*North Park University's 2008 Homecoming Block Party: Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 9:30a-1:30pm. Sponsor a booth for your business and get exposure to nearly 4,000 students, residents and local alumni! Albany Park Chamber of Commerce is a partner with North Park University and as a special bonus: Chamber members get half-off booth sponsorship prices! Call Liz at (773) 478-0202 x 12 for more information.

*The Cook County Business Opportunity Expo: Wednesday, October 8, 2008  from 9:00am-4:00pm, Chicago Cultural Center, Sidney Yates Gallery at 78 E. Washington Street. Meet with representatives of Cook County departments one-on-one to learn more about their services and specific procurement needs. Attend workshops and network with exhibitors representing government, financial, corporate and non-profit agencies which are essential to the growth and development of any business. This is a free event. For more information, please call Carmen Triche-Colvin, Cook County Purchasing Agent at (312) 603-3503, or visit www.cookcountygov.com/purchasing or PurchasingEvents@cookcountygov.com.

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Illinois Smoking Ban in Effect January 1, 2008

**The Illinois Smoking Ban went into effect on January 1, 2008.  Smoking is banned indoor and within 15 feet of any entrance to all public places of employment including restaurants, bars, taverns, retail stores, offices, concert halls, private clubs, lobbies, bowling allies, etc.

The Smoke Free Illinois Act, signed into law by Governor Rod Blagojevich July 2007 is designed to protect people from the dangers of tobacco smoke, including second-hand smoke. The new law supersedes most local "no smoking" laws throughout the state, including the Chicago Clean Indoor Air Ordinance, which was initially passed in 1988 and updated most recently in 2005.

The law also requires "No Smoking" signs to be posted at every entrance. Free signs are available for download on the city's website at www.cityofchicago.org. Additionally, ashtrays are to be removed from the premises.

The changes effective January 1, 2008 will affect those businesses in Chicago that would have been required, by current city ordinance, to be smoke free by July 1, 2008. Business owners and managers who have questions and concerns about the new state law should visit the City's website for information or call 311.

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WE HAVE MOVED! PLEASE VISIT US AT OUR NEW LOCATION!

 The Albany Park Chamber of Commerce, Lawrence Avenue Development Corporation and North River Commission are now located at:

3403 W. Lawrence Ave, Suite 201

The handicapped accessible office is located at the corner of Lawrence and Kimball Avenues in the Albank Professional Building, across the street from the CTA Kimball station and Albany Bank & Trust. Metered street parking is available on Kimball or Lawrence Avenue, as well.

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*Albany Park Chamber of Commerce 2008-2008 Board of Directors:

President-  Andrew Levin, Bass Realty

1st Vice President - Andy Mourikes, International Plaza

2nd Vice President, Scott Schultz, Celebrity Properties

Treasurer - Diana Torres, Albany Bank & Trust

Secretary - Saima Causevic, Northside Realty and L&S Management

Board of Director, Larry Anderson, Tre Kronor Restaurant

Board of Director, Hassib Blan, Metro Plaza

Board of Director, Shu Chan, Lawrence-Kedzie Storage

Board of Director, Karima Deabes, Chicago Premier Distributor & La Femme Boutique

Board of Director, Newar Raya, Jerusalem Liquors

Board of Director, Carmen Torres, Parkway Bank

Board of Director, John Tunnell, Tunnell & Associates, LLC

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History & Mission
For more than 75 year, your neighbors have been building and strengthening your community through the Albany Park Chamber of Commerce. Our organization provides the most powerful anchor for what we think are the best communities in the Chicago area. At the Albany Park Chamber of Commerce, we don't just talk about the future, we shape it! more. more...

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Look for upcoming special events co-hosted with:

Pulaski Elston Business Association

Kedzie Elston Business Industrial Council

Portage Park Chamber of Commerce

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