Rogers Park 2012 event tomorrow

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce is initiating Rogers Park's preparation for 2012 at their next event, which is accurately titled "Preparing for 2012".

Chamber President, Bill Morton stated that everyone is invited to participate and utilize the resources available at the Preparing for 2012 event. “This event benefits our members as well as other local businesses and organizations in Rogers Park with information and tips on... winterization, 4th quarter tax strategies and projecting the future of Rogers Park business in the coming year”.

In addition to Rogers Park 2012 presentations and info-packs, this is a networking event where guests will be introduced to our community and businesses can connect with other businesses and organizations in our neighborhood. Tastes will be provided by eight local restaurants and cafes including Back in the Days BBQ, Caribbean American Bakery, Charmers Cafe, Hop Haus, Leona’s, Luzzat Restaurant, Royal Coffee and The Fish Keg. The event will also be photographed by Bill's Digital Photos and broadcasted live worldwide on the Multi-Facet Network.

Who: Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce presents

What: Preparing for 2012 event

When: Saturday, September 24th, 2011 2-7pm

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

Why: Rogers Park Chamber Mission Statement - To provide leadership and representation in order to benefit the members operating businesses in the Rogers Park Community.

Rogers Park Chamber Vision Statement - 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.

For more information or questions, call the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce at (773) 850-0049.

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce redesigns newsletter

Above is the redesigned Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce newsletter.

The new design includes a greeting, a feature story, upcoming events listings, quick links and a coupon for a good or service from a Chamber member.

Upcoming chamber events include:



Saturday, September 24th, 2011

Preparing for 2012 event

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

Guest speakers and info-packets will cover everything you need to prepare for a successful 2012 including winterizing your storefront or home office, 4th quarter tax strategies and the future of Rogers Park business.

Tastes will be provided by local restaurants and cafes including Caribbean American Bakery, Charmers Cafe, Luzzat Restaurant and The Fish Keg.

1pm - 7pm All invited/Free



Thursday, October 20th, 2011

The Business of the Arts event

Alden Village North
7464 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL. 60626

We will host an art auction that will benefit local artists. Tastes by a local restaurant will be provided by Alden Village North.

5:30pm - 8pm All invited/Free

To Unify Rogers Park

Businesses and Rogers Park residents are cordially invited to the Unifying Rogers Park event on Saturday July 30th, 2011. The purpose of this event is to introduce and refer our community to its local businesses and service organizations. We hope to unify our efforts, to guide businesses, service organizations and individuals to establish new businesses and promote existing businesses within the Rogers Park community.

Businesses and local organizations are invited to speak, meet, and greet at our upcoming event. We invite those, who wish to provide a brief (10 minute) presentation, the opportunity to do so. The purpose of our audience is to create and stimulate an orderly economic growth with local vendors, thereby enriching Rogers Park's diverse population.

This is a public event at Quest Network Services (7301 N. Sheridan Rd.) from 12 noon - 7pm. RSVP's to Quest at (773) 761-3555 are encouraged. There is no fee to attend this event. We are looking forward to meeting you. Patrons will be served treats from restaurants and cafes in our neighborhood.

The Value of Chicago’s Neighborhood Blogs to Home Buyers

UrbanTurf Chicago Real Estate Guide writer Jacqueline Zenn highlights some of Chicago's top neighborhood blogs and their influence on real estate and home ownership.

Zenn writes "While spending time in a given area is by far the best way to get to know what makes it interesting and special, it is hardly practical for most. However, prospective home buyers and potential new residents can check out the many independently-run neighborhood blogs as a way to get a quick primer on the various facets and idiosyncrasies of a given area".

She goes on to mention two Rogers Park blogs, The Broken Heart of Rogers Park and Rogers Park in 1,000 Words "Written by long-time resident Bill Morton, this blog offers a slightly more positive view of Rogers Park with excellent visuals (a picture being worth a thousand words and all)".

Other blogs deemed worthy of checking out by UrbanTurf include Sloopin (South Loop), Hard Scrabbler (Bridgeport), Hyde Park Progress, Uptown Update and Edgewater Community Buzz.

The full article, The Value of Chicago’s Neighborhood Blogs to Home Buyers by Jacqueline Zenn can be read in it's entirety here.