Good news for Americana musicians on the far north side

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce welcome Mark Malave as their first Platinum Level Sponsor of the Taste of Rogers Park.

On his blog, Mark stated


"Today I decided that it was time to give a little something back to our beloved Rogers Park. I have pledged to be a Platinum sponsor at the first ever Taste of Rogers Park. I hope that everyone will consider pledging or at least attending. Keep checking back for updates".

The Taste of Rogers Park Kickstarter is located at:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rogerspark/the-taste-of-rogers-park

Taste of Rogers Park

In the words of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce:

"The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce is very happy to announce that we have launched a thirty day Kickstarter campaign for the first ever Taste of Rogers Park through World Business Chicago's program, SEED Chicago.

The Taste of Rogers Park will be hosted at Artists of the Wall area of Loyola Park with it's Southern boundary being the Windform art sculpture. The Taste will continue to occur every other year and shift to other parks throughout Rogers Park, including Touhy Park, Willye B. White Park and Pottawatomie Park.

Our first Taste of Rogers Park will host twenty restaurants, ten for profits, and ten not for profits, as well as local musicians.

The Taste of Rogers Park will be a one day event in August of 2014 which will begin at 8 am and end at 10 pm.

Children seven and under will enter for free, seniors can attend for ten dollars, and all ages in-between get in for fifteen dollars.

Please check out our Kickstarter and help make the first Taste of Rogers Park happen!

You can fund the event for rewards of tickets, t-shirts, or even sponsorship! Please help us bring this family event to Rogers Park"!

Links:

Sponsorship opened on Kickstarter today at:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rogerspark/the-taste-of-rogers-park

Official Taste of Rogers Park website:

http://tasteofrogerspark.com/

Official Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce website:

http://www.RogersPark.cc

For additional information contact:

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

(773) 850-0049

A Success for Rogers Park

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce two-year anniversary celebration!

The Board and Directors of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
Without the support of the entire Board, this event would not have been as successful as it was.

Back in the Days BBQ
Mark Finley was our guest speaker, presenting the Multi-Facet Network and the business plan and investment plan to bring Back in the Days BBQ to Rogers Park.

Bill's Digital Photos
Official photographer of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce two-year anniversary event.

Caribbean American Bakery
Thank you for your tasty donation!

Charmers Cafe
Thank you for your tasty donation!

Quest Network Services
Thank you for hosting our event at your business!

Premier Signs & Awnings
Thank you for providing our new Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce banner.


Dex for being our Official Grill Master.

Fred of LifeStorage for contributing to our networking event.

Mary Ellen and Chris of Alden Village North for contributing to our networking event.

Laini of Comcast Business Class Service for contributing to our networking event.

And everyone who attended, celebrated and made connections during our annual anniversary event.

Thank you,

Bill Morton, President
Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
773 824-7400

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Anniversary Party

PRESS RELEASE

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce (Chicago) is celebrating two years of representing local businesses and service organizations in Rogers Park. Everyone is invited to attend at Quest Network Services on Saturday, April 30th, 2011.

The event will begin with a meet and greet, introductions and networking at 5pm. Followed by guest speakers, presentations and group photos by a professional photographer. Business owners will have an opportunity to learn more about and join the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce during the event as well.

Guest speakers for the celebration will include members and business service organizations. Membership certificates will be presented to chamber members and tastings will be provided by several local restaurants, cafes and bakeries.

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce has a diverse mix of businesses and service organizations that range from restaurants to business services, a fitness center, a wine shop, a custom letterpress print shop and more. It is in every businesses best interest to join the chamber and unify our efforts to improve your business and stimulate an orderly economic growth, enriching our community of Rogers Park. - Bill Morton, Chamber President

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

Date/Time: Saturday, April 30th, 2011 / 5pm - 10pm

Invites/Pricing: Everyone who is interested in increasing their business should attend. Anyone interested in improving Rogers Park should attend. Invite your friends and neighbors. There is no charge for this event.

Please bring: Business cards, Promotional materials and warm greetings for your neighbors.

Note: If you are considering joining the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce, please review the rate card. Rate cards will also be available at this event.

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Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce celebrates two year anniversary

PRESS RELEASE

Contact Bill Morton of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce for radio, press or television interviews at: 773 824-7400


Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
Established April 14th, 2009
www.RogersPark.cc

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

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.

I would like to thank all of the business members and board of directors for a successful start to the official chamber of commerce of Rogers Park. Over the past two years we have built the foundation for longevity and are well established in our community. Bill Morton, Chamber President

Unifying Rogers Park Business

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Membership Drive

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce is attempting to unify Rogers Park businesses calling every business in the community to join the official chamber of commerce.

From restaurants to financial services to home based businesses, the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce invites each and every business in Rogers Park and those who do business in Rogers Park to join together in an attempt to elevate the overall business climate of the neighborhood. Chamber President Bill Morton stated "During these very difficult economic times we need to work together to not only survive, but succeed. Longevity is key in developing a business and a community".

Current members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce include local businesses A&T Grill, Charmers Cafe, Dream Town Realty, Leona's, Taste Food & Wine, Tweedle Press, V-Tone Fitness and others. Membership rates and Membership application are located on the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce website.

Membership in the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Really Pays Off

Membership in the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Really Pays Off

Local Neighborhood Mix writer recognizes the benefits of Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce membership.

Featured local contributor Whitney Levon researched her subject well when she wrote her article on the benefits of membership in the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce. Levon writes "The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce offers several perks to local businesses that join the organization. These perks are all in addition to the usual opportunities to network that you will find in other chambers. Many organizations offer business-to-business networking opportunities and the chance to have your business listed on their website, but not much more than that".

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce President Bill Morton stated regarding the article "It was a breath of fresh air to read that a local writer really understands that our chamber of commerce is pushing forward to benefit our members and our community in any way that we can. We really do everything possible in the best interest of business in Rogers Park including not only networking events, internet marketing and shoveling storefronts during the winter, but offering many useful options that are geared to build and strengthen our local businesses".

Two examples of member benefits include a $40 discount for graphic design or letterpress printing at member Tweedle Press and One month of free internet service with the purchase of a Clear internet package from member Quest Network Services.

The article Membership in the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Really Pays Off by Whitney Levon can be found here.

Tax Advice from the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

Tax Advice from the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

PRESS RELEASE

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce uses A.L. Taylor & Associates, P.C., Certified Public Accountants, Business Consultants when it comes time to file our taxes.

Their specialties include Representing audited clients before the IRS, Non-profit accounting and auditing, Accounting for small businesses and Income tax preparation. They additionally have experience in creating 501C3 Non-Profit organizations.

Ayton L. Taylor, CPA - President Office: (773) 995-2990 Fax: (773) 995-2995 http://www.altaylorcpas.com/

Have a great day!

- Bill Morton, Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce / http://www.rogerspark.cc/

773 824-7400 - Call to join us!


note: A.L. Taylor & Associates, P.C., Certified Public Accountants are business members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce. This message is part of our Referral Program member benefit.