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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Today in Rogers Park - February 2nd, 2012

Today in Rogers Park is a series to inform our community of relevant daily events, including the arts, entertainment, presentations and community meetings. - Bill Morton

Jimmy Bennington Colour & Sound at The Lighthouse
7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626

Every other Thursday 9-11pm

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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Today in Rogers Park - December 8th, 2011

Today in Rogers Park is a series to inform our community of relevant daily events, including the arts, entertainment, presentations and community meetings. - Bill Morton

Jimmy Bennington Colour & Sound at The Lighthouse
7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626

Every other Thursday 9-11pm

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Saturday, September 24, 2011

Another Rogers Park Success

Thank you to Bill's Digital Photos for the group shot, Premier Signs and Awnings on Clark Street for the banner, Quest Network Services for hosting the event and the Rogers Park community for attending. A special thanks to Back in the Days BBQ, Caribbean American Bakery and Charmers Cafe. Event promoted by Bill Morton Promotions and the Multi-Facet Network.

Preparing for 2012 was our best event yet. Networking and introductions, referrals and the spirit of unifying to better our businesses, organizations and the Rogers Park community were the agenda of the day. Thank you to everyone who participated for contributing to another successful Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce event!
Bill Morton, President
Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

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Thursday, September 22, 2011

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.

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Monday, August 1, 2011

Unifying event brings together the best of Rogers Park

This past Saturday, the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce (CHICAGO, IL) held its first Unifying Rogers Park Event at Quest Services & the Headquarters of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce. The event welcomed and featured some of Rogers Parks finest business reps, organizations and residents for a day of meeting, networking, conversation and fun. In April, the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce celebrated its second year anniversary and decided to throw a Summer Unifying event for the community. Guests at the gala included… Barbara Richardson of Elements Services, Kris Luck of Quest Network Services, Author Eugene Nelson Jr., Mark Finley of MFN: Multifacet Network, Bill's Digital Photos, Jan McCarter of Club Z Tutoring, Amadia King of PLAN (Parent Leadership And Network), and Fred Weaver of LifeStorage Center - just to name a few. The event showed how a community with multi ethnic groups & business’s from all walks of life can come together to support each other and network to strengthen the community and have fun at the same time.

Some of Rogers Park’s finest restaurants were represented with delicious entrees from… Leona’s Pizza, The Fish Keg, Hop Haus, Charmers Café, and The Caribbean / American Bakery. The buffet style /food was excellent with a variety of dishes, including… Fried Fish & Chicken, Pizzas, Brichettas, Sandwiches, Hush Puppies, Meat Pies and Salad’s.

The event was also broadcasted LIVE on the Internet and seen around the world by MFN LIVE Broadcast Network hosted by media host Mark Finley and co-host Eugene Nelson Jr. Many of the Business & Org. reps in attendance were interviewed during the Broadcast. Chamber of Commerce president Bill Morton was the events MC and the perfect host.

As the event progressed, guest participated in a free-style conversation that was covered by the Broadcast as well.

Mark Finley; Host & GM of MFN LIVE commented…“As the broadcast continued, before I knew it people just started to grab our microphones while they were in conversation which really made the broadcast. I thought it was great that people took the initiative to include their discussions in the broadcast in a free style manner. It made the broadcast that much more genuine and exciting!”

Above-Key Note Speaker & host- MFNS Mark Finley RUNS IT DOWN to the Chamber and the MFN LIVE audience.

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce President Bill Morton at the end of the event commented... “I am so happy that this event was such a big success! We are all about bringing together all the business, organizations and residents in Rogers Park to come together to strengthen our community!”

If you’d like to view the broadcast of the event, you can watch it any time on demand for the next two weeks by going to http://www.multifacetnet.com/ and register for FREE! Then click on the MFN LIVE tab and scroll down to the first broadcast window and click the play button to view the broadcast.

- Mark Finley

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Monday, July 18, 2011

Local Chamber of Commerce - Unifying Rogers Park

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce anniversary event

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.

Bill Morton,
President
Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

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Monday, July 11, 2011

Attention, Rogers Park business owners

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce - Unifying Rogers Park event invitation (click to enlarge)

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Monday, April 18, 2011

Anniversary Party at Quest Network Services

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce 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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Sunday, March 27, 2011

Bonfire event tonight

Cafe Society is hosting the third bonfire event of 2011 this evening. All are welcome to attend.

Photos from last weeks event:

Friday, July 30, 2010

Video Game Night in The Parlor Tonight

Every Friday night Quest Network Services hosts Video Game Night in The Parlor.

Read The Parlor blog for more details: http://questparlor.blogspot.com.

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

Friday, July 23, 2010

Video Game Night in The Parlor Tonight

Every Friday night Quest Network Services hosts Video Game Night in The Parlor.

Read The Parlor blog for more details: http://questparlor.blogspot.com/.

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