October 2009 News
October 29, 2009 :: Business, LPCC
LPCC Statement: Boutique Shops Forced to Close Their Doors
Throughout the global recession of the past two plus years, businesses from Wall Street to Main Street have been forced to close their doors. Throughout this difficult economic stretch, the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) has recognized the problems affecting businesses both large and small and continues to work to provide businesses the tools, resources and connections necessary to remain profitable, no matter what the economy is doing.
October 29, 2009 :: Member
Lakeside Bank Celebrated Make a Difference Day
In Honor of Make a Difference Day, the largest national day of helping others, Lakeside Bank hosted a special “Women Who Make a Difference” Awards Reception on Wednesday, October 21st, and gathered employee volunteers for a day of service at Reach Out Community Center on Saturday, October 24th.
October 28, 2009 :: Member
LPCC Member Red Line Painting Featured in Herald News (MA)
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce member Red Line Painting was featured in Massachusetts based paper The Herald News.
October 28, 2009 :: Community, Legislative
CTA 2010 Budget Update
In what is already being dupped this years "doomsday", the Chicago Transit Authority released their proposed budget for 2010 on Saturday, October 10, 2009. Presently, the CTA is operating at $300 million budget gap.
October 20, 2009 :: Member
LPCC Member Competes in 55th Marathon
Jim Kelly, of LPCC member Real Leaders Lead Executive Coaching, ran his 55th marathon on Saturday, October 16 as he took part in the 15th Annual Indianapolis Marathon with his wife.
October 20, 2009 :: Event, LPCC, Legislative
State Senate President John Cullerton Joins LPCC for Legislative Event
As an exclusive benefit to the members of the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC), the largest neighborhood chamber in Chicago, State Senate President John Cullerton joined representatives from the United States Chamber of Commerce and community anchors DePaul University and Children’s Memorial Hospital for a comprehensive Legislative Breakfast.
October 16, 2009 :: Community
Report Summarizes Children's Memorial Hospital Meetings
The Children’s Memorial Hospital Site Re-Use Feasibility Study Handbook is complete.
October 13, 2009 :: LPCC
Department of Environment Commissioner Joins LPCC for Fall Luncheon
Members of the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) and other business leaders joined City of Chicago Department of Environment Commissioner Suzanne Malec-McKenna Thursday, October 8 for the LPCC’s annual Fall Luncheon. In a growing commitment to “Green” initiatives throughout Chicago, the LPCC tapped Commissioner Malec-McKenna to help inform local businesses about the steps they can take to contribute to the global environment.
October 12, 2009 :: Member
LPCC Member Donates School Supplies
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce member donates more than $500 in school supplies to neighborhood elementary school.
October 12, 2009 :: Community, LPCC
LPCC Gold Sponsor Spotlight: Diamond Bank
Check out the new, exciting Client Spotlight feature recently launched on Diamond Bank’s website at www.dbdiamond.com! Each month, they will highlight one of their valued customers in an effort to encourage continued success and share their stories. The spotlight appears on the bank’s homepage and links to a full feature story as well as the client’s website.
October 8, 2009 :: LPCC
October "Part of It, Proud of It" Recipient
Congratulations to Lush Cosmetics (859 W. Armitage) on being selected as LPCC’s October, “Part of it, Proud of it” recipient!
October 8, 2009 :: Business
Help Stop the Spread of the H1N1 Flu
The Chicago's Department of Public Health has provided tools for businesses and individuals to help control the spread of the so-called "Swine Flu". Continue reading to see what precautions you should take to prevent an outbreak.