LPCC Member Featured on 190 North

Posted on January 17, 2012 in Member

LPCC member Autrepart Nature was featured on ABC's 190 North on Sunday, January 15, 2012.

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Connections Corner: Goosey Burgers

Posted on January 12, 2012 in Member

VIDEO: Chef John McLean of Burger Bar Chicago creates a burger that celebrates the very best of tailgating: The Tailgate Burger, made with fellow members Goose Island's Mild Winter.

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Lincoln Park Massage Spa Honored

Posted on January 9, 2012 in Member

Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce member Lincoln Park Massage Spa has been named Best Massage in Chicago by the readers of CitySearch.

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Connections Corner: Partnership Earns Media Coverage

Posted on December 29, 2011 in Member

LPCC member Swirlz Cupcakes was just featured on InternetRetailer.com on December 28, 2011 about their use of PayCloud, a fellow chamber member.

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Calling All Campers

Posted on December 13, 2011 in Member
Calling All Campers

Although the cold, Chicago winter has set in, the summer sun is only months away. Registration will begin soon for Summer Camp at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.

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LPCC Member Again Visits A Klingon Christmas Carol

Posted on December 7, 2011 in Member

LPCC member and self-proclaimed "Trekie" Gil Matar again attended "A Klingon Christmas Carol" going on now at the Greenhouse Theater Center.

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LPCC Member Reviewed on Chicagoist

Posted on December 7, 2011 in Member

"The taste and artistry of our meal at Sono Wood Fired impressed us from start to finish."

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TriView Appoints Paul Pekofske as Managing Broker

Posted on November 30, 2011 in Member

LPCC member TriView Property and Investments announced today the appointment of Paul Pekofske as Managing Broker.

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LPCC Member Named Alumni Board President

Posted on November 29, 2011 in Member

Northern Illinois University's Alumni Association has announced the election of NIU graduate Francine Pepitone, class of 1974, as the new president of its board of directors.

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The Science Behind a Top Workplace

Posted on November 22, 2011 in Member

On November 15, The Chicago Tribune announced the Top 100 Workplaces in the Chicago-land area, naming TransNational Bankcard for a second year in a row. The list is comprised of companies whose employees completed a survey powered by Workplace Dynamics, of Pennsylvania.

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Save the Date: Internship Best Practices Forum

Posted on November 22, 2011 in Member

Join the DePaul University Career Center for a morning of discussion, expert legal advice on hiring interns and insight from a panel of employers and students.

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LPCC Member Featured on ABC Chicago

Posted on November 1, 2011 in Member

LPCC member Pay Cloud was featured on ABC Chicago as part of a story on protecting your personal information on smartphone apps. Great piece, David!

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15th Annual Aon Step Up for Kids

Posted on October 31, 2011 in Member

Register online today for the 15th Annual Aon Step Up for Kids taking place on Sunday, January 29, 2012. Climb 80 floors to the top of the Aon Center, one of Chicago’s tallest buildings, while raising money to support Children’s Memorial Hospital

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LPCC Member Featured on Racked Chicago

Posted on October 25, 2011 in Member

LPCC member PayCloud, a "virtual wallet" app for mobile phones introduced by TransNational, was featured on the online shopping blog Racked.

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LPCC Member Featured on Check, Please!

Posted on October 18, 2011 in Member

Sprout was recently featured on the popular WTTW show Check, Please! Click here to watch the clip.

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Connections Corner: Local Artist and Publication

Posted on October 14, 2011 in Member

Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce member Nancie King Mertz's artwork was featued as the cover of fellow member Windy City Guide's October - December 2011 issue. A great collaboration.

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Connections Corner: Girls Night Out

Posted on October 12, 2011 in Member

At the Saint Joseph Hospital "Girls' Night Out" on October 19, two LPCC members are working together to treat the assembled crowd right.

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Connections Corner: Klingon Christmas Redux

Posted on September 28, 2011 in Member

After successfully rallying his "geek friends" to A Klingon Christmas Carol at the Greenhouse Theater Center in 2010, Gil Matar is happy to report that he has invited another 15-20 of said geeks to attend the event in 2011.

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Neighborhood Group Launches New Website

Posted on September 12, 2011 in Member

The Park West Community Association is happy to announce their new website.

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LPCC Member Featured on WBEZ

Posted on August 17, 2011 in Member

Chicago Getaway Hostel's Mat Meadows was recently interviewed on WBEZ.

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Local Business Celebrates Eighth Birthday

Posted on August 10, 2011 in Member

Congratulations are in order for a member celebrating their eighth birthday this month.

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Member Loyalty Program Featured in TimeOut Chicago

Posted on August 4, 2011 in Member

LPCC member Transnational recently launched a new consumer loyalty program to benefit local businesses through a mobile phone app.

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Nature Museum Offers Eww! What's Eating You? Show

Posted on August 4, 2011 in Member

Eww! What’s Eating You? is the Nature Museum’s must-see exhibition that digs into the history of humans and our closest companions--the parasites that live inside us!

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LPCC Member Offers Discounted IT Services

Posted on July 25, 2011 in Member

Tech Shield Lincoln Park loves their neighbors - and wants to offer them discounted computer services.

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Children's Memorial Hospital Selects Developer

Posted on July 14, 2011 in Community, Member

Children’s Memorial Hospital today (July 14, 2011) announced that it has selected Chicago development firm McCaffery Interests, Inc. to begin contract negotiations to re-develop its Lincoln Park properties when the hospital moves downtown in June of 2012.

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Hospital, LPCC Member Improves Services

Posted on July 13, 2011 in Member

The Illinois Department of Public Health has designated Saint Joseph Hospital in Lincoln Park as a Level III Perinatal Care facility, effective immediately.

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LPCC Member Named Number One on Tourism Website

Posted on July 12, 2011 in Member

Gold Coast Guest House Bed & Breakfast achieved Number One ranking for Chicago Bed & Breakfasts on Trip Advisor.

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LPCC Member Launches New Website

Posted on June 29, 2011 in Member

LPCC member and professional coach Gail Zelitzky recently launched a new website to promote her services, business professionals, strategic growth and more.

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LPCC Member Named President of Lincoln Park Community Shelter

Posted on June 14, 2011 in Member

LPCC member Gilaad Matar of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney has been selected as president of the Lincoln Park Community Shelter's Board of Directors.

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LPCC Member Earns Industry Honor

Posted on June 7, 2011 in Member

Jim Pomposelli, LPCC Board Member and mortgage broker with Chicago Bancorp, was recently honored by Chicago Agent Magazine.

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LPCC Member Expands Beauty Treatment Services

Posted on June 2, 2011 in Member

Art + Science salon now offers feather extensions in addition to other hair and beauty services.

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LPCC Member Launches Consumer & Merchant Deal Site

Posted on May 13, 2011 in Member

New innovative platform allows Consumers to find real-time local deals on services and products they want, While Enabling Merchants full control over their social marketing campaign.

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From the corporate world to the kids' zone

Posted on May 11, 2011 in Member

In 2008, Jason Pullukat, 33, decided to move from his job in the corporate world at Kraft foods to become the owner of a franchise of the Goddard School in Lincoln Park. Located on Armitage and Clifton avenues, the school-serving children from six weeks to six years-opened this past week.

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Juvenile Protective Association Receives Service Award

Posted on May 10, 2011 in Member

In 2010, more than 26,000 children in Illinois (including 7,000 in Cook County) were victims of child abuse or neglect, usually at the hand of their parents. The Juvenile Protective Association (JPA), a private, non-profit child welfare agency established in Chicago by Jane Addams in 1901, is on the front lines of preventing child abuse and preserving families.

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The Goddard School located in Chicago is Open and Enrolling

Posted on May 6, 2011 in Member

The Goddard SchoolŪ, the premier preschool childcare center for children from six weeks to six-years-old, located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago at 1127 W. Armitage opened Monday, May 2nd.

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LPCC Member Adapts E-Newsletter Outreach

Posted on May 6, 2011 in Member

LPCC Member H.E.R.O Ftiness recently announced that they will be adapting their E-Newsletter outreach to better serve their clients.

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Neighborhood Association Re-Elects President

Posted on April 19, 2011 in Member

Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce member, the Diversey Harbor Lakeview Association has re-elected Gene Fisher as its Executive Director.

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The Chicago Organizer Offers Hosiery Hanger

Posted on April 19, 2011 in Member

Terri Albert of The Chicago Organizer has become a local reseller of a new organizing product called The Hosiery Hanger which debuted at the recent Chicago Housewares Show.

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LPCC Member Featured in Crain's Chicago Business

Posted on April 12, 2011 in Member

"Three years ago, Lori Andre, owner of Lori's Designer Shoes, decided to get serious about selling her footwear and accessories online (LorisShoes.com). She'd maintained a website for 12 years and noticed that each time she improved the site, there was a jump in sales."

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Member Featured in USA Today

Posted on April 6, 2011 in Member

LPCC member the Chicago Getaway Hostel was featued in a USA Today article about Chicago area hostels.

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Lincoln Park Community Shelter Wins Service Award

Posted on March 25, 2011 in Member

LPCC member, Lincoln Park Community Shelter, has been recognized with the "Service Excellence Award" by the Emergency Fund.

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Noble Tree Coffee Catering!

Posted on March 24, 2011 in Member

Noble Tree is providing local businesses with Metropolis coffee at a 20% discount for their office meetings and special events.

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Volunteer for Breakfast at the Lincoln Park Community Shelter

Posted on March 10, 2011 in Member

Support a local non-profit and LPCC member by volunteering at the Lincoln Park Community Shelter.

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LPCC Members Respond to Chicago Sun-Times Article

Posted on March 3, 2011 in Member

The following Letter to the Editor was submitted to the Chicago Sun-Times in response to an article on the development of Lincoln Park Hospital by the developer of the project and several community representatives, of which some are LPCC members.

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LPCC Member Honored by Young Non-Profit Professionals Group

Posted on March 2, 2011 in Member

An LPCC member was honored by the Young Non-Profit Professionals for their efforts in the community.

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Long-Time Member Changes Ownership

Posted on February 28, 2011 in Member

After purchasing the practice in January, 2010 from long time owner Janet Gutrich, Dr. Vincent Domingo and his staff are dedicated to helping people heal without drugs or surgery.

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State Rep. Commends LPCC Member for Blizzard Service

Posted on February 9, 2011 in Member

In an article printed in the February 9-15, 2011 edition of the Inside-Booster newspaper (also an LPCC member), State Representative Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) commended St. Joseph Hospital and their staff and doctors.

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Victory Gardens Theater Announces 2011-2012 Season

Posted on February 9, 2011 in Member

Victory Gardens Theater is thrilled to announce their schedule for the 2011-2012 season.

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Connections Corner: Members Help You Celebrate Valentine's Day

Posted on February 9, 2011 in Member

Three Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce members worked to develop a connection and program to help residents celebrate Valentine's Day in style.

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Connections Corner: Members Partner to Benefit Non-Profit

Posted on January 17, 2011 in Member

As a board member with the Lincoln Park Community Shelter, an LPCC member, Gil Matar was charged with finding volunteers for the annual LPCS breakfast.

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LPCC Member Honored By Angie's List - Round 2

Posted on January 5, 2011 in Member

Dryer Vent Wizard of Northshore Chicago earns coveted 2010 Angie’s List Super Service Award!

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LPCC Member Honored on Angie's List

Posted on January 5, 2011 in Member

With offices located in Chicago’s beautiful Lincoln Park neighborhood, TriView Property & Investments has been awarded the prestigious 2010 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies.

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LPCC Member Featured on WGN News

Posted on January 5, 2011 in Member

LPCC member eDrop Off was featured on the WGN News on Wednesday, January 6, 2011. The clip is available on the player by following this link.

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LPCC Member Featured in Chicago Sun-Times

Posted on December 20, 2010 in Member

LPCC member Days Inn Chicago was featured in the December 20, 2010 edition of the Chicago Sun-Times for their reputation as a band-friendly hotel.  The complete article is availble below.As Printed in the Chicago Sun-TimesDecember 20, 2010By: David HoekstraLocal hotel gets rock ’n’ roll reputation For mid-level rock ’n’ roll bands, the door from a hotel lobby doesn’t always open to a stairway to heaven.During the mid-1980s, the Cramps and Ramones stayed at the since-razed Spa Motel, 5414 N. Lincoln.

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Connections Corner: LPCC Event Leads to Klingon Christmas

Posted on December 13, 2010 in Member

While attending the LPCC's November Coffee Connection, Gil Matar of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney learned that the Greenhouse Theater Center (the event host) was planning a special production for the holiday season, and brought nine of his friends with for the show!

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LPCC Member Offers Advertising Opportunity

Posted on December 13, 2010 in Member

LPCC member and local fitness center XSport Fitness is presenting a targeted, multi-tiered and impression driven advertising opportunity to their fellow LPCC businesses.

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LPCC Member Wins First Place at Art Show

Posted on November 22, 2010 in Member

Nancie King Mertz of Art de Triumph & Artful Framer Studios was awarded 1st place in the Richeson 75 Landscapes International Contest in Appleton, Wisconsin. Photo within!

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New Employee at Member Business Puts CEO in Check

Posted on November 8, 2010 in Member

Switchfast’s CEO James Anderson has fallen. New hire Dylan Zeigler took Anderson to the limits and broke him down in the final minutes of a recent meeting.

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New York Times Praises LPCC Member's Performance

Posted on October 25, 2010 in Member

Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce member Steppenwolf Theatre Company recently received a glowing review for their production of "Detroit" by the New York Times.

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LPCC Member Reminds Women to Make Their Health a Priority

Posted on September 27, 2010 in Member

As National Women’s Health and Fitness Day (September 29) approaches, Fit Lincoln Park is reaching out the to the community to remind women to make their health a priority.

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LPCC Member Featured on Chicago Works

Posted on September 13, 2010 in Member

Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce member Furtastik was featured on the City of Chicago's Chicago Works program dedicated to the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and their resources for small businesses. Footage for the segment was shot during the LPCC and Lakeview Chamber co-sponsored ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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Two LPCC Members Featured in TimeOut Chicago

Posted on August 27, 2010 in Member

In the August 19-25 edition of TimeOut Chicago, two active members of the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce were featured.

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Connections Corner: LPCC Member Takes Full Advantage of Membership

Posted on August 16, 2010 in Member

Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) member Justin Clifford of Switchfast Technologies recently shared several of the powerful and meaningful connections he has formed during the past few months while being an active LPCC member.

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Connections Corner: Tradeshow Combines Several Member Businesses

Posted on August 9, 2010 in Member

The annual tradeshow and reception organized by Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce member Francine Marketing, an Innerworkings Corporation will feature several LPCC members in various levels of participation.

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"Sunrise Under the Union Bridge" Chosen for an Award

Posted on August 5, 2010 in Member

LPCC member Nancie King Mertz just competed along with 57 artists for awards in the leading plein air painting competition on the East Coast.

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LPCC Member Featured on National Television

Posted on August 3, 2010 in Member

Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company was featured on TLC’s new show BEST FOOD EVER on July 31st.

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Geja's Celebrates 45 Years in Lincoln Park

Posted on July 29, 2010 in Member

Congratulations are in order for Geja's Cafe, perennial candidate for "Most Romantic Restaurant" in Chicago, as they celebrate their 45th year in Lincoln Park.

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Connections Corner: LPCC Member Triple Play

Posted on July 28, 2010 in Member

LPCC member Rickey Gold has hired Lina Tuv of Talina Design for a project she's doing for the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center.It's a LPCC member triple play! Congrats on the connection!

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Connections Corner: LPCC Event Leads to Partnership

Posted on July 19, 2010 in Member

LPCC members Harry Massel from Prudential Rubloff Properties and Chris Ramsey of Lincoln Park Massage Spa will be partnering in July for an upcoming open house for realtors.

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Connections Corner: Member Provides Pet Services

Posted on July 14, 2010 in Member

After reading about the ribbon-cutting ceremony the LPCC helped organize to welcome Furtastik in the E-Newsletter, a fellow member immediately booked their services.

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Connections Corner: Members Partner for Networking Cruise

Posted on July 13, 2010 in Member

The LPCC is thrilled to see three members working together yet again for a memorable night on Lake Michigan!

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Connections Corner: LPCC Member Works Out at Local Gym

Posted on July 12, 2010 in Member

One LPCC member partners with another, not for business but for personal well-being.

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Lincoln Park Zoo Completes Nature Boardwalk

Posted on June 25, 2010 in Member

On Thursday, June 24, 2010 the Lincoln Park Zoo officially opened its new Nature Boardwalk - a creative and educational new feature at the famous South Pond.

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"Hi, Neighbor!" Show Draws Crowd and Chamber Connections

Posted on June 9, 2010 in Member

Annual Summer Launch of new work in the gallery & party in ArtDeTriumph & Artful Framer Studios' courtyard!

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LPCC Member Offers Printing Discount for Fellow Members

Posted on June 8, 2010 in Member

LPCC member Minuteman Press has special pricing to promote for fellow LPCC members.

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Connections Corner: Members Offer Ways to Pamper Mom

Posted on April 28, 2010 in Member

LPCC members Lincoln Park Massage Spa and Geja's Cafe offered a package deal for moms this Mother's Day.

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LPCC Communications Director, Member Business Featured in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Posted on March 15, 2010 in LPCC, Member

LPCC director of marketing and communications Padraic Swanton and Jay Goltz, a local businessman with several LPCC member businesses were featured in an article about Pittsburgh's parking meter debate.

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Gemini Bistro Featured in Chicago Tribune

Posted on January 14, 2010 in Member

LPCC member Gemini Bistro was featured in the "Play" section of the January 14, 2010 edition of the Chicago Tribune.

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