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Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Midsummer Downtown Block Party T-shirt Design Contest

The Mount Prospect Chamber invites all artists or aspiring artists to enter a T-shirt design contest for the best design promoting our annual Midsummer Downtown Block Party on July 25, 2009. The proceeds from sale of the T-shirt will help fund programs and publications that are delivered to all residents of Mount Prospect.

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Posted: 4/22/2009 | Comments (0)

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

A National Day of Prayer is being celebrated on Thursday, May 7th. Mayor Irvana Wilks invites you to begin your day with other members of the Mount Prospect Community in a morning of reflection. This is the 10th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast.

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Posted: 4/22/2009 | Comments (0)

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce Now Offering Identity Theft Program As An Added Benefit For Membe

The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Aback & Associates to provide its many members with the myIDsite identity theft program for chamber members.

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Posted: 4/14/2009 | Comments (0)

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

5K Run/Walk Scheduled for Kensington Industrial Park

Announcing the first ever Mount Prospect Corporate Challenge 5K Run/Walk scheduled to take place at the Kensington Industrial Park on August 6, 2009. The event will be hosted by the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce and a portion of the proceeds will go toward the Northwest Suburban United Way.

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Posted: 4/14/2009 | Comments (0)

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

BEST PLACES BELONG TO CHAMBER

The best places to work tend to belong to their local chamber of commerce, according to a recent study by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). Of Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" in the United States and Canada this year, 94 are members of their local chamber, including all of the top 24.

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Posted: 4/14/2009 | Comments (0)

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

10 Tips for Working the Room

Networking can serve as a valuable strategy for getting a lead on a job, gathering intelligence, or catching the special attention of a company recruiter. Most of us are not born minglers. As difficult or awkward as it may feel at first, the ability to meet and make a positive, professional impression on people will become ever more important as your career advances and develops. Here are some tips to get you started.

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Posted: 4/1/2009 | Comments (0)

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Cellular Phone Use in a Vehicle in Mount Prospect

We frequently get asked, Is it illegal to operate a motor vehicle in Mount Prospect while using a handheld cellular telephone? The short answer is, “No.” In May of 2005, the City of Chicago enacted an ordinance prohibiting the use of handheld cellular telephones by automobile operators with some limited exceptions; such as using the cellular phone to call 911.

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Posted: 4/1/2009 | Comments (0)

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Transit Project Supported by the Chamber

The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce fully supports the goal of the Northwest Corridor Transit Project to create a high quality and high capacity transit system to serve the Northwest Corridor, centered on Interstate 90 from Rosemont through Mount Prospect to Elgin, Illinois.

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Posted: 4/1/2009 | Comments (0)

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

The Power of Public Relations: A Basic Guide to Getting Noticed

Before you begin to develop the materials for your announcement, you need to determine the news value associated with it. There are a number of questions you need to ask yourself - the same questions the media will be asking themselves once they receive your news.

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Posted: 3/25/2009 | Comments (0)

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Top Golf Event Kicks Off Chamber Outings

You're invited to our Golf Outing Kick Off Event at TOPGolf! April 21, 2009 - 4:00-8:00pm

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Posted: 3/25/2009 | Comments (0)

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Leadership in the Community

Where do leaders come from? Who has the responsibility for leadership development in Mount Prospect? Where will future Chamber leaders be found? There are more than 1,000 leadership development programs in the United States. The time has come for the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce to take the lead and establish such a program for our community.

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Posted: 3/25/2009 | Comments (0)

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

The Real Value Of Joining A Chamber of Commerce

A national study reveals that membership in a local chamber of commerce can significantly boost a business’s image among consumers, as well as among other businesses. In a scientific survey of 2000 U.S. adults, The Schapiro Group, an Atlanta-based strategic consulting firm, found positive perceptions of chamber members in a number of areas, including overall favorability, consumer awareness and reputation, and likelihood of future patronage.

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Posted: 3/17/2009 | Comments (0)

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Chamber of Commerce Orientation on Friday

The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce is the independent association of area businesses devoted to promoting free enterprise, as well as fostering the growth and development of the community. This week Friday, March 20, there will be an orientation for all member businesses at the chamber offices beginning at 8:30am. This is an opportunity to learn more about chamber programs and discounts.

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Posted: 3/17/2009 | Comments (0)

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Transit Project Supported by the Chamber

The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce fully supports the goal of the Northwest Corridor Transit Project to create a high quality and high capacity transit system to serve the Northwest Corridor, centered on Interstate 90 from Rosemont through Mount Prospect to Elgin, Illinois.

Read Full Story »

Posted: 3/17/2009 | Comments (1)

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Networking: Person to Person / Face to Facebook

Networking is the art of building relationships. In today’s communication-driven business environment, it is critical that business owners clearly identify their network contacts, develop a personalized networking plan, and build an administrative process to manage it all.

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Posted: 3/10/2009 | Comments (0)

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