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Boulevard Caffe Asks for Weekend Hours Extension

Agnes Wheeler, co-owner of Boulevard Caffe, and her father Chris Miscierewicz, were approved for a restaurant hours extension from 10 p.m. until midnight on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at a Mount Prospect Village Hall meeting last week.

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Posted: 8/4/2009 | Comments (0)

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Mount Prospect Park District “Goes Green”

The Mount Prospect Park District launched an eco-committee last year to create more recycling opportunities for the facility and its residents. In April, the park district collected 1,850 small electronic devices at an e-cycling event in honor of Earth Day. The park district will hold a similar event in November.

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Posted: 8/4/2009 | Comments (0)

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Chamber Members Should Attend Kiyota/Bristol Court After Hours

The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce thanks the more than 70 Chamber members who attended the Business After Hours and Celebrity Cook Out last Monday. We are excited to announce next month's Business After Hours, "East Meets West," at Bristol Court Banquets.

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Posted: 7/28/2009 | Comments (0)

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Mount Prospect Fire Station Opens Green Building Next Year

The Mount Prospect Fire Department will open its first energy-efficient station at the beginning of next year. This fire station, the new Station 14, will earn recognition in an international green certification system.

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Posted: 7/28/2009 | Comments (0)

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Integrity Payroll Solutions Turns to New Media to Increase Awareness

Integrity Payroll Solutions, LLC is embracing new media to spread the word about its paycheck service. Vice President of Marty Bank, who opened the service in January, began an online business community with a website and Facebook account.

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Posted: 7/21/2009 | Comments (0)

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Window Display Available at the Chamber of Commerce

The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce allows businesses to take advantage of its downtown storefront window with an opportunity to rent it for display purposes. This location is passed by 22,000 vehicles and 5,000 METRA train riders daily and can be rented for the month for just $100. As of July, the Chamber may still accommodate members who wish to rent in October or November.

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Posted: 7/21/2009 | Comments (0)

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Area Companies Provide New Roof for Central School

With the help of cranes, cherry-pickers, forklifts and semi trucks, Peterson Roofing, Inc. has constructed a new roof for the 1896 Central School at the Mount Prospect Historical Society.

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Posted: 7/21/2009 | Comments (0)

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Chamber Offers Use of Online Videos, New Technology to Members

Businesses may benefit from exposure and guidance through the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce’s new online videos, which focus on ways members may take advantage of new technology.

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Posted: 7/14/2009 | Comments (0)

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MP Chamber Encourages 3/50 Project, “Shop Local” Program

The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce is happy to support the 3/50 Project, a plan that encourages residents to shop at three local brick-and-mortar businesses that they would like to see stay in the community.

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Posted: 7/14/2009 | Comments (0)

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Join the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce on Facebook, Twitter

The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce has added Twitter and Facebook to its community outreach. Please use these electronic resources, as well as the LinkedIn Chamber group, to contact us online.

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Posted: 7/14/2009 | Comments (0)

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Chamber Membership Includes Business Directory Features

Business trends encourage Mount Prospect Chamber Members to make the most of their membership to increase revenue and build connections in this challenging economy.

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Posted: 7/7/2009 | Comments (0)

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Adding the Chamber to your Marketing Makes Sense in a Down Economy!

The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce will continue to provide local businesses with integral marketing opportunities combined with online advertising.

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Posted: 7/7/2009 | Comments (0)

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Capannari Ice Cream Discusses New Marketing Opportunities for Businesses

Katie Dolan Dix, owner of Capannari Ice Cream, a trendsetter among Mount Prospect businesses, discusses her company’s recent website revamp, eCommerce and Facebook page with Mount Prospect Chamber intern Kristin Ellertson.

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Posted: 7/7/2009 | Comments (0)

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Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce Block Party

The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce’s 10th Annual Block Party will be held on Saturday, July 25 from 4pm to 10:30pm. The "Streets of Mount Prospect" business tents will be open until 8pm, and most children's activities will remain open until 9pm.

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Posted: 6/30/2009 | Comments (0)

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Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce and Northwest Community Hospital Hosting 5K Walk/Run

The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce and Northwest Community Hospital will host the first 5K Walk/Run Corporate Challenge in Kensington Business Park on August 6. This event seeks to boost business morale, build teamwork and promote each company’s products and services. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Northwest Suburban United Way.

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Posted: 6/30/2009 | Comments (0)