Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce Seeking Nominations
The Chamber is accepting nominations for its 2009 Business Awards. Recipients will be recognized during the February 9, 2010 Membership Luncheon, held at Francesca’s on 95th, 6248 W. 95th Street. All nominations are due to the Chamber office no later than Friday, January 22, 2010. Self nominations are acceptable. The awards are as follow:
Outstanding Chamber Member & Business Person. The nominee must be a Chamber member in good standing who has an operating history of at least five years and demonstrates excellence in business practices, leadership and positive revenue growth. This member/business also must demonstrate a commitment to the improvement of the Oak Lawn business community and the betterment of the Village.
Outstanding Chamber Outreach Award. The nominee must be a Chamber member in good standing who demonstrates a commitment to the social and economic development of the Chamber through participation at and financial support of Chamber programs and events. This member also must show excellence in business practices, leadership and positive revenue growth.
Click This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to obtain a nomination form or call the Chamber office at (708) 424-8300.
Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce 2010 CheckAwards Gift Checkbooks Now on Sale!
The second annual edition of the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce CheckAwards Gift Checkbooks™ are now on sale. Each book costs $30 and contains gift checks – valued at more than $700 – redeemable at nearly 30 Oak Lawn merchants. Shoppers may present a coupon for a monetary discount applied toward their purchase when shopping or dining at any of the participating businesses.
“Demand for the checkbook is growing and we’re excited to let the community know about this second edition which provides even greater value than our inaugural book,” says Glen Kato, president of the Oak Lawn Chamber. “More than ever, it’s important that residents understand the value in shopping locally to support our hometown merchants.”
Businesses featured in the 2010 book include: Archer Bank, Avenue Florist, Francesca’s on 95th, Wagner’s Seafood, The Gateway Motel, Beggars Pizza, Heaven Sent, Huck Finn Donuts, Les Bros. Restaurant, Liberty Tax Service, Nancy J. Koss Salon, Oak Lawn Car Wash, Oak Lawn Park District Aquatics, Y.B. Hungry, Serendipity Children’s Upscale Resale Shop, SportClips, The BookEnds Café, The 95th Street Grill (in the Hilton Oak Lawn), The Children’s Museum, Top Notch Beefburgers West, Touch of Sun Tanning and Vino Tinto Wine Bar.
“I plan on making the Gift Checkbook part of my holiday gift giving,” says Rita Olsen, Chamber Board member. “It’s essential for anyone who lives, works or visits our community.”
Gift Checkbooks always are available for purchase at the Oak Lawn Chamber Office, 5314 W. 95th Street, and all Chamber events. The Chamber accepts cash, checks, Visa/MasterCard/Discover.
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