Friday, April 22, 2011

The WOO: A Latin Jazz Suite for Soprano Saxophone





Sydney-based, saxophonist Peter MacDonough. His latest album, "The WOO: A Latin Jazz Suite for Soprano Saxophone" is a re-write of the soundtrack to "The Wizard of Oz" in Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian rhythms for Soprano Saxophone. This album features Grammy nominees Jovino Santos Neto and Mark Levine.





sample and purchase Peter MacDonough, The Woo

Monday, April 18, 2011

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Anniversary Party

PRESS RELEASE

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce (Chicago) is celebrating two yearsRogers Park Chamber of Commerce
of representing local businesses and service organizations in Rogers Park. Everyone is invited to attend at Quest Network Services on Saturday, April 30th, 2011.

The event will begin with a meet and greet, introductions and networking at 5pm. Followed by guest speakers, presentations and group photos by a professional photographer. Business owners will have an opportunity to learn more about and join the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce during the event as well.

Guest speakers for the celebration will include members and business service organizations. Membership certificates will be presented to chamber members and tastings will be provided by several local restaurants, cafes and bakeries.


The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce has a diverse mix of businesses and service organizations that range from restaurants to business services, a fitness center, a wine shop, a custom letterpress print shop and more. It is in every businesses best interest to join the chamber and unify our efforts to improve your business and stimulate an orderly economic growth, enriching our community of Rogers Park. - Bill Morton, Chamber President



Location: Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626

Date/Time: Saturday, April 30th, 2011 / 5pm - 10pm

Invites/Pricing: Everyone who is interested in increasing their business should attend. Anyone interested in improving Rogers Park should attend. Invite your friends and neighbors. There is no charge for this event.

Please bring: Business cards, Promotional materials and warm greetings for your neighbors.

Note: If you are considering joining the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce, please review the rate card. Rate cards will also be available at this event.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Rogers Park Chamber To Unify Businesses

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Membership DriveRogers Park Chamber of Commerce

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce is attempting to unify Rogers Park businesses calling every business in the community to join the official chamber of commerce.

From restaurants to financial services to home based businesses, the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce invites each and every business in Rogers Park and those who do business in Rogers Park to join together in an attempt to elevate the overall business climate of the neighborhood. Chamber President Bill Morton stated "During these very difficult economic times we need to work together to not only survive, but succeed. Longevity is key in developing a business and a community".

Current members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce include local businesses A&T Grill, Charmers Cafe, Dream Town Realty, Leona's, Taste Food & Wine, Tweedle Press, V-Tone Fitness and others. Membership rates and Membership application are located on the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce website.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Membership in the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Really Pays Off


Membership in the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Really Pays Off

Local Neighborhood Mix writer recognizes the benefits of Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce membership.

Featured local contributor Whitney Levon researched her subject well when she wrote her article on the benefits of membership in the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce. Levon writes "The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce offers several perks to local businesses that join the organization. These perks are all in addition to the usual opportunities to network that you will find in other chambers. Many organizations offer business-to-business networking opportunities and the chance to have your business listed on their website, but not much more than that".

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce President Bill Morton stated regarding the article "It was a breath of fresh air to read that a local writer really understands that our chamber of commerce is pushing forward to benefit our members and our community in any way that we can. We really do everything possible in the best interest of business in Rogers Park including not only networking events, internet marketing and shoveling storefronts during the winter, but offering many useful options that are geared to build and strengthen our local businesses".

Two examples of member benefits include a $40 discount for graphic design or letterpress printing at member Tweedle Press and One month of free internet service with the purchase of a Clear internet package from member Quest Network Services.

The article Membership in the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Really Pays Off by Whitney Levon can be found here.

Friday, March 11, 2011

Tax Advice from the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

Tax Advice from the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce


PRESS RELEASE Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce uses A.L. Taylor & Associates, P.C., Certified Public Accountants, Business Consultants when it comes time to file our taxes.

Their specialties include Representing audited clients before the IRS, Non-profit accounting and auditing, Accounting for small businesses and Income tax preparation. They additionally have experience in creating 501C3 Non-Profit organizations.

Ayton L. Taylor, CPA - President Office: (773) 995-2990 Fax: (773) 995-2995 http://www.altaylorcpas.com/

Have a great day!

- Bill Morton, Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce / http://www.rogerspark.cc/

773 824-7400 - Call to join us!


note: A.L. Taylor & Associates, P.C., Certified Public Accountants are business members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce. This message is part of our Referral Program member benefit.

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Mardi Gras Party - Chicago



Mardi Gras Party - Chicago

Dinner by Chef Geno Bahena inspired by the movie “Like Water for Chocolate” will be available for purchase on the first level and a New Orleans-inspired cash bar.

No cover Mardi Gras-themed masquerade party downstairs with the much anticipated return of 4x Records artist DJ Acyd.

Saturday, March 5th, 2011 7pm

Los Moles Restaurant
3140 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60657

Check the place out here:
www.LosMoles.net

Monday, February 21, 2011

Tom Westgard threatens to sue Rogers Park in 1,000 Words for runoff election prediction

Tom Westgard threatens to sue Rogers Park in 1,000 Words for runoff election prediction

Former attorney Thomas J. Westgard contacted Rogers Park in 1,000 Words early this morning with the threat of a lawsuit because of a public election prediction that did not favor longtime 49th Ward incumbent alderman Joseph A. Moore.

A copy of the twitter.com link to prediction is as follows:


RogersPark1000 Rogers Park
Bold #49thWard #Alderman #race #prediction from #RogersPark in 1,000 Words http://rp1000.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-49th-ward-prediction.html


Westgard, recently being linked to the James Ginderske aldermanic campaign-fold-for Alderman Joe Moore, stated that "Rogers Park in 1,000 Words is a participant of a growing effort to overthrow Alderman Joe Moore in the coming 2011 Aldermanic election".

Additionally linked to the former The Urban Coaster newspaper with James Ginderske, Westgard's Mountain of Evidence blog has also been utilized in a pro-Moore fashion, bashing those whom are not under the direct control or direction of the incumbent 49th Ward alderman, including the former Don Gordon aldermanic campaign, the current Brian White aldermanic campaign, the current Blane Roberts aldermanic write-in campaign, the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce (note: not the Rogers Park Business Alliance), Lorraine Swanson's Lake Effect News and members of the Park Advisory Councils (located North of Howard Street).

Bill Morton of Rogers Park in 1,000 Words stated that " rather than just a prediction of a run-off in the upcoming 2011 election... After all of these threats and injustices, I am now dedicated to making the run-off a reality. Someone has to take a stand for the our community, and apparently my bold prediction for a 2011 run-off election was not enough".