April 2015

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Chambergram

Volume 36, Issue 4

April 2015

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President’s Message

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New Members

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Business As Usual

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What’s Happening

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Resource Corner

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State of the Village The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Mayor Daniel McLaughlin’s annual State of the Village Address held Wednesday, March 11 at the Elements Conference Center & Banquets in Orland Park. More than 170 business owners and residents attended the event for a briefing on the Village’s yearly progress and future plans.

Mayor Daniel McLaughlin reports on the Village’s yearly progress and future plans.

Bonnie Hollaway (right) and Maureen Wentz greet guests during the State of the Village Luncheon.

OPACC Executive Director Keloryn Putnam (left to right) poses with Mayor Daniel McLaughlin and OPACC President Heather Warthen. Orland Park Police Chief Tim McCarthy and OPACC President Heather Warthen

Mayor Daniel McLaughlin (left) accepts the 2014 Municipal Development Award from Joseph P Schwieterman, director of the Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development at DePaul University. The Village also received the Commuter Rail Station Area Development Award, honoring Ninety7Fifty Project at 143rd Street Metra Station. Baird & Warner representatives Marty King (left) and Michael Elwood

From the Top...

President’s Message Be prepared.

I never participated in Girl Scouts, but I am the daughter of an Eagle Scout and I’ve covered enough with Scouts at all levels during my time as Editor of The Orland Park Prairie to know that one particular the Scout motto above can be applied to local business as well. I know a lot of times business owners and employees can get stuck in a rut, doing the same thing over and over. While some can argue “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it,” I can argue that person likely didn’t invent the next iPhone or Fitbit or Keurig K-Cup. When it comes to business, you always need to seek opportunities that will help get you and your business ahead. Lucky for you the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce offers several opportunities to help you and your business succeed, or be prepared to succeed. This year, you may have noticed we changed what was once called “Monthly Membership Meetings” to “Success in Business Series.” We’ve changed up days and times so we can try and help people find at least one they can attend. We also are alternating between sitdown breakfasts and lunches at Silver Lake Country Club and bringing a brown bag lunch to the Orland Park Public Library or Orland Park Civic Center. Last month, we held the State of the Village Address with Mayor Dan McLaughlin for

the first time at Homewood Suites by Hilton Elements Conference Center. Thank you to the Mayor and Village Staff for helping making this event another success!

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Success In Business Tuesday, April 28, Marketing Presentation Heather Warthen, 22nd Century Media Garry Polodna, SOAR Creative Group 11:45 – 1pm Orland Park Civic Center

Later this month for the Success in Business Series, myself and Garry Polodna of SOAR Creative Group will do a presentation on ways to market your business and get it the attention it deserves. Some light networking will kick things off at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, at the Orland Park Civic Center. If you’re looking for some new ideas, pack your lunch and plan to attend this event. To see a complete list of times, dates and places for the entire series, see below.

Tuesday, May 19 Glenn Horton, The Horton Group 7:45 - 9am Silver Lake Country Club Wednesday, September 23 George Mitchell, Mitchell Flowers 11:30 – 1pm Silver Lake Country Club

One more event not to miss this month – the 2015 Orland Women’s Networking Annual Luncheon – is scheduled for 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23. This event has become so popular over the years that the Orland Women’s Networking (OWN) now hosts OWN Mix & Mingle events. I know I look forward to this annual luncheon each year and also cross my fingers that I will be the lucky woman (or man - because yes, men are also invited!) to walk out of there the winner of the James & Sons Jewelry raffle. For more information, visit the Calendar page on the OPACC website at www.orlandparkchamber. org.

Wednesday, October 28 Speaker TBD 11:30 – 1pm Silver Lake Country Club

I was proud to report that we opened 2014 with Chicago Magazine naming Orland Park one of the best places to live and we ended the year by passing the village’s 22nd consecutive balanced budget while keeping the property tax levy flat for the last four years. The village is very stable with a reasonable amount of debt which is one reason Standard and Poor’s and Moody’s have given Orland Park some of the highest bond ratings in the country.

2015 OPACC Leadership Team Executive Director Keloryn Putnam Executive Board President Heather Warthen 22nd Century Media

First Vice President Renee Oswald Your Mind Over Matter

Second Vice President debi Ross Inside Looks by debi Ross

Treasurer Wednesday, November 18 Structured Networking 7:45 – 9am Silver Lake Country Club Please visit www. orlandparkchamber.org, Calendar of Events, for all event details

Remember to shop local,

Renee Tabor Metamorphosis

Secretary Paul Novak Waddell & Reed

Immediate Past President Rob Wehmeier Wehmeier Portraits

22nd Century Media

Mayor’s News and Notes

Thank you to everyone who helped with and attended the State of the Village Luncheon in March. It was nice to see so many familiar faces and meet those who are new to the chamber. We video recorded the presentation and it will be airing on cable television and will be available on the village’s YouTube Channel at www.YouTube. com/villageoforlandpark.

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Board of Directors Mike Buck Law Offices of Michael A Buck

I was happy to report that the village’s sales taxes have been increasing. We estimate a 4.5% increase in 2014 over 2013 -- going from $19.2 million to just over $20 million. Home sales are up as well. Prices for existing homes have been increasing.

Eleven retaining walls were needed requiring a tremendous amount of work. When that much work is going on at each end of LaGrange Road, any surprises or weather-related issues can really affect a schedule. In addition, we added about $10 million dollars in aesthetic improvements that will make LaGrange Road reflect the kind of appearance that we have all come to expect.

Last year, 141 new businesses chose Orland Park as a good place to locate their business. We realize the importance of our business community and fostering a good business climate is something that we take very seriously.

This year we will be creating the Orland Park History Museum. We anticipate it will be set up and open to the public by the end of the year. Home Depot is donating $5,000 in supplies plus labor for this effort.

The Illinois Department of Transportation’s current $100 million LaGrange Road Improvement Project started around this time last year. It was originally scheduled to be completed at the end of this year and is a little behind schedule.

All in all, there are many opportunities in Orland Park and we are proud to make Orland Park a great community in which to live, work and play.

This was not your typical road widening project although that alone would be a huge project!

Daniel J. McLaughlin, Mayor

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Village of Orland Park

Susan Byrne Coldwell Banker Lynn Cialdella Parkway Bank & Trust Company Mike Hardek MB Financial Bank,NA Ray Klosowski Mulcahy, Pauritsh, Salvador & Co, Ltd. Keith Massey Standard Bank & Trust Karen Nemeth BMO Harris Bank, N.A. Ed Schussler Village of Orland Park, Trustee Andy Varga American Family Insurance

Welcome New Members

A.J. Exteriors Inc. Adam Joniak 17343 S. Parker Road Homer Glen, IL 60491 Phone: (630) 313-9805 [email protected] www.ajexteriors.com Contruction

Law Office of James G. Richert James Richert 10723 W. 159th Street Orland Park, IL 60467 Phone: (708) 364-1760 [email protected] http://richertlawoffice.com Attorney

Arthritis Foundation Amanda Clayton 35 E. Wacker Drive Suite 2260 Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: (312) 372-2080 [email protected] www.arthritis.org Not For Profit - Service Organization

Lexington of Orland Park Christina Doege 14601 S. John Humphrey Drive Orland Park, IL 60462 Phone: (708) 349-8300 christina.doege@lexingtonhealth. com www.lexingtonhealth.com Nursing/Skilled Rehabilitation

Avalon Realty Associates LLC Carlo Santucci 3315 Algonquin Road Rolling Meadows, Il 60008 Phone: (847) 506-1000 [email protected] www.avalonreal.com Real Estate

Maximum Body Fitness MaryBeth Schopper 14712 S. LaGrange Road Orland Park, IL 60462 Phone: (630) 645-4273 marybeth@maximumbodyfitness. com http://maximumbodyfitness.com Fitness

Carson Pirie Scott Tonya Holland 4 Orland Square Orland Park, IL 60462 Phone: (708) 256-7339 [email protected] www.carsons.com Retail Eyelight Studios Tracy Zofkie-Pelini 8537 Cressmoor Court Orland Park, IL 60462 Phone: (708) 212-3207 [email protected] www.eyelightstudios.com Photography/Video Gwendolyn J. Sterk and the Family Law Group, P.C. Christine Murphy 11528 W. 183rd Street NE Orland Park, IL 60467 Phone: (815) 600-8950 [email protected], www.sterkfamilylaw.com Attorneys Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Eska Koester 377 Artists Walk Park Forest, IL 60466 Phone: (708) 481-7774 [email protected] www.ipomusic.org Music Entertainment JDR Logistics and Distribution LLC Ron Paraday 15750 S. Bell Road Suite 2E Homer Glen, IL 60491 Phone: (708) 653-6725 [email protected] Transportation

Mr. Electric of Orland Park and Lemont Richard Meade 19W660 Dystrup Road Lemont, IL 60439 Phone: (630) 975-6910 [email protected] Electrical Contractor Pinnacle Landscaping & Lawn Management Inc. James Repka 1211 Georgias Way New Lenox, IL 60451 Phone: (708) 269-8899 [email protected] www.pinnaclelandscaping.info Landscaping/Snow Removal Stan’s Roofing & Siding Kevin Bumstead 8211 W. 133rd Street Orland Park, IL 60462 Phone: (708) 448-4100 [email protected] www.stansroofingandsiding.com Home Improvement/Remodeling Toy Box Connection Michelle Maxia 15756 LaGrange Road Orland Park, IL 60462 Phone: (708) 691-2715 [email protected] www.toyboxconnectionc.com Not For Profit

The firm of De Raimo Abendroth & Associates, Certified Public Accountants is a full service local public accounting firm with headquarters in Orland Park, IL. The firm meets the definition of a «small business» as established by the Small Business Association. The office consists of two partners, one manager, and three staff accountants. Our managing partner, John De Raimo, has over thirty years of experience in public accounting and has led the firm in its Orland Park location for twenty years. Danielle Abendroth, partner in the firm, has over twelve years of experience in public accounting. The firm is a licensed public accounting firm in the State of Illinois. De Raimo Abendroth & Associates, CPAs has a well-developed, balanced practice. Our clients are involved in commercial endeavors for which our firm provides accounting, tax and consulting services. The firm has retained a large, stable client base that relies upon us for resolution of individual taxation issues, estate planning, and consultations regarding growth and preservation of personal wealth. Like all quality Certified Public Accounting firms, we perform attest engagements inclusive of financial and compliance audits for The State of Illinois and its agencies, various not-for-profit organizations, as well as our commercial clients. Our firm has developed an approach to firm quality control, staff training and investment in quality service to our clients that permits us to perform consistently planned, executed and thoroughly reviewed engagements that has earned us a place of trust with our clients. We have also received unqualified opinions on all of our peer reviews, which are available upon request. Danielle received her Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Elmhurst College. She started with the firm in 2002 and has over eleven years of experience in public accounting. She is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Illinois and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Illinois CPA Society. Her areas of expertise for the firm include audits of not-for-profit organizations, small businesses, and government audits, as well as tax advisory services.

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Editor’s Notes Chambergram Editor, Felicitas Cortez

Colin Walsh eighty-eight graphics Rob Wehmeier Wehmeier Portraits This month’s contributors: Heather Warthen 22nd Century Media

Mayor Dan McLaughlin Village of Orland Park Mary Hastings Orland Township Michelle Halliburton If you are interested in contributing to the Chambergram, please contact Felicitas Cortez at [email protected]

My name is Kenyth Holdefer and I work for Fifth Third Bank. I’ve been with the company for over 3 years and have recently been transferred to the Orland Square Mall Branch as a Personal Banker. My goal for 2015 is to get involved within the Orland Park community to expand my relationships and to give back to a great town where I’ve lived my whole life. I’ve helped my clients from one end of the spectrum to the other regarding accounts, loans, retirement, trusts, credit, etc. I strive to build long standing relationships so I can be a resource to my clients and to help them reach their financial goals. To contact me, call 708.403.4026 or email kenyth. [email protected].

Business As Usual

St. Vincent de Paul Grand Opening

Meet The Ambassador: Name: Susan Durst Birthplace: Hammond, IN Childhood home: Hammond, IN High School or College: George Rogers Clark High School Ray Vogue School of Design, dress design Purdue University, Business and Accounting Present Home (town only): Orland Park Current Employer: Sports Clips

St Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Orland Park marked their ribbon cutting and grand opening with a St Patrick’s Day-themed celebration held Tuesday, March 17 at 7010 W 159th Street, Orland Park. Chamber members, village officials and bargain shopping enthusiasts gathered to enjoy Irish music and food.

Job Responsibilities: Marketing and Accounting In my spare time I like to: Read books Hobbies/Interests: Sewing Share the name of someone that has had an influence on your life and why. My husband Jim has been a great influence on me. He shows me I can do anything. Share the name of someone that you would love to meet and why (living or dead): I would love to meet costume designer, Edith Head. Share a personal goal (travel, career, and/or personal) that you would like to achieve. I would love to travel with my husband Share a fun fact about yourself that people would be surprised to know. I have a degree in dress design and I used to sing at weddings.

With CEO James Lonergan (left) at his side, Fr Gerard Kelly, CM, offers a blessing during the St Vincent de Paul Thrift Store’s ribbon cutting and official grand opening at their Orland Park location.

Kritz Vacuum Ribbon Cutting The OPACC welcomes new member Kritz Vacuum & Allergy Relief with a ribbon cutting and open house held Tuesday, March 10 at their 14934 S LaGrange Road location. Kritz Vacuum carries a wide selection of residential and commercial-grade vacuum cleaners and many cleaning tools to help improve indoor air quality. The third location in the Chicagoland area, the Orland Park store also offers repair services and is a warranty authorized center for many top brands.

Steve Kritz (right), owner of Kritz Vacuum & Allergy Relief, and his sales team.

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OPACC Happenings Success In Business Series For more information, or to register for this event, please visit the Chamber website, www.orlandparkchamber.org

As part of the Chamber’s new Success in Business Series, Sonia D Coleman presented “HR 101”—how to create job descriptions to attract quality applicants— during a lunchtime event held Tuesday, February 24 at the Orland Park Public Library.

Glen Horton, CEO and Board Chairman of The Horton Group, will share his experiences in the insurance industry and as owner of an Orland Park-based business during an event scheduled on Tuesday, May 19, 7:45 am, at the Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park. The presentation is the latest installment of the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce’s Success in Business series. Founded in 1971, The Horton Group is one of the largest privately-owned insurance brokers in Illinois and one of the top 60 brokers in the nation.

Perfect Your Pitch event-April 16 Young Professionals

Get on track to becoming a Networking Star! Moraine Valley Multi-Chamber Workshop is holding a “Perfect Pitch,” a free event scheduled on Thursday, April 16 at the Moraine Business & Conference Center (Building M) at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills. Lauren Milligan, author of “Conversations with a Career Coach,” speaker and frequent media contributor, will present a fail-proof way to craft the perfect “elevator pitch,” share insider tips on public speaking and methods to develop your personal delivery style.

Networking was on tap for members of the OPACC’s Young Professionals Group. More than a dozen of the Chamber’s youngest stars met for their monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 11 at The Brass Tap, 14225 95th Avenue in Orland Park.

There will be opportunities to network during this multi-chamber event—5pm, networking; 5:30 0 7pm program. Moraine Valley Community College is located at 9000 W College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL 60465. For more information, contact heenanm6@morainevalley. edu or 708-974-5312. To register for this event online, go to mvccfreeworkshop.eventbrite.com

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Resource Corner

SAVE THE DATES!

2015 Golf Outing Here’s a positive image to keep you going through subzero weather—the GOLF season is just around the corner! The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce office is already planning their annual Golf Outing, scheduled for Thursday, June 18 at Silver Lake Country Club. The sponsor and registration form will soon be available on the OPACC website, so be sure to book your reservation early! The 2015 Golf Outing is also a great way to promote your product or service. Please consider one or more of the following sponsorships:

4th Annual Fine Art Fair

• Sponsor the golf towel that all golfers receive.

Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19 At the Orland Park Crossing Shopping Center 142nd Street and LaGrange Road

• Sponsor a beverage cart or oasis • Sponsor a golf cart. A sign advertising your business will be placed on a golf cart.

New this year, a Fine Art Fair Opening Gala inside a pop-up shop, on Friday evening, July 17!

Do you have any questions or want to volunteer to be part of the Golf Committee? Please contact event co-chairs Ray Klosowski and Karen Nemeth via the Chamber office, 708-349-2972. Or join them for the planning meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 4 pm at the Chamber office.

Prepare for a wonderful weekend outdoors at the Chamber’s annual Fine Art Fair featuring exhibits from local artists, free entertainment and a community art project. This event, last year attended by more than one thousand people, is also a great way to promote your business or product.

• Staffed or Unstaffed Hole sponsorships. A sign advertising your business will be placed at your assigned hole as well as the opportunity to distribute literature or giveaway promotional items.

Skin Health

• Choose products that contain the Anti-Oxidants (vitamins A,C & E) that are essential. Always use a Sun Screen (minimum SPF 30).

Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce member Michele A. Halliburton has been a Mary Kay Skin Care Specialist and Director for more than 19 years.

BRONZE $100.00 Sponsors

GOLD $500.00 Sponsors receive their Business Name and Large Business Logo on signage and can display their business information at the

For more information, please visit www.orlandparkchamber.org or contact the Chamber office 708349-2972 if you are interested in joining the Art Fair Committee.

QUOTABLES

• Every step in a regiment is extremely important including the moisturizer. It’s important to know that even «oily skin» needs to moisturize because it needs a sufficient amount of hydration (water). If you are willing to follow these basic steps to healthy skin care, people will NEVER be able to guess your real age!!!

receive their Business Name and Large Business Logo on signage and can display their business information at the Chamber of Commerce booth. Business Name will appear on Volunteer T-Shirts worn throughout the weekend.

Sponsorships are now available for this event.

• Prevent sagging facial skin by applying your cleansing products in the correct direction. Creamy and liquid products should be applied upward and outward. Bars, foams and gels (water-activated products) should be applied in a circular motion.

• Select a skin care line that has ALL 4-basic steps to healthy skin (cleanse, exfoliate, tone and moisturize).

SILVER $250.00 Sponsors

receive their Business Name listed on signage. Business Name will appear on Volunteer T-Shirts throughout the weekend.

Submitted by Michelle Halliburton

A little maintenance goes a long way, especially when it comes to healthy and radiant skin. Follow the techniques listed below to ensure a more youthful and healthy NOW for many years to come! • Know your skin type (dry, normal, combination or oily) and only use products that are formulated for your type of skin.

Chamber of Commerce booth. Business Name will appear on Volunteer T-Shirts worn throughout the weekend.

Don’t miss the chance to win some BLING at the upcoming OWN Luncheon, Thursday, April 23 at the Silver Lake Country Club! Event sponsor James & Sons Fine Jewelers has generously donated the grand raffle prize—a beautiful John Hardy pendant and chain. Part of the John Hardy Classic Chain Collection, this piece features a medium square pendant with black sapphire center, set in sterling silver with matching chain (worth $1,200)

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‘As a member of the Orland Park Chamber of Commerce, I have met many wonderful people. I believe wholeheartedly in community involvement and doing business with people in the community that I live in. I have met a lot of great business owners in the area and have developed some strong relationships. Just knowing how I can help them with their business and how they might help mine is a wonderful thing. I am especially pleased to be a member of the Chamber’s Ambassadors Club, a group that attends ribbon cutting, events, activities and, for new members, acts as “a friendly face. I encourage all business owners to get involved—and stay involved—with the Chamber. It’s a great place to help build, grow and develop relationships.‘ Walter Krop, a long-time Orland Park resident, is a licensed financial services and investment specialist with New York Life, with an office in Tinley Park, IL.

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Not only is it mindful to let your gracious hosts know of your arrival, it helps them plan accordingly, making sure to have sufficient seating, materials and food and drink at the event. It’s easy to RSVP to all events

Why Is It Important to RSVP to events in a Timely Manner?

“News” From Orland Township Here’s a look at what’s happening at Orland Township this month: Tickets for Senior American Idol are now on sale. This event is May 6 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will be held at Georgio’s Banquets in Orland Park. The show will be hosted by designer Kevin Grace from HGTV, with American Idol finalists Gina Glocksen and Kyle Dee and radio personality Rich Renik. Senior American Idol benefits the Orland Township Scholarship Foundation so don’t miss this evening of entertainment! Stop by the Township to pick up a ticket today. The Orland Township Youth and Family Counseling Services department offers a variety of valuable services, including counseling on a sliding scale basis, anger management and parenting classes. Call (708) 403-4001 for information on upcoming events, including a suicide prevention workshop, April 15 (registration required), and an addiction seminar, April 9, with David Lee of Rosecrance. Orland Township Food Pantry is now selling the 2015 Golden Opportunities coupon book for $13.00 and is available at the Orland Township Office, 14807 Ravinia. Proceeds

LISTEN UP! Don’t forget to schedule your

via the Chamber website! Simply go the website’s calendar—date, time and location are listed per event— click on the REGISTER button. Follow the prompts to reserve a seat, pre-pay if there’s a fee and get email reminders prior to the event. We all win when you log in!

Business After Hours for 2015! The 2015 calendar is filling fast and want to be sure you don’t miss out! Contact the Chamber office at 708-349-2972.

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Submitted by Mary Hastings, Orland Township a.m. to 10:30 a.m. April 23-Joint Pain Seminar, 11 a.m. April 23-Adult CPR, 6 p.m.

from the book support the Orland Township Food Pantry. The National Association of Letter Carriers, along with the Orland Park Post Office will be collecting nonperishable food items on Saturday, May 9, 2015 for their “Help Stamp Out Hunger” food drive. Residents can help by placing non-perishable food items near their mailbox and a letter carrier will retrieve the food donation and deliver them to the Orland Township Food Pantry. Donations needed include: vegetables, soups, cereal, peanut butter and jelly, macaroni & cheese, rice, pasta and paper products.

Orland Township will be Crossing Lake Michigan! Scheduled for June 24, the trip includes a four-hour cruise crossing Lake Michigan from Manitowoc, Wisconsin, visits to downtown Bay City and Saginaw’s historic Temple Theatre, the Kalamazoo Air Zoo and an overnight stay at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort. The price of the trip is $729-$878. Call (708) 403-4222 for additional information.

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Orland Township is searching for hiring companies to participate in the next job fair on Thursday, May 28, as well as vendors for the annual Pet-palooza event on Saturday, June 13. Call (708) 403-4222 for more information or to register.

Volunteers and Community Service help is needed on Saturday, May 9, 2015, for the Orland Park Post Office food collection. Please call the Orland Township Office at (708) 403-4222 to register.

Orland Township’s monthly television program, Township Tempo, is now on air! Tune into Orland Park Television and Tinley Park Television (both Comcast Cable channel 4, AT&T U-Verse channel 99) to see what’s new at the Township.

The Orland Township Health Services department has these events coming up in the month of April: April 7-Immunization Clinic, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 8-Food Safety Seminar with the U.S.D.A., 6:30 p.m. April 14-Gait, Balance and Vertigo Seminar-11 a.m. April 14-Senior CPR-1 p.m. April 16-Total Lipid Profile Testing-8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 21-Neck and Back Pain Seminar-11:30 a.m. April 22-Wellness Wednesday-8:30

For more information about the programs and events we offer, follow Supervisor O’Grady and the Township on Facebook, www. facebook.com/supervisorogrady, or call (708)403-4222. Visit us at www. orlandtownship.org to see our blog, video gallery and photos from some of our recent events.

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Ambassadors Club Meeting Wednesday, April 1, 7:45 – 9:00am Homewood Suites 16245 S. LaGrange Road, OP

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Young Professionals Wednesday, April 8, 5:30pm Buca di Beppo 15350 S. 94th Ave. OP

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Multi-Chamber Business After Hours Tuesday, April 14, 5-7pm Marquette Bank 7560 W. 159th St. OP Joint event with the Tinley Park Chamber Bring your business cards and make more contacts. Refreshments, prizes & more!

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Board Meeting Wednesday, April 15, 8:00am Silver Lake Country Club 14700 S. 82nd Ave. OP

“Perfect Your Pitch to Become a Networking Star” – Multi-Chamber Event Thursday, April 16, 5:00-7:00pm Moraine Valley Community College Building M 9000 College Parkway, Palos Hills Free but you must register at www.mvccfreeworkshop. eventbrite.com

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Member Welcome & Orientation Tuesday, April 21, 7:45-9am Papa Joe’s Restaurant 14459 S. LaGrange Road, OP Discover how the Chamber can work for you! This is for new members as well as those who want a refresher on your Chamber benefits.

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Orland Women’s Networking Luncheon Thursday, April 23, 10:30am – 1:30pm Silver Lake Country Club “Get Out of Your Own Way – Turn Your Inner Critic into Your Inner Champion” Presented by Marcie Stern, Marcie Stern & Associates Enjoy Lunch, Networking, Vendors, Raffles and a Guaranteed Great Time! Members w/RSVP $26 Non-Members & at the door $36 For complete information go to www.orlandparkchamber.org. Sponsored by James & Sons Fine Jewelers

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Success in Business Seminar Series Tuesday, April 28, 11:45am – 1:00pm Orland Park Civic Center 14750 S. Ravinia, Orland Park “Make the Most of Your Marketing” Looking to get your business in the news? OPACC President Heather Warthen, a former journalist, and Garry Polodna, an experienced marketing and public relations professional, will offer tips and tricks on how to publicize your business and make it the talk of the town. Bring your brown bag lunch and learn!

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