You strained and stretched your creative innards to thinness... in your drive to produce ideas the public would deem notable to pay for.... Didn't you? Whether a service or product, you are poised to compete with desperate minds of innovators who have emerged as modern day hustlers... all in the name of of survival!!

... And this is just ONE of many strategies you've dreamt up with hopes of seeing a fruitful harvest!

The Calumet City Chamber of Commerce UNDERSTANDS your dilemma and has put together a group effort to assist you in these lean times. If your desire is to cultivate customers from the South Suburban area in Illinois... this BUSINESS EXPO IS FOR YOU! For just a tiny investment, you can enter Calumet City's Chamber of Commerce's FIRST Annual Business EXPO!

$20.00 will get you enrolled, secure a table and table covering to help you PROMOTE YOUR STUFF!! Register up until late Wednesday, October 6th, 2010!!

Tell your neighbors, your relatives, colleagues, friends and enemies! For more information, call the Chamber at: 708-891-5888, or ME at 708-862-7423.

I will be there - Hope to see you too!

Diane Rice, Broker-Owner of Rice Property Management & Realty, LLC is one of the Directors of the Calumet City Chamber of Commerce in Calumet City, IL, and can be reached by phone at 708-862-RICE (7423), and on the web at www.862RICE.com

Do you know of any small businesses in your neighborhood who have lost money due to payments not recouped from BAD checks? This practice hurts us all. Here is a meeting you may want to send them to while they dine on a flavorful meal from the grill!

Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 28th, at 11:30AM, Gina P. Burnett, from the Cook County State Attorney's Office will be our guest speaker at the Calumet City, Illinois' Chili's. Her topic? The BAD CHECK RESTITUTION PROGRAM!

Come join host, Calumet City Chamber of Commerce from 11:30AM until 1:00PM, as we hear of these workable solutions! At times like these... we need ALL of our money! I will be there.... will YOU?

Chili's in Calumet City, IL is located at 1580 Torrence Avenue. Cost per person is $12.00. For more information and to RSVP a seat, you may call the Chamber at 708-862-3737.

If you are unable to attend, more information can be found by following above links. At tomorrow's event, there will be DOOR PRIZES..... pass the word!

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(image courtesy of Bing)

Diane Rice, one the the Directors of the Chamber of Commerce in Calumet City, is broker/owner of Rice Property Management & Realty located in South Holland, IL. If you know of anyone seeking property management, needing to rent, lease, sell or list, we'd be most honored for your referral!

The Luther East Eagle High School Choir of Lansing, Illinois performed Holiday songs at the Annual Calumet City Chamber's Christmas Party & Installation held December 8Th.

New President of the Chamber beginning the 2010 year is Yolanda Lott, who currently holds a position as Branch Manager of Bank Financial in Calumet City, Illinois.

Ms. Lott, who graciously accepted her appointment, acknowledged out-going president, Kay Cooper Boyda, and the efforts done by Chamber Directors and membership.

Board members and Directors were sworn in to fulfil another year.

Cindi Hall, newest member - Zoom Clean Car Wash, Diane Rice, Rice Property Management & Realty, Archie Graham of Sure Facts Investigations Company, Dennis Gianopolus of the Law Offices of Dennis G. Gianopolus, Tom Cornwall, Lifetime Member, Chris Martin of State Farm Insurance, Loren Bult of L.R. Bult & Associates Ltd., Yolanda Lott of Bank Financial, and Janice Minton-Kutz of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Southeast.

Excellent food was catered, and the event was held at the American Legion Post 330 in Calumet City, IL.

Diane Rice, Broker/Owner of Rice Property Management & Realty located in South Holland, IL., is a member of the Calumet City Chamber of Commerce in Calumet City, IL.

Christmas For Kids, an annual event hosted by the Calumet City Chamber of Commerce, joined with the Calumet City Resource Center at 202 155Th Place in Calumet City, Illinois, yesterday, December 6, 2009 to be on hand to bless a few needy families.

The Resource Center, is open 5 days a week to receive donations and distribute clothing, food, and helpful items given by the general public and other charities.

If you know of a needy family living in Calumet City, Illinois, please have them call the center to get information at 708-891-9339.

Cheerful volunteers were on hand to serve whomsoever would come!

Members of the chamber got involved, at left and below. Christmas wishes were met for many families. Gifts for children, coats and food was given.

The Resource Center accepts donations all year round.

The Calumet City Chamber of Commerce can be reached at 708-891-5888

Diane Rice, Broker/Owner of Rice Property Management & Realty is a member of the Calumet City Chamber.

Hey there everyone!

In keeping with my promise to deliver timely information on
southern Chicago, IL. area homes for sale ~~~

Here is the Calmuet City and South Holland Market Report:

Single Family Homes # Bedrooms # Active Avg. List Price Avg. Market Time (days) All 485 $127,763 232 2 or Less 50 $77,971 194 3 333 $122,136 238 4 83 $165,802 215 5 or More 19 $191,237 313

Attached Single Family Homes

Bedrooms # Active Avg. List Price Avg. Market Time (days) All 52 $94,039 257 2 or Less 42 $79,571 256 3 10 $154,804 261 As you will see in the charts, the average mean time on market for single family homes in these areas was about 240 days, or 2/3rds of a year. The average time on the market for attached single family homes was 258 days, or just over 2/3rds of a year.

I realize this post is just a very boring list and bunch of statistics. BUT.... if you are READY to buy a home, these numbers can save you a LOT of time and energy. Just take a look at the type of home, the price range(s) you want and the number of bedrooms you would like and give us a call. We will speak with you about your wants and needs in southern Chicago, IL. real estate property.

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