TASTE OF PARK RIDGE

The Taste of Park Ridge corporation is a not for profit, tax exempt organization. Its purpose is to plan and produce the Taste of Park Ridge each summer. The corporation was formed to protect against catastrophic liabilities to the volunteer members of the management committee and its subcommittees as it performs its tasks. Funds generated by the Taste are used to perpetuate it. Funds are generated by sponsorships from companies and organizations in exchange for promotional consideration and by a portion of ticket sales. Any services that the Taste of Park Ridge Management Committee contracts with a vendor have gone through a bidding process... The Taste of Park Ridge was founded by the late Harry O'Brien (former Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce Executive Director), Dave Iglow, owner of Pine's Menswear of Park Ridge (in his capacity as Chamber Retail Committee chairman), and noted Park Ridge restaurateur and businessman Dean Patras in 2000. The Taste of Park Ridge evolved from the..

Primary location: Park Ridge United States