HIGHWOOD’S METRA STATION GETS A MAKEOVER TWO NEW BUSINESSES TO OPEN DOORS: ORSI’S ITALIAN ICE & THE TRAIN CAFE... Public invited to Orsi’s Italian Ice Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting, Thursday July 17th at 4pm

HIGHWOOD, IL (JULY 2014) – Highwood’s Metra Station is unveiling a new look, as it becomes
home to Orsi’s Italian Ice and The Train Café.  Thanks to a new City of
Highwood initiative to
provide start-up companies an affordable space to establish their new businesses,
commuters and the local community can enjoy great treats on the go!

“The Highwood Metra
Station is a great focal point as it brings thousands of commuters to our great
City,” says Mayor Pecaro.  “Our new
business incentive program offers an opportunity to utilize the train station for
our local community as well as Metra riders.”

Celebrating
its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 17th
at 4pm, the public is invited to join Mayor Pecaro, Jennifer Zanotti-Ori,
president of the Highwood Chamber of Commerce, and other City officials and
Chamber Board members, as they welcome Orsi’s Italian Ice to the
community.  Attendees will be treated to some refreshing Italian ice – perfect for hot summer
days.

Owned by Highland Park residents, Frank and Stephanie Orsi,
the namesake shop will serve Italian ice that's 100% natural, fat free,
cholesterol and dairy free.  An
assortment of flavors will be served including watermelon, lemon, coconut,
peach, mango, strawberry/lemonade, lime, blueberry/raspberry,

chocolate and banana chocolate chip.

“We are so excited to be opening in the Highwood Metra
Station and being a part of the City of Highwood’s small business opportunity,”
says owner, Stephanie Orsi.  Orsi’s
Italian Ice shop will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 4pm-9pm. 

The City and Chamber are also looking forward to a
late-summer opening of The Train Café, also located in the Highwood Metra
Station, adjacent to Orsi’s Italian Ice. 
The coffee shop will serve a variety of coffee drinks, beverages and
homemade tasty and travel easy treats for commuters or anyone on the go.  The Train Café will also have a few tables
for people who have extra time before the train or anyone that wants to sit and
enjoy their coffee and treats. 

“After being a vendor at Highwood’s Farmers Market for the
past several years, I have only imagined of opening a shop of my own,” says Pat
Lenzini, owner of The Train Café. “With the support and encouragement from my
family, friends, and the great City of Highwood, my dream is coming true.”

“These two new Metra Station businesses will be a wonderful
addition to our City and the Chamber of Commerce,” says Zanotti-Ori. “The
Orsi’s and Pat have done so well as a part of our Celebrate Highwood events. Orsi’s
Italian Ice and The Train Café will be a great asset to the community!”

For
questions regarding the City of Highwood’s Metra Station start-up program
please call City Hall at 847.432.1924. 
For information on becoming a member of the Highwood Chamber of commerce
visit www.HighwoodChamberofCommerce.com or call 847.433-2100.