Support Our Businesses Saturday
Nov. 27, 2021 9 am to 2 pm
Can You Find the EP Money Tree?
The Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce presents the first EP Money Tree Hunt, a creative way for residents to engage with businesses and compete for a $250 cash prize at the beginning of the holiday shopping season.
The contest takes place on one day, Saturday, November 27, 2021, and the Money Tree will be hidden somewhere in Evergreen Park that day. Kick off is at 9 am at First National Bank of Evergreen Park, 3960 W. 95th St.
How it Works
Clues will be available at participating businesses, with each clue leading to the location of the next clue. The contest will end when a winner has found the hidden Money Tree, ideally before 2 pm.
All participants are asked to register for the free contest on this page, so that you can receive instructions and tips throughout the day.
Who Can Play
The contest is open to residents of Evergreen Park and the surrounding communities. There is no cost to participate, but those competing will have the opportunity to visit several businesses and are encouraged to shop locally.
Chamber member Butch Zemar of Elite Benefits of America enjoys puzzles and suggested holding a contest to find a ‘golden ticket’ as a fun way to drive more traffic into local businesses. “Small businesses are a driving force of the Village,” Zemar said. “The idea was to support our businesses and create an activity plan to get the local community involved and bond during the holiday season.”
A committee quickly formed and brainstormed ideas to customize the contest for Evergreen Park, with unique clues. Our Member Services Liaison Kelly Moroney met with members of the Evergreen Park Historical Commission to brush up on local history and help develop the hunt.
Contest Rules
- The EP Money Tree Hunt is open to residents of Evergreen Park and surrounding communities.
- Participants must RSVP on this page.
- Check your email, the EPCC website, or our Facebook page on November 26 to retrieve your first clue.
- On Saturday, November 27, the contest will begin at First National Bank of Evergreen Bank, 3960 W. 95th St., starting at 9 am. Go there to check in and receive your EP Money Tree Hunt guidelines, along with your first clue.
- Each clue will offer a hint about where the EP Money Tree is hidden and also tell you where to find the next clue.
- Collect the printed clues, or take pictures of posted clues if copies are not available. If you find the Money Tree, you will need to present the clues that led you to the hidden location.
- As you visit local businesses, please be safe, courteous and respectful at all times.
- Employees of businesses participating in the hunt, and their families, are not eligible to play.
- Contestants may be disqualified if they do not follow the rules listed here.
Thank you for playing and for supporting local businesses to Keep the Green in Evergreen!
Our sincere thanks to First National Bank of Evergreen Park for sponsoring this contest!
9449 South Kedzie Ave., Suite 196
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
708-423-1118