Find It in Northbrook Launches Campaign to Showcase Local Retail

This holiday season, the Northbrook Chamber’s Find It In Northbrook programs are shining a spotlight on the local retail and restaurant community with engaging, informative content across multiple platforms. A partnership with the Village of Northbrook, the holiday campaign showcases Northbrook as a shopping and dining destination for Chicago’s northern suburbs and beyond.

At the heart of this year’s campaign is the newly enhanced Find It in Northbrook website, offering comprehensive categorical listings of local retailers and restaurants. This online hub makes it easier than ever for shoppers and diners—both within and outside the community—to discover Northbrook businesses.

A dedicated Holiday Promotions page further boosts visibility by highlighting special offers. Businesses within the village of Northbrook that would like to share links to specific offers can send their information to Carolyn Gessner, Communications Director, at carolyn@northbrookchamber.org.

The campaign also expands Northbrook’s reach through engaging social media content, including a series of holiday videos featuring Ferris the Gingerbread Cookie visiting local businesses. These videos will be promoted on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to attract new audiences and encourage regional shoppers to explore Northbrook. Ferris made a personal appearance at the Illuminate Northbrook event on November 21, greeting youngsters and sharing campaign information. Many thanks to our Glenbrook North intern Jalen Kim for bringing Ferris to life!

To support businesses during key shopping moments, the Find It in Northbrook text program will also send frequent alerts with info on Small Business Saturday, Santa visits, holiday events, and more. This outreach helps drive traffic directly to storefronts during the busiest—and most crucial—time of year. Subscribe here to receive Find It in Northbrook text messages.

By combining digital visibility, targeted outreach, and community engagement, the Find It in Northbrook holiday campaign gives local businesses a powerful platform to connect with customers and grow their reach. For more information on how to participate, contact Carolyn Gessner.