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Chamber Purchases Historic Building May 28, 2024 We are excited to announce that the Northbrook Chamber is now the proud owner of the historic Civic Building. Our purchase of the building from the Village of Northbrook in May will secure the Chamber’s continued services to the business community in the location that has been the…

Watch your mailbox for the 2024 Northbrook Community Resource Guide! The Chamber’s signature publication reaches households and businesses throughout the community, with helpful information that families keep on hand all year. Member businesses are promoted in categorical and alphabetical directories. We are happy to provide extra copies for you to share with employees or customers…

Farmers Market Season Starts June 19 Northbrook’s popular Farmers Market opens its season on Wednesday, June 19, and the Chamber will be center stage. Members of our Young Professionals Networking Group will be handing out goodies while supplies last as we launch our 2024 Chamber at the Market program. Each week a different member will…

Celebrate Small Business Week with the Chamber April 30, 2024 This week is National Small Business Week, an opportunity for small business owners to take advantage of well-deserved recognition, education, and advocacy programs. From Washington DC to right here in our local communities, Small Business Week honors the contributions and achievements of the businesses that…

Swing Into Summer with the Chamber’s Golf Outing! April 29, 2024 Annual Golf Outing & Dinner, Friday June 14 Presenting Sponsor: First Bank Chicago Early Bird Rates End May 18! Are you in? The Northbrook Chamber’s Annual Golf Outing is the can’t-miss summer event with something for everyone! Whether you’re a seasoned golfer, a novice…

Frank Karkazis Joins Chamber Board April 29, 2024 Frank Karkazis, owner of FGK Services Inc., has been named to the Chamber’s Board of Directors. A past recipient of the Chamber’s Business of the Year Award, Frank is a dedicated community volunteer as well as a successful entrepreneur. Frank launched FGK Services, a Northbrook-based commercial cleaning…

Promote Your Business at the Expo! April 29, 2024 Showcase your products or services to the community with a table at the 2024 Business Expo. This engaging event invites the business community to tour exhibits from 50+ Chamber businesses. Exhibitor registration is open now! Companies of all types use the Expo to meet potential customers,…

Economic Outlook Breakfast Presents “Cautiously Optimistic” Forecast April 29, 2024 The continued growth of the US economy despite interest rate and inflation pressures gives cause for hope that recession can be avoided, according to Thomas Jalics, Managing Director & Chief Investment Strategist for Fifth Third Private Bank. He presented a data-driven overview of economic trends…

Annual Golf Outing June 14 – RSVP Now for Sponsorships and Golf! March 25, 2024 Presenting Sponsor: First Bank Chicago CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Golfer or not – this event has a place for you! Save the Date for June 14th – a full day of friendly competition, fun, and making new connections at the…

The Chamber Secrets…in the words of our members! March 25, 2024 What’s the secret to your success? Chamber members are sharing their insights on business, life, and membership in a new online video series: The Chamber’s Secrets, created by the chamber’s recent intern Andrew Perez. This spring, The Chamber’s Secrets video series including short reflections…