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As Northbrook students return to school, the Chamber is excited to launch its initiative to provide healthy supplemental meals for children in need. Members are encouraged to donate bags of food that will be delivered each month to local schools by Hunger Resource Network.   The goal of the student meal initiative is to ensure that…

The State of Illinois will celebrate Chamber of Commerce Week 2023 from September 10 – 16. For the NCCI, this is an opportunity to share highlights of the organization’s partnerships, initiatives, and growth with members and the entire community. Programs will include an open house on September 14, a social media campaign, and a joint…

Verification Messages Coming in September  Have you checked your Chamber profile lately? Each year in September, the Chamber reviews all member information for accuracy and completeness. This is an excellent opportunity to make the most of your Chamber microsite and build your SEO! Each member company will receive an email this month detailing its representatives,…

Get ready for a frightfully good time at the Chamber’s Annual Auction & Taste. This can’t-miss fundraising event brings together a wide variety of the North Shore’s best eateries, along with cocktails, auctions, games, raffles, and entertainment. Click here for Sponsorships and Tickets available now!  Returning to the ballroom at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore…

Find Us on Threads! The Chamber is trying out the newest social media platform from Meta, and we’re looking to connect with you! If you’re on Instagram, it’s easy to add Threads to your communications and marketing strategy. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp,  introduced Threads on July 5 as a Twitter…

Lazy Dog coming to Willow Festival: The former Granite City site at Willow Festival will soon be transformed into a Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar. The California-based chain, with current locations in Vernon Hills, Oak Brook and Naperville, plans to open in Northbrook by the summer of 2024. A casual-dining restaurant with a Western motif,…

Planning has begun for one of the year’s most anticipated events, the Annual Auction & Taste. This exciting event showcases a variety of local eateries to a broad audience of chamber members, civic leaders and residents. This year’s event, scheduled for October 30 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., will feature a Halloween theme with costumes…

Members who visit NorthbrookChamber.org will discover a bright, colorful website with a user-friendly interface. The new website retains many familiar features along with additional content, all presented in bold new graphics that match the Chamber’s recently updated logo and brand elements. Created in partnership with the Chamber’s established CRM provider, the updated website’s functionality will…

CLICK HERE FOR GRANT APPLICATION The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development has launched the 2023 Source Grant, a program that will award $40 million in grants to thousands of small businesses with funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Act. The Northbrook Chamber has been named a referral partner by the Cook County Small…

Applications Open for Leadership Northbrook Class DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION HERE. Discover the people and institutions that make Northbrook great! The Chamber is now accepting applications for Leadership Northbrook 2023/24, a monthly program that inspires civic engagement. By participating in a leadership program, individuals have the opportunity to enhance their personal and professional growth. They can…