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Click Here for Registration Don’t Delay – Early Bird Pricing Ends May 9! Join us Monday, June 9th at Northbrook’s Heritage Oaks Golf Club for a day of friendly competition, business connections, and most importantly-FUNdraising! Our annual Golf Outing isn’t just about the game-it’s about giving back. We’re proud to once again support the Evans…

For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. Take advantage of special SBA and Chamber programming to boost your business! Defined by state and federal agencies as firms with fewer than 500 employees, small…

Joining the Chamber is a smart move, but the true value comes when you actively engage. If you’ve been wondering whether you’re making the most of your membership-or if you’re just starting out-here are some practical ways to tap into the value your chamber offers. 1. Introduce Yourself Online  Your listing on northbrookchamber.org is a…

The Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Business Awards Celebration was an outstanding success, with sold-out attendance and a stellar array of award winners! Experience the excitement with photo galleries courtesy of Michael Delott Photography and Headshots, and a highlight video from Sweet Melissa Media. Photo Gallery (Copyright NCCI 2025 by Michael Delott Photography and Headshots) Click for…

Presenting Sponsor: The Chamber’s Annual Golf Outing attracts golf devotees and business owners to Heritage Oaks Golf Club for a fun-filled best ball scramble tournament. Like last year, we will be raising funds for the Evans Scholars Foundation on the putting green and 50/50 raffle. Starting the week off with an all-inclusive day at Northbrook’s…

A global corporation with 11 manufacturing plants worldwide, Bell Flavors & Fragrances is also a family business with deep roots in Northbrook. In 2024 Bell strengthened those community bonds with the opening of its new Consumer Science Sensory Center, expanding its corporate campus in Sky Harbor.   Bell Flavors & Fragrances develops and supplies unique…

The people with the passports, the people who travel more, tend to be the most understanding.  – Brian Chesky Rick Rosenfeld, founder of travel consulting firm Journey Softly, has a knack for logistics. That talent serves his clients as they explore the globe, and also serves people in need here in the Chicago area. Rick’s…

How do you launch a successful business in a global pandemic? Provide a service that people truly need, with innovations to make it easily accessible. Susan Mueller, founder of Relief Mental Health, embraced that philosophy and found that demand for her company’s services outpaced expectations, leading to rapid expansion to 11 locations in less than…

The beauty of franchising is the combination of a well-known brand with the personal connection of local ownership. Sears has been a trusted name in retail and service for over 100 years, and for over 16 years Barry Brownstone has been the face of Sears Garage Doors in the northern suburbs. His commitment to quality…

Guests arriving at major Chamber events can look forward to a warm welcome from ambassador and volunteer Diane Pagoulatos. At registration tables for the Auction & Taste, Golf Outing, State of the Village and more, Diane is a familiar face ready to provide a name tag, a program and a smile. Her spirit of hospitality…