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Help us celebrate the stars of our business community! The Chamber will present its 2026 Business Awards at its Annual Meeting, and we need your input to identify the most outstanding companies among our members. Awards are presented in five categories: Northbrook Business of the Year – recognizing a company located in Northbrook, in operation…

Presenting Sponsor: Bell Flavors & Fragrances Monday October 27 – 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel Mark your calendar for the most delicious evening of the year- Sips. Bites. Bids: The 30th Annual Auction & Taste. This exciting celebration attracts hundreds of guests for an evening of tempting food, spirited bidding, and…

Interested in taking a leadership role with the Chamber? Applications are now open to fill upcoming vacancies on the Board of Directors. This governing body includes representatives of a variety of business sizes and industries, reflective of the Chamber’s membership as a whole. The Board meets on the second Thursday of each month from 8:00…

It’s Chamber Checkup Month! Maximize Your Visibility and build SEO with a Strong Member Profile The Chamber performs a verification analysis annually to make sure your information, staff representatives, and services are up to date. Your Chamber member profile isn’t just a listing-it’s a marketing tool that helps customers, partners, and other members discover your…

Chamber Platforms Help You Connect, Promote, and Grow – at No Extra Cost! Whether you’re launching a new product, announcing a special event, or offering an exclusive deal, the Chamber offers powerful communication tools to get the word out and make meaningful connections within the business community. Make the most of your membership by taking…

Thank you to all the players, sponsors and volunteers who made this year’s VIP Golf outing a smash success! The fun-filled event combined friendly competition, valuable networking, and fundraising to support Chamber initiatives and the Evans Scholars Foundation. Your participation and contributions are appreciated. Save the Date for next year’s Golf Outing – June 8,…

The Chamber is proud to be a 2025 referral partner for the Cook County Small Business Source (“the Source”). This partnership helps connect our members and other area businesses with Cook County grants, counseling and services, while the Chamber extends the Source’s visibility and awareness throughout the business community. Launched in 2020, the Source provides…

Leadership Northbrook is a program designed to prepare individuals for civic leadership roles in the community. Since its start in 1987, the program’s goal is to deepen the understanding of the area’s challenges, resources and opportunities, and to develop working networks among emerging leaders. In addition to hearing presentations from area leaders and elected officials,…

Save the Date! Annual Small Business Expo & After Hours: Passport to Small Business Success Monday, July 21, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel Discover new opportunities, forge valuable connections, and increase visibility for your business at this high-impact event. The Expo’s passport theme underscores the diversity and innovation within our business community,…

A beloved summer tradition returns on Wednesday, June 18 with the opening of the Northbrook Farmers Market at the corner of Cherry and Meadow. The Chamber is proud to be the guest of honor for the Market’s Opening Ceremony, in recognition of our 75th anniversary. Members are invited to attend and participate in the celebration!!…