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Five Days. Five Ways to Grow Your Business. Illinois recognizes September 13-19 as Chamber of Commerce Week, and we’re celebrating with five days designed to help you make connections, discover resources, increase your visibility and get more from your Chamber membership. And this year, we’re adding another way to grow: GROW THE CHAMBER. GROW YOUR…

Interested in a leadership role with the Chamber? Applications are available to fill upcoming vacancies on the Board of Directors. Directors commit to supporting the organization through meetings, committees, participation, shared expertise, and sponsorships. Applications can be downloaded from the website and must be submitted by September 17 to President Kathi Quinn for review by…

Update Your Info to Maximize Your Visibility On Tuesday, September 8, the Chamber will send an account checkup email to your company’s primary representative. This is an annual data base “clean-up” to make sure you can be found by search engines and Chamber website visitors. Please return updates by October 1; our staff will make…

Sponsorships & Tickets Restaurant Registration 31st Annual Auction & Taste of the North Shore Thursday, October 29 – 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel Presenting Sponsor: Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. Savor the best of the local dining scene at the Annual Auction & Taste, an evening of food, fun and fundraising…

Chamber members, prospective members, and community guests came together for a productive evening of introductions at the Connect 2 Grow Annual Small Business Expo in July. Over 60 exhibitors shared their products, services and stories with an engaged audience that filled the ballroom at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel. In addition, government agencies, Cook…

Click Here to Apply! Develop leadership potential and inspire civic engagement with the 2026-27 Leadership Northbrook class. This eight-session monthly program brings together emerging and established leaders from the public and private sectors for behind-the-scenes experiences, informative presentations, and fresh insights into Northbrook’s most influential organizations. For more than 30 years, Leadership Northbrook has connected…

The Northbrook Chamber is proud to have been selected as a 2026 referral partner for the Cook County Small Business Source (“the Source”). Through this partnership, local businesses are able to access Cook County mentoring services, educational events, online resources, and grant opportunities. The Chamber will also use its platforms to boost the Source’s visibility…

Annual Northbrook Grand Prix rolls into town July 23 For the fifth straight year, Downtown Northbrook will host an exciting day of bike races for all ages as the Northbrook Grand Prix attracts hundreds of competitors and fans to the community. With some advance planning, local businesses can attract new visitors and also keep longtime…

CLICK FOR EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION CLICK TO ATTEND THE SHOW Connect 2 Grow – 2026 Small Business Expo & After Hours Monday July 20, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel Presenting Sponsor:  Spark new connections to help your business grow! The Chamber’s annual Small Business Expo provides a unique showcase for local companies…

Get your business noticed by new residents coming to Northbrook! The all-new Find It in Northbrook: Welcome Home Guide offers a targeted marketing option for businesses located in the Village of Northbrook – delivered directly to new residents when they move in. Chamber members will have preferred early access to advertising space beginning June 2.…