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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…

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 develop critical leadership competencies, gain confidence…

Boost your connections when you meet up with other business owners and professionals at the Chamber’s Annual Business Expo and After Hours on July 24. This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones! Experience a variety of product demonstrations at informational displays that showcase the diversity and innovation…

Guest Article from the Village of Northbrook Paper or plastic? It is a question that American shoppers have been considering since the late 1970s. Fast-forward more than forty years and we know far more about the impact that paper and plastic bags have on our environment. When environmental concerns are considered, the question of “paper or plastic”…

Once again the Chamber is partnering with Hunger Resource Network (HRN) to provide supplemental food and necessities to Northbrook children who qualify for assistance. HRN’s student meal initiative provides monthly bags of food to children covered by federal free and reduced-price lunch programs. With shopping lists designed by nutritionists, each bag provides ingredients for supplemental…

Hilton Chicago Northbrook – July 24, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Presenting Sponsor: Registration is now open for the 2023 Business Expo and After Hours.  This exciting event is a great opportunity to brand your business face-to-face, building connections between attendees and a wide variety of Chamber exhibitors with engaging displays. product demos and samples. Exhibitors…

Developer seeks $90M in public/private partnership The outlines of Northbrook Court’s proposed redevelopment became clearer in May as the Village of Northbrook approved a non-binding pre-development agreement with Brookfield Properties and scheduled next steps. If the plan comes to fruition, construction on the initial luxury retail phase could begin in 2024. The pre-development agreement approved…

What do Facebook, WordPress, Subway Restaurants, and Yankee Candle have in common? All these businesses were started by teenage entrepreneurs. The Northbrook Chamber is now encouraging the next generation of business owners with a special membership designed for ages 13-20. The new Emerging Entrepreneur membership offers marketing, networking, and mentorship support for young business owners…