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Grants of $100K to be awarded to 88 businesses in specific targeted industries Application window closes October 31 Cook County today announced a new Catalyst Grant program designed to spur significant growth for growing, established businesses in specific industries. Starting September 25 through October 31, applications will be accepted for grants of $100,000 each. The program will deliver up…

Joining in a global Rotary International initiative, the Chamber has added a Peace Pole monument at the corner of Walters Avenue and First Street. The seven-foot tall structure displays the message May Peace Prevail On Earth in eight languages spoken in Northbrook: English, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Farsi-Persian, Swahili, and Vietnamese. Other locally-spoken languages are…

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,…