Discover Delicious! Excitement Builds for Annual Auction & Taste
29th Annual Auction & Taste of the North Shore
Presented by Bell Flavors & Fragrances
Monday, October 21, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel
Discover Delicious! The Chamber’s Annual Auction & Taste offers a fun-filled evening for foodies and friends, with the North Shore’s most popular restaurants all gathered under one roof. The Chamber’s biggest fundraiser of the year features a wide variety of tasty bites, cocktails, silent auctions, games, raffles, and entertainment. Sponsorships and tickets are available now!
The Auction & Taste welcomes hundreds of guests to the spacious ballroom at the Renaissance Hotel in Northbrook. The all-inclusive event features tastings from leading local restaurants and caterers, complimentary beer and wine, an impressive array of silent auction items, and the chance to win prizes with a raffle drawing and popular “Knives & Forks” (heads & tails) game. In addition to supporting Chamber initiatives and programs, a portion of event proceeds will support a culinary scholarship for a local student pursuing hospitality education.
Boost Your Branding with a Sponsorship!
The Chamber relies on successful special events to fund its programming for the business community throughout the year. As the biggest fundraiser in the Chamber’s calendar, the Auction & Taste provides highly visible opportunities for members to raise their business profile as they demonstrate their support for the organization.
Bell Flavors & Fragrances is the Presenting Sponsor for this year’s event; more major sponsors are recognized on the event registration page.
Your business can join these community leaders now - additional sponsorships are available at a range of investment levels to fit any budget! Each includes prominent placement in publicity and event materials, along with two admissions to the event. Secure your sponsorship now to maximize your visibility! Click here to register or contact Gail Eisenberg for options.
More Ways to Participate!
Auction Donations: Add to your business’s visibility by donating items to the Silent Auction. Items valued at $50 or more are included in colorful auction displays, and with donors recognized in the event program as well. Especially popular items include:
- Tech devices
- Golf foursomes
- Sports, theater, or concert tickets
- Sports memorabilia & equipment
- Restaurant gift certificates
- Hotel stays
- Jewelry & fashion accessories
- Vacation getaways
To donate to the Auction, contact Gail Eisenberg, Membership & Events Director, at gail@northbrookchamber.org.
Restaurant Booths in the Taste: A few tables remain available for restaurants and other food businesses to be featured in the Taste of the North Shore. This is an exceptional opportunity to showcase your menu and make connections with an engaged local audience - but space is limited! Confirm your participation now on the Chamber website or contact Gail Eisenberg for more information.
Raffle Tickets: Support our scholarship fundraising with a raffle ticket purchase - you might take home $500 in cash or other great prizes! Purchase one entry for $30, two entries for $50, or six entries for $100. Tickets are available on the event registration page as well as First Friday, BizHUB, and Business After Hours events.
Volunteering: The Auction & Taste is a major event to stage! Enjoy making new Chamber friends by helping out before, during and after the event - a great way to have a big impact with a minimal time commitment! To sign up as a volunteer, contact Gail Eisenberg.
Be sure to Save the Date for a special evening of dining, bidding, and socializing on October 21. We look forward to seeing you there!