About the Chamber

A Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a nonprofit, membership-based, business association that provides a variety of support systems including networking, marketing and advocacy services for its members.

No the chamber is not a government entity. While the Chamber -an economic driver -  works closely with elected officials on behalf of our members including the Village of Northbrook, it is on matters of policy and to create a positive business environment.

No. Chamber membership is open to any business that has an interest or investment in the area. Businesses located out of the area benefit just like any other members: they develop professional contacts within the membership and their products and services are promoted to their fellow members and to residents of the community.

The Northbrook Chamber has almost 700 member organizations with thousands or employees, representing every business segment – Corporate, Industrial, Retail, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality, etc.

The Chamber schedules frequent monthly and annual activities including:

• First Friday, a monthly structured networking breakfast
• Business After Hours, a social networking event hosted by a different member business each month
• Networking events geared toward specific industries and interests, including:
• Young Professionals Group
• Women in Business
• Lawyers Networking Lunch
• Golf League
• BizHUB Networking for entrepreneurs, remote workers, and others
• Educational workshops

In addition to the regular programs, the Chamber hosts a variety of special events including a Business Expo, a Golf Outing, and an Economic Outlook Breakfast.

The Chamber provides members with numerous marketing benefits as well as serving as an advocate for businesses. Marketing benefits include website listings that enhance SEO, business referrals, social media promotions, complimentary listings in publications that are distributed to both residents and businesses.

The Chamber bills all membership renewals annually in January.  Please schedule a meeting with our Membership team to get specific details.

Upgraded memberships provide members with numerous marketing benefits and opportunities for added exposure for their business at a significant savings. Contact the Chamber staff for complete details and pricing.

Yes. The Northbrook Chamber is has an excellent ambassador program to help new members get the most out of joining. Ambassadors will share their experiences and introduce you to skills for growing in our organization.

Members have exclusive opportunities to advertise

• in the Community Resource Guide and Directory (cir. 24,000), an informative reference tool that is mailed to every household and business in Northbrook.
• They are distributed in high traffic locations throughout the village via hotels, real estate pros and convention orgs.
• on the Chamber website, which contains banner ads, job posts, and Exclusive Offers (Hot Deals) in addition to a searchable business directory with comprehensive information about our members
• in the Northbrook Street Map, a guide that is produced periodically and distributed to residents and visitors.

Yes, the Chamber serves as an advocate for businesses that need assistance in working with the Village of Northbrook. We’ll use our excellent working relationships with Village staff and elected officials to facilitate conversations and meetings, all to work towards a resolution.