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Mark Your Calendar for 2025 Special Events! December 18, 2024 Elevate Your Business and Branding with Sponsorship Opportunities With a full calendar of events throughout the year, NCCI members have non-stop opportunities to build their networks, learn about trends, and promote their businesses with sponsorships! Available at all investment levels, event sponsorships provide unique visibility…

Board Welcomes New Members to Complete Terms December 18, 2024 Two new directors will join the NCCI Board in January, completing the terms of directors who have stepped down due to professional transitions. Julie Hardegree, ProAuto and Brian Bromberg, Manning Silverman & Company Certified Public Accountants, were appointed at the December 2024 Board meeting to…

2025 Community Guide Ad Sales Open Now December 18, 2024 The Annual Northbrook Community Resource Guide is a vibrant marketing tool that connects Chamber members to thousands of residents, visitors and businesses throughout the community. Advertising is available exclusively to Chamber members! Click here for the Media Kit.  The full-color Community Guide, containing useful information…

Letter from the Executive Director December 18, 2024 Happy New Year! As we turn the page to begin 2025, the Northbrook Chamber is here to support you and your business with best-in-class marketing, networking, advocacy and business education services. The past year has been filled with memorable events and important milestones for our organization. From…

Northbrook Looks Ahead with State of the Village Address December 18, 2024 Northbrook business owners and residents will learn about upcoming local projects and challenges when Village President Kathryn Ciesla delivers the annual State of the Village Address on January 31. Hosted by the Chamber at the Northbrook Public Library, the event includes a complimentary…

Get Ready for a Great 2025 – Renew Your Membership Today! November 25, 2024 Chamber membership is an investment that delivers benefits all year long. Complete your annual renewal on or before January 1 to ensure your continued access to invaluable networking opportunities, marketing support, local advocacy, business education, training and more.  The past year…

Celebrate the Holidays with the “Find It in Northbrook” Shopping Campaign November 25, 2024 Coupons, Text Messages and Social Media Campaigns Brighten the Holiday Season Holiday shoppers can make the most of the season with helpful hints from Find It in Northbrook. This community outreach program combines text messaging, social media, and other resources to…

Legal Updates for Illinois Businesses November 25, 2024 The new year will bring a number of changes to laws affecting employers and businesses in Illinois, including new standards for pay transparency, an increase in the statewide minimum wage, and additional discrimination protections for employees. Pay Transparency Under a new amendment to the Illinois Pay Act,…

Tips to Increase Foot Traffic for Your Business November 25, 2024 Despite the naysayers, brick and mortar retail is not dead. While customers may have less time available for in-person shopping excursions, research shows that they still enjoy the experiential side of shopping and will, in fact, spend more when visiting a physical store than…

Find It in Northbrook Holiday Campaign Kicks Off October 28, 2024 It’s the most wonderful time of the year – to Find It in Northbrook! The Chamber’s year-round campaign to promote shopping and dining in Northbrook goes into high gear this month with community activities, an updated website, exciting social media content, and special offers…