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Business Advising at the Chamber Helps Entrepreneurs Ask the Right Questions September 29, 2026 Meet our Mentors When building a new business, you have to start with a strong foundation. To help entrepreneurs develop their ideas on a sound footing, the Chamber hosts complimentary business advising sessions each month with mentors from SCORE and SBDC-Oakton…

Board Directors Slated for 2027 September 29, 2026 Following its September 10 meeting, the Chamber’s Board of Directors announced these nominees to begin three-year terms in January 2027: Cody Heinz, VP of US Flavor Sales, Bell Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (1st Term) Katie Moore, VP, Northbrook Bank & Trust (1st Term) Lisa Smith, Owner, Parkway…

Business Award Nominations Open Now! September 28, 2026 Help us recognize exceptional local businesses! Nominations are now being accepted for the Northbrook Chamber’s Annual Business Awards, a celebration of innovation, community commitment, and entrepreneurial spirit. Winners will be honored at the 2027 Annual Meeting, with individual profiles on Chamber platforms and local media. Our online…

A Delicious Night Out – and a Great Way to Support Small Business! September 28, 2026 31st Annual Auction & Taste of the North Shore Presenting Sponsor: Bell Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Thursday, October 29 – 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel With 20 local restaurants serving small bites from their menus,…

Chamber Week: Connect. Grow. Thrive! August 25, 2026 Five Days. Five Ways to Grow Your Business. Illinois recognizes September 13–19 as Chamber of Commerce Week, and we’re celebrating with five days designed to help you make connections, discover resources, increase your visibility and get more from your Chamber membership. And this year, we’re adding another…

Board Applications Open Now August 25, 2026 Interested in a leadership role with the Chamber? Applications are available to fill upcoming vacancies on the Board of Directors. Directors commit to supporting the organization through meetings, committees, participation, shared expertise, and sponsorships. Applications can be downloaded from the website and must be submitted by September 4…

It’s Chamber Checkup Month! August 25, 2026 Update Your Info to Maximize Your Visibility On Tuesday, September 8, the Chamber will send an account checkup email to your company’s primary representative. This is an annual data base “clean-up” to make sure you can be found by search engines and Chamber website visitors. Please return updates…

Join us for a Wickedly Delicious Evening! August 25, 2026 Sponsorships & Tickets Restaurant Registration 31st Annual Auction & Taste of the North Shore Thursday, October 29 – 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel Presenting Sponsor: Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. Savor the best of the local dining scene at the Annual…

Expo Builds New Connections for Growth July 29, 2026 Chamber members, prospective members, and community guests came together for a productive evening of introductions at the Connect 2 Grow Annual Small Business Expo in July. Over 60 exhibitors shared their products, services and stories with an engaged audience that filled the ballroom at the Renaissance…

Leadership Northbrook Applications Open for 2026-27 Class July 29, 2026 Click Here to Apply! Develop leadership potential and inspire civic engagement with the 2026-27 Leadership Northbrook class. This eight-session monthly program brings together emerging and established leaders from the public and private sectors for behind-the-scenes experiences, informative presentations, and fresh insights into Northbrook’s most influential…