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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 17…

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…

Chamber Selected as Cook County Source Referral Partner July 2, 2026 The Northbrook Chamber is proud to have been selected as a 2026 referral partner for the Cook County Small Business Source (“the Source”). Through this partnership, local businesses are able to access Cook County mentoring services, educational events, online resources, and grant opportunities. The…

Cycle Up Your Business with Grand Prix Excitement June 24, 2026 Annual Northbrook Grand Prix rolls into town July 23 For the fifth straight year, Downtown Northbrook will host an exciting day of bike races for all ages as the Northbrook Grand Prix attracts hundreds of competitors and fans to the community. With some advance…

Showcase Your Business, Build New Connections! Business Expo Coming July 20 May 23, 2026 CLICK FOR EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION CLICK TO ATTEND THE SHOW Connect 2 Grow – 2026 Small Business Expo & After Hours Monday July 20, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel Presenting Sponsor:  Spark new connections to help your business…

Reach New Residents with Northbrook “Welcome Home” Guide May 23, 2026 Get your business noticed by new residents coming to Northbrook! The all-new Find It in Northbrook: Welcome Home Guide offers a targeted marketing option for businesses located in the Village of Northbrook – delivered directly to new residents when they move in. Chamber members…