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Annual Meeting & Awards Photos & Video! April 7, 2025 The Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Business Awards Celebration was an outstanding success, with sold-out attendance and a stellar array of award winners! Experience the excitement with photo galleries courtesy of Michael Delott Photography and Headshots, and a highlight video from Sweet Melissa Media. Photo Gallery (Copyright…

Earn Your Green Jacket! Golf Outing Registration Open Now! March 26, 2025 Presenting Sponsor: The Chamber’s Annual Golf Outing attracts golf devotees and business owners to Heritage Oaks Golf Club for a fun-filled best ball scramble tournament. Like last year, we will be raising funds for the Evans Scholars Foundation on the putting green and…

Northbrook Business of the Year: Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. February 27, 2025 A global corporation with 11 manufacturing plants worldwide, Bell Flavors & Fragrances is also a family business with deep roots in Northbrook. In 2024 Bell strengthened those community bonds with the opening of its new Consumer Science Sensory Center, expanding its corporate…

Corporate Citizen of the Year: Journey Softly February 26, 2025 The people with the passports, the people who travel more, tend to be the most understanding.  – Brian Chesky Rick Rosenfeld, founder of travel consulting firm Journey Softly, has a knack for logistics. That talent serves his clients as they explore the globe, and also…

Emerging Business of the Year: Relief Mental Health February 26, 2025 How do you launch a successful business in a global pandemic? Provide a service that people truly need, with innovations to make it easily accessible. Susan Mueller, founder of Relief Mental Health, embraced that philosophy and found that demand for her company’s services outpaced…

Franchise of the Year: Sears Garage Doors & Openers February 25, 2025 The beauty of franchising is the combination of a well-known brand with the personal connection of local ownership. Sears has been a trusted name in retail and service for over 100 years, and for over 16 years Barry Brownstone has been the face…

Chamber Volunteer of the Year: Diane Pagoulatos February 25, 2025 Guests arriving at major Chamber events can look forward to a warm welcome from ambassador and volunteer Diane Pagoulatos. At registration tables for the Auction & Taste, Golf Outing, State of the Village and more, Diane is a familiar face ready to provide a name…

Celebrating 75 Years & the Magic of Small Business! January 30, 2025 NCCI Annual Business Awards & Annual Meeting Monday, March 31 | 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel Presenting Sponsor: Northbrook Bank & Trust   A Night of Celebration, Inspiration, and Magical Moments Step into an enchanting evening where we honor…

Local Candidates Face Off in April 1 Election January 30, 2025 For the first time in four years, Northbrook voters in the 2025 General Consolidated Election will face choices for Village President as well as three seats on the Village Board of Trustees. Candidates endorsed by the Northbrook Caucus, including three incumbents, will be challenged…

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…