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Connect with Cook County Resources March 23, 2024 Interested in learning about Cook County resources for business? Attend the Pathways to Cook County Summit, a free event offering workshops, interactive sessions, and vendor exhibits. The summit will be held on Tuesday, April 9 at the UIC Dorin Forum in Chicago. Designed to connect residents and…

Connect with local residents at one of the busiest places in town: the Northbrook Farmers Market! The “Chamber at the Market” program allows one member each week to share their business info and meet potential customers. Limited spaces are available, first come first served. Located at the corner of Meadow Road and Cherry Lane, the…

Spring is on its way, and the Chamber Golf League is back! Get ready for a season of friendly competition among Chamber members at Heritage Oaks Golf Club. On Tuesdays from  May 7 to August 27, players tee off at 3:50 p.m. for nine holes followed by post-play socializing. The season wraps up with a…

We are delighted to introduce Andrew Perez, who joined the NCCI team as an intern in February. Currently on active duty in the U.S. Army, Andrew will be with us until mid-March developing marketing content, assisting with events, and learning about the role of chambers in serving the business community. Andrew joined the Army in…

Two of the largest retail vacancies on Northbrook’s east side will soon be filled, Village President Kathryn Ciesla announced in February. Barnes & Noble is taking over the former Old Navy space at Village Square Shopping Center, while a Fresh Market grocery will move into the former Marshall’s store. The Fresh Market will be the…

Attention home care businesses: promote your spring specials with the Chamber! Similar to the holiday season Shopping Spotlight, our new Spring Spotlight eblast will feature all active members in the home maintenance fields with links to their websites. Make your business stand out in this FREE member marketing opportunity by sharing a Hot Deal! The…

The Village of Northbrook has extended its annual business license approvals into the spring, while it works to update and streamline its licensing processing. The goal is to reduce the number of categories requiring licenses and modernize the current system with easy online renewals. Northbrook’s municipal code currently requires licenses for over 30 categories of…

By Eric DeGrechie, Northbrook Patch As local businesses continue to navigate the post-pandemic world, many are thriving. A few of those are being honored by the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce. Next month, five Northbrook businesses will be recognized at the Chamber’s annual meeting and business awards dinner. Read More on patch.com.

Stepping up to help is second nature for Steve Amberg, owner of promotional products company It’s Impressive. Steve’s consistent contributions as a Chamber Ambassador, committee member, and volunteer provide a great example of how members help the organization achieve goals. A longtime Northbrook resident, Steve first became involved in giving back to the community in…

When Kevin Weasler opened his Northbrook Culver’s location in 2020, he faced a perfect storm of challenges caused by the pandemic. Less than four years later, his restaurant is thriving thanks to its consistent quality, positive workplace atmosphere, and deep commitment to the community. Like many franchisees, Kevin says he had always had a dream…