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Ready. Set. Connect! Grow Your Business at our Annual Expo Boost your connections when you meet up with other business owners and professionals at the Chamber’s Annual Business Expo and After Hours on July 24. This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones! Experience a variety of product…

Paper or Plastic? When it Comes to the Environment, the Question is Irrelevant Guest Article from the Village of Northbrook Paper or plastic? It is a question that American shoppers have been considering since the late 1970s. Fast-forward more than forty years and we know far more about the impact that paper and plastic bags…

Chamber Partnership with Hunger Resource Network Supports Local Students in Need Once again the Chamber is partnering with Hunger Resource Network (HRN) to provide supplemental food and necessities to Northbrook children who qualify for assistance. HRN’s student meal initiative provides monthly bags of food to children covered by federal free and reduced-price lunch programs. With…

Showcase Your Company at the Business Expo! Hilton Chicago Northbrook – July 24, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Presenting Sponsor: Registration is now open for the 2023 Business Expo and After Hours.  This exciting event is a great opportunity to brand your business face-to-face, building connections between attendees and a wide variety of Chamber exhibitors with…

Village Sets Timeline for Northbrook Court Review Process Developer seeks $90M in public/private partnership The outlines of Northbrook Court’s proposed redevelopment became clearer in May as the Village of Northbrook approved a non-binding pre-development agreement with Brookfield Properties and scheduled next steps. If the plan comes to fruition, construction on the initial luxury retail phase…

Chamber Introduces Memberships for Emerging Entrepreneurs What do Facebook, WordPress, Subway Restaurants, and Yankee Candle have in common? All these businesses were started by teenage entrepreneurs. The Northbrook Chamber is now encouraging the next generation of business owners with a special membership designed for ages 13-20. The new Emerging Entrepreneur membership offers marketing, networking, and…

Watch Your Mailbox – Community Guide Arrives This Month! The 2023-24 Northbrook Community Resource Guide will be delivered soon! The Chamber’s comprehensive guide to living and working in Northbrook connects members to residents and businesses with categorical and alphabetical directories as well as exclusive advertising opportunities. From school calendars to Village services to special events,…

Meet Jonathan Mandel, New Director of Development & Planning Jonathan Mandel recently joined the Village of Northbrook staff as the new Director of Development & Planning Services. His role encompasses oversight for all Building, Zoning, and Planning Code regulations and processes for the Village, along with participation on the management team for Northbrook’s economic development…

Brookfield Previews Northbrook Court Conceptual Plan After years of behind the scenes discussion and planning, Northbrook Court owner Brookfield Properties offered a vision for the shopping center’s future at the April 25 Village Board meeting. The presentation laid out a 10-year conceptual plan for the entire site, including phased developments for an outdoor retail/dining destination…

Golf Outing Offers Something for Everyone Presenting Sponsor: Register Now for Early Bird Discount! Celebrate summer with Chamber friends at the season’s most popular event, the Annual Golf Outing & Dinner on Friday, June 9.  Golfers enjoy a fun afternoon filled with food, drinks, and friendly competition at Heritage Oaks Golf Club, followed by cocktails,…