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Northbrook and the North Shore come alive in summer with a great variety of fun events for all ages. Chamber organizations take the lead presenting community programs throughout the season. Mark your calendar for these activities presented by Chamber members. Flamingo Friday Kickoff, May 12, Village Hall – Community organizations, including the Chamber, will participate in this free…

Presenting Sponsor Reserve Your Exhibit Space.  Jumpstart your business with new connections at the 2023 Business Expo & After Hours on July 24. Exhibitors showcase their products and services to an engaged audience of business owners and professionals in the spacious ballroom at the Hilton Chicago/Northbrook. The Business Expo provides a venue for face-to-face interactions,…

April 30 – May 6, 2023 For over 50 years, National Small Business Week has shown a spotlight on the vital role of small business as the backbone of the US economy. From local recognition to state and federal programming, the annual event provides support for small businesses of every type. The Small Business Administration…

Local government and development updates for the Village of Northbrook. April 4 Local Election: The consolidated local election for Northbrook’s Board of Trustees, as well as boards for the Library, Park District, School Districts, and other municipal entities, will take place on Tuesday, April 4. Early voting is currently underway at Northbrook Village Hall, moving to…

For the second year, members have the opportunity to connect with the local community via the Chamber Table at the Northbrook Farmers Market. This no-cost program enables businesses to personally greet shoppers at the popular outdoor market in downtown Northbrook. “We loved being at the Farmers Market Chamber Table last summer! It was really fun…

Sponsored by Whether they are new entrepreneurs or seasoned veterans of their professions, women in business face unique challenges. The Chamber’s new VOICE!™ workshop series is designed to support and empower participants through practical strategies and engaged camaraderie. The innovative new series launches on April 11 at the Northbrook offices of First Bank Chicago. Register Here. VOICE!™…

Presented by The tumultuous reaction to recent bank failures is only one of the pressures straining the U.S. and world economies. What should we expect in the coming months, and how can businesses of all sizes best protect themselves from emerging problems in the financial sector? The Chamber’s Annual Economic Outlook Breakfast on April 25…

Discover how to deepen your Chamber engagement with new targeted groups and programs. Initiatives like Young Professionals, Lawyers’ Lunch, BizHUB, and the upcoming Women in Business VOICE! Workshops bring together members with common interests to build solid, supportive relationships.  “We’re always listening to our members’ ideas, and many of our programs are direct responses to…

In pursuit of its Climate Action Plan goals, the Village of Northbrook will institute a tax on single-use bags at larger retail stores beginning January 1, 2024. The tax ordinance, approved by the Board of Trustees in February, applies a 10-cent fee to each paper or plastic bag given out at stores larger than 3,000…

Presenting Sponsor: Golf season is right around the corner, and planning is underway for the Chamber’s fun-filled Annual Golf Outing & Dinner. Now’s the time to claim your business’s sponsorship and maximize your visibility at this popular summer event! Presented by First Bank Chicago, the Golf Outing attracts hundreds of participants for a best-ball tournament, contests, and…