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Despite the naysayers, brick and mortar retail is not dead. While customers may have less time available for in-person shopping excursions, research shows that they still enjoy the experiential side of shopping and will, in fact, spend more when visiting a physical store than they would if shopping online. The challenge: make your business stand…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – to Find It in Northbrook! The Chamber’s year-round campaign to promote shopping and dining in Northbrook goes into high gear this month with community activities, an updated website, exciting social media content, and special offers via text message. All these promotions are presented at no cost…

This holiday season, think Northbrook Chamber when you’re shopping! Our membership includes many shops, service businesses, and online retailers who can fulfill your wish list. Our annual Shopping Spotlight eblast will be coming soon to connect you with all our retail members. Retailers: use this opportunity to boost visibility with a Chamber Exclusive Offer! The…

As a small business owner, you’re constantly looking for ways to stand out, connect with your target audience, and grow sustainably. One of the most impactful yet often overlooked opportunities lies in partnering with the Chamber through sponsorship. We  have a wide variety of sponsorships available in the coming year to fit your goals and…

We are delighted to have two Glenbrook North students working with the Chamber this fall in conjunction with the school’s career and technical education curriculum. Angelina Drivas, a senior, and Bella Svoboda, a junior, have been invaluable in helping to execute the Auction & Taste, updating  member records, and taking photos for our Community Guide…

Now’s the time to help us identify the stars of our business community! The Annual Business Awards recognize leading companies and individuals who excel in business, philanthropy, and volunteerism. Awardees will be profiled in upcoming newsletters and press releases and be the guests of honor at the 2025 Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration. The selection…

Delicious food, festive libations, enticing auctions, and lots of laughs – the 29th Annual Auction & Taste had it all! The most important fundraiser of the year brought together local businesses and community members for a memorable evening. Click here for the event video from Sweet Melissa Media Click here for the gallery of images…

A meticulously-restored piece of Northbrook’s history is now in residence at 2002 Walters Avenue. Manufactured in Northbrook in the mid-1920s by the Reiland & Bree Company, the truck is about the same age as the Chamber’s home, the historic Civic Building. We are proud to partner with the Historical Society to protect this treasure. Feel…

Attendees at the Advocacy Roundtable event included Chamber Director Chuck Gerhardt, UL Solutions; Chamber Executive Director Kathi Quinn; State Sen. Laura Fine; State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl; Chamber Board Chair Amy Kahhat, First Bank Chicago; Chamber Director Frank Karkazis, FGK Services Inc.; and Richard Rivkin, Saf-T-Gard Inc. Chamber manufacturers and other large employers engaged with…

Interested in taking a leadership role for the Chamber organization? The Board of Directors’ Nominating Committee will review applications in early October to fill Board vacancies for 2025. Directors contribute perspectives from a wide range of business sizes and industries in order to represent our diverse membership. Download an application here. Board members commit to…