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This week is National Small Business Week, an opportunity for small business owners to take advantage of well-deserved recognition, education, and advocacy programs. From Washington DC to right here in our local communities, Small Business Week honors the contributions and achievements of the businesses that are the foundation of the US economy. Northbrook Chamber Tools…

Annual Golf Outing & Dinner, Friday June 14 Presenting Sponsor: First Bank Chicago Early Bird Rates End May 18! Are you in? The Northbrook Chamber’s Annual Golf Outing is the can’t-miss summer event with something for everyone! Whether you’re a seasoned golfer, a novice player, or a business owner looking to raise the visibility of…

Frank Karkazis, owner of FGK Services Inc., has been named to the Chamber’s Board of Directors. A past recipient of the Chamber’s Business of the Year Award, Frank is a dedicated community volunteer as well as a successful entrepreneur. Frank launched FGK Services, a Northbrook-based commercial cleaning business, in 2013. The company now works with…

Showcase your products or services to the community with a table at the 2024 Business Expo. This engaging event invites the business community to tour exhibits from 50+ Chamber businesses. Exhibitor registration is open now! Companies of all types use the Expo to meet potential customers, introduce new products, and connect with fellow members in…

The continued growth of the US economy despite interest rate and inflation pressures gives cause for hope that recession can be avoided, according to Thomas Jalics, Managing Director & Chief Investment Strategist for Fifth Third Private Bank. He presented a data-driven overview of economic trends at the 2024 Economic Outlook Breakfast hosted by the Northbrook,…

Presenting Sponsor: First Bank Chicago CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Golfer or not – this event has a place for you! Save the Date for June 14th – a full day of friendly competition, fun, and making new connections at the Annual Golf Outing & Dinner. Whether you golf, sponsor, or volunteer, there’s a way for…

What’s the secret to your success? Chamber members are sharing their insights on business, life, and membership in a new online video series: The Chamber’s Secrets, created by the chamber’s recent intern Andrew Perez. This spring, The Chamber’s Secrets video series including short reflections by individual members as they share life and business lessons, will…

The popular Chamber at the Market program is almost completely filled for 2024! One member each week is able to reserve a table at the Northbrook Farmers Market to share their business info and meet potential customers.  Located at the corner of Meadow Road and Cherry Lane, the Northbrook Farmers Market runs on Wednesday mornings…

Village Begins Water Meter Replacement Project – Northbrook residents and businesses can expect to receive information about the upcoming replacement of water meters with new exterior meters. According to the Village website, the new devices will allow for remote real-time reading of meters by staff and water users, which will help identify leaks and enable…

Thomas Jalics, Fifth Third Private Bank REGISTER HERE Sponsored by After a tumultuous period of inflation and interest rate adjustments, is the U.S. economy turning a corner?  Learn what may lay ahead in the coming months when Thomas Jalics of Fifth Third Private Bank shares an engaging, comprehensive overview of the year ahead at the…