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  • Sep 02, 2017

Chamber Seeks New Program Services Manager

The Northbrook Chamber is seeking a creative and resourceful individual to be the new Program Services Manager. The position involves oversight of several monthly programs as well as three major special events, the annual Golf Outing, the Business Expo and the Auction and Taste. The Program Services Manager is responsible for recruiting speakers, managing all program logistics, budgeting, soliciting sponsors and donors, and managing volunteers. Good customer service, organizational and computer skills required. The Chamber offers a positive work environment that encourages collaboration and fosters creativity. The salaried position is part time, approximately 20 hours per week. Interested individuals should e-mail a cover letter with resume to Tensley Garris, tensley@northbrookchamber.org

  • Aug 18, 2017

EDC Addressing Challenges in Industrial Market

As part of its efforts to address the changing needs of different business sectors, Northbrook’s Economic Development Committee (EDC) recently discussed the local industrial market and its challenges, looking at trends including employment, vacancies and possible incentives to help market vacant properties. Read more

  • Aug 18, 2017

Police Chief Wernick Announces Retirement

When Northbrook Police Chief Charles Wernick began his career as a patrol officer for the city of Evanston 45 years ago, retail theft was the number one crime against businesses. Now he says it’s credit card fraud with additional concerns about identity theft, flash mobs, employee theft and cyber security. Read more

  • Aug 18, 2017

Members Encouraged to Submit Award Nominations

Every year the Chamber honors a philanthropic company, a successful local business and one exceptional volunteer. Chamber members and their employees are encouraged to submit nominations of companies or individuals they would like to see recognized. Read more

  • Aug 18, 2017

Chamber Seeks Interested Board Candidates

The Chamber is starting to plan for the organization’s leadership for 2018. The Nominating Committee is now accepting the names of any member who might have an interest in serving on the board, with a term commencing in January 2018. Read more

  • Aug 18, 2017

September 2017 Business Briefs

Realty Advisors North now offers First Home Buyers seminars that can be scheduled at a business to help employees navigate the stressful process of buying their first home. Read more

  • Jul 24, 2017

Volunteers Needed for August 24th Meal Packing Event

For the sixth year in a row, the Chamber is pleased to again sponsor the annual Meal Packing event, offering members an opportunity to personally give back to the community and to help fight hunger. On Thursday, August 24, participants are asked to donate two hours of time to assemble 40,000 meals for distribution through a partnership formed with the Hunger Resources Network with the Chicago Metropolitan division of the Salvation Army, which will feed thousands of people between now and the end of the year. Read more