Gold and Platinum members, be sure to schedule your Member Spotlight eblast features as soon as possible to ensure placement in your preferred month. This marketing benefit, included in upgraded memberships, introduces your business to the full Chamber database with an image, description, and links of your choice.
Reservations are now being accepted for advertising in the Chamber’s annual Northbrook Community Resource Guide. This member-exclusive marketing tool, published in early June, reaches households and businesses in the Village of Northbrook with a colorful, informative print publication. Ad reservations may be placed with John Hubbard, Daily Herald/Town Square Publishing, at jhubbard@tspubs.com.
Northbrook businesses gained extra visibility during the holiday season thanks to a multi-platform marketing campaign managed by the Chamber. A combination of social media, text messaging, website, and in-store promotions boosted participation in the Find It in Northbrook initiatives to new levels.
The new year brings updates to Illinois laws affecting wages, scheduling, and unpaid bereavement leave for covered employees.
Northbrook Village President Kathryn Ciesla will share insights on topics of local interest at the annual State of the Village address hosted by the Northbrook Chamber. After two years of virtual presentations, this year’s address will be held in person at the Northbrook Public Library, with an informal coffee for Chamber members and Village officials preceding the speech.
Chamber members can now sign up for First Friday sponsorships online. Sponsors speak first during First Friday introductions, and receive recognition in pre-event publicity and event signage. Includes event admission for one representative too! Sign up on your chosen date using the calendar on northbrookchamber.org. Limited to five sponsors per month — claim your spots today!
Holiday greetings from the Chamber! During this hectic time of year, I’d like to pause for a minute to thank our members for making our organization vibrant, engaging, and welcoming. The past year has been filled with transitions and challenges, but our Chamber’s amazing sense of community and mutual support has remained consistent. The important things don’t change.
Four members have been selected to join the Chamber’s Board of Directors beginning in January 2023. Marc Cornfield, Nick Drivas, Irene Schloss de Brihuega, and Matt Settler were presented as a slate by the Board’s Nominating Committee earlier this fall to fill upcoming vacancies as current members Stephen Barr, Bob Caldwell, Hania Fuschetto, and Alli Gilley complete their terms of office.
Local shoppers have an extra incentive to visit Northbrook stores and restaurants this holiday season: a Shop Local contest with weekly drawings for $50 gift cards. It’s just one element of a multifaceted marketing campaign presented by the Chamber in partnership with the Village of Northbrook.
Members and friends gathered for a delicious evening as the Chamber brought back its Auction & Taste fundraiser after a pandemic-caused hiatus.
