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Upcoming Chamber Events

Biz & Brews Networking

September 4 | 5-6:30 pmĀ 

Join us for some informal and fun networking at our monthly happy hour and meet-up event! We get together on the first Thursday of each month at a different local favorite -- next month Left Bank will host our group! Ā It's a cash bar and nibbles are provided.

All are welcome! (Chamber membership not required). Ā RSVP HERE.

Chamber Luncheon

September 10 | 11:30 am -1 pmĀ 

Laurie Stein, Deputy Director and Head of Curation for the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff will lead us through the history of several of the schools in Lake Forest, including the Gorton School that we will be congregating in. Join us for a glimpse at the fascinating history of the institutions, architecture, and students that have passed through the doors of the local schools.
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The event (in the former Gorton School, of course!) will include a delicious luncheon catered by Belvedere Banquets. Not to be missed -- invite friends and colleagues and register today!
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Registrations required prior to September 8. Ā An RSVP is required (sorry, no walk-ins can be accommodated.

Business After Hours

September 17 | 5-6:30 pmĀ 

Join us as we mix and mingle, enjoy some refreshments, chat with key leaders from City of Hope Cancer Center and learn more about the hospital during a presentation by Katie Easthon, Director of Community Health and Engagement. This event is hosted by the City of Hope Cancer Center at the Lake Forest Club.

Katie Easthon has been part of the team at City of Hope Cancer Center in Lake County, Illinois, for more than 15 years. In her current role as Director of Community Health and Engagement, Katie helps to lead the nonprofit cancer hospital’s comprehensive community outreach efforts, collaborating with local organizations and businesses to improve patient access and increase healthcare literacy. Katie holds an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, where she also earned her Bachelor of Science.

The event is complimentary and all are welcome (advance registration required). RSVP HERE.

2025 Lunch with the Mayors -- a great success!

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Thank you to all who attended the annual Lunch with the Mayors. Ā Guests enjoyed wonderful networking with community members and Civic leaders and updates on the latest happenings in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff from Lake Forest City Mayor, Randy Tack and Lake Bluff Village President, Regis Charlot.

For those who missed it please enjoy a video recording of the event courtesy of Blue Sky Video Productions and a gallery of photos courtesy of Michael Delott Photography and Headshots.

The Mission of the LF/LB Chamber is to connect and unite businesses, community members and both municipalities through partnership and innovative strategies to ensure the current and future prosperity of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff, the extraordinary place we work, play and call home.

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