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Upcoming Chamber Events

B4Work Breakfast & Networking

December 19 | 7:30 - 9:00 am

Make B4Work a monthly habit! Join us for a delicious breakfast, a congenial atmosphere and the opportunity to meet and mingle with new and old friends to build a wider business network for those ever-important referrals.

Want to be included in the “Lead List” handout? Be sure to RSVP by 5 pm the Wednesday before the event to have your contact info included in the promotional handout at the event – and feel free to invite other businesses to join us. You can’t beat the price – admission to this popular event is only $15 for LF/LB Chamber members and $20 for non-members.

An RSVP is required – sorry, no walk-ins can be accommodated. Click HERE to register.

Holiday Office Closure

December 24 - January 2 

Should you need to contact to contact us please email Chamber Executive Director, Joanna Rolek.

We wish you all a wonderful holiday season!

 

B4Work Networking & Breakfast

December 16 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Join the Chamber's Board of Directors, civic and business leaders, and fellow community members for lunch at The Forester, some welcome networking, and a program that features the introduction of the 2026 Chamber Officers, presentation of the 2026 "Community Leadership Award", and the annual "State of the Towns" presentation by Lake Forest City Manager Jason Wicha and Lake Bluff Village Administrator Drew Irvin. 

Admission includes lunch and the general public is welcome to participate in the event. Advance registration is required -- sorry walk-ins will not be accommodated.

RSVP HERE.

The Think Local Pop-Up Shop is Coming to City Hall!

Give gifts that give back! This holiday season, the Chamber and the City of Lake Forest are bringing the Think Local Pop-Up Shop to City Hall on Thursdays and Fridays, December 4 through December 19 from 11 am-4 pm! Find great gifts that benefit 17 local nonprofit organizations -- a win for all!

Visit our Think Local Pop-Up Shop webpage for a more details and a list of the 17 participating nonprofits. 

Big Bash for Local Biz -- a SUCCESS!!

Thank you to all who attended the Chamber's annual pre-holiday Big Bash for Local Biz party.  The event was a tremendous success thanks to those who attended and supported the event as well as our wonderful members who donated fabulous auction items and delectable food!

A special thank you to Bernie's Book Bank for generously hosting us in their beautiful facility and to Michael Delott Photography & Headshots for capturing the event with wonderful photos.

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.

Think Local First

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