Biz & Brews
November 7 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm
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, this month at Jay Lovell's -- it's a cash bar and nibbles are provided.
All are welcome! Drop in and join us -- chamber membership not required!
Veteran's Day Presentation
November 14 | 7:00 - 8:00 pm
As part of the History Center’s debut of the exhibit Returning From War, we are pleased to welcome Jim Hawkins, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer of Naval Station Great Lakes, as he shares his experiences transitioning from the Armed Forces to the civilian workforce. Viewing the hiring process from the other side of the table, Jim will discuss ideas and perspectives that work to educate the public on support systems for attracting and hiring Veterans and military spouses.
The community is invited to attend this event. Registration is complimentary with a $10 suggested donation to support the History Center. REGISTER HERE.
B4Work Networking
November 15 | 7:30 - 9 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 prior to have your contact info included in the promotional handout at the event – and feel free to invite other businesses and colleagues to join us. Not a member? Not a problem! An RSVP is required – sorry, no walk-ins can be accommodated. RSVP HERE.
We are going back to our traditional event this year and are delighted to once again include the ever-popular 'Taste of the Towns' (featuring tastings from our wonderful area eateries) as well as a festive silent auction that will showcase member businesses and your wonderful goods and services.
Help us make this event another great success!
Join us! Buy your tickets at the early bird price! PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.
Please donate goods or services to the silent auction -- a wonderful opportunity to jump onboard and let us showcase your business with great promotion before the holidays! CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
Need ideas? Contact us and we'll brainstorm with you!
Thank you to our guests from the community, local nonprofits and area fundraising organizations who attended our September Chamber Luncheon featuring special guest speaker, Donald Cooke, Vice President of The Alford Group. The post-pandemic world is full of challenges for the nonprofit sector and intense competition for resources. As we enter into the last quarter of the year, a particularly important time to inspire and generate support, we were thrilled to welcome Mr. Cooke, an expert in the field of philanthropy, to cover the topic for all of us.
A special thank you to our generous event sponsor:
For those who missed the event, we are pleased to share a video recording, courtesy of Bruce Himmelblau and Blue Sky Video Productions.
Chamber Checks
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Join us in welcoming our newest members!
We are grateful for the support of the community and are happy to welcome these new members to the Chamber family in 2024...
(Know someone that might be interested in joining the Chamber? If so, click here to let us know and we will be happy to follow up -- and a $20 Chamber Check will come to you as our thank you when they come on board!)
Paul Vinger, Voice Actor
Adler Law Group
Green Rodent Restoration of Chicago
Fleur de lis Financial
ACASA Senior Care
Oasis Senior Advisors Chicago North
The Mulch Center
Leslie Gould Design, Inc.
Midwest Mobility
Flowers by Laura Lou
Girl Gonna Launch Foundation
Dearborn Group, Inc.
Center Coast Private Wealth Management
Rosati's Lake Forest
Stage Interiors
Kung Fu Tea
Dave O'Connor, Executive Coaching
Philharmonic Studios
Wine Shop at Home
Skyflair
Rodriguez Exterminating
North Shore Auto Spa
Giggles Play
Don Fiore Company, Inc.
Source Healing
iCare 4 Adoptive and Foster Families
Prairie Pub
Legendary Spa
The Real Elf, LLC
J&S Cooper Construction, Inc.
Just Food for Dogs
Altounian Properties
Fitness Machine Technicians of Northwest Chicago
YouthBuild Lake County
Energie Consulting & Controls, LLC
Merrill Lynch - John Gottwald
The Studio @ Westmoreland Farm
Atelier 830
Chicago Original Limousine
Once Upon a Bagel
Hunger Resource Network
Sales Pro Impact
Baird & Warner: Nadia Orozco Realtor
The Fresh Market Lake Forest
Ellie Mental Health
Paris312
Maxwell's Toy Box
Eminence Fencing Academy
Lucky E, Ltd.
McMahon Services
Zen Business
Sunset Tire & Auto Service
New Explode Construction
Weisgal & Hara, Ltd
John Haderlein, Attorney at Law
The Wellness Way Lake Forest, PLLC
Earthbound Adventures, LLC
Adobe Acrobat
abc-communication, inc
Ins-All Insurance
Snowie
Tykes N Hounds
Stacy Jacobs Art
City of Hope Cancer Center
You're a Cookie
Full Bloom Memory Care
By the Way Motel & Convience Store