BUSINESS NEWS & VIEWS | October 2021
While last year’s flurry of activity around PPP loans and other emergency aid has died down, recent updates have introduced new grant programs along with expansions of existing options. Representatives of the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development will share tips on taking advantage of business assistance on a Zoom call with Chamber members on October 13. Read More
The Chamber is excited to announce a new outdoor fundraising event featuring several popular local restaurants. “Mingle & Munch” on October 20 will be a relaxed opportunity to connect with members while enjoying menu samples under the spacious tent at Butterfield’s Restaurant. Read More
At a recent Village Board meeting, Northbrook manufacturer New Medical Technology received positive feedback from the Trustees to its planned 6B tax incentive application. The company intends to purchase a vacant 47,000 square foot building in Sky Harbor and retrofit its interior for manufacturing. Read More
Cara Pavlicek, who took leadership of Northbrook’s professional staff on September 1, recently took a short break in her busy transition to share some thoughts with the Chamber about her new role in Northbrook. Read More
Village Takes Steps Toward Grainger Property Sale
The Village Board is expected to approve a contract with commercial real estate broker Cushman & Wakefield to find a buyer for 1657 Shermer Road, the former site of Grainger, Inc. The contract is on the consent agenda for the Board’s public meeting on Tuesday, September 28. Read More.
Make your membership investment work for you. Start with your business’s profile on NorthbrookChamber.org. Your profile is visible to an unlimited audience through our website’s search function, as well as an SEO-optimized Google search. Make the most of this opportunity by crafting your description and choosing keywords to attract the customers who are searching for your products or services.  Read More
COVID Policy: Advance registration is required for all in-person programs. Sorry, no walk-ins. Masks are required for all attendees at indoor events regardless of vaccination status.
Friday, Oct. 1, 7:30 a.m.
Butterfield’s Restaurant (Outdoors)
Members $15, Guests $25
Build your professional connections with individual introductions, table networking, trivia contests, and a delicious breakfast. Space is limited: RSVP Today!  Sponsored by Engage Wealth, Gail's Brownies, The MacMentor and Unique Carpet Cleaning. Audio support from AmpliVox Sound Systems.

Mondays, Oct. 11 and 25, 3:30 p.m. via Zoom
Share ideas and connect in small groups in an engaging Zoom discussion of business trends and practices.

Wednesday, Oct. 13, Noon
via Zoom
Learn about assistance from Cook County to help with your business’s pandemic recovery in this webinar with the County Bureau of Economic Development and Commissioner Scott Britton. Thank you to ComEd for sponsoring this event.

Thursday, Oct. 14, Noon via Zoom
Members $15, Guests $25
Meet members from area Chambers in this structured virtual lunch, featuring multiple rotations of small breakout rooms. Registration closes at noon on October 11.

Butterfield's (Outdoors)
Wed., Oct. 20, 5:00 p.m.
Members $25
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