NORTHBROOK, IL — Residents and business owners will have a chance to meet local experts, explore services and make new connections when the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce hosts its Connect 2 Grow: 2026 Small Business Expo.
The event is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 20, at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel. The public is invited to attend.
The expo will feature businesses and organizations from across the North Shore, stretching from Chicago to Gurnee, according to the Northbrook Chamber. Exhibitors will include health care providers, business support companies, technology firms, educational services, financial advisers, government agencies, cultural institutions, charities and more.
“Connect 2 Grow is a great opportunity to discover unique businesses, resources, and services available right here in our community,” Northbrook Chamber President Kathi Quinn said. “Attendees will leave with new connections and valuable information they can use.”
The event’s exhibitor showcase is designed to give attendees a chance to meet local business owners, discover new resources, sample products and learn about services for both personal and professional needs.
Participating exhibitors include businesses and organizations in several categories:
Business Solutions: All Investigations Group, BasketWorks, Express Employment Professionals, Glenkirk, Mike Finkelman - Vernon Graphic Solutions, NorthShore Loyalty, Onward Technologies, Inc., Pulse Logic, RDS Print Solutions, SCORE North Cook and Lake Counties Chapter, Shred Spot and Sweet Melissa Media, LLC.
Community Services: Northbrook Park District, Northbrook Public Library, Northbrook Symphony, Road and Bridge Northfield District, Rotary Club of Northbrook, U.S. Small Business Administration and Village of Northbrook.
Educational Services: Chicago CPR Academy, The Krupnick Approach and theCoderSchool Glenview.
Financial Services: Benari Capital, Bottom Line Financial, Daily Money Manager, Busey Bank, Consumers Credit Union, First Bank Chicago, Fortress Life Solutions, Kenneth Klusendorf - AAA Insurance, Northbrook Bank & Trust Co. and SomerCor.
Health & Wellness: Compass Health Center, EyeSee Optometry Clinic, Healing Light Wellness Center, Illinois Dermatology Institute Northbrook, Rotary Recovery, Hearing Health Center and VIO Med Spa.
Home Services: Fenceworks, Great Day Garage Doors & Floors, Lewis Floor & Home, NSBAR, ShelfGenie, The Tile and Grout Project, LLC, Two Men and a Truck and Zoomin Groomin.
Hospitality & Event Services: 4Sure Entertainment Inc., Chicago Marriott Suites Deerfield, North Shore Balloon Décor, Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel and Windy City Linen.
Senior Services: Arden Courts Memory Care, Best at Home Care Chicago, Chefs for Seniors North Shore Chicago, Homewatch Caregivers-Northshore, Innovations of Northbrook and The Man of Silver.
Registration is open on the Northbrook Chamber website. Admission is complimentary with pre-registration by July 16.
For more information, call the Northbrook Chamber office at 847-498-5555.
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