Northbrook Chamber Celebrates 75 Years at Business Awards Dinner

The Northbrook Chamber of Commerce marked a milestone anniversary as it honored local businesses at its Annual Meeting & Business Award Dinner on March 31, 2025. With the theme Celebrating the Magic of Small Business, the sold-out event at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel reflected on 75 years since the Chamber's founding in 1955. Board Chair Amy Kahhat, First Bank Chicago, installed the 2025 Board of Directors and encouraged all attendees to take advantage of Chamber programming and benefits. Program emcee Dan Gelfond, Personal History Interviews, then introduced Board Directors to present the 2025 Business Awards:

• Northbrook Business of the Year: Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
• Corporate Citizen of the Year: Journey Softly
• Emerging Business of the Year: Relief Mental Health
• Franchise of the Year: Sears Garage Doors & Openers
• Chamber Volunteer of the Year: Diane Pagoulatos of Dickler, Kahn, Slowikowski & Zavell Ltd.

The Chamber thanks its sponsors for making this magical event a success:

Presenting Sponsor: Northbrook Bank & Trust Company, N.A.

Gold Sponsor: UL Solutions

Silver Sponsors: Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc and First Bank Chicago

Bronze Sponsors: Allstate and Dickler, Kahn, Slowikowski & Zavell Ltd.

Supporting Sponsors: Endeavor Health, Village of Northbrook, Oakton College, Sears Garage Soloutions, and the North Suburban YMCA

Contributing Sponsors: Arango Cigar Co., A-Z Entertainment, Caroline Gau-REAL, Chefs for Seniors, Daily Herald, Engage Wealth Group, Express Employment Professionals, FGK Services, Inc., Gail's Brownies, Kona Ice, LaSalle Benefits, Marsha Schwartz-Coldwell Banker Realty, Michael Delott Photography and Headshots, Ner Tamid Funerals, North Shore Balloon Decor, Personal History Interviews, NorthShore Loyalty, Maxi Signs, ProAuto, Paper to Party, RE/MAX Top Performers-The Jane Lee Team, Riman, Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, Rosen Automotive Group, Sweet Melissa Media, and Windy City Linen.

For information about the benefits of Northbrook Chamber membership, visit northbrookchamber.org or call (847) 498-5555.