Connect 2 Grow Small Business Expo & After Hours

Discover the businesses of the Northbrook Chamber and how they might be your next great connection! Come have fun and meet local business owners at Connect 2 Grow: 2026 Business Expo & After Hours. Exhibitors will present engaging displays, product demos, contests, and samples.  Enjoy appetizers, giveaways, and plenty of surprises! Open to the public with complimentary admission (pre-registration required by July 16). Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Northbrook Bank & Trust Company.

Exhibitors include:

Business Solutions: Marketing, Technology, HR, Security, Corporate Gifting - 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, Small Business Development Center at Oakton College, Sweet Melissa Media, LLC, US Small Business Administration

Community Services: Government Agencies, Cultural Institutions & Charities: Northbrook Park District, Northbrook Public Library, Northbrook Symphony, Road and Bridge Northfield District, Rotary Club of Northbrook, Village of Northbrook

Educational Services: Tutoring & Enrichment – Chicago CPR Academy, The Krupnick Approach, theCoderSchool Glenview

Financial Services: Banking, Financing, Advising, Insurance - 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., SomerCor

Health & Wellness: Mental and Physical Wellbeing - Compass Health Center, EyeSee Optometry Clinic, Healing Light Wellness Center, Illinois Dermatology Institute Northbrook, Rotary Recovery, Hearing Health Center, VIO Med Spa

Home Services: Real Estate, Home Improvement, Moving, Pet Care – Fenceworks, Great Day Garage Doors & Floors, Lewis Floor & Home, NSBAR, ShelfGenie, The Tile and Grout Project, LLC, Two Men and a Truck, Zoomin Groomin

Hospitality & Event Services:4Sure Entertainment Inc., Chicago Marriott Suites Deerfield, North Shore Balloon Décor, Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, Windy City Linen

Senior Services: Residential Living, Care Solutions, Specialized Services – Arden Courts Memory Care, Best at Home Care Chicago, Chefs for Seniors North Shore Chicago, Homewatch Caregivers-Northshore, Innovations of Northbrook, The Man of Silver