'Connect 2 Grow Small Business Expo' Showcases Innovation on the North Shore

Discover the creativity, expertise, and resources available in the local business community as the Northbrook Chamber presents Connect 2 Grow: 2026 Small Business Expo on Monday July 20. The public is invited to meet local business owners and make new connections in an interactive showcase at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Connect 2 Grow gives attendees the opportunity to meet companies that provide innovative products, helpful services, and solutions to support both personal and professional needs. Featured exhibitors include health care providers, business support technology, educational services, financial advisers, government agencies and more.

Highlights of Connect 2 Grow include:

Exhibitor Showcase: Explore a diverse lineup of exhibitors reflecting the depth and variety of the North Shore business community, stretching from Chicago to Gurnee. Meet local experts, discover new resources, sample products, and learn about services designed to help businesses and individuals succeed.

Exhibiting businesses represent a variety of sectors, including:

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, Sweet Melissa Media, LLC

Community Services: Government Agencies, Cultural Institutions & Charities: Northbrook Park District, Northbrook Public Library, Northbrook Symphony, Road and Bridge Northfield District, Rotary Club of Northbrook, U.S. Small Business Administration, 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

“Connect 2 Grow is a great opportunity to discover unique businesses, resources, and services available right here in our community,” said Kathi Quinn, Northbrook Chamber president. “Attendees will leave with new connections and valuable information they can use.”

Registration for the Connect 2 Grow Small Business Expo is now open on the Northbrook Chamber website. Admission is complimentary with pre-registration by July 16. For more information, call the Chamber office at (847) 498-5555.