COC Holiday Button Contest!

Calling all artists grades 1-12! Please submit your designs for the LF/LB Chamber Holiday Button Contest Entries Dues: November 3rd   The winner's design will be featured on the button available throughout the community during the 2025 holiday season - and the desig......More

Calling all artists grades 1-12! Please submit your designs for the LF/LB Chamber Holiday Button Contest Entries Dues: November 3rd   The winner's design will be featured on the button available throughout the community during the 2025 holiday season - and the designer of the winning entry will receive $100 in Chamber Checks redeemable at Chamber member business throughout Lake Forest and Lake Bluff.   DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMISSION:   It's easy to enter! Simply print the blank 5" circle below and create an original design communicating a winter or holiday theme. Then email a digital image of your design to [email protected]. Be sure to include your name, contact information, school and grade.   Be sure to keep the original hard copy of your artwork-the printer will need the original of the winning design to use in the process of printing the buttons!   DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES:  Monday, November 3rd by 10:00 am   PRINTABLE FORM ONLY HERE   Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or (847) 234-4282  

COC Holiday Button Contest Due Date!

Calling all artists grades 1-12! Please submit your designs for the LF/LB Chamber Holiday Button Contest Entries Dues: November 3rd   The winner's design will be featured on the button available throughout the community during the 2025 holiday season - and the desig......More

Calling all artists grades 1-12! Please submit your designs for the LF/LB Chamber Holiday Button Contest Entries Dues: November 3rd   The winner's design will be featured on the button available throughout the community during the 2025 holiday season - and the designer of the winning entry will receive $100 in Chamber Checks redeemable at Chamber member business throughout Lake Forest and Lake Bluff.   DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMISSION:   It's easy to enter! Simply print the blank 5" circle below and create an original design communicating a winter or holiday theme. Then email a digital image of your design to [email protected]. Be sure to include your name, contact information, school and grade.   Be sure to keep the original hard copy of your artwork-the printer will need the original of the winning design to use in the process of printing the buttons!   DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES:  Monday, November 3rd by 10:00 am   PRINTABLE FORM ONLY HERE   Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or (847) 234-4282  

Multi-Chamber Networking

Come and network with area Chambers of Commerce at The College of Lake County in Grayslake. This special evening of networking will bring together chambers across Lake County. Last year, 11 Chambers participated, making it one of our most collaborative events of the ......More

Come and network with area Chambers of Commerce at The College of Lake County in Grayslake. This special evening of networking will bring together chambers across Lake County. Last year, 11 Chambers participated, making it one of our most collaborative events of the year! The evening will include refreshments and a tour of the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts.   All businesses are welcome! Please RSVP with your local Chamber of Commerce to attend. Participating Chambers include: Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce • Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce • GLMV Chamber of Commerce • Chain O’Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce • Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce • Buffalo Grove/Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce • Village of Gurnee Chamber of Commerce • Lake Villa/Lindenhurst/Round Lake Area Chamber of Commerce • Grayslake Chamber of Commerce • DBR Chamber of Commerce • Hispanic Chamber of Lake County

James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts 19351 W Washington St Grayslake, IL 60030

CHAMBER BENEFITS WORKSHOP

Take one hour out of your day to get all the tips on maximizing your Chamber Membership. Perfect for prospective, new or veteran members and those wanting details on member benefit packages.

Via Zoom

Artisan Guild Winter Fair Holiday Boutique

The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Artisan Guild will host a  Winter Fair Holiday Boutique November 7-8 at CROYA/Lake Forest Recreation Center    Irresistibly priced one of a kind gifts and keepsakes designed by the regional most artists showcasing jewelry, quilts, hand-carve......More

The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Artisan Guild will host a  Winter Fair Holiday Boutique November 7-8 at CROYA/Lake Forest Recreation Center    Irresistibly priced one of a kind gifts and keepsakes designed by the regional most artists showcasing jewelry, quilts, hand-carved pens, painting, fiber arts, photographs, ornaments, millinery, resin, pottery and more!   Taste of Paris will be on site serving delicious pastries and bistro lunch.

CROYA Student Union at Lake Forest Recreation Center. 400 N. Hastings Rd. Lake Forest

Deerpath Streetscape and Bank Lane Enhancement Project Ribbon-Cutting

Please join the City for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate this milestone. Since construction is expected to wrap up in late October, the celebration will be a simple ceremony with a focus on supporting local businesses. Concurrently, the Chamber of Commerce will l......More

Please join the City for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate this milestone. Since construction is expected to wrap up in late October, the celebration will be a simple ceremony with a focus on supporting local businesses. Concurrently, the Chamber of Commerce will launch a Business Passport initiative that will run from the day of the Ribbon Cutting through Small Business Saturday (November 29), encouraging visitors to explore businesses on Deerpath, Bank Lane, and beyond. Important note: Deerpath and Bank Lane will reopen as soon as construction is complete, no later than October 31.

Deerpath Rd and Bank Lane, Lake Forest, IL

Artisan Guild Winter Fair Holiday Boutique

The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Artisan Guild will host a  Winter Fair Holiday Boutique November 7-8 at CROYA/Lake Forest Recreation Center    Irresistibly priced one of a kind gifts and keepsakes designed by the regional most artists showcasing jewelry, quilts, hand-carve......More

The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Artisan Guild will host a  Winter Fair Holiday Boutique November 7-8 at CROYA/Lake Forest Recreation Center    Irresistibly priced one of a kind gifts and keepsakes designed by the regional most artists showcasing jewelry, quilts, hand-carved pens, painting, fiber arts, photographs, ornaments, millinery, resin, pottery and more!   Taste of Paris will be on site serving delicious pastries and bistro lunch.

CROYA Student Union at Lake Forest Recreation Center. 400 N. Hastings Rd. Lake Forest

COC BIG BASH FOR LOCAL BIZ & 'TASTE OF THE TOWNS'

Join us to mingle and be merry with friends and neighbors at the Chamber's annual (pre-holiday) local business event! BIG BASH FOR LOCAL BIZ! Wednesday, November 19 | 5:30-7:30 pm at Bernie's Book Bank Not to be missed! Join us to celebrate the start of the f......More

Join us to mingle and be merry with friends and neighbors at the Chamber's annual (pre-holiday) local business event! BIG BASH FOR LOCAL BIZ! Wednesday, November 19 | 5:30-7:30 pm at Bernie's Book Bank Not to be missed! Join us to celebrate the start of the festive season at this favorite event... Festivities will include the opportunity to enjoy a delectable "Taste of the Towns", toast the upcoming holiday season with friends, neighbors and colleagues, and participate in the ever-popular silent auction featuring thousands of dollars worth of items, services and events... a wonderful way to “think local”, showcase the terrific businesses and entities in our communities, and get some holiday shopping done! All are welcome, so please feel free to invite others to join in the fun.  Want to participate in the silent auction? We'd love to promote you! Please contact the Chamber for details at 847-234-4282 or [email protected].   Check back for more details including the delicious restaurant participants in our 'Taste of the Towns'!  

Bernie's Book Bank 917 North Shore Drive Lake Bluff, IL 60044

COC B4Work Networking Breakfast

Start your day B4Work with breakfast and some great networking every month! Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest/Mettawa 26225 N. Riverwoods Blvd. Make B4Work a monthly habit!  Join us for a delicious breakfast, a congenial atmosphere and the opportunity to meet and m......More

Start your day B4Work with breakfast and some great networking every month! Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest/Mettawa 26225 N. Riverwoods Blvd. Make B4Work a monthly habit!  Join us for a delicious breakfast, a congenial atmosphere and the opportunity to meet and mingle with new and old friends to build a wider business network for those ever-important referrals.   Want to be included in the “Lead List” handout? Be sure to RSVP by 5 pm the Wednesday before the event to have your contact info included in the promotional handout at the event – and feel free to invite other businesses to join us. You can’t beat the price – admission to this popular event is only $15 for LF/LB Chamber members and $20 for non-members. An RSVP is required – sorry, no walk-ins can be accommodated (and be sure to sign up no later than 5 pm the Wednesday before to take full benefit of promotion for your business.) PLEASE NOTE: If you need a vegan meal simply mention it when you place your reservation and your preference will be accommodated - thanks! 

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest/Mettawa 26225 N. Riverwoods Blvd. Lake Forest

COCOA CRAWL

Lake Forest's COCOA CRAWL... Saturday, Nov. 29th | 12:00-3:00 pm  Downtown Lake Forest Residents, friends and family, please join us and our partners for a very special holiday celebration. Shop local at all your favorite spots, grab a cup of hot cocoa and tre......More

Lake Forest's COCOA CRAWL... Saturday, Nov. 29th | 12:00-3:00 pm  Downtown Lake Forest Residents, friends and family, please join us and our partners for a very special holiday celebration. Shop local at all your favorite spots, grab a cup of hot cocoa and treats and jump on board the Holly Trolley for a ride through Lake Forest – what better way to celebrate ‘Small Business Saturday’!! Thank you to our generous sponsors!      

Starts in Market Square - trolley ride will circle Downtown Lake Forest