On December 1, Cook County issued a notice to employees regarding the Minimum Wage Ordinance (MWO). Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers increases to $14.00 and the minimum wage for tipped workers increases to $8.40. These increases are required in alignment with the Illinois State minimum wage.

This opportunity will provide financial relief up to $30,000 to businesses that started during the pandemic in the industries most impacted by the pandemic.

We're now accepting applications for our 2024/2025 Board of Directors. Any active chamber member is eligible if they have been a paid member for more than a year. Applications will be accepted in writing via email until Monday, December 4 at 5pm. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further information.

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced it is permanently closing its four Business Recovery Centers in Illinois on Tuesday, November 7. SBA opened the centers to assist Illinois businesses and residents affected by severe storms and flooding which occurred during June 29-July 2, 2023.

WIN Home Inspection Lincolnwood is highly rated and recommended by home buyers, home sellers, home owners, and real estate agents. They provide professional, personalized home inspection services for all types of homes, condos, manufactured homes, duplexes, and townhomes. WIN also provides pre-listing inspection for home sellers. WIN Home Inspectors receive extensive, ongoing education to stay at the forefront of industry trends and innovation.

Allies for Community Business (A4CB) takes a holistic approach when assessing loan applications, evaluating how well business owners have managed their debts over the past two years and how much cash they have available to make monthly loan payments.

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today it will open a fourth Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Cook County at 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at the Office of the County Commissioner. SBA is opening the Center to assist Illinois businesses with losses due to severe storms and flooding that occurred from June 29 through July 2.

This special occasion provides an opportunity to recognize the invaluable contributions of local chambers of commerce and the pivotal role they play in the growth and development of businesses and communities across the nation.

We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to our newest member, District 1860, at the Lincolnwood Chamber of Commerce!

This year’s Multi-Chamber Golf Outing on September 13, 2023 was held at the Heritage Oaks Country Club in Northbrook.

The Lincolnwood Chamber is thrilled to welcome Fat Rosie's Taco & Tequila Bar.