Chamber Announces 2023 Business Award Winners |
The Northbrook Chamber is delighted to recognize the recipients of the 2023 Business Awards in five different categories. Scroll down for profiles of our winners, and please plan to join us in honoring these outstanding members at the Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration on Monday, March 13 at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel. Registration info coming soon!
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For people around the world suffering from scars, burns, wounds, and other conditions, industry-leading treatment strategies have their roots right here. Launched in Northbrook in 2004, Newmedical Technology is now re-committing itself to the community by investing in a comprehensive renovation of a 47,000 square foot facility for its new Sky Harbor headquarters.
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Brian Millman describes his job simply: “I make people happy.” As president of Shellé Jewelers, a family business now in its third generation, Brian and his team enjoy helping clients select jewelry for their clients’ engagements, weddings, birthdays, and other cherished life events. Their philosophy extends to a commitment to community philanthropy, spreading happiness with their generous support of charities around the North Shore.
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Engage Wealth Group may be the Chamber’s first-ever Emerging Business Award recipient, but it is not a story of overnight success. Engage Wealth is the evolution of Ed Gjertsen II’s 30-year career in financial planning, launched in 2020 with the goal of doing things differently.
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“You can always say it’s not the right time, but then it will never be the right time.” Neil and Bonnie Goldberg confronted that reality and took the plunge into business ownership at a particularly challenging time when they purchased an existing Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise in 2020. Despite all the obstacles starting a new entrepreneurial career during the pandemic, this husband-and-wife team has persevered to develop a growing base of loyal customers.
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Howard “Top Dawg” Wallach, owner of A-Z Entertainment, frequently uses the tagline “You Gotta Guy” in his marketing. The phrase speaks to more than Howard’s multifaceted skills in the event industry; it reflects his personal goal to be a true ally to clients, professional colleagues, fellow small business owners, and community organizations
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Longtime Chamber Ambassador Gail Eisenberg will now be even more engaged with the organization after being named our new Membership & Events Director. Gail brings extensive sales experience and a great depth of Chamber knowledge to her new role, which she began in mid-January.
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Note: Advance registration is required for all in-person Chamber events. We cannot offer refunds or credits for cancellations by members.
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Hosted by Mission Hills Club
Fri., February 3
Informal Networking 7:00 a.m.; Meeting Begins 7:30 a.m.
$20 for Members,
$30 Prospective Members
via Zoom
Mon., February 6, 3:30 p.m.
Complimentary
Build closer connections in this discussion facilitated by P.J. Weiland, ActionCOACH.
with DBR Chamber
Deerfield Marriott Suites
Tues., February 14, 11:30 a.m.
$30 Members
$40 Prospective Members
Kim Svoboda, Aspiration Catalyst, discusses sales strategies from a female perspective in this lunch for women professionals.
3330 Dundee Rd. Northbrook
Thurs., February 16, 5:00 p.m.
Complimentary for Members
$30 Prospective Members
Enjoy food, mocktails and networking with Todd Markman and his team of insurance professionals.
Chamber Office
Tues., February 21, 5:00 p.m.
Complimentary for Members
Join us for a kickoff meeting to help plan this new networking program for members ages 21 to 43. Pizza provided by Sarpino's Pizzeria.
Chamber Office
Wed., February 22, 11:45 a.m.
Complimentary for Members
Working from home? Solo office? In sales, or on the road? Connect with Chamber peers for informal conversation in our new monthly bring-your-own-lunch program.
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