May 2026

AT A GLANCE

Upcoming Events You Don’t Want to Miss

Breakfast before Business with Anna Marcolin

Leading Under Pressure: The Power of Emotional Intelligence, Communication, and Tough Conversations


In today's fast-paced world, the ability to lead with clarity and composure under pressure is what separates good leaders from great ones. In this engaging and practical talk, Anna Marcolin, licensed clinical social worker, high-performance coach, and host of the top 1.5% globally ranked Badass Confidence Coach podcast, breaks down the essential role emotional intelligence plays in how we communicate, navigate conflict, and have the conversations that matter most. Attendees will walk away with real tools they can put to use immediately.

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS


Ladies Night Out: Run for the Roses


Sponsored by Bank of Highwood | Fort Sheridan and Jayne Agency

Photos provided by Payton Carter Media and others


Spill Sessions with Patricia Kara at The Merchant


Sponsored by Highpoint Living

Photos provided by Payton Carter Media

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our recent Chamber events.

Your participation keeps our local business community strong.

SHOP LOCAL | SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS

Choose Chamber members first. Your support helps businesses

across our network grow and thrive.

Advertising, Marketing & Promotions

Absolutely Creative Promotions

Boman Communications

Czar Marcom

IC Signs

Jayne Agency

Street Level Studio

Sweet Melissa Media


Art & Design

Art Lab

Aud Originals

Collect with Lulu | Silvertuna Studios

East on Central


Automotive Care

Billy's Garage

Certified Auto Body


Banking

Bank of Highwood | Fort Sheridan

First Bank of Highland Park

Highland Park Bank & Trust


Business Consultants & Solutions

B2B Connector | Romana Picchietti

College of Lake County


Coffee Shops

Tala Coffee Roasters


Commercial Business Services

T2Site Amenities


Contractors & Home Services

Ablaze Design Group

All Star Home Improvements and Renovations

Beck's Heating & Air Conditioning

Carpets of Highwood

Ciancio Engineering

Keyth Technology

Little Tommy's Plumbing Shop

P. F. Construction


Dry Cleaning

Skokie Valley Laundry and Dry Cleaners


Entertainment

American Place Casino

Wayfarer Theaters


Event Planning

MooreFUN


Family

Highwood Library & Community Center


Fitness

Be Well House of Good Energy

Kirby Fit

True Style Jiu-Jitsu


Food & Beverage

Alex's Washington Gardens

Ami

Avec

Beermiscuous

Bella Via Ristorante Italiano

Billy Bricks

Broken Tee

Buffo's

Clucker's Charcoal Chicken

Da Local Boy

Del Rio

Disotto

Dona Paty's

Froggy's French Cafe

Funky Boba

La Casa de Isaac

La Plancha Loca

Longitud 315

Maria's Bakery

Mean Wiener

Miramar Bistro

Mojo's Vinyl Bar

Scotty's on Sheridan

The Merchant

The Toadstool Pub

Government

City of Highwood

Moraine Township


Groceries & Specialty Foods

La Union

Pastificio!

Poetas

Sunset Foods


Health Care, Home Services & Wellness

Endeavor Health

Fenix Family Health Center

Therapeutic Kneads


Insurance

Draper Insurance

Janet Flores | Health Markets

Leonardi Insurance Agency

Brian Lock | State Farm Insurance

The Viti Companies


Interiors, Design & Decor

Anna's Mostly Mahogany

Britt Carter

Silk Thumb

Summer Classics


Investments

Vadim Tashlitsky | Edward Jones


Jewelry

Avaasi Jewelry

MP Jewelers


Landscaping 

Medina & Sons Landscape Company

Menoni & Mocogni


Legal

Fein Legal Solutions

Law Offices of Diambri & Caravello

Kenneth A. Henry, Attorney at Law


Music

Mahany Music

Midwest Young Artists Conservatory


Pest Control

Fox Pest Control

Rose Pest Control


Photography

Diana Gran Portraits


Publishing

Highland Park Neighbors Magazine


Real Estate

Carolyn Cerf | @Properties

Highpoint Living

Oak Terrace Highwood LLC


Salons

Blow by Blow

Electric Collective Hair Lab

Joan Barry Hair Designers


Sports

Heart of the City

Highwood Bocce Club


Sweets & Snacks

Bent Fork

Toffee Traditions


Tax Services

Rapid Serv


COMMUNITY VOICES

Brooke Foley

Jayne Agency

"Sips. Snacks. And so much more. Ladies Night Out by the Highwood Chamber of Commerce celebrated "community" in a local, legendary way, addressing a critical issue: the lack of quality visibility for women-owned businesses.


The nuances of each business had the opportunity to be appreciated by women who showed up from all over - Northbrook to Waukegan, from Lake Bluff to Wilmette. It was like the world paused to allow a perfect moment for us all - sunset glowing as the lake breeze shifted across all of Highwood's famous restaurants and bars.


And congrats to all the lovely hats and creativity that proved to make the night so unique - shout out to the amazing Best Hat winner: "Race for the Roses Derby Hat"!


Jennifur and the team at Highwood Chamber of Commerce continue to innovate and do amazing work, celebrating the community and businesses across Highwood."


-Brooke Foley

CEO, Jayne Agency


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