841 Spruce Street Winnetka, IL 60093 | Tel: 847.446.4451 | Fax: 847.446.4452 | email: director@winnetkanorthfieldchamber.com
““The mission of the Winnetka – Northfield Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic growth, development, and involvement in the local business and civic communities.”
Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce Membership Benefits
Promotional Events:
Annual Holiday Weekend – Tree lighting and holiday caroling to kick-off the annual weekend festivities. Horse drawn carriage ride and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Holiday Sunday Sale at participating merchant shops:
inventory discounts, free gift wrapping and taste treats hosted by local participating merchants.
Farmers Market – From spring to fall on Saturday mornings. Across from New Trier High School Northfield campus on Happ Road. Featuring fresh locally grown produce, flowers, baked goods and specialty products. Live music and special events. 5/26/2011 to 10/20/2011, 7:30 am to 12:30 pm rain or shine.
Golf Outing – Tenth annual golf outing to benefit the chamber and the Northfield Parks Foundation. All are welcome to join for a fun afternoon of golf followed by dinner and prizes.
North Shore Women’s Conference – Spectacular day of motivation, networking, exhibitors, learning and fun
featuring lunch and keynote speaker focusing on topics concerning women in business.
Recognition Lunch – Annual tribute to honor business leaders, area volunteers, village organizations, and staff for their extraordinary community service.
Ribbon Cutting - Opportunity for grand openings or anniversary celebrations
Winnetka-Northfield Sidewalk Sale – A MEGA two day outdoor event, July 20 and 21 and which features food, en-tertainment and bargains in four business districts: Hubbard Woods, East Elm, West Elm and Northfield.
Marketing:
Communication:
Monthly Board Meetings – Open to all members at 7:30am, second Tuesday of the month.
Win-Net-Work – A monthly news summary of chamber business distributed to all members highlighting new
members, special events, promotions, and member news.
Social/Networking:
After Hours – Networking opportunity for members to meet, mingle and make new contacts.
Let’s Do Lunch – Fourth Tuesday of every month, meet with Winnetka-Northfield and Wilmette/Kenilworth business members over lunch. Winnetka-Northfield and Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber members will have the opportunity to try out a "featured" restaurant for lunch while networking and meeting with potential business partners.
Multi-Chamber Expo – Collaborative event of North Shore chambers featuring local business exhibitions and net-working opportunities.
Quarterly Mega Connect Breakfast – Meet and network with regional area North Shore chamber members and non members.
Woman in Business Lunch – The first Friday of the month, motivational speaker and networking lunch meetings.
Public Relations
Referrals – To inform the public of services, products and specific information for chamber members in response to the hundreds of calls, e-mails, faxes and website inquiries received each year.
Publicity:
Banners – Personalized banners throughout the four commercial districts in Winnetka for Winnetka local businesses on a seasonal basis.
Community Guide – An annual all-purpose resource book on Winnetka-Northfield which lists all chamber members both alphabetically and categorically. This guide and the holiday book are produced in partnership and distributed to all Winnetka and Northfield households and businesses.
Holiday/Winter Guide – Annual November Pioneer Press publication highlighting promotions and seasonal shopping events. It includes member business listings by categories and a special holiday “Wish List” gift guide.
Kiosk panel – Informational display sign on the corner of Oak Street and Green Bay Road AND Tower and Green Bay Road for Winnetka located members to announce their own events.
Monthly Pioneer Press Column— Highlights chamber business news and member activities in the Winnetka Talk
Weekly Pioneer Press Ad – Features chamber events and news in the Winnetka-Northfield local community newspaper.
winnetkanorthfieldchamber.com – Chamber’s website where members are automatically listed alphabetically and categorically. Members’ websites are hyperlinked free of charge into their own website home pages from the chamber’s site.
→ FREE job posting.
→ FREE “Hot Deals” listing
→ FREE Member to member offerings.
→ Members ONLY section to customize business information—members may post their events for their business on the chamber website.
→ Winnetka Community Calendar - Thirteen month calendar with area school information, local events, holiday dates, important phone numbers, and pertinent Winnetka-Northfield statistics.
Member Deals
The Member-to-Member Deals encourages our more than 300 chamber-members to offer discounts to other chamber members. Be part of the Member to Member Deals. Chamber members may post deals by logging into their account on this website. For more information please contact the Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce.
Optional Services:
Enhanced Membership offers:
→ Website extras including greater visibility, descriptive copy, keyword search, logos and images
→ Added recognition in both the Community Guide and the Holiday Guide
→ Membership directory information
→ Labels and/or electronic file for membership
→ Free dedicated eblasts for your business during the year, and a monthly news listing in newsletter
→ Bold listing of entire business in the Community Guide, the Holiday Winter Guide and yearly calendar
→ Recognition on the chamber website homepage
Community Relations:
The chamber works in conjunction with the villages to provide banners, holiday lighting, and informational kiosk signage. As a member of Village Business Community Development Commission, the chamber is committed to the ongoing effort to address and improve the Winnetka-Northfield business community.
