December 2024 Business Luncheon
Dec
19
12:00 PM12:00

December 2024 Business Luncheon

Business Luncheon is open to current and prospective members. Network with other local business owners and community leaders. Learn about upcoming events and endeavors of the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce

Join us for our December meeting as we review 2024 and look forward to 2025. Lunch will be buffet-style with pizza, salad, soup and soft drink for $20 per person.

Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

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November 2024 - "After Hours" Meet-up & Networking
Nov
21
5:00 PM17:00

November 2024 - "After Hours" Meet-up & Networking

"After Hours" Events are open to current and prospective members. Network with other local business owners and community leaders in a casual (no agenda) setting.  Meet and greet other business owners and leaders for purposes of networking and collaborating, and learn how you can get involved in Chamber events and promote your business.  

Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

Location TBD

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RIBBON CUTTING/ GRAND OPENING AT SOCIAL PLAY
Nov
9
10:00 AM10:00

RIBBON CUTTING/ GRAND OPENING AT SOCIAL PLAY

Social Play will be celebrating their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, November 9th at 10 a.m. The Ribbon Cutting will take place at 10am, followed by an open house/”meet and greet” inside the business.

Social Play is an indoor play space for children under age five offers a safe and imaginative environment. Equipped with age-appropriate play structures, sensory activities, and interactive zones, it provides endless fun while promoting social skills and developmental growth.  Social Play also offers private rentals for birthday parties.

SPECIAL NOTE: Child participation in the play spaces require that a waiver be signed on entering. You are welcome to come in and tour the facility, but there will be no entry into the play spaces proper.

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October 2024 Business Luncheon
Oct
17
12:00 PM12:00

October 2024 Business Luncheon

  • Sebastian's Ale & Whiskey House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Business Luncheon is open to current and prospective members. Network with other local business owners and community leaders. Learn about upcoming events and endeavors of the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce

We will meet at Sebastian’s Ale & Whiskey House at noon. Our speaker this month is Luke Gundersen from the Village of Broofield. Luke will share the plans for the upcoming Annual Holiday Celebration, and ways to promote your business and get involved with the event.

Please bring any information you would like to share with the group about happenings in your business!

Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

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September 2024 "After Hours" Meet-up & Networking
Sep
26
5:00 PM17:00

September 2024 "After Hours" Meet-up & Networking

"After Hours" Events are open to current and prospective members. Network with other local business owners and community leaders in a casual (no agenda) setting.  Meet and greet other business owners and leaders for purposes of networking and collaborating, and learn how you can get involved in Chamber events and promote your business.  

Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

Location TBD

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60 To Win Raffle 2024 - Drawings
Sep
19
to Nov 21

60 To Win Raffle 2024 - Drawings

60 To Win Tickets will be on sale July 5th, 2024, and drawings begin September 19th and occur each Thursday at 4:30 pm for ten weeks (last drawing is November 21st, 2024).

60 To Win Raffle tickets are $20 each, and your number is included in EVERY drawing for the entire ten weeks. Each week, one $500 prize and five $100 prizes are awarded.

Drawings take place at Joe’s Saloon, and are open to the public. You can also watch the drawings “live” on the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

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August 2024 Business Luncheon
Aug
15
12:00 PM12:00

August 2024 Business Luncheon

Business Luncheon is open to current and prospective members. Network with other local business owners and community leaders. Learn about upcoming events and endeavors of the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce

Meeting will be at Loca Mocha Cafe (inside the Brookfield Train Station). Lunch will be catered by Krispies.

Our speaker is Jean Kuhn, a business strategist, who teaches business owners how to market their businesses differently than their competition, allowing them to stand out from their competitors.

Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

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2024 National Night Out
Aug
6
5:00 PM17:00

2024 National Night Out

National Night Out is the Brookfield Community’s celebration of our Police, Fire Fighters and First Responders. Due to renovations being performed at Ehlert Park, there will be no event to attend this year. However, please take some time to express your gratitude and appreciation for our Police and Fire Departments and First Responders. We will be providing meals and treats for them all day as a way of saying “THANK YOU” from the community.

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July 2024 "After Hours" Meet-up
Jul
25
5:30 PM17:30

July 2024 "After Hours" Meet-up

The World-famous Brookfield Zoo is the site of the July “After Hours” meet-up. Please join us for a casual evening (no agenda) of lite bites, drinks, the Brookfield Zoo Animal Ambassadors, and networking. This is a family-friendly event, so be sure to RSVP the number of adults and children that will be attending. Deadline to RSVP is July 20th, 2024.

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2024  Classic Car Show
Jul
21
10:00 AM10:00

2024 Classic Car Show

The Classic Car Show returns to the 3700 block of Grand Blvd on July 21st, 2024. We expect 100+ cars to register. Prizes will be awarded. Businesses on the street will be open for business and ready to welcome our guests.

Sponsorship Opportunities are available at the Platinum ($500), Gold ($250) and Silver ($100) levels. If you are interested in sponsoring, please indicate the level of sponsorship HERE.

There is a cost to register a car to show, but spectator admission is free. Visit Double K Productions for more information. There is no pre-registration to show a car; all registrations occur the day of the event.

This year, a special “Chamber Choice/Best in Show” trophy will be awarded!

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MULTI-CHAMBER "MIX & MINGLE" CELEBRATING THE 120TH ANNIVERSARY OF HITZEMAN FUNERAL HOME
Jun
18
5:00 PM17:00

MULTI-CHAMBER "MIX & MINGLE" CELEBRATING THE 120TH ANNIVERSARY OF HITZEMAN FUNERAL HOME

Join us, as well as the La Grange Park Chamber of Commerce and the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, at Hitzeman Funeral Home for a celebration of their 120th Anniversary. For five generations, Hitzeman’s has been serving the community in their time of need.

The event begins at 5pm, with remarks at 5:45pm. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

Please RSVP by June 14th to attend this special event.

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2024 Brookfield Farmers Market
Jun
1
to Oct 12

2024 Brookfield Farmers Market

  • Brookfield Farmers Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Brookfield Farmers Market Opening Day is Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at 8 a.m.! Your favorite vendors will be back, and there will be some great new additions.

The Farmers Market runs each Saturday June 1st through October 12th from 8am to 1pm in the lot of the Village of Brookfield building.

Vendor applications will be open soon, as well as sponsorship opportunities. Watch this space!

The Brookfield Farmers Market was voted #1 Farmers Market in Illinois 2023 by the American Farmland Trust.

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May 2024 "After Hours" Meet-up & Networking
May
23
5:00 PM17:00

May 2024 "After Hours" Meet-up & Networking

"After Hours" Events are open to current and prospective members. Network with other local business owners and community leaders in a casual (no agenda) setting.  Meet and greet other business owners and leaders for purposes of networking and collaborating, and learn how you can get involved in Chamber events and promote your business.  

Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

Location TBD

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March 2024 "After Hours"
Mar
28
5:00 PM17:00

March 2024 "After Hours"

  • Share Food Share Love Food Pantry (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce at the Share Food Share Love Food Pantry for this month’s “After Hours”. Learn how the food pantry works and provides local people in need. Tour the facility and meet the team that makes it all happen.

“After Hours” events are casual meet-ups (no agenda), that provides an opportunity to meet and greet other local business owners and also visit different sites in the Village you may not have known were there.

Please RSVP to attend.

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February 2024 Business Luncheon
Feb
15
12:00 PM12:00

February 2024 Business Luncheon

This month’s Business Luncheon features guest speaker Kendra Cagle of Riverside-Brookfield High School. Learn about the Business Fair that will be held at the High School this Spring for students interested in all facets of business such as, creating an LLC, real estate, social media marketing, finance and running their own business. Learn about this great opportunity for our future business leaders, and how you can play a part.

We will also discuss upcoming Chamber events for 2024, and provide information on how to get involved.

The Business Luncheons are a great place to meet other Chamber members and network together to promote each other. Both current and prospective members are welcome. Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

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Valentine Senior Social
Feb
11
1:00 PM13:00

Valentine Senior Social

  • Holy Guardian Angels Parish/St. Louise de Marillac Colonnade Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join the Brookfield Chamber for a FREE event of fun with Sweets & Treats, Beverages, Entertainment & of course, Raffles! Back by popular demand—Entertainment by: The Saddle Shoe Sisters

For a sneak peak, check out their music HERE

THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS, WHO MAKE EVENTS LIKE THIS POSSIBLE!

Valentine Sponsors: Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, FNBB/Brookfield Bank, Brookfield Financial Plans/Linda Sokol Francis.

Chocolate Sponsors: Cantata Adult Life Services, Betty's Flowers & Gifts, Fill My Jar, Daisy's Treats, Mary's Morning Mixup, Edward Jones, Interfaith Community Partners, Wright Services, Melissa Amison LCSW Services,

Rose Sponsors: Community Nutrition Network & Senior Services Association, Sokol Spirit, Priority Print, Share Food Share Love Food Pantry, Paisan's Pizza, Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library

Raffle Sponsors: Brookfield Farmers Market, College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving

  • Event is limited to 100 attendees.

  • RSVP is required to attend. Call or email Hitzeman Funeral Home Phone: 708-485-2000 Email: info@hitzemanfuneral.com

  • Last day to RSVP is Wednesday, February 7, 2024, or when registration fills up—so don’t delay!

  • Please be cognizant of others—If you RSVP to attend but change your mind, please let us know so we can open the spot for the wait list.

  • Without RSVP you will be turned away--so RSVP ASAP!

For questions, please call Hitzeman Funeral Home 708-485-2000

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January 2024 "After Hours"
Jan
19
7:00 PM19:00

January 2024 "After Hours"

Join the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce at the January “After Hours” at Sokol Spirit. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE of usual date and time. The folks at Sokol Spirit would like to invite the Chamber of Commerce members and prospective members to the first meeting of their “Beer Club” of 2024. Join us for tasting, snacks and networking.

Please RSVP HERE to attend.

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2023 Brookfield Holiday Celebration
Dec
2
2:00 PM14:00

2023 Brookfield Holiday Celebration

Trolley Stop 1 - Village Hall Kris Kringle Market 10:00am-5:00pm • Holiday Walk 2023 Mug Pick Up at Brookfield Chamber Tent while supplies last • Giant Inflatable Snow Globe pictures • Snowmaking Snowman • Face Painter • Carolers & Holiday Music • SE Gross School Band 1:30pm-2:00pm • SE Gross Choir 2:30pm-3:00pm

Trolley Stop 2 - Historic Grossdale Station Museum Open for visitors 2:00pm-5:00pm • Irish Times Pub & Restaurant Santa Claus meet and greet 2:00pm-4:30pm • Gosia’s Coffee Decorating sugar cookies for kids

Trolley Stop 3 - Grand Ave business district • Sebastians wood carver 2:00pm-5:00pm • Daisy’s Treats Make your own Grinch Hot Cocoa Bombs with the Grinch! 2:00pm-4:00pm

Trolley Stop 4 - LSF Brookfield Library Activities include library craft activity

Trolley Stop 5 - West side of the street on Broadway Activities include petting zoo and tree lighting

Trolley Stop 6 - East and southside of Broadway Activities include roller rink and kids activities

Trolley Stop 7 - 3726 Prairie Avenue Olaf, Elsa and Anna photograph opportunities and meet & greet 2:00pm-5:30pm • Make your own reindeer food Close drop off to Irish Times and Santa Holiday Celebration Activities & Schedule

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023 Come out and celebrate with Santa early for a delicious brunch served at our local VFW. We will have crafts, games and pictures with Santa from 10am-1pm right before the Trolley route begins. VFW, 8844 Ogden Ave, Brookfield, IL. To RSVP please click HERE .

THE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY On the corner of Broadway & Washington at the 8 corners business district. Activities for tree lighting begin at 5pm with the RBHS choir and S.E. Gross choir caroling! Santa will be arriving via fire truck at 5:45pm where countdown to the lighting of our tree (lighting at 6pm) will begin!

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Small Business Saturday - November 25th, 2023
Nov
25
6:30 AM06:30

Small Business Saturday - November 25th, 2023

  • Brookfield Business Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This Small Business Saturday, we encourage you to SHOP LOCAL as you begin your holiday gift shopping. Brookfield has a wonderful variety of shops that stock beautiful and unique gifts. Whether you are looking for a floral arrangement, music lessons, jewelry, clothing, a night out, candles, plants, candy, baked treats, a spa day, or a new look, Brookfield has something for everyone.

NEW THIS YEAR is the Brookfield Gift Card, available in different dollar increments, and as easy to use as a debit or credit card. The Brookfield Gift Card encourages shopping local, as it is valid solely in the Brookfield community. You can purchase physical cards at the Brookfield Village Hall (8820 Brookfield Ave.), or an e-card HERE

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