The March “After Hours” will be hosted by Pacc Solutions. They are a new Chamber of Commerce Member. Pacc Solutions is an insurance restoration and public adjuster company. You can learn more about the company HERE

Brookfield Chamber of Commerce "After Hours" Events are casual meet-ups, hosted at various businesses in the Community. The event is open to current and prospective members, and is a great way to get to know others in the Brookfield Business Community.  There is no agenda; just an opportunity to "meet & greet" one another in a casual setting.

Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

The Brookfield Chamber of Commerce Business Lunch is open to both current and prospective members. Meetings take place every other month from noon to approximately 1:15 pm, and are hosted in local businesses as a means to meet other business owners and Chamber members, share information about your business, and learn about upcoming Chamber events and opportunities.. Speakers are also invited to share topics of interest to business owners and the community.

Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

Please join the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce for a day of fun with Light Lunch, Beverages, Games and, of course, Raffles! and a “goodie bag” for all registered guests.

Thank you to our Valentine Sponsors!

Brookfield Aging Well Team

Cantata Adult Life Services

Edward Jones - Brookfield

First National Bank of Brookfield

Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Montessori Childrens' Community

We will have a “White Elephant” exchange. Please bring a gift wrapped item to exchange (approx. $10-$20 value). It’s a great way to declutter your home, and give something useful/special away or purchase a small gift, if desired. (While not required to participate in the game, a gift is required to play). Keep the gift gender neutral…something fun that anyone could receive.

• A registration fee of $5 per person will be collected to reserve your spot.

• Event is limited to 120 attendees - It’s a popular event and fills up fast!

• Doors open at 12:45 p.m.

• Registration closes on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, or when filled.

TO REGISTER:

*Click on “Register Here” under the Valentine Picture

*Enter the number of people you are registering in the “quantity” box

*Complete the form with your name, address, etc.

*Click “Add to Cart”

*Click on the picture of the cart in the upper right hand of the page

*Fill in your e-mail address and payment information

*Review your purchase for accuracy, and click “Purchase”

Questions? Please call Hitzeman Funeral Home at 708-485-2000, or e-mail the Chamber of Commerce.

Brookfield Chamber of Commerce "After Hours" Events are casual meet-ups, hosted at various businesses in the Community. The event is open to current and prospective members, and is a great way to get to know others in the Brookfield Business Community.  There is no agenda; just an opportunity to "meet & greet" one another in a casual setting.

Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

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.

The Brookfield Holiday Celebration will start at 2pm, and culminate in the tree lighting at 6pm. There will be photo opportunities, a petting zoo, carolers, and the greatest Christmas celebrity of all….SANTA!

More details will be available soon.

If you would like to apply to be a vendor at the 2nd Annual Kris Kringle Market scheduled for Saturday, December 7th, you can complete an application HERE

Details, features and vendor list will be available soon.

"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

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.

Monsters on Main Street returns to Brookfield on Saturday, October 26th from noon to 3pm. Costume up, and “trick or treat” the Broadway and Grand Boulevard Business Districts. The costume contest starts at 3pm at the Historic Grossdale Station.

Join the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Taquero Mucho to the Brookfield Business Community. Their menu will NOT disappoint! The Ribbon Cutting will occur at 4:30 pm. You are welcome to visit the restaurant afterwards, peruse their menu, have a bite to eat and meet the owners.

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.

The last Farmers Market of the 2024 Season will also host the 2nd Annual Pie, Chili and Barbecue Competition. If you’d like to participate, you can find the details and entry requirements HERE

Join the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Ink Your Wear to town, and celebrating the business’s 10 Year Business Anniversary. The Ribbon Cutting will be at 2:30pm. You are welcome to visit their new Brookfield location at that time, meet the owners and learn about the services they offer.

Join the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Krispies to town. The Ribbon Cutting will be at 1pm, but the party goes on all afternoon. The “Shops on Prairie” will be celebrating too, with music, food trucks, raffles and more!

"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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 Brookfield Breakfast at noon.

Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

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.

"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

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

Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

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.

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.