Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce

Infinite Opportunities, Unlimited Success

Member Benefits

Networking/Marketing Opportunities

 

  • BG Networkers
    This leads and referrals group works with each other to increase their businesses. Held twice per month for breakfast. A quarterly fee is assessed.
  • Biz 6 Plus & Other Multi-Chamber Events
    These multi-chamber events encourage networking, exhibiting and education opportunities with different chambers in the north and northwest suburban area.
  • buffalogrovechamber.com
    The chamber's website features alphabetical & categorical listings of its members including a hotlink to their website. The website also features a chamber calendar of events and community information. Member listings are free. Enhanced listing is available for a fee.
  • Business After/Before Hours
    These monthly events are hosted by a member business and allow members and guests to network in an informal setting. Locations change monthly. Admission is free.
  • Gold Membership Program
    As a chamber Gold Member, you receive additional advertising and special benefits worth over $700. Call for additional information.
  • Mini-Expos
    Members have the opportunity to showcase their business at one of our membership meetings. It's your opportunity to display your goods and services. A small fee is assessed.
  • New Member Tote Bags
    Welcome new chamber members by inserting your advertising specialty items, coupons, gift certificates and brochures into our welcome tote bags. A nominal fee is assessed. Tote bag sponsorship including logo is also available.
  • Networking
    A special table is set up at each membership meeting where members can leave business cards, literature or information on upcoming events for others to share. No charge or reservation.

 

Advertising

 

  • Around Town Newsletter
    Your ad or business card printed within the newsletter or a full-page ad inserted. Call for rates.
  • Business Bytes Email Blast
    This member-to-member email newsletter allows member to promote their events, advertise or inform other members about what's going on at their business. Business Bytes is emailed twice monthly at no cost to members.
  • Buffalo Grove Lifestyle Magazine
    This magazine about everyday life in Buffalo Grove is delivered to every home and business in the 60089 zip code. It includes articles about family life, businesses, entertainment and leisure. Advertising opportunities are available. Publishes every 18-24 months.
  • Community Guide
    The annual Buffalo Grove Community Guide is delivered to every home & business in the 60089 zip code. This comprehensive resource includes an alphabetical and categorical listing of members at no charge. Advertising opportunities are available. Publishes every May.
  • "Hot Deal" Member-to-Member Discount Program
    Offer fellow chamber members a discount or special promotion online on the chamber's website. Call for further information.
  • Village Map
    The Buffalo Grove Village Street Map is published every 3-4 years and is distributed to businesses, residences and visitors. Advertising opportunities are available.

 

Events

 

  • Basic Training
    New members and new contacts are invited to learn more about what their membership in the chamber can do for them. Included is a Q&A period. Training is held quarterly.
  • Buffalo Grove Days
    A community-wide event held each year during the Labor Day weekend with an average attendance of 50,000. The event is run by the Village of Buffalo Grove with the chamber as a major partner.
  • Golf Outing
    The chamber's annual golf outing has become a June tradition. Sponsorships are available.
  • Member Lunch Meetings
    Held monthly (except July & September) on the first Tuesday of the month, this event encourages networking and provides programs with relevance to the needs of businesses.
  • Multi-Chamber Events
    These events encourage networking among members of multiple chambers.  They may be workshops, expos or special networking events.  Sponsorships may be available.
  • North Shore Women's Conference
    A multi-chamber event marketed to professional women working on the North Shore and northern suburbs. The program includes an expo, keynote speaker and lunch. Sponsorships and booth space are available.
  • Young Professionals
    Multi-chamber events dedicated to young professionals (40 years and under) to provide networking, educational opportunities and community involvement. Meets bi-monthly.

 

For additional information, please call the Chamber Office at 847-541-7799.