FAQ’s

The Glenview Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization that focuses on connecting the business community with other businesses and potential customers as well as providing community events to Glenview residents. Our status as a 501(c)(6) makes our membership dues tax deductible for our members. By uniting businesses and residents, chambers foster a vibrant local atmosphere, promote tourism, events, and a strong sense of community pride and connection.

While the Glenview Chamber of Commerce does collaborate with the Village of Glenview, the chamber is not a part of the Village of Glenview. The chamber does not receive tax dollars from Glenview as part of the Village’s budget.

The Glenview Chamber of Commerce does a variety of things to help the business community and Glenview residents. The chamber hosts several networking events for businesses, publishes the yearly community guide that is sent to every home in Glenview, creates connections between businesses, and plans several community events throughout the year. Glenview Chamber serves as the voice of the business community, influencing government, shaping regulations, and supporting initiatives that foster a positive economic climate. For new and existing businesses, we provide resources, training, mentoring, and access to capital for startups.

The Glenview Chamber of Commerce uses media to share positive news, promote our members, and share our chamber networking and community events. 

We welcome engagement, questions, and conversations that support our mission to promote, connect, and advocate for Glenview business. To maintain a respectful and productive online environment, we ask that all comments remain courteous, professional, and on topic.

Please note, comments that are negative, rude, off topic, or disrespectful toward individuals, businesses, or organization will be hidden or removed. Posts containing spam, political campaigning, personal attacks, or misinformation may also be removed. Repeat violations may result in being blocked from the page. 

Our goal is to keep the Chamber media space positive, informative, and focused on celebrating our members and our community. 

Check out and follow the Glenview Chamber Facebook and the Glenview Chamber Instagram to see what is happening in the chamber. 

Membership is based on number of employees. To apply for membership, select "Join Chamber" from the menu or email info@glenviewchamber.com

Dues and fees can be paid by either requesting an invoice to info@glenviewchamber.com or via our square site. 

Sponsorship is a great way to gain exposure and support the local community. We offer sponsorship opportunities for both big events like the Summer Fest, Chamber Golf Outing, Leadership Glenview, Holiday in the Park & Parade, as well as smaller, monthly events like Women’s Networking Luncheon, Young Professionals Group, and Business After Hours. To learn more, email Meghan at meghan@glenviewchamber.com to review options.

Yes! We welcome businesses from all over the area who want to expand their customer base into Glenview. Many of our services are beneficial even if your business isn't located in Glenview. 

While we would love for all of our members to take part in in networking opportunities, we understand that sometimes life gets busy. A membership with the Glenview Chamber offers more than just in-person networking opportunities. Businesses are welcome to sponsor or host events, advertise in our Friday Eblasts, and maintain an online presence with their chamber listing. We strive to meet each business where they're at and offer solutions to maximize your benefits. 

There are several ways to get involved with the Glenview Chamber of Commerce.
For our business community members, we would love to connect with you and see if the Glenview Chamber would be the right fit for your business. You can learn more about our membership benefits and see what current members have to say.

For residents, we have many volunteer opportunities throughout the year to help with our signature community events as well as day to day volunteer opportunities for those needing service hours. Contact us at info@glenviewchamber.com to learn more about these opportunities

The Board of Directors and Chamber Staff have two distinct roles. The Board acts as overseers of the policies and procedures and helps guide the chamber’s initiatives for the year. The Chamber Staff is responsible for the day to day operations and execution of events that align with the broader goals of the Board.

Yes! The Glenview Chamber of Commerce has internship opportunities within event management and marketing. Please reach out to info@glenviewchamber.com to inquire if positions are currently available.

You can see a full list of our members we recommend  via our business directory.