Chamber Highlights
Curious about the latest achievements and milestones from our vibrant Chamber business community? This is your one-stop shop for member news, including business launches, expansions, and recognition. Catch up on the highlights from our Chamber Connects too!
Annually the Cook County Chamber of Commerce highlights Chamber members for their outstanding business in Cook County in the following categories:
Chamber Business of the Year: This award is presented to a business that has made a significant contribution to the prosperity of the Cook County community.
Community Business Leader of the Year: This award goes to the business leader who has made noteworthy and impactful contributions to the community. This leader serves in leadership capacities outside of their day to day business life.
Entrepreneur of the Year: This award is presented to the person who has taken on greater than normal personal and financial risks to advance their business ultimately adding to the economic viability of the Cook County community.
Norman Deschampe Award: This is a special award that honors the legacy of leadership brought to our community by the late Norman Deschampe. The award is bestowed to an individual whose dedication to the business community is exemplary.
Want to share your business success with us? Contact us to have your achievements celebrated today!
Angel Schinze Administrative Support Specialist
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What an incredible evening at The Lofty Gondola! This event provided a platform for members to share and discuss their evolving business plans. Further forging partnerships and connections within the business community! Attendees enjoyed live music, a delicious spread of pizzas, hummus boards, and bruschetta, enhancing the networking experience.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Audrey Trimble, Marketing and Event Manager at Lutsen Mountains, for her exceptional coordination of this event.
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The Cook County Chamber of Commerce celebrated Mindy and John Fredrikson's recent additions to Gunflint Lodge with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Northern Lights Lodge-Wedding & Event Center on January 31st! The new venue, built on the site of Justine Kerfoot's original cabin, offers modern amenities while honoring the history of the lodge and Kerfoot's legacy. Stop in and check it out today!