Business connections
Direct introductions to buyers, suppliers, and partners across Waukegan and Lake County.
- Curated introductions from Chamber staff
- Member-to-member referral program
- New member reception each quarter
Membership benefits
Everything included with membership.
No tiers of secret extras. Every member gets the full benefit set; larger investments add visibility and sponsorship value.
Networking
Monthly mixers, coffee connects, and industry roundtables that build real relationships.
- Monthly Lakefront Business Breakfast
- Coffee connects
- Industry roundtables
Advocacy
A unified business voice at City Hall, in Springfield, and with regional agencies.
- City and county representation
- Legislative briefings
- Business impact testimony
Marketing & visibility
Directory listings, ribbon cuttings, sponsorships, and member spotlights that get you seen.
- Directory listing and profile page
- Ribbon cutting with photography
- Member spotlight features
- Event and newsletter sponsorship
Community involvement
Volunteer, sponsor, and serve alongside the people who are building Waukegan.
- Volunteer opportunities
- Scholarship sponsorship
- Community event partnerships
Business resources
Permitting guidance, lending contacts, and templates that save owners weeks of work.
- Permitting guidance
- Grant and lending contacts
- Free application review
Education
Workshops on hiring, digital marketing, cybersecurity, finance, and succession planning.
- Growth Lab workshops
- Legal and HR clinics
- Digital marketing training
Economic development
Site selection support, incentive navigation, and workforce pipelines with local partners.
- Site selection support
- Incentive navigation
- Workforce pipeline programs
Ready to put these to work?
Applications are reviewed within two business days, and onboarding starts the week you join.