Doing Business

Bids and Proposals

Business Licenses

The Development and Planning Services Department oversees the licensure of businesses located within the jurisdiction of the Village of Northbrook.

Economic Development

The Village of Northbrook strives to create an inviting atmosphere for the 35,000 individuals that call it home, while ensuring an environment for new and existing businesses to grow.

Food Services

All food-related licenses and permits must be issued before any food item is received, prepared, served or sold; are not transferable; must be displayed on site in a location easily visible to the public; and are valid only for the time displayed on the license or permit.

Liquor Licenses

Industrial/Warehouse Opportunities

Northbrook is at the forefront of manufacturing and distribution activity as the business hub for the Chicago’s North Shore. Over 3,000 businesses, with more than 45,000 employees, call Northbrook home.

Professional & Business Service Opportunities

Northbrook is at the forefront of the Chicago’s North Shore as the business hub for professional and business services. Over 3,000 businesses with more than 45,000 employees call Northbrook home. Of those businesses, approximately 50% of them are involved with providing professional and business services.

Real Estate Agent Information

Our community has wonderful amenities, excellent schools and great local services to meet the needs of our diverse and dynamic population. To help real estate agents navigate our processes and procedures, we have built this page to answer some common questions we get from real estate professionals.

Retail Opportunities

If you are interested in opening a retail business, a restaurant, or a personal services business on the North Shore, we hope you consider Northbrook and one of our 14+ shopping areas that contain over 2.4 million square feet of retail space.

Transportation

Find information on transportation within and outside of Northbrook.

Utility Information for Businesses

Find information on businesses in Northbrook.

Vendor Demographic Data