Lake County is home to nearly 28,000 businesses, including dozens of Fortune 500 companies like Abbott Laboratories and Walgreen & Co. Ideally situated between Chicago and Milwaukee, getting around is easy in Lake County by car or rail. The two main goals of the Lake County Chamber are to provide member businesses with opportunities and value for their membership. Monthly networking opportunities are supplemented by educational programs and seminars, community events, an annual business showcase, and the Chamber's annual events, the golf outing, and the annual dinner.