Your Chamber News for Jan. 16, 2023
Upcoming Chamber Events
January Ribbon Cutting Events

Mark your calendar and plan to join us for Ribbon Cutting events in January to celebrate and support our new BACC members. For event details, click on the business name.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 4:00 pm - Kiddiewinks, 112 Barrington Commons Ct. in Barrington.

Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 4:00 pm - Bredwell, 100 E. Station St., #140 in Barrington.

Thursday, Jan. 19 at 5:00 pm - StretchLab, 20530 N. Rand Rd., Ste. 134-A in Deer Park Town Center.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 4:00 pm - Yogasix, 110 S. Hough St. in Barrington.
WBN Lunch Program Thursday: Relationships in a Hybrid World

Registration closes at noon on Wednesday for the BACC Women's Biz Net lunch program and networking this Thursday, Jan. 19 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm at The Club at Wynstone in North Barrington. 

Enjoy networking, a delicious lunch and a presentation from Andrea Herran of Focus HR Consulting about "How to Build Relationships in a Hybrid World." Cost to attend is $35 for BACC members and $40 for nonmembers, which includes networking, lunch and the program. Program sponsor is Retreat Care Group, PLLC.
Annual Dinner Celebration is Jan. 26 - Reserve Your Spot - Silent Auction Starting Soon

Register today for the BACC Annual Dinner Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 26 from 5:30-9:30 pm at Wild Onion Brewery in Lake Barrington. Enjoy networking, recognitions, live music by the Judson Brown Band, food stations, a cash bar, raffle prizes, and the conclusion of our Virtual Silent Auction which begins this week to support the BACC Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Premier Sponsors are Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Barrington Bank & Trust Co., N.A.; Entertainment Sponsor is BMO Wealth Management; and Dessert Sponsors are: GK Real Estate and Skin Wellness by Renee.
Registration Now Open for Economic Summit on Feb. 8

Hear first-hand updates from our village leaders on the state of the Barrington region at the Economic Summit on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 8:30-10:00 am at Barrington's White House 145 W. Main St. in Barrington. Coffee and pastries will be served and cost to attend is $10. This event is open to the public and registration is required.
Register for Boot Camp on Feb. 10 - Space is Limited

Learn how to get the most out of your BACC membership while networking with other members at our FREE Boot Camp on Friday, Feb. 10 from 12:00-1:15 pm at the Chamber office, 190 E. James St. in Barrington.
 
A complimentary lunch will be provided. Seating is limited to 15 and priority is given to first-time attendees. An RSVP is requested.
To view more photos from Chamber events on our Facebook page CLICK HERE.
Marketing Opportunities
Member Benefit: eBlast Your Message to the Chamber
 
Did you know that one of your many Chamber benefits is the opportunity to send your sales message to nearly 1,400 fellow Chamber members?!
 
Simply provide your ad in a jpeg or pdf format and BACC can accommodate your promotional schedule. Everyone for whom we have a valid email address receives BACC eblasts. Sponsorships of our weekly Chamber and Member newsletters are also available. For more information call the Chamber at (847) 381-2525 or email: marketing@barringtonchamber.com.
Showcase Your Business Video on the BACC Website
 
Showcase your business to thousands of website visitors on the BACC Member Marketplace! For just $100 your promotional video will be displayed for a three-month period on the BACC website: www.BarringtonChamber.com. New videos are also announced and shared on BACC social media pages.
 
Videos must be three minutes or less in length, and will include a link to your business website or social media page. New videos are posted on the 1st and 15th of each month. To view the Member Marketplace CLICK HERE.
News & Resources
BACC Scholarship Applications Available - Deadline is March 15

BACC is now accepting applications for its 2023 Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship. Eligible students must be from the Barrington area, or the student of an employee of a Chamber member business. BACC awards the scholarships each spring to local high school students pursuing higher education through a university, community college, or vocational/trade certification program. 
Completed applications and all supporting documents must be received by March 15, 2023. Application forms are available at the Chamber office, 190 E. James St., or online at www.barringtonchamber.com. For details CLICK HERE.
SBA Offers Guaranteed Loans to Start or Grow a Small Business

Do you need funding for your business? SBA-guaranteed loans can help you purchase real estate, buy equipment, refinance debt and more. Their loans generally have rates and fees that are comparable to non-guaranteed loans and some loans come with continued support to help you start and run your business. For details CLICK HERE.
2022 Chairman Circle Advantage Members:
To learn more about how you can participate in this program CLICK HERE.
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