Your Chamber News for Oct. 24, 2022
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October BACC Ribbon Cutting Events
Join us for two ribbon cutting events this week to show your support for these BACC members:
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Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 4:00 pm celebrate the new practice at Wright Dental, 101 Lions Dr., Ste. 101 in Barrington. For details CLICK HERE.
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Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 4:00 pm help welcome new BACC member Kerri Pilates at 220 S. Cook St., Ste. 102 in Barrington. For details CLICK HERE.
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Register for Thursday Lunch Program on Women's Health
There's still time to register for the BACC Women's Biz Net Lunch Program & Networking this Thursday, Oct. 27 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm at Biltmore Country Club in North Barrington. Dr. Neelam Gandhi, MD, of For Her Health S.C., will discuss how hormones affect your body, your future and how those desired goals change with the phases of your life from contraception to hot flashes. Cost to attend is $35 per member/$40 per nonmember. Program sponsor is Nova Skin Facial Spa. Men are always welcome to attend all WBN events.
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After Hours Networking Event at Athletico on Nov. 10
Join BACC for an After Hours Networking Event on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Athletico, 5069 Shoreline Rd. in Lake Barrington. Kick off the holidays with complimentary appetizers and refreshments, while networking with other Chamber members.
This is a FREE event for BACC members, but registration is requested.
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Multi-Chamber Mixer at 3D Sideouts on Nov. 16
3D Sideouts Sports Tavern will host a Multi-Chamber Mixer on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 5:00-7:00 pm at 4018 Roberts Rd. in Island Lake. Enjoy food, cocktails, music and networking with BACC members and those from other Chambers including: Cary-Grove, Crystal Lake, Lake Zurich, McHenry and Wauconda.
This is a FREE event for BACC members, but registration is requested.
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Bliss Holiday Boutique & Luncheon at Makray Nov. 17
Enjoy shopping with unique vendors, live holiday entertainment, a FREE shopping bag, and a delicious lunch. Tickets are $45. Reserve your spot for this fun event!
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Happy Anniversary to These BACC Members
15 Years of Chamber Membership
Five Years of Chamber Membership
One Year of Chamber Membership
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Photos from Last Week's TasteFest Event
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To view more photos and events on the BACC Facebook page CLICK HERE.
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Check & Update Your BACC Business Listing for the 2023 Resource Directory
Production of the 2023 Barrington Area Regional Magazine & Resource Directory is underway! Please check and update your listing as soon as possible at www.BarringtonChamber.com. What appears on the website is what will appear in the new Directory, which will be mailed in late January to over 20,000 area residents and businesses.
Your membership dues must be up to date to be included in the directory.
If you have any changes, please log in to your BACC account, and make your corrections. If you have any questions, please call the Chamber at (847) 381-2525 or click here to send an email.
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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 details call the Chamber at (847) 381-2525 or click the link below
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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 shared on BACC social media pages. To learn more email: marketing@barringtonchamber.com.
Space is limited and video placements are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. 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 the 1st and 15th of each month. To view the Member Marketplace CLICK HERE.
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Free Virtual Cybersecurity Summit for Small Businesses is Wednesday
The U.S. Small Business Administration will host its first National Cyber Summit this Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 1:00 pm to offer small businesses information about protecting against cyber threats. The free virtual event will highlight tools, tips, and resources to help strengthen small business cybersecurity. For details CLICK HERE.
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Business Grants Available in Cook County
Businesses in Cook County can now apply for two grants:
The Cook County Small Business Source Grow Grant provides $10,000 grants to small businesses, coupled with advising and coaching services, to foster their recovery and resiliency from the pandemic, scale their operations and thrive. For details CLICK HERE.
Cook County Manufacturing Reinvented is a $5 million grant program created to support local suburban manufacturers in implementing projects to improve their business’s competitiveness and resiliency in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic environment. For details CLICK HERE.
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IL Dept. of Commerce Offers Small Business Assistance Programs
The Illinois Dept. of Commerce Small Business Development Centers provide information, confidential business guidance, training, and other resources for start-ups and existing small businesses. Services include: One-on-one business advice and management assistance; Help with the development of business plans, accessing market information and business financing programs, assistance with financial analysis and planning, and more. For details CLICK HERE.
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Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Offers Vaccinations and Booster Shots
COVID-19 vaccine appointments for anyone five years and older are now being accepted at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Hwy. 22 in Barrington. Anyone 6 months old and up can get vaccinated. Booster shots are also available to anyone 5 years and older who received both doses of the Pfizer, Moderna vaccine five months ago, or the Johnson & Johnson vaccine two months ago. A second booster shot is available for people 50 and older and immunocompromised people 12 and older four months after their first booster shot. Those seeking appointments do not need to be patients of the hospital. To schedule an appointment call (866) 443-2584, or CLICK HERE.
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COVID-19 Resource Links:
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2022 Chairman Circle Advantage Members:
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To learn more about how you can participate in this program CLICK HERE.
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