Join the Barrington Young Professionals (BYP) for a Networking Happy Hour this Wednesday, July 14 from 4:00-6:00 pm at Mago Grill & Cantina, 100 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. M5 in The Arboretum of South Barrington. Then walk over for our free BACC Summer Concert Mixer at Main Street Plaza at 6:00 pm (see event information below).

Barrington Young Professionals is a networking group of BACC members, age 40 years or younger, who are committed to developing positive business relationships in our community. Members pay for their own refreshments. Sign up online or to visit the BYP Facebook page CLICK HERE.

All BACC members are invited to bring their family, spouses and friends for our Summer Mixer this Wednesday, July 14 starting at 6:00 pm at Main Street Plaza (between Georgio’s Pizzeria and Mago Grill) in The Arboretum of South Barrington located at 100 W. Higgins Rd.

Join the BACC Women's Biz Net for a fun night out in Downtown Barrington on Thursday, July 22 starting at 4:00 pm! Get a shopping preview of Sizzling Sale Days and more. Enjoy special in-store activities, giveaways, a complimentary drink ticket and a FREE shopping bag to the first 100 attendees! Drink ticket is redeemable at participating restaurants, including: Big Iron Horse BBQ, Francesca's Famiglia, McGonigal's Pub, Moretti's, Neoteca and Shirley's Piano Bar. Tickets are $25. Proceeds benefit our Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Plan to bring your family and friends to the Classic Collectors Car Show now set for Sunday, July 25 from noon to 4:00 pm in downtown Barrington! View an array of amazing cars, listen to live music from DJ Kathy, and enjoy outdoor food and refreshments from local vendors.

Many thanks to our sponsors: Wickstrom Auto Group; Motor Werks Porsche Barrington; Lake Barrington Motorsports; Barrington Bank & Trust Co.; Brightway Insurance-The Janicki Agency; Buckley Fine LLC; Christian Brothers Automotive; Douglas Automotive; Highgate Motors of Barrington; ilumen Solar; State Farm Insurance-Amber Nelson-Wolfe Agency; and Virtue Asset Management.

Join us for lunch and an informal networking opportunity on Wednesday, July 28 from noon - 1:15 pm at pl8 Simply Asian Restaurant, 736 W. NW Hwy. in the Foundry of Barrington!

Enjoy delicious lunch selections and remember to bring your business card and 30-second intro!

Cost to attend is $30/member and $40/nonmember.

We will celebrate the grand opening of new BACC member, Eggology Cafe, 100 W. Higgins Rd., Ste Q1 in The Arboretum of South Barrington on Wednesday, July 28 at 3:30 pm with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Please join us!

Sign up to play in the BACC Golf Classic on Monday Aug. 2 at The Club at Wynstone in North Barrington.

To register call (847) 381-2525 or click the link below. Thank you to our many sponsors including: Eagle Sponsor - Idealease, Inc.; and Birdie Sponsors - McGrath Volvo of Barrington and Motor Werks Porsche.

The Family Expo will be held outdoors this year at Citizens Park on Saturday, August 21 from noon to 4:00 pm. Vendor space is limited so reserve your spot today to promote your businiess ($225 per space) or nonprofit organiization ($150 per space) to hundreds of attendees as they enjoy food, music, kids activities and more at this FREE outdoor event!

Thank you to our sponsors: Barrington Bank & Trust Co.; Hart Dental; Style Exteriors, Inc. by Carden; Concierge Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery; and Redefined Beauty Bar & Salon

Showcase your business to thousands of website visitors on the new BACC Member Marketplace! Videos are needed 2-3 days prior. For just $100 your promotional video will be displayed on the BACC website www.BarringtonChamber.com for a three-month period. New videos are also shared on BACC social media pages.

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.

The State of Illinois is now in Phase 5 of its mitigation plan. For details about what Phase 5 looks like CLICK HERE

In support of small business owners from diverse backgrounds, Chairish announced that it will grant a $2,500 award to one deserving design-related business. Applicants must be 18 years or older and the company must be owned by a U.S. citizen. The business must: be in the design field (interior design, graphic design, architecture, fashion, etc.); have launched in the past 12 months or be a growth-staged business; and cannot exceed over $1 million in revenue annually, in addition to other guidelines. Chairish is an online vintage furniture, art and home accessories sales service. For details CLICK HERE.

Did you receive a Paycheck Protection Program loan? If so your business may be eligible for loan forgiveness, according to the U.S. Small Business Administraction. To learn more follow these four steps:

For details CLICK HERE.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments for people 12 and older are now being accepted at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Hwy. 22 in Barrington. Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are being administered and those seeking appointments do not need to be patients of the hospital. To schedule an appointment call (866) 443-2584, or CLICK HERE.