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-- ANNOUNCEMENTS --
Nominations for the
2019 Business Excellence Awards are now open! Descriptions of each award as well as a link to our nomination form are available on our website!
Awards will be presented at the Annual Gala on
Saturday, January 25, 2020.
-- FEATURED EVENTS --
From golf tournaments to showcases, the Chamber always has something happening!
Friday, Nov. 1
8:00 am - 9:00 am
McLean County Chamber Office

Join us for coffee and donuts to learn more about the 2020 Becoming BN Program.

Becoming BN a program of the McLean County Community COMPACT, a subsidiary of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce. This program was piloted in 2019 and designed specifically to help summer interns learn about the wonderful attributes Bloomington-Normal has to offer.

If you can't join us on Nov. 1, you can sign up to receive Becoming BN 2020 updates here .
Wednesday, Nov. 13
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Parke Regency Hotel

Meet the Chamber's newest members, make business connections, and build professional relationships at the New Member Showcase & Business After Hours, hosted by the Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center .

This Showcase is open to all members to attend. Qualifying new member businesses are invited to showcase their products or services at this one of a kind event. For more information on exhibiting, email Andi Elliott or call (309)829-6344
-- MEMBER EDUCATION --
Training for you and your employees on a variety of relevant topics!

Thursday, Nov. 14
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
McLean County Chamber Office

Wednesday, Nov. 20
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Chamber Training Room
Whether you're a new or existing member of the Chamber, Membership 101 offers an in-depth look at the benefits of Chamber Membership.

This program covers everything the Chamber can do for your business and is a great way to meet the entire Chamber Staff, learn our responsibilities, and how our day-to-day work affects the success of your business. 
With the new Illinois minimum wage law changes taking effect next year, we have heard concern and interest from many local business owners regarding how this change will effect your business, both financially and legally. 

Join us on Wednesday, November 20th from 8:30 - 10:00 am to to learn more about important details of this new law, how you can prepare your business and how to avoid potentially very punitive measures for failure of compliance on you and your business.
-- COMMITTEE MEETINGS --
We couldn't do what we do without our dedicated volunteers!
Wednesday, Oct. 23
LMC Alumni Committee Meeting
8:00 am, Chamber Office
Thursday, Oct. 24
Solopreneur Meeting
11:30 am, Chamber Office
Thursday, Oct. 24
Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
3:30 pm, Chamber Office
Monday, Oct. 28
CommUniversity Committee Meeting
4:00 pm, Hacienda Leon Restaurant
Tuesday, Oct. 29
BNYP General Membership Meeting
11:30 am, Holiday Inn & Suites
Tuesday, Nov. 5
BNYP Board Meeting
4:00 pm, Chamber Office
-- NETWORKING EVENTS --
Fill your pockets with business cards at our Business Before and After Hours hosted by Chamber businesses!
Business Before Hours
at VisionPoint Eye Center
1107 Airport Rd., Bloomington

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 7 - 8:30 am
Business After Hours
& New Member Showcase
at Parke Regency Hotel
1413 Leslie Dr., Bloomington

Wednesday, Nov 13, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
-- RIBBON CUTTINGS --
From grand openings to anniversaries, we bring the big scissors to celebrate you and your business!
Homes for Hope House
Tue., Oct. 22 @ 4:30 pm
1017 Gregory St.,
Normal
SmartVet
Wed., Oct. 23 @ 4:00 pm
1537 Fort Jesse Rd., Normal
Rob Dob's
Mon., Oct. 28 @ 10:00 am
801 N Hershey Rd., Bloomington
Ground Breaking: The Villas at Woodbine
Tues., Oct. 29 @ 4:00 pm
1406 Woodbine Rd., Bloomington
-- CHAMBER SERVICES --
Take advantage of these great member-only perks!
A collaborative work space for telecommuters, freelancers, entrepreneurs, students, mobile employees, and other creative enthusiasts! Membership starts as low as $15/day or $100/month!
If your business runs on Ameren, you could be saving hundreds of dollars on your energy bill by aggregating with other Chamber members via Gulf Plains Energy!
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