Monday June 1, 2020
Chamber News
BACC President's Message: Do It for the Other Guy!

Last Thursday during our weekly Virtual Coffee Break the discussion was upbeat but cautious. With many members on the call gearing up to open their businesses there was a sense of excitement, but also a heavy load of responsibility.

Making adequate changes in their spaces, training staff, getting proper cleaning supplies and PPE has been approached with dedicated due diligence. But it's what they can't control that causes some concern.

What is out of their hands is the acceptance and behavior of customers towards the new norms, particularly towards the requirement for "No Mask, No Entry."

According to some members who have been open and operating as "essential" businesses (although BACC passionately advocated with the Governor that all businesses are essential as they support communities and our families), dealing with customers who believe it's their freedom to choose not to wear a mask creates uncomfortable situations for small business owners. They're trying to save the future of their business while protecting their staff and the rest of their customers. Now that one customer is jeopardizing someone's job and livelihood.

It's sad that with everything else small business has to worry about getting restarted and reviving their dreams, the concern over that one customer who puts their staff in a difficult situation brings such anxiety. Right now you may like it or not when a small business owner requires a mask upon entry, but really -- just do it for the other guy. Great satisfaction, content and goodwill comes from focusing on others. -- Suzanne Corr, BACC President/CEO
Phase Three Openings Begin! Shop/Dine/Go Local!
Many retail stores are now opening in the Barrington Area and outdoor dining at many restaurants has begun. Retailers can be open for inside business at 50% capacity and outdoor dining tables are set up 6 feet apart for parties of six or fewer. Click on the links below for the latest report on "Open for Business!"  






BACC Offers Back To Business Tool Kit
BACC and neighboring chambers developed a "Back to Business Tool Kit" to offer some basic checklists, visuals and ideas for preparing and communicating your reopening strategies. This will be an evolving document as we receive new information and updates. This kit has been compiled through CDC and other resources. New resources and links will be added as we get more guidance from the State. The new Phase 3 Reopening Guidelines are also now available at IDCEO Restore Illinois.
Helpful COVID-19 Resource Links:
Barrington Area Businesses Reopening
Following is a list of Barrington area businesses scheduled for reopening, which is also displayed on the BACC website: www.BarringtonChamber.com. For more information click on the name of the business below:

  • 180 Pure – re-opening 5/29 in Deer Park Town Center. Hours are 11am-5pm daily. 
  • Achieve Footwear – re-opening 5/29. New hours: M-F 10 am-2 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm. Walk-ins and appointments. Masks required.
  • All American Reclaim - re-opening 6/1. Hours: M-F 9 am-4 pm, Sat. 9am-3pm. Face masks and social distancing required in store.
  • Allegro Dance Boutique – New temporary hours: Tues-Sat. 10am-5pm; contactless pickup for phone/onlie orders; Pointe shoe fittings by appt. Delivery available.
  • Barrington Draperies & Shutters – re-opening 6/1 with regular showroom hours. Virtual and in-home design consultations also available.
  • Buffalo Creek Brewing – resuming normal business hours for outdoor spaces on 5/29 at noon, including the Biergarten, Patio and Lawns.
  • Cashmere & Chrome - re-opening Tuesday 6/2. Storewide sale: 20% off.
  • Enzo & Lucia’s Ristorante & Cafe – opening 5/29 for lunch & dinner. Patio dining only. Call to make a reservation, unable to accomodate walk-ins.
  • Equilibrium Personal Training Studio – re-opening on 6/1 with strict and specific sanitizing protocols.
  • Fresh Stack Burger Co. – opening its bar and expanded patio at 11 am on Friday 5/29.
  • Idlewood Electric – opens 6/1, M-F 9 am-5 pm, Sat. 9 am – 4pm. Occupancy limited - Masks required. Call ahead to book a private appt.
  • Long & Co. Jewelers – re-opening 5/29 with regular business hours.
  • Makray Memorial Golf Club - Oak Terrace Grille Patio reopens 5/29 daily from 11am -7 pm for reservations with patio service and curbside pick-up only. Light menu on Mon. & and Tues. Click here for more info.
  • McGonigal’s Pub – open for outdoor dining 5/29 from 11 am – 9 pm. Sharing outdoor "Park Ave. Patio" dining space with Big Iron Horse BBQ.
  • Natural Serenity – re-opening 5/29 with regular hours by appt. only.
  • Region - re-opening Tuesday 6/2 at 4 PM for dinner.
  • Rejuva Aesthetics and Wellness Center – seeing South Barrington clients starting 6/3. Availability with Dr. Hyder 6/13; and with Samana 6/20.
  • Savvy Spirit Women’s Clothing and Accessories – re-opening on 6/16 with new store hours from Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 am -5:30 pm; Sunday from 12 pm – 4 pm.
  • Shakou Barrington will start patio service on 6/2, featuring a special expanded dining menu. Click here for more info.
  • SportClips-Fox River Grove – re-opening 6/1. Call ahead, check-in online and wear a mask. Temperature will be taken before entering for appointments. Cashless transactions are encouraged.

To be added to this list email to: communications@barringtonchamber.com
BHS Virtual Grad Ceremony Salutes Class of 2020
BACC congratulates the Barrington High School Class of 2020 and District 220, on a spectacular live virtual graduation ceremony last weekend saluting these hardworking graduates! To watch a video of the ceremony, which included moving performances by BHS musical groups, commencement speakers, an address from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian Harris, and a touching moment when each graduate receives their diploma, CLICK HERE.
Register for the BACC Virtual Membership Boot Camp June 12
Get the training you need to maximize your BACC membership benefits at our Virtual Membership Boot Camp on Friday, June 12 from noon - 1:15 pm. This Boot Camp is for any BACC member who wants to:
  • Use BACC resources to expand their presence
  • Market their products, services and events
  • Network to build relationships

This is a FREE training, but you must sign up to receive your ZOOM link.
BACC Golf Classic Set for August 3 at The Club at Wynstone

BACC is looking ahead to sunshine, beautiful scenery, and golf! Registration is open for the BACC Golf Classic. Register to golf or be a sponsor and gain valuable exposure for your business. Many thanks to our Eagle Sponsor, Idealease, Inc. ; our Birdie Sponsors: Barrington Heating and Air and Shake Guys ; and our Putting Sponsor, Barrington Bank & Trust Co., N.A. Our Exclusive Hole Sponsorships are very popular and sell out quickly. Click Here.
BACC Golf League Photos & Scores from Last Week at Makray
Member News

BY&FS Virtual Summer Series on "Surviving & Thriving in Uncertain Times" Begins Today
Join Barrington Youth & Family Services today from noon - 1:00 pm for a new weekly Summer Series on "Surviving & Thriving in Uncertain Times." The series, sponsored by the Barrington 220 Educational Foundation, begins today and continues every Monday for 10 weeks. Click here for details.
Barrington's White House Hosts FREE Concert with Singer-Songwriter Pat McKillen Live Online June 6
Barrington’s White House will present a relaxing evening of music with singer-songwriter Pat McKillen live online Saturday, June 6, from 7:00-8:00 pm. The FREE concert will feature songs from his past and upcoming albums and a special Q & A session afterwards. The Zoom concert is part of the Barrington White House series on Virtual Arts and Culture. Click here to register.
Desk Screens from L.A.N. Office Furnishings
Order your Protective Desk and Counter Screens from L.A.N. Office Furnishings, 410 E. Main St. in Barrington. Available in three models in various sizes, Fluidconcepts desk and counter screens are easy to set up and provide a direct barrier between employees, patients and clients. To order call (312) 251-0500 or click here to send an email . Click here for details.
COVID Re-Opening Package from Signarama
Signarama of Barrington is now offering a COVID package to help businesses remind their customers and patrons of social distancing procedures and guidelines. The package includes a series of signs and floormats for $99. Call 224-848-4620 or Click here for details.
Be Ready to Reopen with a Business Protection Package: Masks, Gloves & Santizers
Don't wait, be ready when you open your business with a "Business Protection Package" from Coastal Payments Merchant Services. For only $399, including shipping, you will receive: 250 3-ply Masks, 200 pairs of Nitrile Gloves and 6/1.7 ltrs Sanitizers (80% alcohol). Items can also be ordered ala carte. Call Bob Sztapka at (847) 875-8007 or click here to send an email.
FREE Mask with Purchase at Poke Burrito Deer Park
Now through June 30, Poke Burrito is offering FREE masks while supplies last when you purchase $25 or more. Located at 20530 Rand Rd., Ste. 442 in Deer Park, Popke Burrito serves a combination of Japanese, Hawaiian and Asian fusion cuisine. Click here for details.
Minuteman Press Barrington Offers Custom Socal Distancing Products
Minuteman Press of Barrington is ready to help you promote social distancing safety at your place of business with custom social distancing products to meet your needs including: COVID-19 and social distancing signs & posters, floor graphics, stickers & markings, door decals & door hangers, banners, single-use printed menus, and more. Click here for details.
Fresh Stack Burger Now Open for Outdoor Dining
The new Fresh Stack Burger Co., 20413 N. Rand Rd. in Kildeer, opened its bar and expanded patio on Friday, May 29. The "better burger" restaurant officially opened to the public on May 11 for carry-out, curbside and delivery services. Click here for details.
Clear Zone System Helps Restaurants Meet Reopening Guidelines - BACC Member Discount
The Clear Zone System, a proprietary system of organizing restaurants to ensure efficient enforcement of social distancing, is now available at a 10% discount for BACC members. Created by Guy Sorrentino, owner of Neoteca and Gnarly Knots Pretzel Co., the Clear Zone System includes cleanable laminated placements and instructions for a seating technique to meet social distancing guidlines. Call (630) 816-8532 or click here to send an email. For more information CLICK HERE.
Sound Living Hiring Entry-Level Technologist
Sound Living, 115 E. Station St. in Barrington, is a high-end home automation firm looking to hire an entry-level Techonologist. Responsibilities include: support the development and production of interactive LED products for the consumer market, design and implement custom LED solutions, and work with control technologies such as Elan, Control4 and Lutron, home electronics and home networking. Click here for details.
KMH Unlimited Offers Tax Return Info for Nonprofits
KMH Unlimited, located in Barrington, IL, has launched a new website at: www.kmhunlimited.com. Konni Harrison, President of the financial relationship consulting company, offers vital 2020 tax return info for nonprofits: As part of the Cares Act bill, individuals and corporations that itemize their tax returns can deduct much greater amounts of their CASH donations. Individuals can elect to deduct donations up to 100% of their 2020 Adjusted Gross Income, up from the previous limit of 60%. Corporations may deduct up to 25% of taxable income. For details call Konni at (518) 221-2806 or click here to send an email.
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