Next week several new businesses will be opening per Phase Three of the Restore Illinois plan, including the BACC offices at 190 E. Main St. While we have been working all along behind locked doors serving our members, we do plan to open our office to the public with modified hours and adhering to the required COVID requirements. We are ready to roll.
The BACC Office will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Signage posted on the front door asks visitors to wear masks and check into our Wellness Station. There, we ask you to be sure to answer the COVID symptom questionnaire and sign in so we can document visitors. The Wellness Station has hand sanitizer available, and numerous COVID informational flyers.
As required, we plan to regularly clean and sanitize our space, and wipe commonly used surfaces throughout the day. Our main conference room where networking groups often meet has been rearranged to accommodate up to 8 for some socially distanced meeting, and our oversize TV screen can be used to bring in more attendees through Zoom. Networking groups will have the option moving forward to continue to meet virtually, or start in-person networking on site. Special arrangements will be made to open for networking groups that meet earlier in the morning.
Beginning May 29 Phase Three of Restore Illinois allows manufacturing, offices, retail, barber shops, health clubs, gyms, fitness studios, and salons to open with capacity limitations and safety procedures in place. Gatherings of 10 or less are allowed. Many of our Barrington area bars and restaurants will be opening outdoor seating with tables six feet apart. We hope to see more people dining alfresco!
--Suzanne Corr, BACC President
