BACC President's Message: Community Events Spark Spending/Bring Dollars into Your Hometown
In a world without COVID, BACC would have hosted the Uncork Barrington Event this past weekend on July 10. For 14 years Uncork has brought hundreds of local residents and guests from surrounding communities together to sip wine, enjoy friendship and support local nonprofits. Thousands of dollars from the event were contributed each year to local community groups and the night of the event, our local restaurants benefited from extra visitors dining at their tables.
Community events create experiences in our hometowns and often result in neighbors and visitors spending money and supporting local business. Right now, it's a great way to "refund" small business as they struggle to make it to the other side of this pandemic.
Community events are important and can be offered with safe COVID guidelines and consciousness. Local stores and restaurants are managing their capacity restrictions and practicing strict disinfecting procedures; outdoor events and activity are encouraged and considered low risk.
So take a walk in downtown Barrington and enjoy Sizzling Sale Days Thursday, Friday and Saturday July 23 - 25. Stop and shop for specials all three days. On Saturday, July 25 BACC will host the Barrington Wine Walk from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Attendees must register in advance - no day of tickets will be available. The Wine Walk will be held with COVID safety in mind; guests are asked to wear masks as necessary, registration will be conducted with social distancing guidelines and COVID safety practices, attendee temperatures will be taken; signage will be posted so you must wait your turn if a store has reached capacity.
With diligence and cooperation, we can rally for small business. For more information on the July 25 Wine Walk, visit
www.BarringtonChamber.com. Spend in your at hometown!
-- Suz
anne Corr, BACC President/CEO
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This Week's Chamber News is Sponsored by
SBDC at Harper College
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WBN July Gift Card Drive to Benefit Food Pantries
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Please consider helping families in need this month through the BACC Women's Biz Net "Christmas in July" drive to support local food pantries. Click the link below to donate $10 or more to be used for purchasing grocery gift cards that will be distributed to the Barrington and Cuba Township food pantries. The Chamber will be accepting donations on behalf of the Women's Biz Net Group all month. Thank you in advance for any support you can provide!
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Join BYP for Happy Hours - July 14 & 28
Join the Barrington Young Professionals (BYP) for one or two Happy Hours this month. They will meet from 4:00 - 6:00 pm tomorrow,
July 14 at The Hampton Social at 100 W. Higgins Rd. in The Arboretum of South Barrington; and on Tuesday, July 28 at The Onion Pub & Brewery at 22221 Pepper Rd. in Lake Barrington. The BYP group consists of Chamber members under 40 who meet to network, provide peer support and build business. Attendees pay for their own refreshments.
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BACC Virtual Coffee Break This Thursday - Register Online
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Join us for a Virtual Coffee Break this Thursday, July 16 at 2:00 pm.
Let's reconnect and share news about adjusting to the Phase 4 Guidelines, and discuss where we go from here.
This is a FREE event, but you must sign up in advance on the BACC website to receive your zoom link.
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FREE Virtual Membership Boot Camp July 17 - Sign Up Online
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Get the training you need to maximize your BACC membership benefits at our Virtual Membership Boot Camp this Friday, July 17 from noon - 1:15 pm.
Boot Camp is ideal 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.
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Buy Your Tickets for the Barrington Wine Walk on July 25
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Don't wait, buy your tickets today for the Barrington Wine Walk on Saturday, July 25 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Check-in begins at Neoteca, Inc., 130 S. Hough St. in Barrington.
Enjoy a “Sipping Saturday” sampling great wine provided by participating merchants, listening to outdoor music at “Barrington Unplugged,” and visiting unique stores during Barrington's Sizzling Sales Days.
Tickets must be purchased in advance and cost $25, which includes: access to a 1-oz. pour at each merchant location, souvenir wine glass, a map of the wine-tasting locations, and a list to check off each tasting sample. Must be 21 or over to attend.
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Happy Anniversary to These BACC Members
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20 Years of Chamber Membership
10 Years of Chamber Membership
Five Years of Chamber Membership
One Year of Chamber Membership
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Register for WBN Girls Night Out at McGonigal's Pub July 30
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Join the BACC Women's Biz Net for a Girl's Night Out on Thursday, July 30 from 5:00-7:00 pm at McGonigal's Pub, 105 S. Cook St. in Barrington. Cost is $30 and includes a complimentary drink ticket, appetizers and mini-pampering services.
Proceeds from the event, which is sponsored by Hart Dental,
support the Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund. Must be 21 or over to attend and space is limited.
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Sign Up to Play at the BACC Golf Classic Aug. 3 at Wynstone
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Calling all Golfers:
Sign up to play at the BACC Golf Classic at The Club at Wynstone on Monday, Aug. 3. Enjoy a round at this beautiful Jack Nicklaus signature course while networking. The event also includes lunch, dinner, open bar, 19th hole celebration and raffle prizes. Get your foursome together or sign up as a single and we will match you up!
Many thanks to our Eagle Sponsor
Idealease, Inc.
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Birdie Sponsors
Barrington Heating
and
Air
and
Shake Guys
; Putting Sponsor
Barrington Bank & Trust Co., N.A.
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Scoreboard Sponsor
Connie Antoniou - Jameson Sotheby's International Realty;
Scorecard Sponsor
The Garlands
; and 19th Hole Sponsor
McMaid Home Services.
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Register for WBN Virtual Program Aug. 6: "A Matter of Media"
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Join the Women's Biz Net on Thursday Aug. 6 from 9:00 - 10:00 am for a virtual presentation from Annette Bochenek of the Barrington Area Library on "A Matter of Media: How We Respond to Different Media/Materials and What That Says About Us." Cost is $15/member and $25/guest, which includes: Around the "screen" intros, networking and the presentation.
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Midday Meetup's Resume - Photos From Last Week's Event
BACC members met at Enzo & Lucia's Ristorante & Cafe in Long Grove last week. Watch for information on the next Midday Meetup in August, and join us for some networking and lunch!
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Lake County Offers Small
Businesses Assistance Grants
The Lake County Board has allocated $10 million to fund the Lake County Small Business Assistance COVID-19 Grant Program to assist small businesses in Lake County that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.
Now through Monday, July 20, businesses can apply online for up to $30,000 to
cover up to four months of occupancy costs (rent, mortgage, utilities) and
expenses occurred due to COVID-19 (new equipment, plexiglass, masks,
sanitization, services/materials, employee training, etc.). This program is
administered by Lake County Partners with final grant approval and dispersing of
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Helpful COVID-19 Resource Links:
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Thank You to Our
2020 BACC Chairman Circle Advantage Members
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