Join BACC for lunch and an informal networking opportunity on Wednesday, March 30 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at Tacos Guanajuato, 20771 N. Rand Rd. in Kildeer.

Bring your business card and 30-second intro to share. Cost to attend is $30/BACC member and $40/nonmember.

Join the BACC Women's Biz Net for a Women's Wellness Expo & Mixer on Thursday, March 31 from 5:00-7:00 pm at The South Barrington Club.

Maximize connections and promote your business during our fast-paced, interactive Speed Networking Event on Wednesday, April 6 from 11:00 am-2:00 pm at Makray Memorial Golf Club in Barrington. Spotlight your business every two minutes to a new contact, then enjoy lunch while continuing to make new connections or build on introductions.

Sign up today the Barrington Area Virtual Town Hall Forum on Wednesday, April 20 from 9:00-10:30 am. The public is invited to hear the latest updates from our local taxing bodies.

Invited speakers include representatives from the Barrington Area Library; Barrington Community School District 220; Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District; Barrington Hills Park District; Barrington Park District; Harper College; and South Barrington Park District. Cost to attend is $10. Register to receive a link to the event.

Registration is open for the BACC Golf League at Makray Memorial Golf Club in Barrington. Men and women of all skill levels are welcome to play in this fun 9-hole league that tees off weekly on Fridays between 6:30 and 7:15 am, getting you back in the office early.

Showcase your business to thousands of website visitors on the BACC Member Marketplace! For just $100 your promotional video will be displayed for a three-month period on the BACC website: www.BarringtonChamber.com. New videos are also shared on BACC social media pages. To learn more email: marketing@barringtonchamber.com.

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.

Illinois Secure Choice is a state-facilitated savings retirement program that was launched in 2018. As of 2022, every Illinois employer with five or more employees is required to offer their own retirement program or facilitate Secure Choice. Program deadlines are based on employer size, and employers who do not meet their required deadlines may be subject to enforcement, including financial penalties. The deadline for employers with 5-15 employees is Nov. 1, 2023. For details CLICK HERE.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the SBA's Office of Women’s Business Ownership and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center will host a virtual Women’s Business Summit on March 29-30. The FREE event will include power-packed panels, inspirational fireside chats, and 'Ask an Expert' workshops to help women build, scale, and grow their businesses. For details or to register CLICK HERE.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will host monthly Virtual Employment Workshops beginning Thursday, March 24 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Subsequent workshops will take place on Tuesday, April 19 and Thursday, May 19 from 12:00-1:00 pm on both dates. For details CLICK HERE.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments for anyone 5 years and older are now being accepted at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Hwy. 22 in Barrington. Booster shots are also available to anyone 12 years and older who received both doses of the Pfizer vaccine five months ago, the Moderna vaccine six months ago or the Johnson & Johnson vaccine two months ago. Those seeking appointments do not need to be patients of the hospital. To schedule an appointment call (866) 443-2584, or CLICK HERE.