A big thank you to all who attended and supported our BACC Annual Dinner Celebration & Scholarship Fundraiser last week. Congratulations to BACC "Networker of the Year" Steve Wilson of CBIZ; "Business Impact Award" recipient Jaycee Silverberg of The Sélectionner Boutique; and "Community Partner of the Year" Barrington Giving Day accepted by Dori Squires-Hough.

Those who received "winning bid" notifications for silent auction gift certificates will receive them in the mail. Other items such as gift baskets, alcohol and more, can be picked up at the Chamber office starting tomorrow, Jan. 31. Pick-up times are: Monday through Thursday from 10:00 am-3:00 pm. Stay tuned for a link to view select auction items that are still open for bidding. To view photos from the Annual Dinner Celebration scroll down or CLICK HERE.

Hear first-hand updates from our village leaders on the state of the Barrington region at the Economic Summit on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 8:30-10:00 am at Barrington's White House 145 W. Main St. in Barrington. Coffee and pastries will be served and cost to attend is $10. This event is open to the public; registration is required.

Join BACC for a FREE After Hours Networking Event on Thursday, Feb. 9 starting at 5:00 pm at M.J. Miller & Co., 123 W. Main St. in Barrington. Enjoy refreshments, appetizers and a chance to catch up with other BACC members. This is a FREE event for members, but registration is requested. 

RSVP for FREE Valentine's Day Networking Lunch

Be our BACC Valentine! We love our Chamber members and plan to show our appreciation with a complimentary Valentine's Day lunch on Tuesday, Feb.14 from 12:00-1:00 pm in the BACC conference room at 190 E. James St.

Join us for networking, pizza, salads and of course chocolate! Seating is limited so please register if you plan to attend.

BACC members are invited for a FREE After Hours Networking Event on Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Hanson Law Group, 1000 Hart Rd. in Barrington. Catch up with other members while enjoying a round of indoor mini-golf, spirits and appetizers, and meet the BACC networking groups. Bring your own putter or borrow one and try your skill. This is a free event, but registration is requested.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to join the BACC Women's Biz Net on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 5:00-7:00 pm for an after hours program and networking at Edyta Fine Art & Design Studio, 107 E. Main St. in Barrington.

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 announced and shared on BACC social media pages.

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 on the 1st and 15th of each month. To view the Member Marketplace CLICK HERE.

Simply provide your ad in a jpeg or pdf format and BACC can accommodate your promotional schedule. Everyone for whom we have a valid email address receives BACC eblasts. Sponsorships of our weekly Chamber and Member newsletters are also available. For more information call the Chamber at (847) 381-2525 or email: marketing@barringtonchamber.com.

Completed applications and all supporting documents must be received by March 15, 2023. Application forms are available at the Chamber office, 190 E. James St., or on the BACC website. For details CLICK HERE.

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