Catch up with fellow BACC members and connect with new prospects at a fun Multi-Chamber Mixer this Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 4:00-6:00 pm hosted by the Windy City Bulls at NOW Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy. in Hoffman Estates.

Enjoy appetizers, refreshments, and live entertainment, get an update on the Windy City Bulls organization and shoot some hoops. This is a FREE event to Chamber members, but an RSVP is requested.

Sign up for "Ask An Expert" Virtual Program on Aug. 17

Join BACC for our next "Ask An Expert" virtual program on Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 10:00-11:00 am to hear a presentation from Chris Geissler of Asgard Data. 

Learn how to tap into data that your organization or nonprofit is already collecting to build success, new revenue streams, and stronger relationships with your clients and customers. The program is free to BACC members and $15 for nonmembers.

Walk, bike or drive to the BACC Family Expo on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 12:00-4:00 pm at beautiful Citizens Park in Barrington! This fun event is FREE to the community and features lots of fun activities and games, mini therapy horses & therapy dogs, youth performances, Super Hero characters, giveaways, music by Hot Tracks DJs, food & refreshments for purchase, and nearly 50 booths showcasing business and community resources. Parking is FREE, bring your family and friends!

"Young at Heart" Networking Event at Flesk on Aug. 18

Join us for a "Young at Heart" Networking Event on Thursday, Aug. 18 from 4:30-6:30 pm at Flesk Brewing, 200 Applebee St., Ste. E in Barrington. All BACC members are welcome to attend this informal gathering of Barrington Young Professionals and other "young souls." Attendees pay for their own refreshments.

The BACC Women's Biz Net is requesting donations for its annual Food Pantry Gift Card Drive from August 1-31. Please consider helping families in need by donating $10 or more to be used for purchasing grocery gift cards that will be distributed to local food pantries.

The Chamber is accepting donations on behalf of the Women's Biz Net Group. Thank you for any support you can provide!

Join BACC for a Zoom check-in with local nonprofits on Tuesday, Aug. 30 from 4:00-5:00 pm. Let's connect to share your recent highlights, successes and upcoming events; as well as the most pressing challenges your organization faces, and solutions and resources that have worked for you. This is a FREE event for nonprofits only. Please register to receive your zoom link.

All BACC members are invited to attend our FREE Mixer of the Month on Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 4:30-6:30 pm at the Lake Barrington Shores Fireside Lounge and Patio.

Enjoy complimentary appetizers and refreshments, while connecting with other BACC members. This is a FREE event, but an RSVP is requested.

Reserve your spot today for the Barrington Area TasteFest on Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 5:00-8:00 pm at Wild Onion Brewery in Lake Barrington.

Restaurant & Spirit Vendors are invited to showcase their best to a crowd of over 300 area residents, while mingling with other chefs, brew masters, vintners and distillers. For $50 your vendor spot includes: One 6-ft table ($200 value); a half-page ad in the program ($200 value); and Two TasteFest admission tickets ($80 value). Tasting vendors must provide 300 complimentary samples for guests and secure proper health department certificate for food.

Shopping Vendor spots are still available for the Women's Biz Net Bliss Holiday Boutique & Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 11:00 am-2:00 pm at Makray Memorial Golf Club in Barrington. Businesses interested in being a Bliss Shopping Vendor (for $75) please email: communications@barringtonchamber.com

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.

Learn how to start a small business, or expand a current one, at a free online learning program from the U.S Small Business Administration. Topics include entrepreneurial best practices, available financing options, and much more. For details CLICK HERE.

As part of the Small Business Digital Alliance, Fortune 500 companies have provided free tools and resources to help small businesses go digital and grow. Small business owners are invited to explore resources to help market their business, set up an online store, get digital coaching and more. To access the Digital Tool Library CLICK HERE.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments for anyone five 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 5 years and older who received both doses of the Pfizer, Moderna, or the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. A second booster shot is available for people 50 and older and immunocompromised people 12 and older four months after their first booster shot. Those seeking appointments do not need to be patients of the hospital. To schedule an appointment call (866) 443-2584, or CLICK HERE.