Restoration 1 of Cary will host a Multi-Chamber Open House Mixer on Tuesday, June 28 from 5:00-7:00 pm to celebrate their 5th anniversary and expansion at 150 S. Virginia Rd. in Crystal Lake.

Join BACC on Thursday, June 30 at 4:00 pm as we celebrate the Grand Opening of The Selectionner Boutique at 22000 N. Pepper Rd., Ste. H in Lake Barrington. This is a FREE event, but an RSVP for the Open House is requested.

Gather your family and friends for our Classic Collectors Car Show on Saturday, July 9 from 12:00-4:00 pm in downtown Barrington! View a unique array of classic cars, listen to music from Hot Tracks DJs, and enjoy outdoor food and refreshments for purchase from local vendors. This is a FREE community event in support of small business. Many thanks to our generous sponsors!

Attention: Our Car Show line up is now full. To enter a car for our wait list email: communications@barringtonchamber.com

Gather your friends and register today for the BACC Women's Biz Net Stepping Out shop/sip/socialize event on Thursday, July 21 in downtown Barrington.

Shop Barrington's Sizzling Sales early, then gather for drinks, appetizers, and raffle prizes at McGonigal's Pub from 5:30-7:30 pm. Save your receipts from that day for chances to win gift certificates to local boutiques. Proceeds benefit the BACC Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship program.

Sign up soon! Only a few spots remain to play in the BACC Golf Classic on Monday, August 1 at The Club at Wynstone in North Barrington.

The Golf Classic Scorecard Sponsorship is still available. For details please email: communications@barringtonchamber.com

Business Vendor Space is $225; and Nonprofit Space is $100. Two levels of sponsorships are also available. Space is limited, so sign up soon! Questions call (847) 381-2525 or email: communications@barringtonchamber.com

Save the date and sign up 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.

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.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering an online forum this summer with courses on various entrepreneurial topics. Available resources include: the SBA Learning Center for developing entrepreneurial ideas and turning a business into reality; Ascent designed for women entrepreneurs; Boots to Business offers business ownership fundamentals to veterans, active-duty and transitioning service members, and military spouses; and the T.H.R.I.V.E Emerging Leaders Program for executive-level leaders. For details CLICK HERE.

June is National Safety Month, and under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 employers have a responsibility to provide a safe workplace. Stay updated on workplace safety and health with help from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. For a menu of resources specifically designed for small businesses 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.