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Your Chamber News for July 26, 2021

BACC President's Message

Volunteers and Sponsors Make the World Go Round!

The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce has its first Classic Collectors Car Show in the books and it went off with high marks! Just check out the Daily Herald coverage, “Second try a charm for first Classic Collectors Car Show in Barrington.” CLICK HERE.

While the public just sees the finished product, there is an incredible amount of detail and hard work that goes on behind the scenes by BACC staff, our amazing volunteers, and of course our sponsors. In fact, our wheels were spinning for months as we planned this car show.

Many thanks to our amazing volunteers and sponsors – you make our world go 'round! These community events would not be possible without the financial support of our top sponsors: Wickstrom Auto Group, Motor Werks Porsche Barrington, and Lake Barrington Motor Sports; and all of our VIP Sponsors: Barrington Bank & Trust Co., N.A.; Brightway Insurance, The Janicki Agency; Buckley Fine, LLC; Christian Brothers Automotive; Douglas Automotive Inc.; Highgate Motors Of Barrington LLC; ilumen Solar; State Farm Insurance Amber Nelson-Wolfe Agency; and Virtue Asset Management. Thank you all for investing in our community.

Also a big thank you to our many Chamber and community volunteers – too many to list here -- who came out to park cars, check in car owners and help manage the event. You know who you are, and we thank you for bringing another quality event to Barrington.

Join us for our next big community event, the Family Expo at Citizen’s Park on Saturday, August 21 from noon until 4:00 p.m. Bring the family for a day of kids activities, live entertainment, outdoor food and a chance to learn about the amazing resources right here in our own backyard!-- Suzanne Corr, BACC President

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Upcoming Chamber Events

Join us for lunch and an informal networking opportunity this Wednesday, July 28 from noon - 1:15 pm at pl8 Simply Asian Restaurant, 736 W. NW Hwy. in the Foundry of Barrington!

Enjoy delicious lunch selections and remember to bring your business card and 30-second intro!

Cost to attend is $30/member and $40/nonmember. Register online or call the Chamber office at (847) 381-2525.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Ribbon Cutting at Eggology Cafe is this Wednesday

We will celebrate the grand opening of new BACC member Eggology Cafe at 100 W. Higgins Rd., Ste Q1 in The Arboretum of South Barrington on Wednesday, July 28 at 3:30 pm with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Please join us!

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

BACC Golf Classic at The Club at Wynstone Aug. 2 is Sold Out

Our BACC Golf Classic at The Club at Wynstone is now SOLD OUT. Looking forward to a great event on August 2nd!

Many thanks to our generous sponsors: Idealease, Inc.; McGrath Volvo of Barrington; Motor Werks of Barrington; Barrington Heating and Air; Master Service Group; The Garlands of Barrington; Connie Antoniou Luxury Lifestyles - Jameson Sotheby's Intl. Realty; Barrington Bank & Trust; Marquardt of Barrington Buick GMC; Hanson Law Group; Advance Design Studio, Ltd.; The Bruning Law Firm; Elite Home Restoration; Fox Valley Orthopedics; The Hart Professional Center; PRP Wine International Chicago; Ruth's Chris Steak House; Amber Nelson-Wolfe-State Farm Insurance Agent; Virtue Asset Management; Style Exteriors, Inc. by Carden.

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

Reserve Your Spot for the Family Expo - Space is Limited

There is still time to register as a vendor for the Barrington Family Expo on Saturday, August 21 from noon to 4:00 pm. at Citizens Park, 511 Lake Zurich Rd. in Barrington. Space is limited so reserve your spot today to promote your businiess ($225 per space), or nonprofit organiization ($150 per space), to hundreds of local attendees as they enjoy food, music, kids activities and more at this FREE event!

Thank you to our sponsors: Barrington Bank & Trust Co.; Hart Dental; Style Exteriors, Inc. by Carden; Concierge Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery; and Redefined Beauty Bar & Salon

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AS A VENDOR

Photos from Around the Chamber

Women's Biz Net Stepping Out Event in Downtown Barrington

BACC Golf League at Makray

Classic Collectors Car Show in Downtown Barrington

Marketing Opportunities

Member Benefit: eBlast Your Message to the Chamber!

Did you know that one of your many Chamber benefits is the opportunity to send your sales message to nearly 1,400 fellow Chamber members?!

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 details call the Chamber at (847) 381-2525 or click the link below

CLICK TO LEARN MORE

Showcase Your Business Video on the BACC Website!

Showcase your business to thousands of website visitors on the new BACC Member Marketplace! Videos are needed 2-3 days prior. For just $100 your promotional video will be displayed on the BACC website www.BarringtonChamber.com for a three-month period. New videos are also shared on BACC social media pages.

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.

CLICK TO LEARN MORE

Say "Welcome Neighbor!" to New Residents in 2021

Target residents moving into the 60010 area just as they are developing new buying habits with our Welcome Neighbor program! There are three ways to participate:

Receive monthly New Resident Lists for your own marketing efforts (Cost:$150);
Include a flyer, trinket or coupon only (1,000 items) in the Welcome Neighbor Bags (Cost: $150);
Participate in both option #1 and #2 and save (Cost: $275).

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

News & Resources

Five things to know about the COVID-19 Delta variant

The highly contagious Delta variant is concerning and leading to surges of cases around the globe. Dr. Robert Citronberg, executive medical director of infectious disease and prevention for Advocate Aurora Health, shares the top five things you need to know about the contagious Delta COVID 19 variant and how the COVID 19 vaccine is the best defense. To find out answers to the five questions below, CLICK HERE.

How concerning is the Delta variant?
Who is at risk?
How important is it to be fully vaccinated?
Are our vaccination rates good enough in Illinois and Wisconsin?
What's the message to people who haven’t yet gotten vaccinated?

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Accepting Vaccine Appointments

COVID-19 vaccine appointments for people 12 and older are now being accepted at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Hwy. 22 in Barrington. Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are being administered and those seeking appointments do not need to be patients of the hospital. To schedule an appointment call (866) 443-2584, or CLICK HERE.

Phase 5: Illinois Restored

The State of Illinois is now in Phase 5 of its mitigation plan. For details about what Phase 5 looks like CLICK HERE

PPP Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Did you receive a Paycheck Protection Program loan? If so your business may be eligible for loan forgiveness, according to the U.S. Small Business Administraction. To learn more follow these four steps: