Your Chamber News for October 18, 2021 |
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WBN Virtual Program on Integrative Medicine This Thursday at Noon
All ladies and gentlemen are invited to join the Women's Biz Net (WBN) for virtual networking and a program about Integrative Medicine this Thursday, Oct. 21 at noon. Board-certified advanced practice nurse Debbie Stamm, APRN, will offer information and insights into integrative medicine and whether it is right for you.
The program is FREE to BACC members and $15 for nonmembers, and includes "around the screen intros," networking and the presentation. All attendees must register to receive their zoom link.
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BYP Networking Happy Hour at Wild Onion on Wednesday
The Barrington Young Professionals are BACC Members, under 40, who meet to network with one another, provide peer support, and build business.
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BACC Ribbon Cutting Events
The Chamber will gather for two more ribbon cutting ceremonies this month, both begin at 4:00 pm. We hope you can join us to help celebrate these BACC members! For details, click on the business name:
Wednesday, Oct. 20 - VERSONA 100 W. Higgins Rd. in The Arboretum of South Barrington;
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"Ask An Expert" About Keeping Your Workspace Technology Safe on Oct. 27
Join BACC for our next "Ask An Expert" Virtual Program, "Your Office Anywhere: Keeping Your Workspace Technology Safe" on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 2:00 pm.
Jeff Westney of Computers Nationwide will offer comparisons and helpful tips for keeping your office technology safe, best practices in security, and much more. The program is FREE to BACC members and $15 for nonmembers. Register in advance online to receive your program link.
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State Legislators Virtual Town Hall Forum is Nov. 10
Join us for the Barrington Area State Legislators Virtual Town Hall Forum on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 8:30 am. Get updates on current issues, followed by a Q&A session at this FREE event that is open to the public. Confirmed Speakers include: Senator Dan McConchie, 26th District State Representative Chris Bos, 51st. District State Representative Martin McLaughlin, 52nd District State Representative Tom Morrison, 54th District. Register online to receive a link to the zoom meeting.
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Register for the Bliss Holiday Boutique & Luncheon Nov. 11
Gather your friends to enjoy holiday shopping with unique vendors, a delicious buffet luncheon, live entertainment from the Barrington High School Madrigrals, and a FREE metallic shopping bag. Tickets are $40 and on sale now. Register online or call (847) 381-2525. |
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BACC Board Elections Set for Nov. 18
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) Board of Directors will hold a meeting to elect the 2022 slate of BACC officers following the Executive Committee meeting on Thursday Nov. 18 at the Hanson Law Offices. For more information email suzanne@barringtonchamber.com.
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Photos from Last Week's Ribbon Cutting Events |
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Ribbon Cutting at Canine Country Club in Barrington |
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Ribbon Cutting at For Her Health in South Barrington |
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To view more event photos on the BACC Facebook page CLICK HERE.
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Update Your Listing Now for the 2022 Barrington Area Magazine
Production of the 2022 Barrington Area Magazine & Resource Directory is underway! Please check and update your listing today at www.BarringtonChamber.com.
What appears on the website is what will appear in the new Magazine & Directory that will be mailed in January to over 20,000 area residents and businesses.
Your membership dues must be up to date to be included in the magazine. If you have any changes, please log in to your BACC account, and make your corrections. If you have any questions, please call the Chamber at (847) 381-2525 or click here to send an email.
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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
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Showcase Your Business Video on the BACC Website
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.
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Say "Welcome Neighbor" to New Residents - Register Today
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).
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FREE Virtual Info Session on COVID EIDL Updates This Wednesday, Oct. 20
In light of recent policy changes to the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program involving loan size and eligibility questions, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering small business owners FREE online informational sessions on this topic, as well as answers to FAQ about how to navigate the application process. The next information session is this Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 2:00 pm. For details CLICK HERE.
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Answers to FAQ on IL Face Covering & Vaccination Requirements
An Executive Order signed last mongth by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, requires all individuals over the age of 2 (who can medically tolerate a face covering) to wear a mask when in indoor public places. The order also requires health care workers, school personnel, higher education personnel and students, and employees and contractors of state-owned or operated congregate facilities to be fully vaccinated. For details and answers to related Frequently Asked Questions CLICK HERE.
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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?
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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.
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2021 Chairman Circle Advantage Members: |
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