There's still time to register for the BACC Women's Biz Net lunch program and networking this Thursday, June 24 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm at Francesca's Famiglia, 100 E. Station St. in Barrington. Program topic is: "From Languishing to Flourishing - Moving Past the Pandemic" presented by Ellen Corey of Coaching By Corey LLC, and Jen Frey of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Health & Fitness Center. Program sponsor is Mindful Medispa & Mediclinic. Cost is $30/member and $40/nonmember, which includes lunch, networking and the program.

Plan for some fun at our FREE Classic Collectors Car Show from noon to 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 26, then stay for the Party on Park Avenue from 4:00 until 10:00 pm in downtown Barrington under the big tent!

Smooth Jazz and pop music by the Amy & Brook Duo begins at 4:00 pm; followed by Rock & Roll Hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s performed by NO LIMIT Rock & Roll. Listen while enjoying food and adult refreshments served by McGonigal's Pub and Big Iron Horse BBQ! Must be 21 to enter the VIP Patio.

Many thanks to our sponsors: Wickstrom Auto Group; Motor Werks Porsche Barrington; Lake Barrington Motorsports; Barrington Bank & Trust Co.; Brightway Insurance-The Janicki Agency; Buckley Fine LLC; Christian Brothers Automotive; Douglas Automotive; Highgate Motors of Barrington; ilumen Solar; State Farm Insurance-Amber Nelson-Wolfe Agency; and Virtue Asset Management.

All BACC members are invited to bring their family, spouses and friends for our Summer Mixer on Wednesday, July 14 starting at 6:00 pm at Main Street Plaza (between Georgio’s Pizzeria and Mago Grill) in The Arboretum of South Barrington located at 100 W. Higgins Rd.

Join the BACC Women's Biz Net for a fun night out in Downtown Barrington! Get a shopping preview of Sizzling Sale Days and more. Enjoy special in-store activities, giveaways, a complimentary drink ticket and a FREE shopping bag to the first 100 attendees! Drink ticket is redeemable at participating restaurants, including: Big Iron Horse, Francesca's, McGonigal's Pub, Moretti's, Neoteca and Shirley's Piano Bar. Tickets are $25. Proceeds benefit our Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Sign up to play in the BACC Golf Classic on Monday Aug. 2 at The Club at Wynstone in North Barrington.

Only five Exclusive Hole Sponsorships remain, but spots are filling up fast! For details call 847/381-2525 or click the link below. Eagle Sponsor: Idealease, Inc.; Birdie Sponsors: McGrath Volvo of Barrington and Motor Werks Porsche.

The Family Expo will be held outdoors this year at Citizens Park on Saturday, August 21 from noon to 4:00 pm. Vendor space is limited so reserve your spot today to promote your businiess ($225 per space) or nonprofit organiization ($150 per space) to hundreds of attendees as they enjoy food, music, kids activities and more at this FREE outdoor 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

Last Chance to Check Your BACC Listing for the Community Guide

Production of the 2021-2022 Barrington Area Community Guide is almost complete. To ensure your member information appears correctly, check your company listing on the BACC website and contact the Chamber office with any changes by Thursday, June 24! What appears on the website, is what will appear in the Community Guide. Your membership dues must be up to date to be included in the directory. Call the Chamber office at (847) 381-2525 with any changes or email your changes to: marketing@barringtonchamber.com.

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.

While the State of Illinois has now moved into the final re-opening phase of its mitigation plan, some restrictions are still in place. For details about what Phase 5 looks like CLICK HERE

RRF Offers Support for Restaurants

Applications are being accepted for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), which offers emergency assistance for eligible restaurants, bars and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, the RRF provides funding equal to pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Recipients are not required to repay the funding, as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023. For a summary of Fund Highlights CLICK HERE. For details on how to apply CLICK HERE.

Today, June 14, is the last day COVID-19 vaccinations will be administered at the Lake County Fairgrounds. The Lake County Health Department said it will transition to a community-based vaccination model. People whose second dose is due after June 14, can get their second dose at other Health Dept. locations or with another COVID-19 vaccine provider. For details CLICK HERE.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments for people 16 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.