Join BACC for a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting and Open House Mixer tomorrow, May 10 at XGolf, 20771 N Rand Rd., Ste. I-4 in Kildeer.

Enjoy food, golf, drinks and giveaways while connecting with other Chamber members at this FREE event. Ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:45 pm; Open House Mixer from 5:00-7:00 pm.

Click the button below to download and share our special offer: Join BACC by May 31 and save $30 off the membership fee. When you help grow our wonderful Chamber, we all benefit!

Join us for a Multi-Chamber After Hours Mixer and Ribbon Cutting on Thursday May 19, from 5:00-7:00 pm to celebrate the new location of Avalon Salon Spa at 1201 S. Rand Rd. in Lake Zurich.

Enjoy appetizers and drinks while connecting with members from BACC and the Lake Zurich Chamber.

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to join the Women's Biz Net for some virtual networking and a "Google My Business Masterclass," presented by Kate Himes, founder of Kateify, on Thursday, May 26 from 12:00-1:00 pm.

The program includes "Around the Screen Intros" and a presentation on how to make the most out of your Google business listing. Attendees will also receive a complimentary 30-min. virtual session with Kate. Program sponsor is Katherine Elizabeth Designs/Katherine Elizabeth at Home. Cost to attend is: FREE to BACC members and $15 for nonmembers.

Join BACC for our Mixer of the Month on Thursday May 26, from 5:00-7:00 pm hosted by Nine Pixels Studios at 100 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. Q-40 in The Arboretum of South Barrington.

Enjoy complimentary refreshments while connecting with other Chamber members and exploring Nine Pixels beautiful new photography studio.

Each year the BACC Women's Biz Net honors four local women as Outstanding Women Leaders (OWLs) at an awards luncheon in September. The award was created to recognize women for their inspiring work in one of four categories: Community Impact – giving back and making an impact on the Barrington Area community; Mentorship and Education – mentoring and improving the lives of others through education; Nonprofit Leadership – working to provide important resources to the community and excelling an important cause; and Professional Excellence – excelling in their profession and setting the standard in their field. 

There's still time to register for the BACC Golf League at Makray Memorial Golf Club in Barrington. Men and women of all skill levels are welcome to play in this fun 9-hole league that tees off weekly on Fridays between 6:30 and 7:15 am, getting you back in the office early.

We are still accepting car show entries. Cars must be accepted in advance, no day-of registration. To nominate your car email: communications@barringtonchamber.com and include the car owner's name, street address, and telephone number (cell); as well as the vehicle year, make, model and a photo.

Sign up to sponsor or play in the BACC Golf Classic on Monday Aug. 1 at The Club at Wynstone in North Barrington.

Sponsorships are available but fill up quickly so reserve your spot today! Email: communications@BarringtonChamber.com to inquire about select sponsorships.

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

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 (SBA) will host a FREE Money Smart series webinar this Thursday, May 12 at 1:00 pm about financing options and tips for starting and managing a business. The program will include an overview of SBA's funding programs. For details or to register CLICK HERE.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will host a Virtual Employment Workshop on Thursday, May 19 from 12:00-1:00 pm. For details or to register CLICK HERE.

Illinois Secure Choice is a state-facilitated savings retirement program that was launched in 2018. As of 2022, every Illinois employer with five or more employees is required to offer their own retirement program or facilitate Secure Choice. Program deadlines are based on employer size, and employers who do not meet their required deadlines may be subject to enforcement, including financial penalties. The deadline for employers with 5-15 employees is Nov. 1, 2023. For details 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 12 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.