Key Membership Advantages

The success of the business provides a solid foundation for all aspects of the life we have come to enjoy in the greater Barrington region. The Chamber serves as the connection between the business and the residential community. Chamber membership provides the customers with the assurance that your business is credible. By utilizing the benefits available to members only, a business gains plentiful opportunities to gain the competitive edge. For very small dollars a day, a member has the opportunity to gain new business contacts, instant credibility, member-to member-discounts, leadership development, community commitment, referrals, publicity or exposure, marketing and advertising, a healthy economy and be a partner in promoting a voice in business. Go ahead- Take the opportunity to review the many benefits available to you in 2010:

Advertising & Marketing Benefits

Telephone and in-office referrals
Access to Members Only section of website
Broadcast email to all members
Shop Barrington: Hot Deals
Job Postings
Event Posting
Chamber publications: Community Directory, Barrington Magazine, Shopping & Dining Guides, Membership Business Resource Guides
An opportunity to display your business cards in the Chamber office
Listing in the premier http://www.barringtonchamber.com/ website
URL and map link on your business directory listing
Residential & Business Greeter Programs
Barrington Chamber Gift Certificate Program
Opportunities to showcase your business at both: Business2Business and

Business 2Community EXPO's

Sponsorship opportunities for the Chambers Programs and Events ranging from $50-$5,000
Host a 5:01 Club after Hours, a Ribbon Cutting or Grand Opening. Choose from a variety of hosting opportunities: 5:01 Club, Network@12:01, Board of Director meetings, and Grand Opening Ceremonies and Ribbon Cutting.

Networking Opportunity

As a member of BACC, you automatically belong to a large family of 750 businesses, all worthy of learning about you and your business.
Network 8:01, a monthly speed networking opportunity every month at 8:01am - 9:15 am the first Friday of each month (except August & December)
Network 12:01, a monthly informal lunch networking session every month at 12:01 pm - 1:15 pm (guests welcome to arrive at 11:30 am to secure seat) the third Wednesday of each month (except August & December)
5:01 Club after Hours, a monthly after Hours networking session every month at 5:01 pm - 7:00 pm on a Tuesday of the month determined by the Host/Chamber.
Women's Biz Net, a monthly networking exchange and problem solving opportunity held at 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm the last Thursday each month
Networking Scrambles & Extravaganzas
Joint Networking events
Networkers I,II,III,IV (Referral Groups)
Signature events- Spotlight on the Barrington Stars: Fashion Show & Luncheon, Barrington Golf Classic, Great Taste' fest & EXPO
Premier Event-40th Anniversary
Celebration of Saluting Excellence
Barrington Golf League
Barrington Young Networkers (BYN)
Diplomat Council
SOHO- Small Office, Home Office
Volunteering for the Chamber to serve on a Council or Ad Hoc Task Force

Educational Opportunity

Monthly Barrington Business News
Bi-annual Barrington Business Report
Business Round Tables
Legislative Programs- State of the Economy & State of Barrington
Educational Program- Executive Luncheons and Small Business Tool Kit Series
Free trial subscription of Business Ledger
- Monthly e-newsletter from the US Chamber

Additional Benefits

Member discounts on Chamber Programs/Events
Certificate of Origin
Use of the Chamber's conference room, Hot Deals, Partner Buyers Club, and AV equipment
Shop Barrington: Shop Barrington 1st! Hot Deals Discounts
Office Depot Discounts