BACC Celebrates 50 Years Serving Local Business at Annual Dinner & Scholarship Fundraiser January 17
December 03, 2018
(Barrington, IL - 12/3/18) -- The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will celebrate 50 years of service to the business community at its “Spirit of Excellence” Annual Dinner & Scholarship Fundraiser on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Avante Banquets and Conference Center, 1050 Northwest Hwy. in Fox River Grove.
“Since 1969 BACC has stayed focused on creating opportunity for local business and building communities that thrive and prosper,” said Suzanne Corr, BACC President/CEO. “Our investment in our communities has driven our growth establishing us as one of the most vibrant, active and largest chambers in the region.”
BACC serves 11 regional communities: Barrington, Barrington Hills, Deer Park, Inverness, Kildeer, Lake Barrington, Long Grove, North Barrington, Port Barrington, South Barrington and Tower Lakes; and represents nearly 900 members. Their publications and website are go-to resources for business and community information. They offer over 200 networking opportunities each year, manage large community events such as the Family Expo, Uncork Barrington, Barrington Wine Walks, Barrington Area Economic Summit, Town Hall Forum and more. Each year they field over 6,000 calls for local business and community information.
The BACC Annual Dinner & Scholarship Fundraiser attracts nearly 200 business, community and governmental leaders for a celebration of business and community achievements. Tickets to the event are $50 per member/$65 per guest, and can be purchased online at www.BarringtonChamber.com.
During the event new BACC Board Leadership will be sworn in and the Annual BACC Business Awards will be announced. The event also raises money through a live and silent auction for Chamber grants and programs, as well as the Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship fund. BACC awarded seven scholarships to local high school students in 2018. The fund has provided thousands of dollars in scholarship monies to local students who go on to attend universities, community college, or an accredited certification program that build future careers. Premier Sponsors of the Annual Dinner & Scholarship Fundraiser are Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Barrington Bank & Trust.
PHOTO CAPTION: Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1967 and incorporated in 1969. Past Chairmen include (clockwise from upper left): Howard Hill in 1967; C.L. Larsen in 1969; Rob Mancuso in 1979; and Tim Wickstrom in 1995.
“Since 1969 BACC has stayed focused on creating opportunity for local business and building communities that thrive and prosper,” said Suzanne Corr, BACC President/CEO. “Our investment in our communities has driven our growth establishing us as one of the most vibrant, active and largest chambers in the region.”
BACC serves 11 regional communities: Barrington, Barrington Hills, Deer Park, Inverness, Kildeer, Lake Barrington, Long Grove, North Barrington, Port Barrington, South Barrington and Tower Lakes; and represents nearly 900 members. Their publications and website are go-to resources for business and community information. They offer over 200 networking opportunities each year, manage large community events such as the Family Expo, Uncork Barrington, Barrington Wine Walks, Barrington Area Economic Summit, Town Hall Forum and more. Each year they field over 6,000 calls for local business and community information.
The BACC Annual Dinner & Scholarship Fundraiser attracts nearly 200 business, community and governmental leaders for a celebration of business and community achievements. Tickets to the event are $50 per member/$65 per guest, and can be purchased online at www.BarringtonChamber.com.
During the event new BACC Board Leadership will be sworn in and the Annual BACC Business Awards will be announced. The event also raises money through a live and silent auction for Chamber grants and programs, as well as the Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship fund. BACC awarded seven scholarships to local high school students in 2018. The fund has provided thousands of dollars in scholarship monies to local students who go on to attend universities, community college, or an accredited certification program that build future careers. Premier Sponsors of the Annual Dinner & Scholarship Fundraiser are Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Barrington Bank & Trust.
PHOTO CAPTION: Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1967 and incorporated in 1969. Past Chairmen include (clockwise from upper left): Howard Hill in 1967; C.L. Larsen in 1969; Rob Mancuso in 1979; and Tim Wickstrom in 1995.
Contact:
Jill Minner
(847) 381-2525
Serving the following communities:
Barrington, Barrington Hills, Deer Park, Inverness,
Kildeer, Lake Barrington, Long Grove,
North Barrington, Port Barrington,
South Barrington, Tower Lakes
190 E. James Street
Barrington, IL 60010
Tel: (847) 381-2525
