Friday, March 15, 2013
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the discussion Monday, March 18.
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Friday, March 15
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will present “The State of Lake County” Monday, March 18 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at The Garlands of Barrington Performing Arts Centre, 1000 Garlands Lane in Barrington. The event is the first in the Chamber's 2013 “Bagels, Politics & Biz” Breakfast discussion series. Scheduled speakers are Lake County Board members Nick Sauer (Dist. 17) and Craig Taylor (Dist. 19); and Michael Stevens, President/CEO of Lake County Partners. Sauer and Taylor will address such topics as the county budget, transportation issues, Lake County PASSAGE, taxes, the county's strategic plan and volunteer opportunities in the region. Lake County Partners President/CEO Stevens will provide an update on recent Lake County …
Monday, February 18, 2013
Meet business people from the Barrington region, Tuesday, Feb. 19.
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Monday, February 18
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will host its first Networking Open House Extravaganza on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Millrose Restaurant, 45 Barrington Rd. in South Barrington. The event is free and open to members, their guests, and business owners who want to learn more about the Chamber. Complimentary appetizers and spirits will be served. Besides the opportunity to network with business people from the Barrington region, attendees can also meet with representatives from the Chamber's five networking groups and other councils such as Women's Biz Net, Barrington Young Networkers, market {IT} and the Small Business and Entrepeneurs Council, and learn about the many events and programs sponsored and presented by …
Friday, December 14, 2012
Premier Publishing, Inc. is accused of selling false advertisements to businesses, claiming they will be distributed to Biltmore Country Club members, Club Manager Bill Dewey said.
A warning has been issued to businesses in the Barrington and Lake Zurich area regarding a Florida-based publishing company that is allegedly selling false advertisements to area businesses, the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce said. Biltmore Country Club Manager Bill Dewey said Premier Publishing, Inc. based in Boca Raton Fla., is selling print advertisements to businesses, claiming they will be distributed to Biltmore's members. “We do not do that for anybody,” Dewey said. “We don’t forward anything on regarding our membership.” According to Better Business Bureau’s website, Premier Publishing, Inc. has been a BBB accredited business since May 27, 2011 and has a B+ rating. The company has had 13 complaints published against them, 10…
Friday, November 16, 2012
Joyce Palmquist of the Barrington Area Council on Aging was named the winner at the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce's Barrington Bliss Holiday ATHENA Award Luncheon on Nov. 15.
It looked like a winter wonderland when walking into Pinstripes in South Barrington Thursday. Christina Currie of Christina Currie Events, Inc. set the stage for the beautiful Barrington Bliss Holiday Luncheon to honor the nominees of the group's first annual ATHENA award. Joyce Palmquist of the Barrington Area Council on Aging was named the winner out of eight nominees. According to the ATHENA International website, the award was inspired by the goddess of Greek mythology known for her strength, courage, wisdom and enlightenment. Recipients of the award embody the following qualities: Barrington 2012 nominees include: Congratulations to the nominees and to Joyce Palmquist for winning the ATHENA award.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
The 9th annual event will take place Sept. 20.
Experience the flavors of Barrington this Thursday by attending the 9th annual Barrington Taste’fest and EXPO. The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce event has been relocated from Millrose Restaurant to the Chicago Marriott Northwest in Hoffman Estates. Event-goers will enjoy jazz music from Amy Yassinger Jazz Ensemble while sampling food and drinks from more then 30 restaurants, wineries and micobreweries. There will also be 25 Barrington area businesses with informational booths. Restaurants include: Agio Italian Bistro Apple Villa Famous Pancake House & Restaurant Brunch Café Cook Street Coffee Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant Couture Cupcakes Cafe Inc. DiBenedetto Trattoria Egg Shells Enzo & Lucia's Ristorante & Café Eshticken …
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Enjoy deep discounts, fun family events and even a free trolley at the event that runs from July 26-28.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Sidewalk days returns this weekend from July 26 through 28. "It's one of the biggest events of the year for the Barrington community," Janet Meyer, Executive Director of the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce said. Stores throughout the community as well as outdoor vendors will line the sidewalks of downtown as well as the Ice House Mall, village shops, Shops on Lageschulte, The Foundry and along Route 14. "It's more than stores offereing huge discounts, though," Meyer said. "It's almost a carnival atmosphere, with so many things going on during the three days. From a chalk art contest open to all ages, individuals and families, to art demonstrations, a car show, farmer's market, the …
Stacy Golden
9:59 am on Friday, December 14, 2012
A big thank you to Patch for running this article. This company initially contacted me last spring and continue to do so now. They use high-pressure sales tactics with a pitch that is too good to be true. At one point I agreed to advertise with them and they immediately asked for my credit card number. I asked for a contract first and they basically threw a fit saying no one has ever asked for … more ›