BACC Programs Benefit the Local Scene

The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) is dedicated to the vibrancy of our local communities. Our programs are focused on business success, and our calendar of events is a calendar of opportunity that helps our members market, network and grow.

We create these opportunities by listening to what our membership needs to thrive in the region. We frequently ask our members, “What do you want out of your BACC membership investment?” The responses have a common theme: to make connections, build relationships, get involved in the local community, expand awareness of their products and services and grow their business. BACC is a powerful investment toward achieving these goals.

Networking for Success
BACC is the largest and most influential business organization in the Barrington region. Our footprint covers 11 communities including Barrington, Barrington Hills, Lake Barrington, North Barrington, Port Barrington, South Barrington, Deer Park, Inverness, Kildeer, Long Grove and Tower Lakes. BACC serves nearly 900 members dedicated to supporting the success of one another and enhancing the quality of life in our communities.

Chamber networking events and programs bring members more than 200 opportunities each year to develop leads, prospects and new customers. These programs enable them to build lasting relationships in the community. Networking opportunities include nine networking groups that meet weekly, bi-weekly or monthly; monthly lunchtime and after-hour mixers; ribbon cuttings; signature events that welcome both Chamber members and the community-at-large; networking scrambles; professional development programs; Chamber committees and councils; and multi-Chamber events with regional Chambers.

As a result, BACC offers powerful networking opportunities that help members build local relationships that lead to business. We are a community of like-minded people who are interested in seeing each other succeed. BACC works by connecting people.

Regional Membership Marketing
BACC works constantly to promote its membership. Our aggressive membership marketing program includes two key publications, this BACC Regional Magazine & Resource Directory, and our BACC Community Guide, which together reach 30,000 residents and businesses in the broader 60010 area, putting members’ information directly in the hands of people who will use their products and services. We are the only area Chamber to produce two important publications that have become sought-after regional resources.

Our website is another active referral resource aggressively marketing our members. The site, www.BarringtonChamber.com, receives 3 million hits a year from residents and business members looking for business information, resources, local events, job openings, hot deal coupons and more. Our website activity includes thousands of targeted searches that put membership information in front of motivated buyers looking for those specific products and services.

Our BACC Welcome Neighbor program reaches new residents who move into the 60010 zip code area each month. The program puts Chamber member information in front of new residents just as they are developing new buying patterns. BACC gives members the marketing tools and resources to expand their awareness and make an impression in our communities.

Education and Advocacy
Throughout the year, BACC offers numerous professional development and skill building programs for our members and the public – topics run the gamut from “Dealing with Difficult People” to  “Professionalizing Your Social Media Image” and more. These programs help build relationships while teaching new skills.

As a voice for business in the community, the BACC Government Affairs Council monitors local issues to keep members informed and organizes important events each year to put area leaders in front of business. Our Economic Summit held each February gathers the village leaders of 11 communities; our Public Town Hall Forum in April gathers our local taxing bodies for updates; and our Legislative Breakfast in October puts us in touch with state leaders.

Working in the Community
BACC members are dedicated to serving the community, getting involved and giving back. BACC invests in many community events and awards scholarships each year to local high school students. BACC is one of the most generous chambers in the country, giving thousands of dollars each year to local groups and causes.

BACC is involved in numerous educational activities through Barrington Community School District 220. Our members partner as business mentors, bringing real-life business experience into the classroom. We also host a number of community events that benefit local business and nonprofits, such as our Barrington Wine Walks and the Uncork Barrington wine festival.

Because a broad range of local nonprofit members use BACC to promote and communicate their activities, BACC members are attuned to many service opportunities and chances to invest back, making their own local community footprint.

Here is a list of restaurants inside and outside barrington IL

Ambrosia Euro-American Patisserie
710 W. Northwest Hwy.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 304-8278
www.discoverambrosia.com

Anderson’s Candy Shop
128 E. Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 304-7985
www.andersonscandyshop.com

Anna Shea Chocolates & Lounge
100 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. E5
South Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 428-5446
www.annasheachocolates.com

Apple Villa Famous Pancake House & Restaurant
3101 N. Barrington Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
(847) 765-2000
www.applevillapancakes.com

Bamboo Spoon Frozen Yogurt Cafe
100 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. L5
South Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 484-8572
www.bamboospoonyogurt.com

Barrington Bear McDonald’s
227 W. Northwest Hwy.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-4488
www.bearcomgmt.com

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
20560 N. Rand Rd., U-512
Deer Park, IL 60010
(847) 438-1850
www.biaggis.com

Big Iron Horse BBQ
205 Park Ave.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-4766
www.bigironhorse.com

Bistro Wasabi
1578 W. Algonquin Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 202-1577
www.restaurantshoffmanestates.com

Broken Earth Winery Long Grove
219 Robert Parker Coffin Rd.
Long Grove, IL 60047
(847) 383-5052
www.Brokenearthwinerylg.com

Broken Oar
614 Rawson Bridge Rd.
Port Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 639-9468
www.brokenoar.com

Brunch Cafe
935 Route 22
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(847) 516-0409
www.Brunchcafe.com

Brunch Cafe Kildeer
20393 N. Rand Rd.
Kildeer, IL 60010
(847) 847-7120
www.brunchcafe.com

Buffalo Creek Brewing
360 Historical Lane
Long Grove, IL 60047
(847) 821-6140
www.buffalocreekbrewing.com

Calibre Coffee
100 W. Higgins Rd., H60
South Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 551-4420
www.calibrecoffee.com

Canteen Restaurant
214 S. Hough Street
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-0900
www.canteenrestaurant.com

Cary Ale House & Brewing Company, LLC
208 W. Main St.
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-7244
www.caryalehousebrewing.com

Chatterbox of Long Grove
330 Old McHenry Rd.
Long Grove, IL 60047
(847) 383-5492
www.chatterboxlonggrove.com

Chessie’s Restaurant
200 Applebee St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-5020
www.chessies-restaurant.com

Christi’s LLC (DBA Christi’s Sweet Cafe)
121 A Barrington Commons Ct.
Barrington, Illinois 60010
(224) 655-7334
www.christissweetcafe.com

Ciao Baby!
232 E. Main St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-3555
www.ciaobabyonline.com

Clarke’s Bakery & Deli
455 W. Northwest Hwy.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-5113
www.clarkesbakeryanddeli.com

Cook Street Coffee
100 E. Station St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 387-3768
www.cookstreetcoffee.com

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
100 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. V
South Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 836-9463
www.chwinery.com

Covered Bridge Creamery
320 Old McHenry Rd.
Long Grove, IL 60047
(847) 383-5353
www.coveredbridgecreamery.com

Denny’s Hoffman Estates
4690 Hoffman Blvd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(815) 356-8004
www.dennys.com

Ella Bonella
421 N. Northwest Hwy.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 560-1523
www.ellabonella.com

Enzo & Lucia’s Ristorante & Cafe
343 Old McHenry Rd.
Long Grove, IL 60047
(847) 478-8825
www.enzoandlucia.com

Farmhouse on North
117 North Ave.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 387-3408
www.farmhouseonnorth.com

Flesk Brewing Co.
200 Applebee St., Ste. E
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 655-7291
www.fleskbrewing.com

Francesca’s Famiglia
100 E. Station St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 277-1027
www.miafrancesca.com

Frantonio’s Italian Deli and Cafe Inc.
421 N. Northwest Hwy.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2997
www.frantonios.com

Georgio’s Chicago Pizzeria and Pub
100 W. Higgins Rd., Ste L100
South Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 844-1988
www.georgiospizza.com

Gnarly Knots Pretzel Company
115 S. Hough St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 701-5668
www.gnarlyknots.com

High Tea with Gerri
144 Old McHenry Rd.
Long Grove, IL 60047
(847) 948-1724
www.htwg.net

Ice Cream Social
100 E. Station St., Ste. 160
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 848-4177
www.icecreamsocialbarrington.com

Incontro A Tavola
100 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. H20
South Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 836-1700
www.incontroatavola.com

iPic Theaters
100 W. Higgins Rd., Ste N
South Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 293-1001
www.ipictheaters.com

Jerseys Pizza & Grill
2360 Lakewood Blvd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 765-0085
www.jerseyspizzaandgrill.com

Joanie’s Pizzeria of Long Grove
235 Robert Parker Coffin Rd.
Long Grove, IL 60010
(847) 415-2220
www.joaniespizzerialonggrove.com

Kooker’s
620 E Route 22
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 382-3309
www.kookersrestaurantlz.com

La Pizza Via
914 IL Route 22
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(224) 888-8100
www.lapizzavia.com

Long Grove Coffee Company
126 Old McHenry Rd.
Long Grove, IL 60047
(224) 352-2453
www.longgrove.org/shopping/long-grove-coffee-co

Long Grove Confectionery Co.
114 Old Mchenry Rd.
Long Grove, IL 60047
(847) 634-0080
www.longgrove.com

Mago Grill and Cantina
100 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. M5
South Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 844-4400
www.magogrill.com

McAlister’s Deli
690 S. Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich , IL 60047
(224) 677-6920
www.mcalistersdeli.com

McGonigal’s Pub
105 S. Cook St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 277-7400
www.mcgonigalspub.com

Meat & Potato Eatery
927 S. Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(224) 623-0700
www.mnpeatery.com

Meatheads
500 N. Hough St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 637-0040
www.meatheadsburgers.com

Moretti’s Barrington
128 Wool St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 469-1300
www.morettischicago.com

Morkes Chocolates of Long Grove
220 Robert Parker Coffin Rd.
Long Grove, IL 60047
(847) 821-6705
www.morkeschocolates.com

Neoteca Inc.
130 S. Hough St
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-1330
www.neotecainc.com

New Crave Café
751 W. State Rte. 22
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 847-1219
www.lakezurichlatinfood.com

No Wake Bar and Grill
99 Kazimour Rd.
Port Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-8866
www.nowakebarandgrill.com

Nothing Bundt Cakes
20413 N. Rand Rd.
Kildeer, IL 60074
(847) 847-1784
www.nothingbundtcakes.com

Onion Pub & Brewery
22221 Pepper Rd.
Lake Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-7308
www.onionpub.com

Panera Bread South Barrington
100 W Higgins Rd., Ste. M80
South Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 783-0209
www.panerabread.com

Pepper Park Coffee
22000 N. Pepper Rd.
Lake Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 848-4913
www.pepperparkcoffee.com

Pinstripes
100 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. H5
South Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 844-9300
www.pinstripes.com/south-barrington-illinois

Poke Burrito Deer Park
20530 Rand Rd Suite 442
Deer Park, IL 60010
(847) 907-0332
pokeburritochicago.com

Potbelly Sandwich Works
100 W Higgins Rd., Ste. M20
South Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 551-1395
www.potbelly.com

Remember Charlotte’s Pizza
301 W. Northwest Highway
Barrington, Illinois 60010
(847) 382-3900
www.remembercharlottes.com

Rosati’s Barrington
712 S. Northwest Hwy.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2700
www.myrosatis.com

Ruth’s Chris Steak House
100 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. U
South Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 551-3730
www.ruthschris.com

Savory Salads Inc.
215 N. Hough St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 277-7800
www.savory-salads.com

Shakou Barrington
121 Main St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 655-2853
www.shakourestaurants.com

Showtime Eatery
114 W. Main St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 634‑7880
www.showtimeeatery.com

Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery
100 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. H65
South Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 484-8838
www.smallcakescupcakery.com

Southern Belles Barrington
210 S. Cook St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 387-4290
www.sbpancakes.com

Subway
215 N. Hough St.
Barrington, IL 60010
847) 382-7827
www.subway.com

Super G’s Cheesesteaks
117 S. Hough St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 387-4245
www.ilovesupergs.com

Tacos Guanajuato
20771 N. Rand Rd., K1
Kildeer , IL 60047
(847) 847-1056
www.tacosgtogo.com

The Hampton Social
100 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. C2
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 633-5414
www.thehamptonsocial.com

The Village Tavern
135 N. Old McHenry Rd.
Long Grove, IL 60047
(847) 634-3117
www.villagetavernoflonggrove.com

Wok ‘n Fire
100 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. J30
South Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 428-7192
www.woknfire.com

Zin GastroPub
583 N. Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 946-4167
www.zingastropub.com

BACOA Offers Programs and Services for Older Adults, Caregivers and Families
With socialization a critical component to aging well, the Barrington Area Council on Aging (BACOA) provides a host of programs and services to keep everyone connected and engaged with each other and the community.

BACOA’s “Social and Well” programming includes its Lunch and Activity Program, where every Monday, older adults can come and enjoy food, fun and lots of bingo. BACOA also provides a myriad of different trips and its special Cuisine Club that enables older adults to try local restaurants surrounded by lots of new friends.

What truly makes BACOA unique, however, is its support programs and services that provide critical resources for older adults, care partners and their families. These programs are imperative because they support clients at a time when they are at their most vulnerable. Lives change so dramatically upon learning of a devastating illness and BACOA support programs provide the information and education needed to help people through difficult life transitions. Studies demonstrate that a healthy social life is critical to aging well but BACOA finds that many older adults isolate or sever social connections at a time when those connections are most important to one’s overall well-being. BACOA social services and programs keep participants engaged while helping reduce the stress illnesses bring. Support services include groups for:

• Alzheimer’s – For care partners of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias
• Caregivers – For caregivers needing information, education and support
• Low Vision – For people struggling with restricted vision
• Support programs include:
• “A Day Out” Respite Program – A social program for those with mild cognitive-related issues and for care partners needing a much-needed break from caregiving responsibilities.
• Memory Café – A social program for people with mild cognitive-related issues and their care partners seeking opportunities to be together in a supportive environment.

For more information, visit www.bacoa.org or call (847) 381-5030.