BACC Investing in Future Generations of Entrepreneurs!
Investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs is vital to the success of your community. Investing in local business builds healthy communities that thrive and prosper! The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Scholarship Fundraiser funds both efforts. The BACC Virtual Auction supports:
- The BACC Spring Scholarship Awards. Awards go directly to senior high school students who plan to attend community college, universities, trade and certification programs that enable them to pursue their dreams and build future careers.
- Business and Community Programming. From professional resources that provide the tools for local business to succeed, to community events that bring people together, these programs result in dollars spent local building healthy communities.
The BACC Scholarship is named after a former Young Entrepreneur, Lauren Brown, who managed marketing for the Chamber, but sadly passed away at the age of 29 from ovarian cancer. Application forms for the Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship are available on our website at www.BarringtonChamber.com.
Bidding on our Silent Auction is open to everyone. All items and bidding is online. The Auction will close on Thursday, February 5 at 3:00 p.m. Bid winners will be notified if they have won their item. You can pick up your winnings at the BACC office the following week. If your item is a gift certificate or gift cards, those items can be mailed to you directly. We may have to reach out to verify address. Gift baskets, alcohol and other physical items must be picked up at the BACC office, 190 E. James St. in Barrington Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You can also call BACC at (847) 381-2525 to make specific arrangements.
BACC has nearly 850 members including large and small employers, main street retailers, professionals and more. Our website directory is the #1 resource for Barrington Area business referrals. It receives over 500,000 targeted searches for local business. Our social media platform has over 7,000 followers and is a powerful marketing tool for our members. We are the #1 Resource for local business referrals and a new source for information on local business and community events and opportunities. BACC hosts important community events that bring dollars into our community such as the Barrington Wine Walks, Lake Barrington Cocoa Crawl and more. Our Chamber creates programming and offers resources that unify and strengthen prosperity in our communities!
