Calendar of Events
2025 - State of Public Schools
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Join us for an update on the state of K-12 public education in McLean County as we start another year! Attendees will hear from superintendents on the successes in their districts, challenges to overcome, and ways to increase business and education ...
2025- MCCC Ribbon Cutting: Fittingly You
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Please join us as we celebrate the GRAND OPENING of Fittingly You, a new business in the Bloomington/Normal area specializing in bras and bra fittings. They also specialize in Mastectomy Bras and fittings, along with prosthetics for women who have ...
2025- MCCC Ribbon Cutting: Illinois Symphany Orchestra
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Please join us as we celebrate the NEW LOCATION for the Illinois Symphany Orchestra!
2025 - Business Education Presentation October - Cybersecurity Practices for Finance Professionals
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Business Education Presentation: Cybersecurity Practices for Finance Professionals Presenter: Scott Stevens Description: Enhance your security posture with "Cybersecurity Practices for Finance Professionals," an engaging presentation delivered by Integ
2025 - Leaders of Distinction Reception
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Leaders of Distinction Awards Reception features the McLean County Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Leadership Award®, Liz Larson Leadership Award, and the Pantagraph's Twenty Under Forty and will be held on Thursday, October 3rd. The event will begin ...
2025 - Small Business Roundtable
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Small Business Roundtable Chaired by Terry Ballantini Mission: The Small Business Roundtable exists to provide a monthly forum for small business owners to discuss relevant topics in a confidential setting. Membership: The Small Business ...
2025 - Business Education Presentation November - Understanding and Utilizing Microsoft Office
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Business Education Presentation: Understanding and Utilizing Microsoft Office Presenter: Jennifer Bonenfant Description: TBD
2025 - Business After Hours - November - Wayfinder
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Networking with the Chamber is about more than exchanging business cards - it's about creating intentional connections with those within your community. Building your network is key to not only helping your business grow but in helping it thrive. When ...
2025 - Women Elevate Women - November
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Women Elevate Women Chaired by Jen Johnson Mission: To foster intentional connections with career-oriented women seeking professional inclusion to share best practices, challenges, and lessons learned. Membership: The Women Elevate Women Group is ...
2025 - Business Owners Support System
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Business Owners Support System Chaired by Ryan Scritchlow Mission: The Business Owners Support System exists to provide a monthly forum for small business owners to discuss managing and operating a business in a confidential setting. Membership: The ...
2025 - BNYP Monthly Meeting - November
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
BNYP Monthly Membership Meeting - November 2025 Registration closes the Friday before our meetings to place meal orders in advance. Format will be in-person. PROGRAM LAYOUT: 11:30 am Networking and Lunch 11:50 am Announcements 12:00 pm ...
2025- MCCC Ribbon Cutting: Kobe Ramon Pho & Poke
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Please join us for the GRAND OPENING of Kobe Ramon Pho & Poke!
2025 MCCC Ribbon Cutting: Aquatic Holliday
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Please join us as we celebrate the GRAND OPENING of Aquatic Holliday! Bloomington’s own freshwater aquarium installation and maintenance business. There will be a drawing for a FREE 5- or 10-gallon aquarium starter kit (installation and supplied ...
2025 - Solopreneur's Monthly Meeting
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Solopreneurs Co-Chaired by Brian Plath and Amanda Jones Mission: The Solopreneurs Resource Group is a varied and flexible forum which exists to provide a sounding board, offer professional feedback, share resources, and serve as support for small ...
2025 - Ag Awards Dinner
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Agriculture Awards Dinner Social Hour - 5:30pm Dinner and Program - 6:30pm On Thursday, November 21, 2024, the Chamber will honor the best in 2024 McLean County agriculture at the McLean County Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Awards Dinner at the ...
2025 - Business Before Hours - November - Jack Lewis Jewelers
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Networking with the Chamber is about more than exchanging business cards - it's about creating intentional connections with those within your community. Building your network is key to not only helping your business grow but in helping it thrive. When ...
2025 - Business Education Presentation December - Best Practices in Budgeting, Reporting, and AP Automation
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Business Education Presentation: Best Practices in Budgeting, Reporting, and AP Automation Presenter: Jon Coffman Description: TBD
2025- MCCC Ribbon Cutting: Brighter Smiles & Beauty
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Please join us as we celebrate the NEW location of Brighter Smiles and Beauty! Join us for a night of fun, community, and good vibes as we officially break in the new beauty lounge. Here’s what you can expect: ✨ Exclusive giveaways & prizes ✨ ...
2025 - Let's Do Lunch: December 5th
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Are you interested in networking with other local businesspeople in a low pressure, casual environment? If so, our Let's Do Lunch! series is perfect for you. Come meet and mingle with people from across the county while enjoying lunch and facilitated ...
2025 - BNYP After Party - December
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The BNYP After Party, formerly known as the BNYP Ice Mixer, is a night full of reflection and celebration of the past year! Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Bloomington-Normal Young Professionals program and honor some of our most ...
2025 - Small Business Roundtable
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Small Business Roundtable Chaired by Terry Ballantini Mission: The Small Business Roundtable exists to provide a monthly forum for small business owners to discuss relevant topics in a confidential setting. Membership: The Small Business ...
2025 - Business After Hours - December - Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center & Bonchon
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Networking with the Chamber is about more than exchanging business cards - it's about creating intentional connections with those within your community. Building your network is key to not only helping your business grow but in helping it thrive. When ...
2025 - Business Education Presentation December - Steps to Creating an Effective Financial Plan
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Business Education Presentation: Steps to Creating an Effective Financial Plan Presenter: Kyle Foster Description: TBD
2025 - Women Elevate Women - December Social
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Women Elevate Women Chaired by Jen Johnson Mission: To foster intentional connections with career-oriented women seeking professional inclusion to share best practices, challenges, and lessons learned. Membership: The Women Elevate Women Group is ...
2025 - Business Owners Support System
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Business Owners Support System Chaired by Ryan Scritchlow Mission: The Business Owners Support System exists to provide a monthly forum for small business owners to discuss managing and operating a business in a confidential setting. Membership: The ...
2025 - Solopreneur's Monthly Meeting
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Solopreneurs Co-Chaired by Brian Plath and Amanda Jones Mission: The Solopreneurs Resource Group is a varied and flexible forum which exists to provide a sounding board, offer professional feedback, share resources, and serve as support for small ...