Calendar of Events
2025- MCCC Ribbon Cutting: Bloomington Career Academy
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Please join us as we celebrate the GRAND OPENING of Bloomington Career Academy’s NEW LOCATION!
2025 - BNYP New Member Social - October
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Have you joined BNYP in the last six months? Join the BNYP Board at Lil Beaver for a New Member Social where you can meet other new members and learn more about BNYP.
2025 - Business After Hours - October- Illinois State Athletics
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- MCCC Ribbon Cutting: Grove Street Bakery
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Please join us as we celebrate the soft re-opening and NEW ownership of Grove Street Bakery!
2025- MCCC Ribbon Cutting: Nautical Bowls- Second Location GRAND OPENING!
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Please join us as we celebrate Nautical Bowls GRAND OPENING of their SECOND LOCATION at Four Seasons Health Club!
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 - New Member Chair's Breakfast (Fall)
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
On behalf of Board Chair Meghan O'Neal-Rogozinski, we’re excited to personally invite you to join us for the New Member Breakfast! Your membership strengthens our community and reinforces our commitment to creating a vibrant, progressive ...
2025 - Nonprofit Showcase
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Nonprofit Showcase is YOUR opportunity to hear first-hand about the crucial work our local organizations do every day here in McLean County. Hear their mission, feel their passion, and get involved!
2025 - Solopreneur's Monthly Meeting
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SolopreneursCo-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 - Women Elevate Women - October
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 - Job Fair (Fall)
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
You've got job openings, and we want to help you fill them. We're connecting local employers looking for workers with potential employees looking for work. The McLean County Chamber of Commerce and Heartland Community College are proud to help address ...
2025 PAC Annual Fundraiser
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
The McLean County Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (PAC) invites you to join us for our Annual Fundraiser Reception featuring a fireside chat with newly elected Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady. This will be a unique opportunity to engage
2025 - BNYP Monthly Meeting - October
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
BNYP Monthly Membership Meeting - October 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 - Business Before Hours - October - Meyer Capel
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 - 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 - 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 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: 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- 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 - 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 ...