Calendar of Events
2025 - Business Education Presentation May - Local SEO and Putting Your Website to Work
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
THIS REGISTRATION SITE IS FOR NON-CERTIFICATION SEEKERS ONLY! If you are wanting to obtain a certificate, register here instead: https://mcleancochamber.wufoo.com/forms/w1bv1vo61fl0786/ Business Education Presentation: Local SEO and Putting Your ...
2025 - MCCC Ribbon Cutting: Rice N Spice Indian Grill
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Please Join Us For A Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate..... Please join us as we celebrate the GRAND OPENING of Rice N Spice Indian Grill!
2025 - New Member Chair's Breakfast (Spring)
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
On behalf of Board Chair, Meghan O'Neal, you are personally invited to join us for the New Member Chair's Breakfast. Your membership adds value to our community by emphasizing our commitment to being a vibrant, progressive community in which ...
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 - Twin Cities Showcase
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
The McLean County Chamber of Commerce's Twin Cities Showcase provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for attendees to experience the companies, products, and services available in McLean County.
2025 - Solopreneur's Monthly Meeting
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Solopreneurs Co-Chaired by Brian Plath and Chad Clark 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 - MCCC Ribbon Cutting: Carden Springs Groundbreaking
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Please join us as we celebrate the GROUND BREAKING for Carden Springs!
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 - Business Before Hours - May - Carle BroMenn Medical Center & Carle Health & Fitness Center
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 May - Tailoring Your Marketing Strategies to Current Buyer Behaviors
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
THIS REGISTRATION SITE IS FOR NON-CERTIFICATION SEEKERS ONLY! If you are wanting to obtain a certificate, register here instead: https://mcleancochamber.wufoo.com/forms/w1bv1vo61fl0786/ Business Education Presentation: Tailoring Your Marketing ...
2025- MCCC Ribbon Cutting: Healthy Homes
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Please Join Us For A Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate..... Healthy Home is celebrating their 10 year anniversary! Come check out their office and meet the Healthy Homes team. Bring your business cards to enter for a giveaway.
2025 - BNYP Monthly Meeting - May
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
BNYP Monthly Membership Meeting - May 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 Speaker ...
2025 - Becoming BN Intern Social #1
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for our kickoff event of the summer for interns and new employees in the area. The goal of the program is to introduce participants to our thriving community and providing them opportunities to network with not only their peers but also ...
2025 - Let's Do Lunch- June 6th
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 - 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 - June - SYNERGY HomeCare
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 - June
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- MCCC Ribbon Cutting: Grand Opening of The Village of Mercy Creek's Ancora Memory Care Neighborhood
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Please join us as we celebrate, along with The Village of Mercy Creek, the GRAND OPENING of Ancora Memory Care Neighborhood! This is a secured neighborhood providing person-centered care for people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
2025 - Solopreneur's Monthly Meeting
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Solopreneurs Co-Chaired by Brian Plath and Chad Clark 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 - BNYP Monthly Meeting - June
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
BNYP Monthly Membership Meeting - June 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 Speaker ...
2025 - Business Before Hours - June - McLean County Unit 5
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 - Becoming BN Intern Social #2
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for our kickoff event of the summer for interns and new employees in the area. The goal of the program is to introduce participants to our thriving community and providing them opportunities to network with not only their peers but also ...
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 - July - Fiala Brothers Brewery & Beer Hall
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 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 Chad Clark 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 - Becoming BN Intern Social #3
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for our kickoff event of the summer for interns and new employees in the area. The goal of the program is to introduce participants to our thriving community and providing them opportunities to network with not only their peers but also ...
2025 - Women Elevate Women - July
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- MCCC Ribbon Cutting: Four Seasons Health Club
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Please join us to celebrate Four Seasons 60th Year! They will have cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, tours of their newly redesigned spaces, and a business card raffle for a chance to win a free one-year membership!
2025 - Business Before Hours - July - The Baby Fold
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 - Let's Do Lunch: August 1st
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 ...
2025 - Stroker Golf Outing
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Stroker Golf Outing allows for members to connect with clients, colleagues, fellow business professionals and industry leaders while enjoying lunch, beverages, and a day on the green. Join us Monday, August 4th, at The Den at Fox Creek, with one ...
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 - August - Miller Park Zoological Society & Miller Park Zoo
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 - August
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 - Solopreneur's Monthly Meeting
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Solopreneurs Co-Chaired by Brian Plath and Chad Clark 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 - BNYP Monthly Meeting - August
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
BNYP Monthly Membership Meeting - August 2025 Registration closes the Friday before our meetings to place meal orders in advance. Format will be in-person
2025 - RAMP Advocacy Event
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
We invite you to join us for an engaging session as we delve into unique opportunities to build consensus on crucial public policy and community investment issues related to future public-private partnerships in our area. These collaborations are ...
2025 - Business Before Hours - August - Chestnut Health Systems
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 - 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 - September - Bank of Pontiac
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 - 125th Anniversary Member Appreciation Celebration
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Please join us as we celebrate the 125th Anniversary of McLean County Chamber of Commerce and its wonderful members!
2025 - Member Appreciation Recycling & Shredding Event
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
In celebration of Chamber of Commerce Week, we are excited to offer a special event for our valued members: a complimentary e-recycling and document shredding service! We invite you to bring any old electronics or documents that need to be securely ...
2025 - Women Elevate Women - September
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 - Business Before Hours - September - Wilber Group
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 - Solopreneur's Monthly Meeting
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Solopreneurs Co-Chaired by Brian Plath and Chad Clark 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 - BNYP Monthly Meeting - September
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
BNYP Monthly Membership Meeting - September 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 - Let's Do Lunch: October 3rd
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 - Business After Hours - October- Illinois State University
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 - 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 - Solopreneur's Monthly Meeting
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Solopreneurs Co-Chaired by Brian Plath and Chad Clark 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 - 2:00 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
Join our Host Committee for an Evening Reception Honoring Local Pro-Business Candidates The McLean County Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee supports candidates, committees, and issues at the local and state level that champion a healthy ...
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 - 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 - Solopreneur's Monthly Meeting
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Solopreneurs Co-Chaired by Brian Plath and Chad Clark 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
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 - Solopreneur's Monthly Meeting
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Solopreneurs Co-Chaired by Brian Plath and Chad Clark 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 ...