Calendar of Events
2025- MCCC Ribbon Cutting: Wilber Group
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Please join us for a ribbon cutting as Wilber Group opens their 3rd location in Bloomington! Tours of the new facility will follow the ribbon cutting and there will be box lunches available for attendees to grab & go.
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 - Business Education Presentation August - Identifying and Hiring Sales Professionals
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Business Education Presentation : Driving Success: Navigating Sales, Leadership, Marketing, and Motivation Presenter:Â Joshua LaCombe Description: This business education presentation provides insights into areas of success, including ...
2025- MCCC Ribbon Cutting: Walker's Martial Arts
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Please join us as we celebrate the NEW LOCATION of Walker’s Martial Arts! Located in the Regions Bank Plaza right above The Scritchlow Agency.
2025 - Chamber Week 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 - 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 - Chamber Week 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 - Business Education Presentation September - Maintaining Relationships
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Business Education Presentation : Driving Success: Navigating Sales, Leadership, Marketing, and Motivation Presenter:Â Joshua LaCombe Description: This business education presentation provides insights into areas of success, including ...
2025 - Chamber Week 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 - Women Elevate Women - September 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- MCCC Ribbon Cutting: Normal Public Library
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Please join us as we celebrate the GRAND Reopening of the Normal Public Library!
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- MCCC Ribbon Cutting: Flame@Bloom
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Please join us for the GRAND OPENING of Flame@Bloom restaurant!
2025 - Business Education Presentation September - How to Make the Pitch: Knowing Your Audience
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Business Education Presentation : Driving Success: Navigating Sales, Leadership, Marketing, and Motivation Presenter:Â Joshua LaCombe Description: This business education presentation provides insights into areas of success, including ...
2025- MCCC Ribbon Cutting: SPARK Business Works
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Please join us as welcome SPARK Business Works after a successful acquisition of local agency, Business Builders Marketing. We are thrilled to be part of the McLean County community and will continue to serve our local clients. Join us for drinks and ...
How to Supervise People and Lead a Team
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
How to Supervise People and Lead a Team Presented by: Glenn Shepard This is a world class professional development course designed specifically for supervisors on the front line, who directly manage two or more employees. It's for managers who are "in the
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 - 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
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 - 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
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 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 ...