PHASE 5 EVENT GUIDELINES:
- Please continue to wear a mask if you are not fully vaccinated.
- If you are exhibiting symptoms, please wait to join us until you are feeling better.
- Please remember to sanitize often.
- Avoid handshakes and exchanging of physical business cards.
Hosts of Chamber sponsored events reserve the right to to require temperature checks, verbal health screenings and mask wearing of attendees, regardless of vaccination status. 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 local businesses and organizations thrive, neighborhoods thrive, quality of place flourishes, our entire community wins... And it all starts with those invaluable connections made through networking. The Chamber offers monthly networking opportunities, both structured and unstructured, to help you forge the needed connections to advance your organization.
Questions on networking with the Chamber? Email us or call (309) 829-6344.
Business Before & After Hours are McLean County's premier monthly networking events! Often held on the last Wednesday of every month, these open house events are critical to building your professional network.
Business Before Hours
Held on the last Wednesday of every month from 7:00 - 8:30am
| Month | Date | Host |
| August | 08.25.2021 | Heartland Community College & COMPACT |
| September | 09.29.2021 | Specs Around Town |
| October | 10.27.2021 | First Mid Bank |
| November | 11.24.2021 | Jack Lewis Jewelers |
All Business Before Hours for 2021 have been claimed. Hosting rights for 2022 will open in the Fall of 2021.
*Starred dates are off of the standard schedule.
Business Before & After Hours are McLean County's premier monthly networking events! Often held on the second Wednesday of every month, these open house events are critical to building your professional network.
Business After Hours
Held on the second Wednesday of every month from 4:30 - 6:30pm
| Month | Date | Host |
| July | 07.14.2021 | Coldwell Banker |
| August | 08.11.2021 | Lil Beaver Brewery |
| September | 09.08.2021 | Synergy HomeCare of Central Illinois @ Lil Beaver Brewery |
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October |
10.13.2021 | ISU Athletics Hancock Stadium |
| November | 11.17.2021 | Tentac Enterprises @ DoubleTree by Hilton |
| December | 12.08.2021 | OPEN: Click here to claim it! |
Hosting rights for 2022 will open in the Fall of 2021.
*Starred dates are off of the standard schedule.
PIVOT, a virtual speed networking event, gives Chamber members the opportunity to connect and grow their network in a safe, socially distanced way. Each attendee will have the opportunity to engage in approximately 4 rounds of speed networking. Each round will give participants the opportunity to interact with 3-4 people via a smaller breakout room.
Due to time constraints, not every attendee will be able to interact with everyone in attendance. After the event, a complete list of contact information will be shared with all who attended. If you would not like your information shared, please let us know by emailing Jancy.
Requirements for participants to fully engage with the session:
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Open to current McLean County Chamber of Commerce Members
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Participants must be able to access the Zoom Platform from an electronic device
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Participants must be able to utilize microphone/audio capabilities on a computer or device as you will be talking to other participants in real-time
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Participants must utilize video capabilities in order to effectively engage with other participants in real-time
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Upcoming PIVOT Sessions
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08.19.2021 @ 12:00 p.m. |
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09.16.2021 @ 4:00 p.m. |
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10.21.2021 @ 12:00 p.m. |
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11.18.2021 @ 12:00 p.m. |
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12.16.2021 @ 4:00 p.m. |
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