PHASE 5 EVENT GUIDELINES:
- Please continue to wear a mask if you are not seated, eating or drinking.
- 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
Often held on the last Wednesday of every month from 7:00 - 8:30am
2022
| Month | Date | Host |
| January | 01.26.2022 | CRAFTED |
| February | 02.23.2022 | Illinois Wesleyan University on behalf of the Small Business Development Center |
| March | 03.30.2022 | Milestones Early Learning Center |
| April | 04.27.2022 | Wendell Niepagen Greenhouses |
| May | 05.25.2022 | OSF Healthcare On Call Urgent Care |
| June | 06.29.2022 | VisionPoint Eye Center |
| July | 07.27.2022 | Central Illinois Regional Airport |
| August | 08.31.2022 | Widmer Interiors |
| September | 09.28.2022 | Wilber & Associates |
| October | 10.26.2022 | Bloomington-Normal YMCA |
| November | 11.23.2022 | Jack Lewis Jewelers |
Pease direct questions to Mitch Houska, Programs Manager, at 309-829-1183 or mitch@mcleancochamber.org.
To apply for hosting a Business Before Hours in 2023, fill out the applicaiton found here.
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
Often held on the second Wednesday of every month from 4:30 - 6:30pm
2022
| Month | Date | Host |
| January | 01.12.2022 | Iron Coyote Challenge Park |
| February | 02.09.2022 | Synergy Flight Center |
| March | 03.09.2022 | Heritage Enterprises, Inc. |
| April | 04.13.2022 | Bloomington Country Club |
| May | 05.11.2022 | Illinois State University |
| June | 06.08.2022 | Commerce Bank |
| July | 07.13.2022 | Busey Bank |
| August | 08.10.2022 | Land of Lincoln Credit Union |
| September | 09.14.2022 | Savant Wealth Management |
| October | 10.12.2022 | Illinois State University Athletics, Hancock Stadium |
| November | 11.09.2022 | Nonprofit Showcase |
| December | 12.14.2022 | Illinois Wesleyan University |
Pease direct questions to Mitch Houska, Programs Manager, at 309-829-1183 or mitch@mcleancochamber.org.
To apply for hosting a Business After Hours in 2023, fill out the applicaiton found here.
PIVOT gives Chamber members the opportunity to connect and grow their network in a structured, convenient 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 Mitch or Brooke.
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 2022 PIVOT Sessions
| 01.19.2022 @ 12:00 p.m. | Register |
| 02.16.2022 @ 4:00 p.m. | Register |
| 03.16.2022 @ 12:00 p.m. | Register |
| 04.20.2022 @ 4:00 p.m. | Register |
| 05.18.2022 @ 12:00 p.m. | Register |
| 06.15.2022 @ 4:00 p.m. | Register |
| 07.20.2022 @ 12:00 p.m. | Register |
| 08.17.2022 @ 4:00 p.m. | Register |
| 09.21.2022 @ 12:00 p.m. | Register |
| 10.19.2022 @ 4:00 p.m. | Register |
| 11.16.2022 @ 12:00 p.m. | Register |
| 12.7.2022 @ 4:00 p.m. | Register |
