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.
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.
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 networking.
Upcoming 2022 Let's Do Lunch Sessions
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08.05.2022, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Epiphany Farms Restaurant |
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09.02.2022, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Medici |
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10.07.2022, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Las Margaritas |
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11.04.2022, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Bandana's BBQ |
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12.02.2022, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
TBD |
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 |
| 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 the Chamber at chamber@mcleancochamber.org.
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 |
| August | 08.10.2022 | Synergy Flight Center |
| September | 09.14.2022 | Savant Wealth Management |
| October | 10.12.2022 | Illinois State University Athletics, Hancock Stadium |
| November | 11.10.2022 | Nonprofit Showcase |
| December | 12.14.2022 | Illinois Wesleyan University |
Pease direct questions to the Chamber at chamber@mcleancochamber.org.
