Barrington Chamber hosts Regional Economic Summit

Posted February 22, 2015 10:00 pm

Submitted by Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce

The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce hosted more than 120 guests at its annual Economic Summit on Wednesday morning, Feb. 11, at The Garlands of Barrington. The annual event was hosted by the BACC Government Affairs Council.

Community leaders from eight Barrington region villages reviewed their communities' 2014 economic conditions, business growth, infrastructure, residential development and other projects, and discussed economic development plans for 2015 and beyond. Panelists' remarks indicated that their communities had a strong economic growth in 2014, and were laying ambitious plans for the coming year and longer. Barrington Village President Karen Darch also noted community projects and events surrounding Barrington's sesquicentennial celebration this year.

Summit panelists included village presidents and representatives Karen Darch of Barrington; Bob Kellermann of Deer Park; Michael Talbett of Kildeer; Chris Martin of Lake Barrington; Angie Underwood of Long Grove; Albert Pino of North Barrington; Shannon Yeaton of Port Barrington; and Paula McCombie of South Barrington. Also in attendance were Lake County Board member Nick Sauer (Dist. 17), and Kathleen Leitner, Tower Lakes village president. Eugene "Gene" Dawson, Barrington Township supervisor and member of the BACC Government Affairs Council, introduced the panelists and read questions submitted by the audience.

The presenting sponsor of the Economic Summit was Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, the event sponsor was the accounting firm of Eder, Casella & Co., and The Daily Herald was the media sponsor.

The BACC founded in 1969, is an association of 800-plus member businesses representing more than 18,000 business people dedicated to the success and prosperity of the 11 regional communities it serves: Barrington, Barrington Hills, Deer Park, Inverness, Kildeer, Lake Barrington, Long Grove, North Barrington, Port Barrington, South Barrington and Tower Lakes. BACC promotes economic opportunities, advocates the interests of business, offers programs for professional development and leadership and works with and through its members to foster a robust regional economy. Visit www.BarringtonChamber.com or call the chamber office, (847) 381-2525.

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Pictured, from left, at the 2015 Economic Summit are: Gene Dawson, Paula McCombie, Albert Pino, Angie Underwood, Shannon Yeaton, Michael Talbett, Chris Martin, Karen Darch, Bob Kellermann, BACC chairwoman Lisa Caputo, and BACC President Suzanne Corr. Courtesy of Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce

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