February 04, 2020
Chamber Connection
To foster and promote a vibrant business environment
for the benefit of our members.
Upcoming Events

Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce Updates
R. David Tebben Leadership Academy Graduation Banquet
Help us congratulate our 2020 graduates of the R. David Tebben Leadership Academy...

March Business After Hours
Join us for Business After Hours on Thursday, March 5th from 5pm - 6:30pm. OSF Center for Health Pekin will be hosting this event...

R. David Tebben Community Leadership Academy Week 8
Tuesday, February 24th, Maureen McNaughtin joined the Leadership Academy at the chamber office to discuss the "Facts, Fiction and Perception of Pekin"...

Chamber Day 2020
Chamber Day 2020 will be held at the President Abraham Lincoln a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel...

2020 Pekin Business Showcase
Join us for the 2020 Pekin Business Showcase...

2020 Annual Meeting & Reception
The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us at the 2020 Annual Meeting & Reception...

Bill Fleming's Retirement Open House
Join us in helping Bill celebrate his retirement after 19 years of serving as the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce's Executive Director...

Membership Updates
Viral Sensation Hiplet Ballerinas Come to ICC Performing Arts Center on Premiere Tour
The Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center’s amazing Hiplet Ballerinas will make an appearance at the Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center for the first time on March 14, 2020 at 7:30 p.m...

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IHSA March Madness & March Madness Experience
Mark your calendar for both weekends of the Boys State Finals...

Pekin Insurance Promotions
At the annual meeting of The Farmers Automobile Insurance Association held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, Dan Connell, CPA...

OSF Health Care: A Health Workplace Event
Workplace emergencies:Be prepared, manage the risk...

The Story Behind the Title
If you work in an office setting you might know what this means!  Each day is weighted by different things: things we anticipate.  When Friday arrives, it means the weekend is here.

Stand Up for Kiwanis Comedy Night
Join Kiwanis Club of Pekin on March 7th for Stand...

Board of Directors
  • President:  Dan Pfeifer, Dan Pfeifer State Farm
  • Vice President:  Dennis Short, Pekin Community Bank
  • Treasurer: Baylee Gambetti, Coldwell Banker, The Real Estate Group
  • Past President:  Scott Kriegsman, Elliff, Dancey & Bosich, PC

  • Todd Benton, Pacific Ethanol
  • Danielle Bernier, Servpro of Peoria & North Central Tazewell County
  • Chris Deverman, Deverman Advertising
  • Laurie Gruse, Pekin Insurance
  • Ryan Morris, UnityPoint Health
  • Megan Olt, TCRC, Inc. 
  • Dr. Danielle Owens, Pekin Community High School
  • Scott Roher, Pekin Country Club
  • Bryan J. Steger, Steger's Furniture
  • Mayor Mark Luft, City of Pekin
Membership Renewals
Build 4 Members
Pekin Community Bank

Lead 4 Members
East Court Village, LLC

Lead Plus Members
FCI Pekin
Illinois CancerCare, P.C. Pekin Clinic

Engage Members
Jake's Place
North Parkway Assembly of God
S & S Signs Lighting & Electrical
Savant Capital Management

Grow Members
Cash Store
CDS Office Technologies
Edward Jones- Drew Eilts Financial Advisor
Greg's Garage Door Service
Pekin Area Network
Sangalli's Italian Steakhouse