December 03, 2019
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Upcoming Events
Pekin Public Library: Becoming a State - The Illinois Way - December 3
Morton Business After Hours - December 5
East Peoria Eggs & Issues - December 6
Christmas on Court - December 6
Holidazzle at the Dome - December 7
Santa is Coming to Stegers - December 8
Better Business Bureau 2019 Torch Award for Business Ethics - December 11
Ribbon Cutting at North Parkway Assembly of God - December 12
Puttin' On Pekin - December 13
Murder Mystery Dinner - Silence of the Elves - December 13
Meet Santa at the Pekin Municipal Airport - December 14
Holiday Ice Show - December 14
Pekin Township - Merry Christmas Dinner- December 19
*The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce office will be closed December 24th & 25th as well as December 31 & January 1 to celebrate the Holidays*
Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce Updates
Puttin' On Pekin Breakfast
We are currently working on donations for the Puttin' on Pekin breakfast year-end grand prizes...
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R. David Tebben Leadership Academy
The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce announces the 22nd annual R. David Tebben Community Leadership Academy sponsored by UnityPoint Health.
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Shop Local 365 PACC
Join the Shop Local 365 Challenge...
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Christmas on Court
Downtown Christmas on Court
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting...
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Ribbon Cutting at North Parkway Assembly of God
North Parkway Assembly of God invites you to be a part of their Ribbon Cutting for their Celebrate Recovery program. Join us on Thursday, December 12th!
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Membership Updates
Illinois Central College Seeks Public Comments for Upcoming Regional Accrediting Agency Visit
Illinois Central College is seeking comments from the public about the College in preparation for...
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Santa at Steger's
Santa will be visiting Steger's Furniture...
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The Big Table Report is Coming!
Data and ideas collected at The Big Table event are being analyzed and translated into a report...
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Pekin Community High School Alumnus aka Ransomware Superhero
Take a moment to read this great article on a Pekin Community High School graduate and his contribution to cyber crimes. Thank you Michael Gillespie!
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Miller Senior Center to Host Noon Years Eve Dance 2020!
Grab your friends and head down to the Pekin Miller Senior Center on New Years Eve...
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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
Grow Members
Automotive Machine
Court Place Apartments
Deverman Advertising
Jim Maloof Realtor
Pekin Union Mission Society, Inc.
Professional Therapy Services
Robert J. Johnson, DMD, PC
Security Finance
Engage Members
J & J Consulting Firm