Ribbon Cutting at Mackinaw Solar

Join us to welcome new chamber member, Mackinaw Solar. Mackinaw Solar is a solar photovoltaic project proposed for Tazewell County, Illinois.

7944 Townline Road, Manito

2026 R. David Tebben Leadership Academy Graduation Dinner

2026 Graduation Dinner for the R. David Tebben Community Leadership Academy   

Avanti's Event Center 3401 Griffin Ave Pekin

Groundbreaking Ceremony - First United Methodist Church ROCHouse Ministry

Join the Center for Prevention of Abuse as they break ground on their Carol House of Hope project.

Lot between Cynthiana and Susannah on 2nd Street Pekin

Transportation Committee

Transportation Committee Meeting Monthly meeting for members of committee only. 

City Council Chambers

Starting Your Business in Illinois

This workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this......More

This workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this no cost 2-hour workshop, you will learn how to get your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business planning, taxes, financing options and much more. After attending the workshop, our team of certified business advisors are available to work with you, one-on-one, to navigate the process and help you succeed! This workshop is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and co-sponsored by Morton Community Bank. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.

Peoria Next Innovation Center, 801 W Main St, Peoria, IL

Marigold Festival Planning Committee

Marigold Festival Planning Committee Meeting        

Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce 402 Court Street Pekin

2026 Annual Meeting & Reception

The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us at the 2026 Annual Meeting & Reception. Doors open at 4:30pm; program begins at 5:30 pm. Heavy appetizers and cash bar will be available. 

Avanti's Event Center 3401 Griffin Drive, Pekin

Ambassador's Meeting

Monthly meeting for members of committee only. The Ambassador's serve as the Chamber's representatives to our members.  They serve as mentors to new chamber members, and attend ribbon cuttings, ground breaking ceremonies, Business After Hours, and other chamber network......More

Monthly meeting for members of committee only. The Ambassador's serve as the Chamber's representatives to our members.  They serve as mentors to new chamber members, and attend ribbon cuttings, ground breaking ceremonies, Business After Hours, and other chamber networking events.

Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce Office 402 Court

Starting Your Business in Illinois

This workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this......More

This workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this no cost 2-hour workshop, you will learn how to get your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business planning, taxes, financing options and much more. After attending the workshop, our team of certified business advisors are available to work with you, one-on-one, to navigate the process and help you succeed! This workshop is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and co-sponsored by Morton Community Bank. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.

Peoria Next Innovation Center, 801 W Main St, Peoria, IL

Marigold Festival Planning Committee

Marigold Festival Planning Committee Meeting        

Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce 402 Court Street Pekin