Marigold Festival Planning Committee

Marigold Festival Planning Committee Meeting        

Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce 402 Court Street Pekin

Discover Pekin: Downtown Music Concert Series

Join the City of Pekin's Tourism Committee in a fun night of live music, food and various vendors. Music provided by Revel in Red

Upper 300 Block of Court Street (Courthouse Block) Pekin

Marigold Golf Outing

The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host the Marigold Golf Outing!  Join us for an afternoon of fun, networking and fellowship. Prizes will be awarded. Mulligans available. Get your foursome together and plan to join us!

Lick Creek Golf Course 2210 N. Parkway Drive Pekin, IL 61554

Labor Day - Chamber Office Closed

Chalk Walk

2025 Marigold Chalk Walk!  Artists are invited to the NE side of the Pekin Lagoon's perimeter to transform the concrete sidewalk into their very own canvas.  Artists may create whatever they want on their block of sidewalk and are eligible for awards. 

Mineral Springs Park Lagoon Check In begins at 10:00 am Artists may begin at 10:00 am and must be completed by 3:45 pm

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 Street, Peoria IL 61606

Marigold Festival Planning Committee

Marigold Festival Planning Committee Meeting        

Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce 402 Court Street Pekin

Chamber Business at Breakfast

The Chamber's Ambassador Committee brings you this great networking and promotional opportunity!  This event includes a delicious breakfast, announcements, door prize drawings, awards, meet the new member, 1-minute reminders and an interesting speaker or program!  ...More

The Chamber's Ambassador Committee brings you this great networking and promotional opportunity!  This event includes a delicious breakfast, announcements, door prize drawings, awards, meet the new member, 1-minute reminders and an interesting speaker or program!  

Miller Senior Center 551 S. 14th Street Pekin

Adult & Teen Challenge Fall Banquet

The Adult & Teen Challenge Annual Fall Banquet is coming up on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Embassy Suites in E. Peoria; 6:00 pm start time. This year’s theme is, “Celebrating 25-Years of Miracles.” Come on out and celebrate with us 25 years of serving central Illin......More

The Adult & Teen Challenge Annual Fall Banquet is coming up on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Embassy Suites in E. Peoria; 6:00 pm start time. This year’s theme is, “Celebrating 25-Years of Miracles.” Come on out and celebrate with us 25 years of serving central Illinois by inviting family and friends and filling a table of 10. Proceeds from the event go to further the work and ministry of Adult & Teen Challenge as we fight the war on drugs and take back our communities.

Embassy Suites 100 Conference Center Dr. E. Peoria, IL

Transportation Committee

Transportation Committee Meeting Monthly meeting for members of committee only. 

City Council Chambers

Columbus Day - Chamber Office Day

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 Street, Peoria IL 61606

Marigold Festival Planning Committee

Marigold Festival Planning Committee Meeting        

Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce 402 Court Street Pekin

Annual Business and Community Recognition Luncheon

28th Annual Business & Community Recognition Luncheon Chamber businesses & organizations with significant achievements in the past year will be recognized at the luncheon. Nominations can be submitted HERE. 

Pekin Country Club 310 Country Club Drive Pekin

2025 Better Business Bureau Torch Awards

The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics celebrate businesses and nonprofits that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to ethics and integrity in all their business interactions. The program not only emphasizes the importance of building trust but also recognizes the efforts of......More

The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics celebrate businesses and nonprofits that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to ethics and integrity in all their business interactions. The program not only emphasizes the importance of building trust but also recognizes the efforts of outstanding organizations in contributing to an honorable marketplace.

Gateway Building 200 Northeast Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602