Veteran's Day - Chamber Office Closed

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

Thanksgiving - Office Closed

Chamber Office Closed

Discover Pekin: Christmas on Court

Downtown Christmas on Court  Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Visit from Santa Holiday Music Open Houses at local businesses & more! 

Downtown Court Street

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 Street, Peoria IL 61606

Marigold Festival Planning Committee

Marigold Festival Planning Committee Meeting        

Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce 402 Court Street Pekin