Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce

That’s a WRAP ???? Cheers to another successful year of The Thanksgiving Luncheon ?? and Business Excellence Awards. We THANK YOU to everyone who joined us in celebrating our 49th Annual event! ?? A special thank you to: Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jamel Santa Cruze Wright Awards Host: Greg Batton Sponsors: Caterpillar Inc., WCBU, WTVP PBS , CEFCU, Hometown Community Banks, and the Peoria Area Civic Center for hosting us and providing exceptional service ??. We also extend our gratitude to our community partners: Busey, OSF HealthCare, PNC, Ameren, and Carle Health. We are deeply grateful for your generosity! Congratulations to our Business Excellence award recipients ???? 2024 ???????????? International ?????????? ???? ?????? ????????: Michelle Conger 2024 ?????????????????????? ???????????????? Award (150+): Illinois CancerCare Foundation 2024 ?????????????????????? ?????????? ???????????????? Award (1-150): ?Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service 2024 ?????????? & ???????????? ??????????: Matt George, The Popcorn Shoppe ? 2024 ?????? ???????????? ?????????? sponsored by CEFCU: Reverend Alvin Riley 2024 ?????????????????? ???????????? ?????????? sponsored by Hometown Community Banks: ?CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit - Court Appointed Special Advocates Your engagement and dedication play a vital role in driving the success of our community, and we truly value your contributions ?? #PACCForward #peoria #ThanksGiving #PeoriaAreaChamber

We are excited to welcome our new chamber member, Bloody Mary Brunch Co.! ?? Founded by a group of brunch enthusiasts, their mission is to transform the ordinary weekend brunch into an extraordinary culinary adventure.? For contact info, call ?? (309) 840-0585 ??708 W GLEN AVE, PEORIA, IL? 61614-5106 Peoria IL 61614 ?? https://lnkd.in/ggx9SHmW #PACC #NewMembers #PeoriaChamber

We welcome our new chamber member, The Modern Gentleman! ?? With 50 years of experience in the retail industry, their mission is to provide the finest men’s clothing for the modern man. They focus on elegance and sophistication with high-quality pieces ?? Can’t wait to see this business grow in our community! ??? ??? Want to become a new member?? Click the link ?? https://lnkd.in/gdea65Ua ?? 800 SW Adams St. Suite 105. PEORIA IL 61602 ?? https://lnkd.in/gfVPm65i #PACC #NewMembers #PeoriaChamber

? TOMORROW ? Join us for our 2024 Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom on November 21, 2024, ??This event marks 49 years of celebrating our community and members—we can’t wait to see you there! ?? …and you thought the changes were over ?? #PACC #TGL #BIGREVEAL #Seeyouthere

We welcome our new chamber member, Tom Day Business Machines! ?? This family-owned business is known for providing advanced technology for office products, which includes copiers, printers, duplicators, shredders, and multi-functional devices. They have been serving since 1981 for customer satisfaction. For contact info, call ?? (309) 840-0585 ?? 3308 Cockrell Ln. Springfield IL 62711 ?? https://lnkd.in/ghuKarqp #PACC #NewMembers #PeoriaChamber

What a great day to celebrate the ribbon cutting with ArtsPartners of Central Illinois ???? They love being part of the West Main neighborhood with local businesses and artists to support them! This non-profit organization's mission is to build awareness through arts for the cultural and economic development of Central Illinois. ??? For more information about the events they offer, visit the link below. ?? 706 West Main Street, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois ?? https://artspartners.net/

Business Before Hours ? hosted by the Central Illinois Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired was celebrated with networking, breakfast treats, and prizes! ?? 2025 Business Before Hours and Business After Hours applications are officially open ?? Click this link if you’re interested: https://lnkd.in/ggE6wD2Y ? #PACC #BBH #BAH? #NetworkingEvent #CentralIllinois #Peoria

On this day, we honored those who served our country. “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is to not utter words, but to live by them”- John F. Kennedy #WeValueYou #ThankYou #VeteransDay?

The countdown is on ? for our upcoming Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon.? We invite you to join us at? Peoria Civic Center on Nov. 21st ?? This marks our 49th year celebrating the community and our members, and we hope to see you there! P.S: If you haven’t heard yet, we have some surprises up our sleeves ?? Registration closes: Nov. 11th ?? Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jamel Santa Cruze Wright For ticket info, click here: https://lnkd.in/g9khfSHA #PACC #ThanksgivingLuncheon?

Calling all emerging Peoria Leaders ???? It’s the 50th year of Community Leadership School, and there’s never been a better time to apply! Join generations of Peoria Leaders before you, and learn how to make an impact in your community ? To register, click the link: https://bit.ly/cls2025 Deadline ??: Nov. 15th For questions or concerns, contact [email protected] #RegistrationOpen #CLS #CallingPeoriaLeaders