Community Leadership Academy
Applications Available
     Applications are now available for the 2009 Community Leadership Academy. This will be the 11th year the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce has offered the Community Leadership Academy.  
     The 10-week program will expose the participants to the leadership challenges and opportunities in our community.  The program includes classroom sessions featuring local community leaders, field trips to local businesses, attendance at outside meetings and networking events, and a small group project.
     Applications are due December 5th.  Applications are available by calling the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, 346-2106 or you can download an application.  You can also find more information about the
Community Leadership Academy.

Register Now For Pekin Area Business EXPO '09
     The Pekin Area Area Business EXPO '09 is the place to be on Saturday, January 31, 2009. Last year thousands of residents visited the Dragon's Dome to see displays and demonstrations that filled 86 booths.  This year's EXPO promises to be another great opportunity for local businesses and organizations to promote their products and services to the public.
     You can download more information, including a booth application, by clicking here.  If you have any questions, please call the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce at 346-2106.  
     And thanks to our sponsors:  Aventine Renewable Energy, Midwest Generation Powerton Station, Pekin Insurance, CEFCU, Allegra Print & Imaging, Hallmark House, Suzi Davis Travel, Pekin Daily Times, Comcast Spotlight and Regent Broadcasting.

Moving to Central Illinois?
     Pekin is a great community to make your home.  That's the message from our marketing campaign, "Pekin, What a Pleasant Surprise."  What makes Pekin a great place to live?  Even lifelong residents may learn something new in this section of our website: www.pekin.net/live.