Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce

10/08/2026

Know a young professional juggling deadlines, decisions, and everything in between? Share this with them. YPGP’s October 22 LunchLab offers practical tools for navigating workplace stress, and the workshop is open to anyone. Register: https://bit.ly/4AnClPp

When deadlines stack up and priorities compete, how do you keep stress from driving your response?

Join us for YPGP LunchLab on October 22. Kisha Woods of NAMI Tri-County Illinois will lead a practical workshop on recognizing workplace stress, understanding how your values shape your reactions, and choosing useful ways to respond when pressure builds.

📍 Distillery Labs, Peoria
🗓️ Thursday, October 22 | 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
YPGP members: $15 | Nonmembers: $25

Open to anyone—bring a friend or coworker. Register: https://bit.ly/4AnClPp

10/07/2026

The Mix is tomorrow at Distillery Labs 🎉

Step away from your usual routine and spend an hour or two meeting people from across Greater Peoria's business community. Join us from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. for open networking, a ribbon cutting celebrating new Chamber members, and optional Chamber 101.

Chamber members attend free, and nonmembers are $15. Advance registration is encouraged, and walk-ins are welcome.

Register: https://bit.ly/4hiXpxP

10/07/2026

Need a reset between errands or meetings? CampusTown’s new parklet offers an outdoor place to sit and enjoy the district.

Come celebrate its ribbon cutting and dedication tomorrow, Thursday, October 8, at 12:30 p.m. at CxT Roasting Co., 1200 W. Main St., Store #23, Peoria. Everyone is welcome, and no RSVP is needed.

The project brings together Big Picture Peoria , CxT Roasting Company , CampusTown, Bradley University, Greater Peoria Leaders (Choose Greater Peoria) , and the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce.

10/06/2026

Peoria County’s new transfer station has been serving residents since June. Tomorrow, the community can get a closer look at the facility and meet the team behind it at a ribbon cutting and open house with GFL Environmental and the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce.

Wednesday, October 7, 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Peoria Transfer Station, 4349 W. Southport Road, Peoria.
Open to the public; no RSVP needed. Tours and food trucks will follow.

10/05/2026

CampusTown is getting a new outdoor gathering space. Join Big Picture Peoria, CxT Roasting Company, CampusTown, Bradley University, Greater Peoria Leaders, and the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce this Thursday, October 8, at 12:30 p.m. as we dedicate the CxT parklet at 1200 W. Main St., Store #23, Peoria.

The colorful, welcoming space creates another place for the community to gather. The event is open to the public, and no RSVP is needed.

10/05/2026

We’re heartbroken by the loss of Peggy Maloof, a beloved member of our Chamber family.

Peggy began her journey as a Chamber Ambassador in 1978. She served on the Ambassador Board since 2022 and was named the 2024–2025 Ambassador of the Year. Those years and honors speak to her dedication, but they can’t quite capture Peggy herself: her humor, her fiery spirit, and how deeply she cared about Peoria.

We’re grateful for the years we shared with Peggy. We’ll miss her dearly, and our hearts are with her family and friends.

09/30/2026

CEFCU broke ground on a new addition to its Peoria headquarters yesterday, and we were proud to be there with the team to celebrate.

The annex will give employees more room to work and a dedicated space to train as CEFCU continues to grow. Congratulations to everyone at CEFCU. We’re glad we could share this day with you.

09/25/2026

Happy Anniversary Hanson Professional Services Inc.! We were so thrilled to celebrate your 60th with you. Thank you for all you do for the community. We're proud to have you as part of our membership!

09/24/2026

CEFCU is expanding their headquarters and adding a 60,000 square-foot facility that will be adjacent to their current headquarters building.

Construction is anticipated to be completed in Spring of 2028, and we can't wait to celebrate this groundbreaking with their team!