At the Table Blog

Thirty-five graduates complete the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s flagship leadership program.

The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation celebrated the 2026 Community Leadership School graduating class, recognizing 35 leaders from 29 companies who completed 16 weeks of leadership development, civic engagement, and community connection.

The State of Greater Peoria: Education Address will bring business, education, and community leaders together for a timely conversation about workforce, talent, and the future of our region.

This summer, the Chamber is broadening its State of the City platform with a timely conversation on education, workforce, and the future of Greater Peoria.

New independent bookstore brings books, connection, and renewed energy to Main Street

The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the ribbon cutting for River City Reading Room, a new independent bookstore owned by Chuck Levesque in Peoria’s Central Business District.

The Chamber’s latest advocacy trip connected Central Illinois business priorities with state legislators.

Chamber leaders recently traveled to Springfield to connect with legislators, share business concerns, and advocate for policies that support employers across Greater Peoria.

The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce launches a new podcast for business leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs.

The CLICK Podcast is officially live. Start with Episode 1 to hear why the Chamber launched the show, then listen to Episode 2 for a powerful leadership conversation with Denise Tallcott.

ReadyNation Illinois data shows how child care challenges are affecting employers across the state

From missed work and reduced hours to turnover and lost productivity, the child care crisis is creating real costs for Illinois employers. This new report explains the impact and why it matters for the business community.