Events

PEKIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Check out the full list of upcoming events

Everything from arts & culture, continuing education, community services, to festivals and celebrations… we list it all on our Events Calendar.

JANUARY 29th, 2026

State of the City

Join us at the State of the City event, featuring an update from Mayor Mary Burress. This informative luncheon brings together business and community leaders to hear highlights of the past year, current initiatives, and the City’s vision for the future.

FEBRUARY 9-13th, 2026

Pekin Restaurant Week

Enjoy all the flavors during Pekin Restaurant Week! Plus, when you dine at three or more participating restaurants, you can enter to win $100 in Pekin Chamber Checks!

MARCH 13th, 2026

Community Prayer Breakfast

Join us for a focus on collective community vision — more information coming soon!

After Hours

Stop by for a quick visit or stay and network with local business people from the community. After Hours events can be scheduled by contacting the chamber staff.

Ribbon Cuttings

These ceremonial events celebrate the opening of a new business, the launch of a new location, or a major milestone. They typically feature local business leaders, Chamber representatives, and community members, with a symbolic ribbon cut to mark the occasion and generate public awareness.

Leaders of Tomorrow

A key element of our organization is to work to develop leaders in our community. We love the spirit and energy of an emerging leader and take pride in offering programs such as the R. David Tebben Community Leadership Academy and networking events for young leaders.

Discover

The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce offers a broad offering of events and programs, designed to support businesses of all sizes. Contact us to learn more.

Workshops

From starting a new business to how to use Excel, our chamber team provides custom workshops for your team’s growth. Let us know how we can support your organization.

Business Breakfasts

Quarterly breakfasts are held as networking and promotional opportunities for chamber members and guests. Come on your own or bring your entire team. we encourage you to join us for breakfast and hear about the amazing efforts of businesses and community members in and around Pekin.

First Friday Lunches

Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors host a monthly lunch on the first Friday from 11:30am to 1:00pm at a Pekin Area restaurant. This networking event is ideal opportunity for members to make community connections.