4th of July Honor America Celebration
brought to you by
Timbercreek Rehab and Health Care

     One of the largest fireworks displays in the area is slated for this year’s July 4th celebration at Memorial Stadium brought to you by Timbercreek Rehab and Health Care.
     This will be the 62nd year the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce has coordinated the fireworks event, which will be held Saturday, July 4th, with a rain date of July 5th. The program will feature unique ground pieces viewable only from inside the stadium, and more than 700 aerials.
     View more information on the printable flier here: http://www.pekin.net/Photos/flier1.pdf

Breakfast 2.0
Not Just For Fun: Marketing Your Business With Facebook
     In this interactive program you'll learn how to use Facebook to market your business. You'll learn about pages, fans, friends, events, pictures, videos, notes, links and more.  Friday, July 24, 2009, 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. at the Pekin Public Library. The cost is just $10.00 and includes a continental breakfast. For more information download the flyer or to to RSVP, contact the Chamber office @ 346-2106.

Why is Pekin the Marigold Capital of the World?
     Plans are coming together for the 2009 Pekin Marigold Festival and you can read about it by clicking on the Marigold Festival link in the left menu bar.  You can also read some of the latest Marigold Festival news on our blog below, or read about the Pepsi Marigold Medallion Hunt or see some pictures from the 2008 festival. Mark your calendars for the 2009 Pekin Marigold Festival, September 11th, 12th, and 13th.

http://marigoldfestival.blogspot.com
http://medallionhunt.blogspot.com
http://picasaweb.google.com/PekinChamber

LAUNCH Your Dream Business Today
Now is the perfect time to LAUNCH a new business! The LAUNCH Business Plan Competition encourages Central Illinoisans to make that dream of starting a small business come true. Are you ready to start a new business or just thinking about it? Download a flyer here or visit the website www.launchnewbiz.com for more information about this regional event.

Looking For The Latest Chamber News?
      Don't wait for the monthly FOCUS newsletter, check out our blog: http://pekinchamber.blogspot.com

Moving to Central Illinois?
     Pekin is a great community call 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.

Join Us!!
      Nearly 400 members (businesses, organizations, and individuals) and hundreds of volunteers work to make the Pekin area a better place to live, work and play.  If you'd like to be a part of the success, join us!  You can read about the benefits of membership and download an application form by following the link below.
     Join the Chamber

Pekin Public Library Offering Podcasts
     The Pekin Public Library is now offering free podcasts of library programs and other community events, including Chamber events. Pekin Programs On Demand (PePOD) can be found at http://www.pekinpubliclibrary.org/index.php/pepod/

Strategic Plan Review
     The board of directors of the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce recently completed their annual review of the organization's performance as it relates to the chamber's strategic plan. The review included an analysis of the organization's activities during the past year and recommendations for future activities. You can download a copy of the review at: http://www.pekin.net/Photos/StratPlanReview3-31-09.pdf

Online Pekin Map & Community Guide
     This map and community guide were prepared by our partner, CommunityLink, and supported by our member sponsors.  A full-size copy of the map and community guide are available in our office free of charge.

     Online Map
     Community Guide