Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce

09/14/2026

Amazing sponsor support makes the Pekin Marigold Festival possible! THANK YOU to these businesses!

A HUGE thank you to our 2026 Pekin Marigold Festival Sponsors!

These businesses and organizations are huge assets to the Pekin and Central IL communities are we are so grateful for their support!

What a great festival- it would not be possible without them! 🤠🌼

09/11/2026

September 11, 2001 — We Remember.

Today, we pause to honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the heroes who responded with courage and sacrifice.

As we gather as a community this weekend, we remember the unity, strength, and resilience that brought our country together in the days that followed.

25 years later, we remember. We honor. We will never forget.

09/01/2026

We hope everyone enjoyed the 2026 Marigold Golf Outing!

The weather was perfect and the Lick Creek Golf Course team made our day extra special. Lunch was prepared by Taste of TCRC and the after golf snack by Paco's Taco Express.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 GOLF OUTING SPONSORS!

The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce is incredibly grateful for the generous support of our business community. Your sponsorships help make our Golf Outing a success and allow us to continue creating opportunities for Pekin Area businesses to succeed.

Please join us in thanking all of our 2026 Golf Outing sponsors!

EVENT SPONSOR
Pekin Insurance

EAGLE SPONSORS
Carle Health
City of Pekin

BIRDIE SPONSORS
Advanced Medical Transport
Alto Ingredients, Inc.
Busey Bank
CEFCU
East Court Village
Excalibur Seasoning
NRG Energy
Noxx Cannabis
Pekin Community Bank
Tazewell Area Credit Union

SHOWCASE TEE SPONSORS
Bridgeway
Hopedale Medical Complex
SERVPRO of Peoria and North Central Tazewell County

TEE SPONSOR
Ray Dennison Cadillac Buick GMC

BEVERAGE SPONSOR
Unland Insurance & Benefits

SUNSCREEN SPONSOR
Hopedale Medical Complex

HOLE SPONSORS
Advanced Medical Transport
Alto Ingredients, Inc.
Bob Lindsay Honda
Busey Bank
Carle Health
CEFCU
City of Pekin
Easier Grounds Management
East Court Village
Excalibur Seasoning
Hanson Professional Services, Inc.
Illinois American Water
Kriegsman Warehouses
Liberty Village of Pekin
Mackinaw Solar
NRG Powerton
OSF HealthCare
Pekin Community Bank
Pekin Insurance
Preston-Hanley Funeral Home
RE/MAX Traders Unlimited
Savant Wealth Management
Tazewell Area Credit Union
YWCA of Pekin

Thank you to every sponsor who invested in the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce and our local business community. We appreciate your partnership and support!

Our golfers were a great group!! Congrats to the winning teams:

A FLIGHT 1st PLACE
Mike McCoy, Jay Fox, Darren Beeler, Eli Book (59)

A FLIGHT 2nd PLACE
Zach Angel, Eric Shane, Jason Woll, John Campbell (60)

B FLIGHT 1st PLACE **Scorecard Playoff**
Cameron Custis, Peyton Biernat, Robert Rogers, Tom Burke (67)

B FLIGHT 2nd PLACE **Scorecard Playoff**
Chad Lhamon, Nick Berry, Mark Ippolito, Patrick Elliott (69)

08/18/2026

“First Day” photos are trending, so we’re joining in! 📸

Please join us in giving a BIG WELCOME to April Peterson!

As our new Membership Services Director, April brings years of customer service experience, a positive attitude, and—most importantly—a genuine love for Pekin and our business community.

We’re so excited to have her on the team and can’t wait for you to get to know her! Welcome to the Chamber, April!

08/13/2026

REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON for the Marigold Golf Outing! Join the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce for an afternoon of fun, networking and fellowship. Prizes will be awarded. Mulligans available. Get your foursome together and plan to join us on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Lick Creek Golf Course for a day of fun!

Register today at PekinChamber.com!

Would you like to sponsor the Marigold Golf Outing? For more details and to secure your sponsorship, contact Amy at [email protected]

08/07/2026

👑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭: 50th Annual
𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳 𝘋𝘢𝘯 𝘗𝘧𝘦𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘳 - 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘳𝘮
Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 6:00pm, at the F.M. Peterson Theatre at Pekin Community High School as these outstanding young women compete for scholarships and the opportunity to serve as ambassadors for our community.
Come celebrate this special milestone and support the next Miss Marigold and Jr. Miss Marigold.

𝑻𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒘!
For tickets or more information, visit: https://pekinchamber.com/miss-marigold-pageant/

08/07/2026

Thank you to the Tazewell County Children's Advocacy Center for hosting a Business After Hours this week!

You can learn more about the care and services provided at the center at https://www.tazewellcac.org/.

08/06/2026

Thinking About Starting a Business? Need Help Growing Your Business?

Have a business idea but don’t know where to start? Looking for ways to market your business on a low budget? Need help developing a business plan or figuring out your next steps?

FREE One-on-One Business Guidance is Available!

Meet with a business resource professional for personalized, one-on-one guidance every month on the second Monday from Noon–4 PM.

Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce - 402 Court St, Pekin
Second Monday of Each Month
Noon–4 PM
FREE
Walk-ins Welcome!

Whether you're dreaming of opening a business or looking for ways to grow an existing one, we're here to help!

08/04/2026

Congratulations Carle Health! The North Star Cafe renovation is beautiful and the menu items looks delightful. Stop in and check it out for yourself!

07/21/2026

We were thrilled to celebrate a NEW chamber member at their NEW location today! 🎉

Pekin Alignment & Autobody, Inc recently moved to 716 Court Street and it is a perfect location for their business and to showcase their craft!

CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉