How Technology Is Powering the Future of Illinois Small Business
Technology is transforming how small businesses in Central Illinois operate. Discover how AI, automation, and digital tools are driving growth across Illinois, based on insights from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Empowering Small Business Report.
Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
Discover Your Potential… Connect to Your Community: Community Leadership School Returns for a New Season of Growth and Impact
Discover how the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Leadership School (CLS) empowers emerging leaders to connect, collaborate, and create impact across Greater Peoria. This 16-week program blends leadership development with hands-on community projects, offering participants direct access to local changemakers and organizations shaping our region’s future. Applications for the 2026 CLS cohort are open now—don’t miss your chance to grow your leadership and make a lasting difference.
Megan Wineland, CLS Committee Chair
TechChicago Week 2025: Charting a Path for Central Illinois' Innovation Ecosystem
Alex Sierra, VP of Operations, shares key takeaways from TechChicago Week 2025, highlighting how Central Illinois can capitalize on emerging innovation trends. Hosted by P33, the event brought national leaders together to discuss Illinois’ “Big Bets”: quantum technology, clean energy and compute infrastructure, and inclusive economic growth. From breakthroughs in quantum science to aligning AI with sustainable energy, the statewide strategy calls for collaboration between government, private industry, and
Alex Sierra, VP of Operations, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce