Top 5 Reasons CLS Should Be Part of Your 2026 Goals
Community Leadership School (CLS) is one of Greater Peoria’s most impactful leadership experiences. Discover the top five reasons professionals and employers make CLS part of their annual goals, from confidence-building to community engagement. Applications for the 2026 cohort are open now.
Madeline Herrman
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
Reflecting on My First Weeks in Peoria
New to Peoria, Madeline Herrman, Managing Director of Talent and Leadership Strategy at the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce, reflects on her first weeks in the community. She shares her early impressions of Peoria’s forward-thinking business climate, vibrant local culture, and collaborative spirit. From bold conversations with community leaders to discovering local dining gems, Madeline highlights the strong connections that drive growth in the Greater Peoria region. She also outlines her role in leading
Madeline Herrman, Managing Director of Talent & Leadership Strategy