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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
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
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Peoria Takes a Strategic Step Forward in Talent & Leadership Development
The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce’s Managing Director for Talent and Leadership Strategy, Madeline Herrman, has been selected for the ACCE Foundation’s 2025–26 Fellowship for Talent Development. Her participation will help shape regional strategies to build a stronger, data-driven workforce pipeline that connects businesses, educators, and community partners across Greater Peoria.
Jessica Linder Gallo, President & CEO

