Transportation Committee

Transportation Committee Meeting Monthly meeting for members of committee only. 

City Council Chambers

How to Use AI to Take Back Time Without Adding More Tools- Smart Brand System

You didn’t start your business to spend your day buried in emails, chasing follow-ups, and trying to remember what happened in your last five conversations. But that’s where most business owners are right now. Not because they’re doing anything wrong… but because the wa......More

You didn’t start your business to spend your day buried in emails, chasing follow-ups, and trying to remember what happened in your last five conversations. But that’s where most business owners are right now. Not because they’re doing anything wrong… but because the way their workflows hasn’t been recalibrated for how business actually runs today. So, they stay busy. They stay behind. And they feel like they can’t step away without something falling through the cracks. Most AI training doesn’t fix that. It adds more. More tools. More tabs. More things to manage. In this session we’re going to show you how to use AI inside the systems you already have to support how your business actually works, so things move without you having to hold everything together.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/editWbYvRx6bcNGICAXzww

Starting Your Business in Illinois

This workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this......More

This workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this no cost 2-hour workshop, you will learn how to get your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business planning, taxes, financing options and much more. After attending the workshop, our team of certified business advisors are available to work with you, one-on-one, to navigate the process and help you succeed! This workshop is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and co-sponsored by Morton Community Bank. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.

Peoria Next Innovation Center, 801 W Main St, Peoria, IL

Grow Your Business with AI Powered Tools- Grow with Google

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that can help simplify business tasks and create new opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs – but knowing how to use it may seem out of reach. Developed with input from experts at Google, this workshop ......More

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that can help simplify business tasks and create new opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs – but knowing how to use it may seem out of reach. Developed with input from experts at Google, this workshop will explain the basics of AI and how AI-powered tools by Google can help small businesses be more efficient, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2ziHniOwSNuaq8hfce1JJw

Chamber Business at Breakfast

Join the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Ambassador Team for a hearty breakfast, networking and information from our members. Hear from newly elected Chamber Board President Tony Howard, Vice President of Support Service and Pekin Hospital Administ......More

Join the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Ambassador Team for a hearty breakfast, networking and information from our members. Hear from newly elected Chamber Board President Tony Howard, Vice President of Support Service and Pekin Hospital Administrator for Carle Health. 

Miller Senior Center 551 S. 14th Street Pekin

Automate Business Workflows Using Gemini - Grow with Google

Small business owners wear many hats, but repetitive tasks shouldn’t slow you down. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use Gemini to automate and streamline everyday business workflows so you can focus on growth instead of busy work. We’ll walk through pract......More

Small business owners wear many hats, but repetitive tasks shouldn’t slow you down. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use Gemini to automate and streamline everyday business workflows so you can focus on growth instead of busy work. We’ll walk through practical, real-world examples of how entrepreneurs are using Gemini to draft emails, generate proposals, create SOPs, organize customer information, summarize documents, build marketing assets, and more. You’ll leave with repeatable prompts, workflow templates, and a clearer understanding of how to integrate AI into your daily operations — without needing technical expertise. If you’re looking to save time, reduce costs, and improve productivity using AI, this session will give you the tools to start immediately.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6O_L37cAQqmAiPOsBOA92Q

Marigold Festival Planning Committee

Marigold Festival Planning Committee Meeting        

Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce 402 Court Street Pekin

Make Better Decisions with Analytics and AI - Grow with Google

Your data is talking. Are you listening? Artificial Intelligence has changed the game. You no longer need to be a math whiz to understand your website. This beginner-friendly workshop shows you how to pair Google Analytics with AI to turn raw traffic into clear business......More

Your data is talking. Are you listening? Artificial Intelligence has changed the game. You no longer need to be a math whiz to understand your website. This beginner-friendly workshop shows you how to pair Google Analytics with AI to turn raw traffic into clear business insights. Stop guessing and start growing with tools that highlight the "why" behind your numbers. A clear introduction to what matters and how to use modern tools to move your business forward. If you’ve ever wondered what’s working, what’s not, or how to predict what your customers will do next... this session is your starting point. What You’ll Learn: * The Essentials: What Google Analytics is and how to get it running right. * AI-Powered Insights: How to use AI to find the "hidden stories" in your data automatically. * The Metrics That Matter: Cutting through the noise to find the numbers that impact your profit. * Customer Intent: Moving beyond simple clicks to understand why people stay or leave. * Smarter Strategy: Using data and AI predictions to fine-tune your marketing, content, and offers

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uow2VGnzQMmAo91ChMQ1zw

Discover Pekin: Dragon's Fire Balloon Fest

Full Event Details Coming Soon!! 

Avanti's Event Center Outdoor Fields

4th of July - office closed

4th of July Honor America Celebration

No Coolers or outside food allowed - Concessions are sold inside by the PCHS Athletics Booster Club.  

Pekin Memorial Stadium at Pekin Community High School