This Week With The Chamber

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LAUNCH Semi-Finals in Pekin
Twelve entrepreneurs will present their business creation ideas to the judges this week at two semi-final rounds in Morton and Pekin. The Pekin event is open to the public and will be at the Pekin Public Library on Thursday afternoon beginning at 1pm.  The top 3 from each of the two semi-finals will move on to the finals and compete for a $5,000 cash prize plus other services. For more information visit http://pekinchamber.blogspot.com/2010/09/2010-launch-business-competition.html


Four Ribbon Cuttings This Week!
Come help us welcome four new members to the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce:

Thursday, 4:30pm
Hanson Professional Services,
7625 N. University #200

Friday, 10:00am
Savant Capital Management,
7535 N. Knoxville



Friday, 4:00pm
The Clubs at Sunset Hills  (See Flyer)
1620 Summit

Friday, 5:00pm
Speakeasy Art Center (See Flyer)
353 Court St

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