Chamber Hires Events Manager

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Renna Hadsall has been named the events manager for the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce. 

In making the announcement, Bill Fleming, executive director of the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, noted Hadsall’s chamber experience and community involvement.    

“Renna brings a wealth of hands-on chamber experience and knowledge of our local community to the organization,” said Fleming.

Hadsall recently served on the chamber’s Board of Directors, and over the years has been an active member of several chamber committees and has participated in many of the chamber’s events.

As events manager she will be responsible for all of the chamber’s events including the upcoming Business Expo, July 4th Fireworks, Marigold Festival, and the R. David Tebben Community Leadership Academy.  She will work closely with many of the chamber’s committees on these and other chamber events and functions.    

Renna and her husband, John, reside in Pekin.  She is active in her church and is currently the campaign chair and acting president of the United Way of Pekin.

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